[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 (41–50)
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster’s “Sekai wa Anata ni Waraikakete Iru” (“The World Is Smiling at You”) is an uplifting, cheerful message song featuring cute yet powerful vocals.
Its lyrics emphasize cherishing small everyday joys and shining as your true self without worrying about others’ eyes.
Released in August 2018 and included on the album FLAVA, the music video was filmed against the beautiful natural scenery of Okinawa.
The song’s bright image has been widely loved, even being selected as Coca-Cola’s annual image song.
Played as background music for a wedding speech by friends, it will celebrate the couple’s new beginning while filling everyone’s hearts with energy and courage.
Spring Dayaimyon
It was also the theme song for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~, so I think even small children know this song.
Crayon Shin-chan movies always have scenes that bring a tear to your eye, so it might be perfect as tear-jerking wedding BGM.
The lyrics are straightforward and positive, saying, “We don’t know what the future holds, but as long as we’re together, we’ll be fine,” so you could say it’s truly a song made for a hope-filled wedding.
Aimyon’s gentle, conversational singing style is wonderful as well.
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.
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!
pupilaiko
‘Hitomi’ is the perfect choice when you want to express deep love to a friend—especially a childhood friend who’s a woman.
It’s a song by aiko included on her album “Kanojo,” and it’s also well known from a Kao commercial.
The song celebrates the new life chapter of someone you’ve known since you were young.
Since many people know it, they’ll likely recall the lyrics as they listen.
The gentle ballad will also create a warm atmosphere at the venue.
Although I’m suggesting it here as BGM for a friend’s speech, another appeal is that the lyrics can be reinterpreted for various relationships, such as from a mother to her daughter.
Thank youikimonogakari
A perfect song for background music in a speech expressing gratitude to friends is “Arigatou.” Ikimonogakari released it in 2010, and it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Gegege no Nyobo.” Its gentle music-box tones resonate beautifully in moments where you share memories with friends.
The song’s slow tempo also makes it ideal for those who want to relax and speak calmly on a tense stage.
How about using soft, tender BGM that wraps the entire venue in warmth?
A Sunlit SlopeDo As Infinity
Released in 2002, this song centers on change and growth in life, portraying cherished memories of the past and the bonds with friends.
With a beautiful melody, it sings of days gone by and carries an uplifting message about overcoming the challenges we face.
Its lyrics, which celebrate the enduring value of unchanging bonds, make it perfect for blessing a bride and groom as they embark on their new journey.
It’s sure to resonate with everyone present.
Consider using it at your wedding as a gift to the two standing at a major milestone in their lives.