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[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!

[2026] Play It on the Sax! A Roundup of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (101–110)

Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – Yeah! Meccha Holiday [PV]
Yeah! Super HolidayMatsuura Aya

A signature song by Aya Matsuura, who was active as a popular idol in Hello! Project.

Because comedians and flamboyant TV personalities have used it in their routines, the track is now also known as a comedic song.

It’s guaranteed to hype up any crowd as a classic, straight-up idol tune.

For the First Time in ForeverKanda Sayaka

For the first time in my life ♪ Let's sing together ♪ For The First Time in Forever Japanese lyric
For the First Time in ForeverKanda Sayaka

An insert song from the Disney animated film Frozen.

It is sung by Sayaka Kanda, who has been active across voice acting, anime songs, and musicals.

It’s a perfect piece for the celebratory occasion of a wedding.

The grand melody pairs beautifully with the sound of the saxophone.

Dancing HeroOginome Yōko

Yoko Oginome / Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) MV [New Dance Ver.] (Short Ver.)
Dancing HeroOginome Yōko

When girls want to get hyped these days, it’s no exaggeration to say that Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero” is the go-to track.

The song pairs great with saxophone as well, making it a highly recommended party anthem.

AlwaysNishino Kana

Always / Kana Nishino : Piano (Solo) / Intermediate
AlwaysNishino Kana

This is a wedding song written and composed by Kana Nishino.

It’s popular among the younger generation amid the marriage boom.

Perfect for performing as a gift to a friend.

It’s a song that expresses the feelings of girls who act tough and can’t say what they really think.

It’s a track you’ll want your husband to hear.

User ManualNishino Kana

Torisetsu (Kana Nishino) on Saxophone Quartet (Theme song of the film “No Longer Heroine”)
User ManualNishino Kana

How about this song, which was used as the theme song for the movie “No Longer Heroine”? The relaxed tempo continues from the very first piano intro, so it might be good when you want a calm atmosphere.

I think it would be nice to play the melody line on the saxophone!

[2026] Let’s Play the Sax! A Curated List of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (111–120)

Feel Like Makin’ LoveEugene McDaniels

This song by Eugene McDaniels is very famous as a jazz standard and has been covered by many renowned artists.

Originally it has vocals, but there are saxophonist-covered versions as well, which are really cool and highly recommended!

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

How about this song, which was used as the theme for the film “Your Name.” released in the summer of 2016 and became a huge hit, sparking a major boom? How about performing it with piano accompaniment? It would be great to add some arrangement to the saxophone part as you play! It’s a song you’ve surely heard at least once, so it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited!