Popular Wedding Song Rankings [2026]

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton71rank/position

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

This piano ballad, crafted by American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton, poignantly captures the ache of unrequited love.

Having studied classical music from a young age and trained at the Juilliard School, Carlton showcases her exceptional piano skills through a sweeping melodic line that beautifully harmonizes with lyrics expressing heartfelt honesty toward a cherished person.

Released as a single from her 2002 debut album, Be Not Nobody, it reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts and received two nominations at the 45th Grammy Awards.

Also known for its memorable appearance in the film White Chicks, this song gently embraces the universal feeling of longing for a distant lover—an evocative piece that resonates when you’re hoping to reunite with someone special.

March 9Remioromen72rank/position

Remioromen – March 9

Created to celebrate a friend’s wedding, this classic has continued to color many life milestones since its release in 2004.

Its lyrics, which weave together bonds with loved ones and feelings of gratitude, gently embrace thanks for the time walked together and blessings for the future to come, paralleling the changing seasons.

The song was also tied in as the CM song for AOKI Holdings and featured as an insert song in the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” earning love across generations.

Perfect for moving moments like the entrance scene or the bride’s letter, it’s a song that lets everyone at the venue share warm memories.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA73rank/position

Yattemiyou

This is a song by WANIMA, a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto, released on January 18, 2023.

It was featured as the theme song for au’s popular “Santaro” commercial series and became a big hit.

Its bright, forward-looking lyrics teach the importance of taking on new challenges.

Especially for two people standing at the major milestone of marriage, it’s a song that will engrave a determination to walk powerfully through the life ahead.

It’s also perfect for conveying heartfelt congratulations from close friends to the bride and groom.

Sundayback number74rank/position

back number – Sunday (full)

Back Number’s happy song “Sunday” celebrates everyday happiness.

Released in 2012 as their fifth single, it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Soup Curry.” The lyrics, which prompt you to savor the simple joys of daily life, are perfect for a future married life! The heartwarming melody featuring strings will warm not only the two of you but everyone at the wedding venue.

It would also be great as BGM for a slideshow tracing the couple’s journey!

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heartbeatOmoinotake75rank/position

Omoinotake / Heartbeat [Official Music Video]

The delicate piano melody and Reo Fujii’s beautiful falsetto gently seep into the heart.

This song by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, portrays a precious love in which two people who have walked separate paths choose the same future.

The lyrics, which convey deep affection without using direct language, truly resonate with couples about to be married.

It served as the theme song for the film “Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!” released in April 2022, and is also included on the album “Ammolite.” The message of “choosing the future together” makes it perfect for a wedding entrance or profile video.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to cherish their own style.

Shout out lovearashi76rank/position

Shout Out Love – Arashi (Full)

Arashi’s “Ai wo Sakebe,” which delivers a warm message of love, is a perfect song for the wedding recessional from the reception.

Its lyrical melody subtly colors moments that linger in the hearts of the bride and groom, evoking deep emotion.

It’s especially popular as background music when the couple temporarily leaves the venue, making it ideal for expressing gratitude to friends and family who walk alongside them.

The familiar melody is welcoming for guests as well, enveloping the venue in an even warmer atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a song to enhance your cherished moments at a wedding, we recommend this track by Arashi.

wedding songFujifaburikku77rank/position

“Wedding Song” Fujifabric mp4 -

“Wedding Song” is a warm piece by Fujifabric that celebrates love and bonds.

Created as a message of congratulations to the bride and groom, this song is a hopeful anthem that brightly illuminates their future.

It warmly expresses a heartfelt wish for the couple’s happiness, the depth of their relationship—including selfish moments and quarrels—and the importance of the smiles nurtured through days spent together.

Written and composed by Masahiko Shimura, the song was released on July 28, 2010.

Accompanying life’s important milestones, this song sings of hope and joy for the couple’s future, making it perfect for celebrating the bride and groom at a wedding.

If you’re looking for a song for friends to dedicate to the newlyweds at the reception, this is one we highly recommend.