[2026] Play It on the Sax! A Collection of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions
It’s standard at weddings, receptions, and after-parties to sing or use popular wedding songs as background music, but if you can play an instrument like the piano, you may also have the chance to showcase your skills for the happy couple.
This article is a bit unusual among roundups of wedding songs: it compiles classic, popular tracks for weddings—both Western and Japanese—that work perfectly as saxophone covers.
We’ve included videos of actual saxophone covers, so use them as a reference and make your saxophone performance the highlight of the wedding!
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[2026] Play It on Sax! Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (71–80)
Isn’t She Lovely?Stevie Wonder
This is a classic by Stevie Wonder known in Japan under the title “Kawaii Aisha.” It’s a bright, charming shuffle beat song about his daughter, and it’s also widely known as a saxophone instrumental.
The video features the version by jazz giant Sonny Rollins.
The tune itself isn’t very difficult, so it’s recommended for beginners.
Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
This is a heartwarming song that celebrates the birth of new life.
Released on the 1976 album “Songs in the Key of Life,” it was created to commemorate Stevie Wonder’s daughter Aisha’s birth.
The opening even features audio from the actual delivery, overflowing with the joy of a new father.
The song is also popular as a wedding tune and is well-suited for saxophone performances during ceremonies and receptions.
It’s recommended for those who want to express deep love and gratitude to someone special.
With its warm tone, it will create a beautiful moment that lingers in the hearts of the newlyweds and their guests.
We’ll Be TogetherSting
In this classic by Sting, the sax riff really stands out, and it’s played by Branford Marsalis.
The lyrics are about coming together, so it seems perfect for a wedding scene and would definitely lift the mood.
By the way, the album this song is on even features Eric Clapton on guitar—such luxury it could bring you to tears.
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eyes on meSuperfly
A popular ballad by the female artist Superfly, known for her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It was selected as the theme song for the PSP-exclusive game The 3rd Birthday.
The sound of the saxophone is sure to move you.
Tea for twoVincent Youmans
Beloved as a classic jazz standard, this piece depicts two people enjoying their own private tea time, set to a warm melody that evokes a happy future for a loving couple.
First introduced in the 1925 musical “No, No, Nanette,” it has since been covered by many artists.
It’s also known as a familiar tune from Ajinomoto commercials.
Perfect for live saxophone performances as a wedding or reception highlight, its warm tone makes it a wonderful song to celebrate the newlyweds’ new beginning.
Over the rainbowYANAKIKU
There are probably very few people who don’t know this song from the film The Wizard of Oz.
Its beautiful melody and optimistic lyrics—promising that there’s surely a wonderful place somewhere over the rainbow—make it a perfect message for a bride and groom starting a new life together.
It’s also often performed by saxophonists as a jazz standard.
What A Wonderful WorldYANAKIKU
This song became famous through Louis Armstrong’s performance, and after being featured in commercials, it became one that everyone knows.
Its positive message makes it suitable for weddings.
While it’s well known as a vocal number, it’s also frequently performed by saxophonists as a jazz standard.