[2026] Play It on the Sax! A Collection of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions

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Here’s a classic by Anzenchitai, known for its striking saxophone performance in the intro.

It also drew attention because it was played by a female saxophonist.

When it comes to saxophone tunes, I think they either go all-out and energetic or smooth and moody, and this one is definitely the former.

I imagine the crowd really gets fired up and the atmosphere feels great.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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CAN YOU CEREBRATEAmuro Namie

Can You Celebrate? / Namie Amuro (Tenor Sax Solo) WMT-14-010

It’s a classic wedding song.

It’s often used for the entrance or outfit change at weddings, in collaboration with Taro Hakase.

Since it’s a slow-tempo ballad, I think performing it with two saxophones would make it even more beautiful.

“I met someone who always watches over me for a long, long time.” It’s a moving song about having been lonely but finally meeting someone you can truly cherish.

We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro

On alto saxophone: Tatsuro Yamashita - “Zutto Issho sa” (Always Together)

This song is played as wedding music across a wide range of ages.

Since it’s well-known among our parents’ generation, it’s a track that resonates with people of all ages.

A surprise with a saxophone performance plus one person singing would be great.

The lyrics are wonderful, so adding vocals makes it even better.

We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro

Always Together – Tatsuro Yamashita (Cover)

A masterpiece by Tatsuro Yamashita, an artist who has been active on the front lines for many years.

Hugely popular as a TV drama theme song, it’s a moving classic that expresses deep love.

Because it conveys profound, pure affection, it’s a perfect choice for weddings.

Highly recommended.

JupiterHirahara Ayaka

Jupiter (alto saxophone)

This is a song in which Ayaka Hirahara added lyrics to Holst’s “Jupiter.” Its classical-leaning, beautiful melody suits the saxophone very well.

Come to think of it, Ayaka Hirahara also majored in saxophone at university.

I think performing it as a duo with piano, like in this video, would be wonderful.

It’s a well-known melody that people of all ages are likely to enjoy.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino “Koi” Tenor Saxophone Cover

How about Gen Hoshino’s “Koi,” which was used as the theme song for the 2016 smash hit “We Married as a Job” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu)? I think it would be great to play the melody line on sax in a band style! If you also gather people to do the dance, it’s sure to get the crowd going!

You and IToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Kimi To Boku

It’s a song about you and me.

When we play it before the finale, the whole venue instantly gets fired up.

It brings everyone together to build excitement for the finale.

It’s a track that lifts your spirits.

I actually performed it at a wedding, and it really got the crowd going.