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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] Let’s Play the Sax! A Roundup of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (121–130)

Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu

Look Up at the Stars at Night - Alto Sax & Piano Duo
Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu

Sung by Kyu Sakamoto and covered by Ken Hirai and many other artists, this song moves people with its simple yet beautiful melody.

As in this video, it’s wonderful when performed gently as a duet with piano.

The lyrics are full of happiness, making it a perfect choice for a wedding scene.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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homeKiyama Yusaku

This debut—and signature—work by Yusaku Kiyama, who earned his debut through an audition show featuring amateur participants.

The lyrics, which sing of love for family, moved many people.

Kiyama’s low vocal range makes it perfect to express on the saxophone.

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I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi

A classic hit by Hiromi Go, a beloved, timeless idol.

This standout ballad marks his successful transformation beyond his idol image.

If a man is performing, this song—about mature romance—is highly recommended.

It’s a piece that pairs beautifully with the sound of the saxophone.

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Just the two of usGrover Washington Jr.

Grover Washington Jr. – Just the Two of Us (feat. Bill Withers) (Official Lyric Video)
Just the two of usGrover Washington Jr.

This famous song, also known for the record jacket featuring Grover Washington Jr.

holding a saxophone, is notable for its saxophone tone and is one of the pieces that works beautifully as a saxophone instrumental.

The lyrics—let’s create a world just for the two of us—are perfect for a wedding scene, making it a recommendation in every respect.

Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)
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[2026] Let's Play the Sax! A Compilation of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (131–140)

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

The saxophone is known as a particularly eye-catching instrument among the brass and one whose sound is easy to pick out.

If you’re going to perform the saxophone at a wedding, it’s not the same as playing for fun, so you’ll need intensive practice.

For those thinking of starting now, I recommend the song at the link.

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In conclusion

While our site offers various articles compiling popular wedding songs tailored to different situations and themes, a theme like “songs you want to play on the saxophone,” as in this case, is rather rare.

If you have the chance to showcase your saxophone skills at a wedding, be sure to try the songs we’ve selected this time!