[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 Friends’ Speeches (21–30)
Best FriendNishino Kana
Precisely because you’ve seen up close how they’ve struggled with love, a friend’s wedding is something that makes you genuinely happy.
When you want to convey those feelings clearly to a dear friend, how about choosing Kana Nishino’s “Best Friend”? Everyone can tell it’s a song about friendship, so it’s a classic that’s perfect for a maid-of-honor or best-friend speech.
Even just hearing the melody conveys the message, “Let’s stay friends forever, just like always.” Send it along with a speech filled with love and gratitude!
C.a.o.s.m.y.t.hONE OK ROCK
The song “C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h” by ONE OK ROCK, a rock band active worldwide.
The title “Chaosmyth” is said to have been created by taking the initials of friends close to the vocalist, Taka.
It’s a wonderful number in which Taka, then in his early twenties, pledges a friendship that will remain unchanged even as they become adults.
It was also a song dedicated to Haruma Miura, who passed away at a young age, during the 2020 “Field of Wonder” at Stadium Live Streaming.
Since a wedding is a place where you invite dear friends, why not select it as background music?
[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for Friend Speeches (31–40)
The RoseBette Midler
Bette Midler, an American singer with accolades such as the Grammy Awards and the Golden Globes, performed this song as both the lead actress and vocalist for the film The Rose’s theme.
Its warm melody, tinged with a touch of wistfulness, resonates deeply.
Because it centers on the theme of love, it’s also perfect for weddings.
It will beautifully accompany a speech sending off a friend who has found happiness by meeting their destined partner.
Be sure to check out the gentle music box rendition that softly envelops the atmosphere of the venue.
SummerHisaishi Joe
Composed by Joe Hisaishi—renowned for his many film scores and also active as a conductor and pianist—‘Summer’ is one of his signature works.
It was used as the main theme for the film ‘Kikujiro,’ directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Its universally familiar, heart-stirring melody brings tears to the eyes.
The fresh, radiant piano tones resound beautifully, making it a perfect piece to grace the joyous stage of a wedding.
It will also add color to a speech that looks back on memories shared with friends from your youth.
Best FriendKiroro
This is the 10th single by Kiroro, a female duo from Okinawa.
It became a huge hit as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan”! Vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro wrote the song as a message of gratitude to her partner, pianist Ayano Kinjo, and it’s also known as a song dedicated to a best friend.
It’s great as a graduation song, and if you change the chorus lyrics to “congratulations,” it can be sung at weddings too! It’s also perfect for a speech from a friend who has always watched over you.
I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa
A signature and classic song by Off Course, the band led by Kazumasa Oda.
It was released in 1982 as their 23rd single.
It’s also been used in commercials, so chances are everyone has heard it at least once.
Oda’s clear, gentle vocals really touch the heart.
It’s a great choice as background music for any occasion—weddings, funerals, you name it—but I especially hope it’s played on the big day of a wedding.
The melody slips right into your body, so instrumental arrangements like music box versions are also highly recommended.
Love me, Love youMrs. GREEN APPLE
The refreshing melody and powerful message of “Love me, Love you” make it a perfect BGM choice for a best-friend speech.
Its content, which brings past memories vividly to life, guides listeners into a warm mood.
The gradually soaring chorus seems to symbolize the depth of friendship, creating a moment perfectly suited for the speech’s climax.
The energy Mrs.
GREEN APPLE delivers is more than enough to add brilliance to a milestone day, and for many, it will become an unforgettable song.