[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)
Family SongHoshino Gen
“Family Song” is a gentle piece by Gen Hoshino that celebrates the bonds of family.
Its calm arrangement of piano and strings makes it perfect as background music for a friend’s speech, soothing the hearts of all attendees.
The slightly nostalgic melody is ideal for recalling the days you’ve spent together.
Hoshino’s warm vocals also convey heartfelt blessings to the couple embarking on their new journey of marriage.
Why not choose this song as the background music while you share stories about your best friend?
[Wedding BGM] Moving! Recommended Songs Perfect for a Friend’s Speech (51–60)
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is a love-filled ballad that highlights Kazuyoshi Saito’s inherently melodious style and gentle singing voice.
The lyrics seem to speak on behalf of two people about to be married, brimming with anticipation for their new life together and feelings of heartfelt celebration.
The phrase that tells everyone to be happy—and that happiness is all we need—leaves a strong impression.
Released in January 2007, the song became a major hit after being featured in a commercial for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy.
It’s a classic you’ll definitely want to use for a friend’s speech celebrating the bride and groom as they embark on their new journey.
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.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” is a perfect song for a speech dedicated to a friend, filled with heartfelt gratitude and affection.
The gentle piano accompaniment blends with the beautiful melodic line to heighten the emotional moment.
As the tender opening melody unfolds, the lyrics—layered with memories and conveying hope—deepen the blessing for the bride and groom as they embark on a new journey.
It’s a piece well-suited both as background music for a speech and for live performance during the ceremony, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A signature song by Superfly that captivates us with powerful vocals.
It became a hit after being featured in the TBS drama “Mother of Edison.” Vocalist Ochi wrote the lyrics with the image of a woman handing over a bouquet, and to make it feel real, she even gave a bouquet to her own partner! Wedding venues are adorned with plenty of flowers, so this song fits the image perfectly.
How about choosing it as BGM for a friend’s speech to express your gratitude and love? It’s sure to make the wedding unforgettable for both your friends and the bride and groom.
FriendKetsumeishi
A hip-hop group Ketsumeishi’s fourth single that plays songs that resonate with every generation.
It’s an early track, but it became well known after breaking into the top 10 of the Oricon Singles Chart.
Sung over a bittersweet melody about parting with friends, it’s a classic that carries the wish to talk again someday if we meet somewhere, even if our paths have diverged.
Choosing a song that reflects how we feel about our friends and having it played on the big day of a wedding makes for the best kind of memory!
Romantic Scene: EpilogueEnric Granados
The graceful strains woven from Romantic music and Spanish folk traditions possess an elegance perfectly suited to adorn the solemn moments of a wedding.
Composed by Enrique Granados in 1904 as the concluding piece of his piano suite Scenes of Romance, this work displays a splendid harmony between the right hand’s sweet melody and the left hand’s arpeggios.
Its serene melody in E-flat major seems to gently enfold the couple’s hopes for the future.
A gem that fully showcases Granados’s delicate sensibility—he was also a recipient of France’s Legion of Honour—it provides an ideal atmosphere to accompany treasured moments such as the exchange of rings or the cutting of the cake.