[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 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.
To the futureKiroro
Kiroro, a duo of two women from Okinawa, sing “Mirai e (To the Future),” which is also a wedding classic! Released in 1998, it’s often used as background music in various settings and is familiar to people of all generations.
The lyrics talk about a bright “future,” making it perfect for two people standing at the starting line of marriage and stepping into a new life together.
Its heartwarming melody makes the message to the couple even more heartfelt.
[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.
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?
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.
AquaSakamoto Ryuichi
Ryuichi Sakamoto is not only a composer but also a pianist who has released many works into the world.
Among them, for a wedding I recommend “aqua”! He originally composed this piece for his daughter, Miu Sakamoto.
Its delicate piano tones, which touch people’s hearts, will beautifully complement a speech dedicated to a dear friend.
The calm melody helps convey every single word you offer to your friend with greater depth.
It’s sure to be a wedding that leaves a lasting impression!
futureKobukuro
The lyrics portray hope and anxiety for the future, as well as the bond with a loved one, conveying a bittersweet yet warm message of encouragement toward the future and the desire to protect someone precious.
Released as a single on December 16, 2015, the song was used as the theme song for the film “orange” and the ending theme for the anime “orange,” resonating deeply and moving many listeners.
Played as wedding background music, it can express the bride and groom’s hopes for the future and their gratitude to their families.