[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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN |  play_arrow | Singing of the strength and hope to face life's hardships… |
| 2east | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | “Haruka” is YOASOBI’s sixth work… |
| 3east | IvyNovelbright |  play_arrow | Nov… that I wrote especially for my best friend’s wedding |
| 4east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | While questioning the differences between the self and the other, life... |
| 5east | eternityBENI |  play_arrow | A melody of love and blessings woven with a pure singing voice |
| 6east | Because you are hereUru |  play_arrow | Uru’s heartwarming ballad, filled with gratitude and empathy |
| 7east | BeautifulSuperfly |  play_arrow | Melancholic guitars and a thrilling sense of speed... |
| 8east | Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | The suffering and hardships we have overcome together, and that... |
| 9east | Under the same skyayaka |  play_arrow | Even when we're apart, we're connected under the same sky... |
| 10east | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | Gently creating a celebratory mood, like a soft, blossoming— |
| 11east | Wedding SongDISH// |  play_arrow | A heartwarming melody of blessings from DISH//… |
| 12east | orionYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | “Orion” harbors deep emotions and a quiet ache... |
| 13east | THANXWANIMA |  play_arrow | A classic that powerfully sings of gratitude and farewell |
| 14east | Friend ShipHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A heartwarming tale themed around farewells and reunions with loved ones... |
| 15east | Stand AloneHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | “Stand Alone” is one of modern Japan’s… |
| 16east | weNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A song by Kana Nishino that sings about friendship between girls... |
| 17east | allyGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of friendship |
| 18east | Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | As the title says, even in tough times and sad times… |
| 19east | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s heartwarming/soul-stirring singing voice, and facing forward… |
| 20east | My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s “To My Friends,” a song about male friendship… |
| 21east | ButterlyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | As a singer, actress, and fashion icon, she abso... |
| 22east | Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan |  play_arrow | Kishidan’s classic hit that celebrates marriage |
| 23east | Bye, my friendbokula. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming rock song about friendship and memories |
| 24east | HappinessShenelu |  play_arrow | Born in Malaysia, and spent my childhood in Australia... |
| 25east | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GRee..., a four-member male vocal group |
| 26east | You are my friend.Toisutoorii |  play_arrow | The theme soun… from the animated film Toy Story |
| 27east | AquaSakamoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | A composer as well, and as a pianist, many… |
| 28east | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | The two-woman unit Kiroro from Okinawa... |
| 29east | Best FriendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Precisely because I’ve watched you struggle with love up close... |
| 30east | C.a.o.s.m.y.t.hONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | A rock band that continues to perform on a worldwide scale… |
| 31east | The RoseBette Midler |  play_arrow | Renowned awards such as the Grammys and the Golden Globes, ... |
| 32east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Having worked on numerous film scores and also being a conductor, … |
| 33east | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | The two-woman unit Kiroro from Okinawa Prefecture... |
| 34east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Off Course, the band led by Kazumasa Oda... |
| 35east | Love me, Love youMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | From “Love me, Love you”… |
| 36east | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | This work is EXILE accompanying farewells and new departures... |
| 37east | futureKobukuro |  play_arrow | In the lyrics, there are hopes and anxieties about the future, and... |
| 38east | Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s songs are about leaving one’s hometown and chasing dreams in the big city… |
| 39east | The GiftBlue |  play_arrow | What depicts the strong bond between friends is 'THE…' |
| 40east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto, a singer and lyricist from Taiwan who also works as an actress, ... |
| 41east | sunflowerHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | Taro Hakase’s piece “Himawari” (Sunflower) as well… |
| 42east | Dear BrideNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino, who has created numerous love songs... |
| 43east | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Honeymoon Hurricane—The Lost Hiroshi |
| 44east | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | A once-in-a-lifetime celebration of a friend's big moment, congra— |
| 45east | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A speech to express gratitude to my friends... |
| 46east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter loved by people of all generations… |
| 47east | Whistle: Asuka’s ThemeŌshima Michiru |  play_arrow | The theme song of the NHK morning drama series “Asuka,” “... |
| 48east | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster's... |
| 49east | A Sunlit SlopeDo As Infinity |  play_arrow | Released in 2002, this work explores the changes in life... |
| 50east | Family SongHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | “Family Song” is by Gen Hoshino... |
| 51east | Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Saito Kazuyoshi’s characteristically melodious musical style… |
| 52east | pupilaiko |  play_arrow | Conveying deep love to a friend, especially a female childhood friend… |
| 53east | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s “Hanataba o Kimi ni” (A Bouquet for You) is, from the heart... |
| 54east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Supe captivates us with a powerful singing voice… |
| 55east | FriendKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A sin— that lets us hear songs that resonate with the hearts of every generation... |
| 56east | Romantic Scene: EpilogueEnric Granados |  play_arrow | The elegant strains of a Spanish wedding |
| 57east | Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel |  play_arrow | A masterwork of Handel’s elegant Baroque music |
| 58east | CanonJohann Pachelbel |  play_arrow | Pachelbel’s elegant masterpiece, Canon |
| 59east | A Whole New Worldarajin |  play_arrow | 'A Whole New World' is... |
| 60east | Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA |  play_arrow | I sing out proudly of the love I feel for someone precious to me… |
| 61east | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A mes... filled with friendship and hopes for the bride and groom’s future |
| 62east | sunny spotNishimura Yukie |  play_arrow | A pianist who plays many love songs on the piano... |