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

AquaSakamoto Ryuichi

Aqua / Ryuichi Sakamoto – From “Opus”

It’s a classic ballad.

It’s music that can envelop listeners with emotion and tears.

Please wrap it in the gentle tone of an alto saxophone.

It’s a track that music lovers will appreciate, and it’s a piece that everyone has heard at least once.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro

A massive hit by Namie Amuro, one of Japan’s leading female artists who drew great attention with her retirement announcement last year.

It’s a quiet, slow song that can move the entire venue, and it’s become a wedding standard.

The saxophone suits it perfectly, so it’s highly recommended.

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)

A warm wedding song by Kaela Kimura, gifted with deep love and gratitude to a close friend.

The lyrics weave in the butterfly’s images of “brilliance” and “grace,” beautifully depicting the bride and groom walking toward a happy future.

Included on the album HOCUS POCUS, released in June 2009, it was also used as a segment theme on the TBS variety show Motemote Ninety-Nine.

The song was born after Kimura herself sang it as a surprise at her best friend’s wedding.

With lyrics rich in messages of friendship and love, it’s perfect for accenting emotional wedding moments.

It’s also recommended as a song a groom can present to his bride!

CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Cheers

A song whose warm, encouraging words resonate at the start of a new chapter in life.

Its powerful vocals gently give a push to those taking their first steps forward.

Included on the album “Kampai,” released in September 1980, it was later issued as a single and became a hit.

It was performed with memorable staging on numerous music programs, including the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and the FNS Music Festival.

Widely beloved as an anthem often sung at life’s milestones—such as weddings and graduation ceremonies—it’s a track we especially recommend to anyone stepping onto a new stage in life.

Its compatibility with the warm tone of the saxophone is outstanding, making it perfect for wedding reception entertainment as well.

If Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Aint Got You (Sax Cover Brendan Mills)

It’s a famous song by the American vocalist Alicia Keys.

The line “Without you, this world means nothing to me” is repeated several times throughout the song.

It’s tinged with sadness, yet Alicia’s husky voice fills it with tenderness.

I hope the opening piano melody alone makes you feel comfortable and at peace.

HonestyBilly Joel

“Honesty” Billy Joel.. Sax version by Sandro Scuoppo facebook fanclub

A gentle, heartwarming ballad that sings about the importance of honesty.

Released as a single from the 1979 album “52nd Street,” it reached No.

24 on the Billboard chart and hit No.

1 in France.

With its memorable piano melody paired with the warm tone of the saxophone, it’s perfect for weddings and receptions.

Billy Joel’s rich vocals and moving lyrics will make the couple’s moment of vows shine even brighter.

A recommended song for couples who want to cherish their bond with the one they love.

Just the Way You AreBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (Official Audio)

This song, a love song dedicated to Billy’s then-wife Elizabeth, is a medium-slow track that incorporates a bossa nova rhythm.

It’s also well known for the saxophone solos heard in the interlude and outro, performed by jazz musician Phil Woods.

It seems that behind every memorable, outstanding performance, there’s almost always a great musician at work.

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