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Top Wedding Songs to Sing at Karaoke in 2026: Also Great for Wedding Ceremonies and Reception Entertainment!

There are plenty of chances to do karaoke at weddings, receptions, and the after-parties, aren’t there?

You want to give the newlyweds a musical gift to wish them happiness, but it’s hard to decide what to sing.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs for karaoke at weddings, receptions, and after-parties.

We’ve gathered lots of songs that say “congratulations” or “thank you” to the bride and groom—from classic wedding tunes to songs that celebrate friendship with the couple.

Find the perfect song for their big day and help make it a truly happy occasion!

[2026] Popular wedding songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Also great for wedding ceremonies and receptions! (91–100)

AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Ai (Short ver.)
AiHata Motohiro

A gently sung piece about someone who once doubted the existence of love, gradually coming to feel it through meeting someone special.

Released in January 2010, it was used as the CM song for Panasonic’s LUMIX G series.

Hata Motohiro’s clear, translucent vocals and the simple, acoustic guitar–centered arrangement are striking.

It’s a perfect surprise gift from a groom to his bride.

Presenting this tender, embracing love song might even bring tears to the bride’s eyes.

If performed as entertainment at a wedding or reception, it will likely bathe the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

Circle of Thanksayaka

Ayaka / The Circle of Thanks Music Video
Circle of Thanksayaka

Ayaka’s song, which celebrates the almost magical power of the word “thank you,” is a perfect choice to sing at weddings and receptions.

Released in 2013, the track was written as the campaign song for the 40th anniversary of Kit Kat’s launch in Japan by Nestlé.

Ayaka’s overwhelming vocal power and heartfelt delivery resonate deeply alongside lyrics filled with gratitude.

The section expressing thanks to one’s mother, in particular, is sure to warm the hearts of not only the bride and groom but also all the guests.

This piece is ideal for anyone who wants to convey appreciation to someone important.

If you sing it with gratitude and well-wishes for the newlyweds, it will surely become a wonderful memory.

[2026] Popular Wedding Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke. Also Recommended for Wedding Ceremonies and Reception Entertainment! (101–110)

Ah, what a relief.Hana*Hana

Hana*Hana’s debut single released in 2000.

It’s still a popular classic wedding song.

The key point is that the lyrics don’t use the words “he” or “she”! It can be sung in many situations—by the bride’s friends to the bride, by the parents to the bride and groom, and more.

Dear brideNishino Kana

Dear Bride – Kana Nishino (Full)
Dear brideNishino Kana

Released in 2016 as Kana Nishino’s 29th single, this song is her first wedding song, written for a friend who was getting married.

The lyrics are words “to the bride” that only a close friend could say, weaving in not only congratulations but also shared memories, worries, hopes, and other warm feelings toward a best friend, resulting in a gentle, heartfelt piece.

At the 49th Japan Cable Radio Awards, it achieved a record seventh nomination—the first for a J-pop artist—and won the Grand Prize for the first time.

Let’s be happyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Released in 2003 as Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 36th single, this song reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It evokes memories of the fresh, innocent days when you first met and started dating.

The lyrics revive feelings of caring and consideration for your partner, inspiring you to cherish your relationship going forward.

It’s a song best suited for a male vocalist.

The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi – “The Reason I Was Born” MV short ver.
The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu

Released in 2016 as Yu Takahashi’s 14th major-label single.

The song was written to celebrate the marriage of a staff member who had worked with Takahashi since before his debut, and its lyrics, told from the groom’s perspective, depict encounters between people, marriage, the birth of life, and happiness.

It’s a song that makes you reflect by comparing it with your own life.

moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Gekkou (Moonlight)
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka’s second single from 2000 has been widely embraced as a work that resonates with people grappling with loneliness and despair.

It portrays the harshness of reality and the strong will to confront it through symbolic imagery, reflecting Onitsuka’s own deep introspection and emotional turbulence.

It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama TRICK, and the combination of its mysterious atmosphere with Onitsuka’s overwhelming vocal prowess further boosted the song’s popularity.

It’s perfect for creating special memories at weddings and after-parties, making it an ideal choice to convey heartfelt messages to the bride and groom.