[Wedding BGM] Touching! Recommended songs perfect for a friend’s speech
A heartfelt speech by a close friend at the wedding—the bride and groom’s big day.
This is a moment when messages that look back on shared memories and wish happiness for a friend you’ve spent so many days with are delivered, wrapping the venue in emotion.
In this article, we introduce recommended songs for those moving friend speeches.
We’ve gathered not only wedding classics but also songs that gently embrace the entire venue, so please use this as a reference when choosing music.
If you’re worried the music might interfere with the speech, consider versions arranged for music box or piano!
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[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for a Friend’s Speech (1–10)
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
An inspiring song themed around “the hardships and challenges we overcame together, and gratitude to those who supported us.” At life’s important milestones, simply saying “thank you” is what matters most.
Released on February 27, 2013, the song became a major talking point and was even used as a theme song on Nippon TV.
If you play it as the end-roll or background music for a wedding speech, it’s sure to touch everyone’s hearts.
A wedding is the perfect chance to express gratitude to those who have helped you.
Why not play this song and convey your thanks straight from the heart?
Under the same skyayaka
It’s a gentle cheering song by Ayaka that makes you think of friends who are connected under the same sky, even when you’re apart.
The heartwarming lyrics, which sing of respect and gratitude for those who strive to live strongly even in tough or sad times, leave a lasting impression.
Released in July 2009 and featured in Kao’s “ASIENCE” commercial, the song was also included on the album “ayaka’s History 2006-2009.” It was performed at that year’s NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, moving many listeners.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone important, such as in a friend’s speech at a wedding.
Loverssumika
For those looking for a gentle, festive-sounding track that creates a celebratory mood, sumika’s “Lovers” is highly recommended.
It has an acoustic feel with a warm sound, and since the lyrics are a love song, it’s perfect for weddings.
It will envelop your friend’s speech scene in a warm and moving atmosphere.
It’s also great for a band performance or a sing-along as part of the entertainment!
[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for a Friend's Speech (11–20)
Wedding SongDISH//
A heartwarming celebratory melody from DISH//.
Released in June 2023, this song’s gentle vocals and beautiful melody paint a picture of deep love for the bride and groom and hope for the future.
Whether it’s played to celebrate a close friend’s new beginning or in a moment when you want to express gratitude, it’s sure to bring tears and fill hearts with emotion.
Add it to your wedding playlist— it will surely make your special day even more unforgettable.
orionYonezu Kenshi
“Orion” is a song imbued with deep emotion and bittersweet longing.
Its lyrics portray lost love, reminiscence, and regret, resonating deeply with listeners.
Filled with memories of happiness—like the awkward constellation made together with intertwined fingers—and the aching wish to meet despite being unable to, the piece sings of the preciousness of being together, something understood all the more now that you’re apart.
Released in November 2017, the track was also used as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
Its warm, enveloping tone—perfect for expressing feelings for someone dear—makes it an excellent choice as background music for a friend’s speech, matching scenes that look back on shared memories while wishing for happiness ahead.
THANXWANIMA
A gem of a message song that powerfully sings of gratitude and farewell.
The members of WANIMA convey their straightforward thanks, gently supporting warm feelings toward loved ones and the courage to take a new step forward.
Featured on the album “Are You Coming?” released in November 2015, this track captures many listeners’ hearts with its exhilarating sound and resonant lyrics.
It’s also a perfect choice to enhance a speech expressing thanks to friends and hope for the future.
Friend ShipHoshino Gen
This is a pop tune that delivers a heartwarming message centered on farewells and reunions with those close to us.
Released by Gen Hoshino in December 2015 as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School,” the piece likens life’s journey to a voyage at sea, gently portraying the beauty of relationships that can support each other in our hearts even when we’re apart.
While incorporating elements of dance music, the song retains a subtle sense of wistfulness that is quintessentially Hoshino.
It’s an ideal choice for a friend’s speech—one that looks back on irreplaceable memories with a dear friend while expressing the desire to keep supporting each other from here on out.