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

Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Akane-iro no Yakusoku' Music Video

Akane-iro no Yakusoku, written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno, was featured in au’s “LISMO!” commercial and drew attention from the moment it was released in 2007.

Set to a melody that resonates with listeners and a gentle vocal, it portrays a couple walking together up a hill at dusk.

As a wedding song in which two people vow an eternal bond, it is sure to add color to a cherished ceremony.

The moving acoustic guitar sound also makes it perfect for wedding entertainment.

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.

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.

HONEYŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / HONEY

It’s a heartwarming song that feels as if you’re sweetly melting into the music.

Released in November 2010, this track is imbued with melodies and lyrics that convey Ohashi Trio’s deep affection.

The lyrics, carefully expressing the feelings of thinking about a loved one and caring for each other, touch the listener’s heart.

Accompanied by gently played piano tones, the way it sings of gratitude toward a cherished partner is striking.

When played at a wedding or reception, it’s sure to resonate with everyone present.

Performed as an acoustic guitar solo with vocals, it would make for a romantic surprise.

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.

Go WestPet Shop Boys

[High Quality Sound] Go West – Pet Shop Boys

For couples who met through soccer, this is the song that brings them together most powerfully.

In Japan, the Pet Shop Boys are known only as the singers of a soccer song, but for couples who want a long-lasting relationship while embracing a free view of marriage, this track is perfect.