[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 Friend Speeches (31–40)
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
This work is a gemlike EXILE ballad that stays close to moments of parting and new departures.
It’s an inspiring song that gives courage to those standing at a turning point in life to take a new step forward.
It’s also perfect for scenes where you speak to a bride and groom, saying, “I wish you happiness.” The lyrics, which express gratitude for familiar scenery and the days spent together, as well as hope for the future, gently envelop the listener’s heart.
It was included on the album EXILE EVOLUTION, released on March 7, 2007, and was also used as the opening theme for the TV program Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER.
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.
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
Noriyuki Makihara’s songs vividly capture the feelings of those who leave their hometowns to chase dreams in the city, resonating deeply with many listeners.
Blending nostalgia with a determination to take on new challenges, this work moves the heart with lyrics and melodies that express thoughts for a dear friend.
Released in 1992 as a track on the album “You Are My Treasure,” it was re-recorded in 2001 and 2006.
Loved across various settings—such as being featured in an NTT East Japan commercial—this song will envelop the entire venue in warmth when played during a speech to convey blessings or gratitude to someone special.
The GiftBlue
The song that portrays the strong bond between friends is THE GIFT.
It’s performed by the British band Blue.
Some of you might feel, “It’s my first time hearing this, but it sounds familiar.” That’s because it’s actually an English cover of Noriyuki Makihara’s classic Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono.
Compared to the original, it has a slightly more stylish vibe.
The key is to listen while recalling the passionate lyrics of the original.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A signature song by Yo Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer, lyricist, and actress.
It’s a huge karaoke favorite—chances are you’ve sung it at least once.
The song holds special meaning for her; she wrote it in a week after being inspired by an email from a friend living in New York at the time of the 9/11 attacks.
It was even adapted into a film with the same title.
With lyrics about wanting to stay together with the one you love forever and ever, it’s perfect for weddings.
Highly recommended as background music that won’t interfere with speeches!
[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for Friends’ Speeches (41–50)
sunflowerHakasé Tarō
Taro Hakase’s piece “Himawari” is also an instrumental, so it’s a great recommendation for speech background music.
Since it was used as the opening theme for the NHK morning drama series “Teppan,” many people may have heard it before.
You can almost see the vivid scene of sunflowers—also the title of the piece—blooming in full glory.
Its heartwarming melody and the grandeur of the orchestra make it a perfect fit for the special stage of a wedding.
Dear BrideNishino Kana
Kana Nishino, who has created numerous love songs, has a wedding song called “Dear Bride” that we’d absolutely love for you to use at your ceremony.
The lyrics are filled with congratulatory messages for the bride on her wedding day, making it a perfect fit for a best friend’s speech.
It expresses celebratory feelings so well that you’ll want everyone to hear the lyrics in full.
You can use a music box arrangement during the speech and gift the original song at another moment—it’s sure to be a hit!