A Special Feature on Wedding Songs Popular with Gen Z and Crowd-Pleasers
For Gen Z, who value staying true to themselves, choosing wedding music is a special chance to express their individuality.
Classic wedding songs are great, but many people also want tracks that resonate with today’s sensibilities or get everyone celebrating together.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for Gen Z weddings.
Find the one track that will color your unforgettable day.
Top Wedding Songs Popular with Gen Z: Hype/Party Tracks (1–10)
IvyNovelbright
This is a wedding ballad that portrays a warm bond, where everyday little exchanges deepen love.
The lyrics, filled with the excitement of the wedding day, a touch of shyness, and overflowing gratitude for one’s partner, have a gentle quality that seems to softly encourage the couple as they begin their new future together.
Released by Novelbright in October 2024, the song also drew attention for being written by member Yudai Takenaka specifically for the wedding of his close friends Shimon Okura and Miyu Ikeda.
Crafted from interviews with the actual groom, the down-to-earth words are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect track for the emotional climax of a wedding reception or for moments when you want to surprise someone special with your thanks.
loveHoshino Gen
The oriental tones in the intro and the light, irresistibly danceable beat feel so good, don’t they? This is a single released in 2016 by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “We Married as a Job!” in which he also appeared.
More than just a love song, it carries a deep message about everyday life, the bond between two people, and transcending existing relationships.
The so-called “Koi Dance” from the drama’s ending became a social phenomenon and a massive hit.
With its immense popularity, this song will not only get everyone excited dancing together as entertainment, but it will also fill the entire venue with a happy vibe during entrance or toast scenes.
bow knotAimer
It’s a moving ballad that expresses the shape of love created by two people, shown through the gesture of making a loop with one hand and tying it with the other.
Aimer’s husky vocals and the lyrics crafted by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS really sink into your heart.
Released as a single in August 2016, it’s one of her signature songs and is also included on the masterpiece album “daydream.” Many will recognize it as the theme song for NTV’s “Sukkiri!!” Rather than being bound by fate alone, its message of choosing to tie your relationship by your own will is especially resonant for Gen Z couples.
With its gentle, subdued tone, it’s perfect for reading a letter to your parents or for the exit scene—sure to wrap the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
This is a song with a warm message that resonates deeply: it’s the emotions you can’t experience alone that truly enrich life.
Created by the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER, it was released in June 2020 as their first single after re-signing with a major label.
It’s also known for being the theme song of the film “Water’s Edge Flight” (Mizukami no Flight).
Expressing the preciousness of connecting with others through powerful sound, this track is perfect for weddings where you want to convey gratitude to cherished guests.
Played over the end credits of the reception, with a vow to support your partner from here on out, it’s sure to move the entire venue to tears.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
When it comes to a timeless song filled with vows to a lifelong partner and gratitude to family, this is the one.
It was included on the single “Kazoku ni Narou yo / fighting pose,” released in August 2011, and is well known as the theme song for the wedding magazine Zexy’s commercials.
The warm words crafted by singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama express the wish to one day build a home with the same great love as our parents.
Its lyrics, depicting bonds that transcend generations, will deeply resonate with the two of you as you cherish your individuality.
How about choosing it for the moment you thank your parents at the reception, or as BGM for a video envisioning your future together?
User ManualNishino Kana
The lyrics likening a woman’s maiden heart to a product manual are unique and memorable.
Even within phrases that might seem a bit selfish, there’s a deep affection for her partner—a warm “let’s keep taking care of each other”—that makes you feel cozy every time you listen.
Released in September 2015 as Kana Nishino’s 27th single and beloved as the theme song for the film ‘No Longer Heroine,’ this track is also included on the album ‘Just LOVE’ and continues to be cherished by many couples.
Its comical and cute worldview is sure to brighten any venue, whether used for a skit with friends or as BGM for the bride and groom’s profile video.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
Produced by Seiji Kameda, it’s a poignant yet powerful rock ballad.
The lyrics, depicting gratitude and unconditional love for someone dear, truly strike a chord.
It carries a straightforward resolve to stay by a loved one’s side and support them through any hardship.
Released as a single in February 2009, it gained attention as the song used in Nissan’s Cube commercial.
It’s also well-known for Flower’s cover, which became the theme song for the film “Evergreen Love (Shokubutsu Zukan: Unmei no Koi, Hiroimashita).” Consider choosing it for moments when you want to express gratitude, such as letters to your parents or during the recessional.
JUJU’s rich vocals will warmly embrace the new journey of two people who will continue to care for each other and build a gentle, loving home.
heartbeatOmoinotake
The delicate piano melody and Reo Fujii’s beautiful falsetto gently seep into the heart.
This song by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, portrays a precious love in which two people who have walked separate paths choose the same future.
The lyrics, which convey deep affection without using direct language, truly resonate with couples about to be married.
It served as the theme song for the film “Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!” released in April 2022, and is also included on the album “Ammolite.” The message of “choosing the future together” makes it perfect for a wedding entrance or profile video.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to cherish their own style.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This ballad, with lyrics that express gratitude to someone precious by your side and a warm bond that continues into the future, is a tearjerker.
Released in August 2014 as Motohiro Hata’s 17th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the 3DCG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” Like the film’s story, the song carries the message that even if you’re apart, your hearts remain connected.
Its universal portrayal of love will likely resonate with couples about to build a new family, as well as with feelings toward the families who have watched over them until today.
Play it during the climax of the reception—such as the letter to the parents or the exit—and it’s sure to wrap the entire venue in gentle emotion.
rainbowSuda Masaki
This is a renowned ballad by Masaki Suda, whose message—told in unadorned, down-to-earth words—strikes straight at the heart.
The lyrics, which make you realize that true happiness lies in life’s small, everyday moments, feel almost like a letter from a groom.
Carried by a warm melody, it sings of love for a lifelong partner and a firm resolve to walk together.
Released in November 2020, the song was chosen as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Suda’s close friend, Huwie Ishizaki, and the family scenes in the music video are moving as well.
It’s a perfect choice not only for couples about to celebrate their wedding, but also for any moment when you want to express gratitude to someone dear—sure to envelope the entire venue in gentle emotion.