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.

Ring ~ I’m getting married today. ~ Wedding ver.Sawai Miku

Miku Sawai – Ring: “I’m getting married today.” (Wedding ver.)

This is an answer song to navy&ivory’s “Yubiwa” (“Ring”).

It feels like a song about a wonderful girl—strong, yet somehow delicate.

The lyrics as a reply to “Ring” are also very lovely, so I think it would be beautiful for the two of you to exchange them back and forth.

A surprise from a woman to a man like that might be wonderful, too.

Best FriendKiroro

Best Friend – Kiroro (Full)

Since it’s a song for friends, I think it will create a wonderful atmosphere if the bride and groom’s friends sing it.

It’s originally for a female vocalist, but I think it’s fine for a man to sing it too.

Rather than a solo singer-songwriter style, if you can play guitar, it would look cool to have several people do a guitar-accompanied performance together.

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.

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]

This is a heartfelt song said to have been written by Kaela Kimura for her best friend when she got married.

The melody and tempo make it easy to sing in an acoustic style.

It’s a perfect song for the bride’s friends to sing to her.

Oh, and I think it would sound wonderful sung by a man, too.

The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo

Sheena Ringo – The Theory of Happiness

The lyrics consistently convey love for the other person.

It would be nice for a friend to sing it, but it would also be lovely for either the bride or groom to sing it to their partner, expressing that just your being here brings me happiness.

It’s a wonderful song whether sung by a man or a woman.

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

Whenever. – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)

Makkī’s songs are loved by people of all ages and genders, and many of them are famous.

“No matter what, I want to hold on to the feeling that I can say I love what I love.” It’s a song I’d love the groom to sing to express his gratitude to the bride.

I think singing it with a steady, upbeat strumming pattern would be wonderful.