[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!

Playlist

[Wedding BGM] Touching! Recommended songs perfect for a friend’s speech
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		Singing of the strength to face hardship and of hope
2	HarukaYOASOBI		A YOASOBI ballad. A story of the bond between a girl and the Moon Prince.
3	IvyNovelbright		A wedding ballad for my best friend's wedding
4	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE Grand Rock
5	Because you are hereUru		Uru’s heartwarming ballad, filled with gratitude and empathy
6	eternityBENI		A melody of love and blessings woven with a pure singing voice
7	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song of gratitude to the one who supported me through hardship
8	BeautifulSuperfly		Superfly's self-affirmation-themed ballad
9	Under the same skyayaka		A cheer song for distant friends
10	THANXWANIMA		A classic that powerfully sings of gratitude and farewell
11	Wedding SongDISH//		A moving congratulatory song for weddings
12	Loverssumika		sumika's 'Lovers' is perfect for weddings
13	orionYonezu Kenshi		A poignant song that portrays lost love and regret
14	StoryAI		AI’s love ballad, a long-running hit song
15	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		A heartwarming pop tune of parting and reunion
16	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s classic song that sings gratitude to friends
17	weNishino Kana		Expressing friendship through Kana Nishino's songs
18	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		Expressing male friendship at a wedding
19	ButterlyKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s classic wedding song
20	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Convey the feeling of blessing that wishes for happiness through vocals and lyrics.
21	Stand AloneHisaishi Joe		Theme song of Saka no Ue no Kumo, a historical epic
22	allyGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of friendship
23	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming rock song about friendship and memories
24	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s moving wedding song
25	You are my friend.Toisutoorii		Toy Story friendship theme song
26	HappinessShenelu		Che’Nelle’s “Happiness” is a joyful song perfect for weddings.
27	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		Kishidan’s classic hit that celebrates marriage
28	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro's graduation song
29	Best FriendNishino Kana		Classic songs to celebrate a friend's wedding
30	To the futureKiroro		Kiroro’s “Mirai e,” a wedding staple
31	The RoseBette Midler		Bette Midler Film Theme Song: Love Theme
32	C.a.o.s.m.y.t.hONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's friendship theme song
33	AquaSakamoto Ryuichi		Recommend Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “aqua” for a wedding
34	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer” is the theme song of Kikujiro’s Summer.
35	I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa		A classic song by Off Course suitable for weddings
36	futureKobukuro		Hope for the future and the bond with a loved one
37	Love me, Love youMrs. GREEN APPLE		The greatest song that expresses the depth of friendship
38	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s Doraemon theme song
39	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A moving ballad that accompanies farewells and new departures
40	The GiftBlue		Covers songs by Blue and by Noriyuki Makihara.
41	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Introduction to Yo Hitoto’s signature song “Hanamizuki”
42	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		“Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” is recommended for wedding speeches.
43	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		The world is smiling at you.
44	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon, an upbeat wedding song
45	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		The charm of Noriyuki Makihara’s nostalgic and warm songs
46	Dear BrideNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s wedding songs for weddings
47	pupilaiko		Expressing love for a childhood friend through aiko’s “Hitomi”
48	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s “Arigatou” is perfect for a thank-you speech
49	A Sunlit SlopeDo As Infinity		An uplifting song that portrays past memories and bonds
50	sunflowerHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s “Himawari” is recommended as background music for speeches.
51	Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi		A love-filled ballad by Kazuyoshi Saito
52	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A Bouquet for You: A Song of Blessing with Gratitude and Love
53	Whistle: Asuka’s ThemeŌshima Michiru		Heartwarming songs perfect for wedding speeches
54	FriendKetsumeishi		A famous song by Ketsumeishi about parting with a friend
55	Family SongHoshino Gen		A warm wedding BGM that sings of family love by Gen Hoshino
56	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly’s signature songs suitable for weddings
57	Romantic Scene: EpilogueEnric Granados		The elegant strains of a Spanish wedding
58	Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel		A masterwork of Handel’s elegant Baroque music
59	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		Popular wedding songs that sing about the feeling of love
60	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Heartwarming background music perfect for wedding speeches
61	CanonJohann Pachelbel		Pachelbel’s elegant masterpiece, Canon
62	A Whole New Worldarajin		The perfect BGM song for a wedding speech
63	sunny spotNishimura Yukie		Gently celebrating a friend’s wedding with a piano piece