[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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[2026] Let’s Play It on Sax! A Collection of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (21–30)
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Set to a gentle melody centered on acoustic guitar, Masaharu Fukuyama’s warm vocals resonate deeply in the heart.
Released in August 2011, this song was also used in a commercial for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect piece to perform as entertainment at weddings and receptions.
Covering it with the soft timbre of the saxophone will make for a lovely performance that celebrates the couple’s love.
Try expressing the joy of walking through life side by side with someone special through the sound of the saxophone.
Together foreverKobukuro
This is a Kobukuro song created for a friend’s wedding.
It depicts the deep bond with a partner who shares the journey of life, telling of days spent walking, laughing, crying, and getting lost together, and how a chance meeting turned out to be fate.
Released in October 2004 as their 10th single, it was Kobukuro’s first self-produced work.
It ranked on the Oricon chart for 99 weeks, becoming a long-running hit.
Since then, it has continued to be loved in various ways, including through the drama “Eien ni Tomo ni” and a solo piano performance at the wedding reception of Tomonori Jinnai and Norika Fujiwara.
It’s a recommended song for weddings and receptions for those who want to express gratitude and love to someone special.
mickeyMatsuura Gorie
A single released by Gori of the comedy duo “Garage Sale,” fully embodying his sketch character from the popular show “Warainai.” Speaking of Gorie, it’s all about serious, high-level dance.
With energetic dance and the sound of saxophone, this track is guaranteed to get the crowd going.
KanadeSukima Suichi
How about “Kanade,” one of Sukima Switch’s signature songs? It’s a slow piece, and I think playing each note carefully will bring out the right atmosphere.
It would be nice to perform it together with a piano accompaniment like in this video.
Since the tone suits the alto saxophone, let’s try playing it on alto sax!
Marry YouBruno Mars
This is the song that became widely known after a video of a surprise proposal (flash mob) overseas was uploaded to YouTube.
Its beautiful melody line makes it perfect for performance.
In Japan as well, it has been played more frequently at weddings in recent years.
I also heard it performed at two weddings I attended.
SUNHoshino Gen
How about “SUN,” one of Gen Hoshino’s most popular songs? Its upbeat melody and tempo in the chorus will brighten up the venue.
It’s a piece that works well either performed with just the saxophone or practiced with a full band, so I’d love for you to give it a try!
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
How about this song by Motohiro Hata, which was used as the theme song for STAND BY ME Doraemon? It would be nice to perform the melody line along with a piano accompaniment.
The lyrics also make it a song well-suited for weddings, so it’s definitely one I’d love for you to try!