[Wedding Reception] A Collection of Recommended Songs for Profile Videos
Also known as a “life story movie,” a profile video is one of the must-see highlights of a wedding reception! It’s a video that traces the groom’s and bride’s upbringings and then introduces how the two met, something many guests look forward to.
Choosing the BGM can be tricky when creating this profile video.
Some people find it hard to decide because a single profile video can use up to three songs—for the groom’s part, the bride’s part, and the couple’s love story.
In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of songs perfect for profile videos to help you choose the right tracks.
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[Wedding Reception] Recommended Songs for Profile Movies (11–20)
The day we stopped being loversYuuri

This work is characterized by its warm lyrics and Yuri’s emotionally rich vocals.
The lyrics portray “the day we stopped being lovers” in two senses.
The first is the day they literally broke up, and in the latter half it refers to the day they reunited after some time apart and then became husband and wife.
If, like the couple depicted in the song, you have a past where you once broke up but got back together, why not use it as the BGM for the part where you share your story of how you met?
Fragments of an EncounterKetsumeishi

This is a famous song by Ketsumeishi that sings about the miracle of people meeting each other.
Its touching lyrics and heart-stirring melody are truly captivating.
Released on June 25, 2008, the song was also used as the theme for the film “Into the Sunlight” (Kage Hinata ni Saku).
The lyrics feel as if you’re reflecting on your own life, and they’re sure to move you.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to feel the bonds with someone special or express gratitude for new encounters.
Highly recommended for wedding profile videos.
Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu

This is a song by Yu Takahashi, a singer-songwriter from Akita Prefecture.
It was released in 2011 as his third single.
It’s a message song filled with the desire to laugh from the bottom of one’s heart and to keep smiling.
It’s a song that makes you feel happy.
threadNakajima Miyuki

It’s a true classic that likens the encounters between people to threads.
Because it portrays the miracle of meeting someone special, it’s perfect for a profile video.
The song was included on an album released by Miyuki Nakajima in 1992 and has been widely loved by people of all ages.
Even today, it remains a staple wedding song and has been covered by many artists, including Bank Band and Aimer.
Its gentle, unhurried melody is captivating, and the more you listen, the more it soothes the heart.
The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

I WISH, the group Ai Kawashima belonged to.
“Asu e no Tobira” is their signature song.
The intro begins with gentle piano, allowing for a moving presentation.
Although it’s a love song, its message about taking things step by step makes it perfect to play at weddings.
It’s especially fitting for segments that introduce one’s past, such as a life story, because it’s a song that aims for a bright future.
In that sense, this song can be considered the best choice.
Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai

This is a song by Zushi Sankyoudai, a three-brother vocal group from Kanagawa Prefecture.
It’s included on their 2011 mini-album “Z3 DRIVE MUSIC.” There’s a story that model Jun Komori confessed her feelings to her boyfriend—and later married him—after appearing in the song’s music video.
[Wedding Reception] Recommended Songs for Profile Movies (21–30)
HarukaYOASOBI

This song by YOASOBI was produced based on Osamu Suzuki’s work The Moon Prince.
The lyrics tell the story of a girl named Haruka and a mug she always cherished.
As Haruka grows up, experiencing life events such as going on to higher education and getting married, she continues to treasure the mug—even after moving and having a child.
Because the lyrics depict Haruka’s upbringing, it’s recommended as a song to introduce the bride’s background.
It touched many listeners, surpassing 100 million streams.



