[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 Friends’ Speeches (21–30)

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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Bye, my friendbokula.

bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]

Bye, my friendbokula.

A heartwarming rock tune by bokula.

that sings of the preciousness of friendship and warm memories.

Released in May 2022 on the album “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi” (“Close to Everyday Life”), it resonated widely on social media.

The down-to-earth lyrics feel as if they put unfiltered emotions into words, paired with a breezy, approachable melody.

It’s perfect for moments of reminiscing with friends or when you want to be there for someone important.

It would also gently envelop the atmosphere as background music for a wedding speech.

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MiracleGReeeeN

Kiseki - GreeeeN (Music Box ver.)

MiracleGReeeeN

A signature, smash-hit song by the four-member male vocal group GReeeeN.

It was used as the theme song for the TV drama ROOKIES and became widely known in households across the country! The straightforward vocals are easy on the ears and uplifting—it’s a song that gives you energy.

It’s a miracle that the two of you met, and the connections you’ve made with people up to now are also miracles.

I think a wedding is the perfect occasion to return those miracles with gratitude.

Why not choose this song for a dear friend’s speech? A music box arrangement gives it a calmer atmosphere, so it’s highly recommended!

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Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan

Kishidan – Marriage Fighting Spirit March “Best Buddy”

Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan

A classic hit by Kishidan that overflows with the feeling of celebrating a friend’s marriage.

Released in June 2004, it opens with an intro quoting Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, followed by a Yankee-style rock sound and lyrics filled with deep friendship that truly resonate.

Included on the album “Ai Ra Bu Yu,” it reached No.

6 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed on the charts for 23 consecutive weeks.

Now a wedding staple, this big hit is also perfect as BGM for a friend’s speech celebrating the start of a beloved friend’s new journey.

It will wrap the entire venue in a festive, warm atmosphere.

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