[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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My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi

This is the 29th single overall—counting both indie and major releases—from the hugely popular artist Ketsumeishi.
It has been selected as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” It’s a recommended choice for performing a saxophone piece as a representative of your friends.
budKobukuro

A signature song by the popular duo Kobukuro, renowned for their exceptional vocal prowess.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Okan to Boku to, Tokidoki, Oton.” As a song dedicated to family, it’s also perfect for weddings.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

A signature song by Spitz, one of Japan’s most iconic bands.
It’s a track almost everyone has heard at least once, and among Spitz’s catalog it’s especially popular—a refreshing, gentle melody that appeals to all.
The saxophone’s timbre blends freshness with a sense of emotion.
Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~Naoto Intiraymi

It’s a classic wedding song.
It straightforwardly expresses a man’s feelings.
Its up-tempo beat is sure to energize the venue.
It’s also a popular karaoke choice, making it a perfect song to gift to the bride and groom.
LA LA LA LOVE SONGKubota Toshinobu

This is a song released in 1996 that was chosen as the theme song for the drama Long Vacation starring Takuya Kimura.
While the groove is funky, the melody line is very mellow and warm, making it a supreme love song that conveys love straightforwardly—great either in a band style or as a sax ensemble.
It departs from the original, but slowing the tempo down and performing it as a solo sax piece would also convey the feeling deeply.
Love is…Kato Miria

This is a wedding song sung by Miliyah Kato.
It has been performed for nearly ten years.
When I was in my early twenties, I told everyone, “I’m definitely going to sing ‘Love is…’ at my wedding!” Even though there’s darkness and sadness, everyone has the right to be happy.
It’s a song that portrays deep love from a different perspective.
Lupin the Third Main ThemeŌno Yūji

For Japanese people, the most iconic jazz-like songs would be from the Lupin the Third series.
It’s famous across generations and virtually everyone knows it, so the moment you start playing, it can capture everyone’s hearts.
It can be performed as a saxophone quartet or with a band, so you can consider various ensembles to suit your members.


