Popular Wedding Song Rankings [2026]

Dear BrideNishino Kana1rank/position

Kana Nishino “Dear Bride” MV (Short Ver.)

When you want to offer a heartfelt “congratulations” to a friend who’s getting married, the perfect choice is the single Kana Nishino released in October 2016.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV show Mezamashi TV and winner of that year’s Japan Cable Radio Awards, this work is a classic wedding song that portrays the bond between women.

Its lyrics, which bless the bride as she steps into a new future while expressing a touch of loneliness and an unchanging friendship, never fail to stir the heart with every listen.

It’s said to have been created during a period when many of her friends were getting married, and that authentic emotion is part of its charm.

Play it during a letter-reading performance or when you and friends exit the reception floor, and the venue will surely be wrapped in warm tears.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to gift to a dear best friend as she embarks on a new chapter.

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ONE OK ROCK – C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h. [Official Music Video]

This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.

While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.

Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.

Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.

As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!

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sumika / Familia【Music Video】

It’s a sumika number full of kindness that envelops the venue with a heartwarming melody and vocals.

It’s known as the song that closes the album “Chime,” released in March 2019.

Delving deeply into themes like “home” and “family,” which resonate with the band’s name, it carries a sense of hope for a future you’ll walk together.

Its message cherishing everyday, ordinary happiness and human connection makes it perfect for an opening movie to kick off a wedding.

It has a generous warmth that embraces every form of love, sure to bring natural smiles to your guests.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to the two of you as you build a wonderful home filled with a cozy, gentle atmosphere.

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back number – Bouquet (full)

This is a signature early masterpiece by back number that vividly captures the ache of unrequited love and has earned passionate support from Gen Z.

Released in June 2011 as their second single, it was selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV.” Also included on the album “Superstar,” the song, told through the casual conversations of a couple, conveys a down-to-earth desire to cherish the time spent together now rather than an uncertain future—something that resonates deeply with listeners.

Its warmth comes not from grand words but from savoring everyday happiness, making it a perfect fit for an unpretentious wedding profile video or as background music for relaxed conversations with guests.

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Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

A gem of a love song that captures feelings for a cherished person, crafted by Mr.Children, a rock band emblematic of the Heisei era.

Featured on the album “SENSE,” this track was also used in commercials for NTT East and NTT West, leaving a deep impression on many listeners.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s delicate, emotionally rich vocals beautifully express the lyrical worldview that chronicles everyday sentiments.

Released in December 2010, this song is a sparkling wedding classic that we highly recommend to couples preparing for their big day.

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C&K – Drama

Released by C&K in August 2018, this song inspires a positive feeling, as if you’re crafting the drama of your own life.

Chosen as the theme song for NTV’s Saturday drama “Survival Wedding,” it resonated with many listeners.

The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of living true to yourself, are sure to gently encourage couples embarking on a new chapter of life.

It’s the perfect song for the moment a bride, dressed in a wedding gown, enters with a radiant smile.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro7rank/position

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

This is a song by skilled singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.

It’s the theme song for the animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” which portrays Nobita and Shizuka’s marriage.

Some say it was the most-used song for wedding scenes in 2015.

Since it’s a gentle ballad, it’s also perfect for the letter-to-parents scene.

For a bride who loves Doraemon, it’s an obvious choice.