Popular Wedding Song Rankings [2026]

orionYonezu Kenshi78rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

It is a classic song that portrays a heartrending love inspired by constellations.

Kenshi Yonezu’s delicate vocals beautifully express lost love and lingering regret.

Chosen as the ending theme for the second cour of the first season of the NHK General TV anime “March Comes in Like a Lion,” it was released in February 2017.

As Yonezu’s first anime tie-in, the song captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s also perfect for weddings and receptions.

Recommended for times when you want to look back on memories with someone special or create a moving moment.

If you call it loveUru79rank/position

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

This work portrays the forms of love that can only be realized after stumbling, and the process of rebuilding bonds with someone precious.

Released as a single in June 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “My Family.” Uru’s clear, translucent voice gently envelops the feelings of accepting regret and weakness while still trying to face forward.

The lyrics carry a strong resolve to correct miscommunications and choose a future with the other person anew, giving listeners a gentle push forward.

It’s a fitting ballad for a wedding, where couples renew their commitment to walk through life together.

If you play it during the couple’s exit or during the moving scene of reading letters to their parents, it will surely fill the entire venue with warmth.

The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki80rank/position

The Thing I Wanted Most by Noriyuki Makihara♡

This is the perfect song for two people dreaming of a happy future.

Noriyuki Makihara’s gentle voice and the piano’s melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released as a single in July 2004, it also drew attention as the theme song for a Nippon TV drama.

Through its lyrics, it portrays the joy of finding something wonderful, the kindness of giving it to someone special, and the emotional growth of feeling happiness in people’s smiles.

Used as background music when the bride and groom leave the reception, it can create a moment filled with warmth.

You can almost picture the couple taking each other’s hand and setting off toward a happy future together.

DiamondsRihanna81rank/position

Rihanna – Diamonds

This song, which compares the two to diamonds, has a laid-back vibe and wonderfully romantic lyrics.

It will create a romantic atmosphere at a wedding reception, of course, and even at an after-party.

It’s also recommended for when you see guests off or during the exit.

PerfectEd Sheeran82rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran released a heartwarming love song in March 2017 that portrays happy moments spent with a loved one.

Filled with gentle warmth, its beautiful melody and lyrics—capturing pure love from his younger days—are deeply influenced by real experiences with his wife.

Included on the album ÷ (Divide), the song won support from a wide audience, and its collaborations with Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli also became major talking points.

The music video, filmed at a ski resort in Austria, beautifully depicts the artist and his partner close together, and its tender scenes are truly captivating.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express your feelings to someone special or create unforgettable memories.

Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai83rank/position

Hirai Dai / Stand by me, Stand by you. (Lyric Video)

It’s a love song by Dai Hirai about a fateful encounter.

The track portrays the miracle and gratitude of meeting the one person in a vast world and walking through life together.

It gently sings of irreplaceable love blossoming in everyday calm, carried by a soothing acoustic sound.

Released in September 2020, the song is included on the album “Life Goes On” and gained attention as the theme for the Mynavi Wedding commercial.

It’s a piece that reminds you of the blessing of having a partner by your side.

A Little Love SongMONGOL80084rank/position

A Small Love Song – MONGOL800 (Full)

A classic by MONGOL800 that sings of small romances found in everyday moments.

It’s marked by lyrics that deeply resonate with listeners and a light, buoyant melody.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, it sold over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.

In 2019, it was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, drawing renewed attention.

It’s a song that fits life’s milestones—like weddings, where you want to express feelings for someone special, or graduations, where you want to feel the bonds you share.

If everyone hums along, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory that lingers in the heart.