[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)
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.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
A perfect song to recommend for a wedding speech celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime moment for a friend is “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana.” As a signature hit by the national idol group SMAP, it’s beloved across generations.
Its gentle music-box tones are soothing and memorable.
It’s ideal for moments when you want to reflect on the days you’ve spent with a dear friend and express your gratitude.
Why not use this heartfelt song as background music, along with a message for your irreplaceable friend on their special day?
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?
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
The 17th single by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, beloved across generations.
It was chosen as the theme song for Toho’s 3D CG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” and its chorus has a gentle, easy-to-hum melody that makes it a classic.
With Hata’s straightforward vocals and lyrics expressing his feelings for a sunflower-like lover, it’s a sincere, heartfelt song.
It’s perfect as wedding BGM, too! Since it’s a song everyone knows, arranging it as an instrumental like a music box version is also highly recommended.
Whistle: Asuka’s ThemeŌshima Michiru
The NHK morning drama Asuka’s theme song, Kaze Fue, is a piece I’d love to see used for a friend’s speech at a wedding.
In the drama, the heroine’s life after marriage is portrayed, and together with the storyline it would make for a moving touch.
During a speech, you might be overwhelmed with memories or nervous because the atmosphere is different from usual, but the calm melody soothes the heart.
It will envelop not only the bride and groom but everyone present in a warm mood.
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.
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.