Popular wedding songs you’ll want to sing and play on guitar. Recommended classic tracks for performances at wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP

I think it’s a song that appeals to a wide audience, since you don’t hear many people say they really hate SMAP.

The tempo is slow, so it’s perfect for a gentle, acoustic guitar-and-vocal rendition.

If you sing it with a soft touch, I think it will sound truly lovely.

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi

Wrapped in Gentleness – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

Yuming! Just that name is enough for people of your parents’ generation to know the song, I think.

And of course, thanks to Hayao Miyazaki and the power of Ghibli, it’s become a classic everyone knows! It’s a song I’d love you to sing with a sparkling guitar sound, making sure to ring out the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd strings clearly.

A bouquet with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

This song lets you feel the beauty of honestly conveying your true feelings to someone.

The medium tempo also makes it easy to play on guitar.

The range is a bit high for male singers, so it might be better to tune down by a half step to a whole step.

Motherkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

This song lets you feel a mother’s deep, deep love.

Many of us have probably felt we caused our moms trouble, right? It’s a perfect piece for the groom to sing, ideally after sharing a few stories before the performance.

And after the song, having the groom and his mother exit together would make for a great touch.

Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada

Mother's Song / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

As the title says, it’s a song about mothers.

There aren’t any direct words of thanks in the lyrics, but a warmth and a deep mix of feelings for one’s mother seep in more and more as you listen.

Even if you feel reluctant to sing “thank you,” this song might help you convey what’s in your heart.

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

The fact that this song is filled with encouragement and blessings for those stepping onto a new stage in life is surely a reflection of Nagabuchi’s straightforward character.

Included on the 1980 album “Kanpai,” it’s a masterpiece among masterpieces, with a re-recorded 1988 version also becoming a hit.

His powerful vocals and life-affirming words firmly grasp listeners’ hearts and give them the courage to move forward.

It’s a classic choice for weddings and receptions.

Sung over the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, it’s sure to fill the venue with a mood of emotion and celebration.

It’s a song I highly recommend for life’s important milestones.

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 “A Small Love Song × Pocky” Music Video

It’s a well-known classic, no explanation needed.

At a wedding reception with lots of friends in their 20s, it’s sure to get everyone excited! It’s also heart-melting when a woman sings a man’s song.

If you stage it well, it could be great to have everyone in the venue sing along together.