[Wedding BGM] Touching! Recommended songs perfect for a friend’s speech

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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!

[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for a Friend's Speech (11–20)

Stand AloneHisaishi Joe

Stand Alone

Stand AloneHisaishi Joe

“Stand Alone” is a piece by Joe Hisaishi that resembles a grand historical epic, composed as the theme song for the drama “Saka no Ue no Kumo,” which portrays the turbulent era of modern Japan.

The lyrics, imbued with words expressing Japan’s spirit of independence and enterprising ambition, evoke the policies of the Meiji government and the history of Japan’s subsequent development.

Released as the main theme for an NHK special drama, it moved the hearts of many viewers.

In the scene where a friend gives a speech with this song playing, the couple’s hopes for the future and the guests’ warm blessings will merge into one, enveloping the moment in a deeply moving atmosphere.

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weNishino Kana

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The music box arrangement of Kana Nishino’s song “Watashitachi,” which sings about friendship between girls, is also recommended as background music for wedding speeches! It’s a song that captures memories with dear friends—goofing around together and confiding your worries—and it perfectly expresses the feelings of the person giving the speech.

If you deliver a speech that looks back on the couple’s memories and celebrates your friend’s new beginning in life, carried by the gentle tones of the music box, the venue will surely be filled with a warm atmosphere.

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allyGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Ally

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This is a heartwarming number by GReeeeN that gently speaks to the importance of friendship.

Conveying the value of unconditional love and being there for one another, the song carries a strong message filled with gratitude for those closest to us.

Alongside its gentle, warm melody, the lyrics—depicting everyday life shared with a precious person who shares both joy and sorrow—resonate deeply.

Written as the theme song for the film “Haw,” released in August 2022, this piece is perfect as background music for a speech to a dear friend and as a song dedicated to anyone wishing to deepen their bonds with someone special.

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Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Thank You. (from DWL 2011 Live Ver.)

Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

As the title suggests, this DREAMES COME TRUE classic is a heartfelt ode of gratitude to a friend who stayed by your side through tough and sad times.

It’s not easy to say “thank you for always being there” to a friend with whom you share an unspoken understanding.

This song subtly expresses those feelings that are usually too embarrassing to put into words, making it perfect for weddings and similar occasions.

If you sing it with sincere wishes for their new life, its gentle melody will carry a warm message, enhancing the moment with moving emotion.

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Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima “Letter to Tomorrow (Drama Version)”

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Aoi Teshima’s heartwarming voice and the lyrics that convey the importance of facing forward in life make “Letter to Tomorrow” irresistibly moving.

In wedding speeches by friends, there are many moments to express congratulations to the couple, look back on shared memories, and wish for them to walk through life together from here on.

Still, some people surely find it embarrassing to say, straight out, “I want you to be happy forever.” If you can’t quite put it into words, why not let this song carry your feelings? Used as the theme song for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry,” this masterpiece carries a positive message about overcoming harsh realities with hope.

It’s the perfect BGM to convey a best friend’s warm wish that, no matter what, the two of them will always be happy.

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My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi

My Friend ~ From Here On, Forever… (Originally Performed by Ketsumeishi) -Music Box-

My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi’s “Friend ~ From Here On, Forever…”—a song about male friendship—is also a great choice to use during the best man’s speech on the groom’s side! For guys, it’s usually embarrassing to reminisce or openly express gratitude to each other, so we don’t do it often.

A friend’s wedding is a perfect chance to put all that appreciation into words.

Send your message with the sentiment conveyed in “Friend ~ From Here On, Forever…”—that you’ll be friends from now on and always!

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[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for Friends’ Speeches (21–30)

ButterlyKimura Kaera

Butterfly (Music Box)

ButterlyKimura Kaera

A digital-only track by Kaela Kimura, who enjoys immense popularity as a singer, actress, and fashion icon.

She wrote the song for a friend’s wedding, and it’s also hugely popular as a wedding staple! Many will recognize it as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercials.

The melody is full of joy and perfectly cheers on the newlyweds as they begin their life together.

It suits any moment of the ceremony, but its bright mood makes it an especially great choice to accompany a friend’s speech.

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