[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] Play It on Sax! Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (51–60)
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
A popular song by the national idol group AKB48 with Rino Sashihara as the center.
The easy-to-remember choreography became a hot topic, and videos imitating the dance went viral, which many will still remember.
It’s designed so that even children can sing it easily, so it’s sure to get the crowd excited.
Congratulations on your marriage!BES feat.MINMI
This is a wedding song co-produced by BES and MINMI, leading figures in Japanese reggae.
It’s recommended to perform it up-tempo for a bright summer wedding.
Some of my friends who got married in their early twenties played it or even sang it at their ceremonies.
The RoseBette Midler
A classic wedding ballad.
Its climax is truly moving.
It’s perfect as a performance gift for couples who love Western music.
The grand melody really conveys your feelings.
It also works well played alongside a surprise video.
When I Fall in LoveBlue Mitchell
A timeless classic whose romantic melody and message—“once you fall in love, it’s forever”—truly strikes the heart.
Blue Mitchell’s warm trumpet tone makes it perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
It appears on the album Blue’s Moods and was recorded in New York in August 1960.
Covered by many renowned artists such as Nat King Cole and Doris Day, it’s a popular piece frequently used in films and on television.
Highly recommended for those who want to express the feelings of two people vowing eternal love.
Performances on saxophone are also wonderful, and it’s sure to become a memorable song for the bride and groom.
[2026] Play It on Sax! A Collection of Recommended Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions (61–70)
「Call Me Maybe」Carly Rae Jepsen
The catchy chorus leaves a strong impression.
It’s a song about a romance with someone she fell in love with at first sight.
Since around 2015, it’s been played in many places, so it’s a song you’ve likely heard often.
With its up-tempo beat, performing it is sure to liven up the atmosphere.
The Sign of I Love You: Our Predicted FutureDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a love ballad that sings from the woman’s perspective.
It’s an answer song to “Mirai Yosouzu,” which expresses the man’s feelings.
The music conveys, “I don’t know what the future holds, but please stay by my side as if it’s the most natural thing.” I also performed it at a friend’s wedding.
「Precious Love」EXILE ATSUSHI
This is the theme song for Zexy sung by EXILE ATSUSHI.
The gentle melody sung by ATSUSHI is soothing.
It pairs perfectly with the saxophone.
It’s the ultimate wedding ballad.
The sweet tone, distinct from EXILE’s usual sound, is striking.