Popular wedding songs by generation

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

No matter how old you are, a wedding is something many women dream of.

“I want to use that song,” “I want this kind of ceremony”—those wishes are endless, aren’t they?

But the atmosphere people want from a ceremony differs by generation, and naturally, the choice of BGM changes as well.

In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect wedding songs for each generation, from teens to those in their 60s.

It’s recommended for anyone who wants to find songs that suit them, is curious about what kind of BGM is commonly used, or wants to compare tracks by generation.

If you have a wedding coming up, be sure to use this as a reference!

Top 10 wedding songs popular among people in their 60s

Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji

Kenji Niinuma - Won't You Be My Bride (cover)

Will you marry me?Niinuma Kenji

This is a song released by Kenji Niinuma in 1976, with lyrics by Yū Aku and music by Makoto Kawaguchi.

Depicting the marriage views of a simple country youth, the song won the New Artist Award at the 18th Japan Record Awards and the Newcomer Music Award on the broadcast of the 7th Japan Kayō Awards.

It is one of Kenji Niinuma’s signature songs, with which he made his first appearance at the 27th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1976.

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In conclusion

How was it? For many generations, there were probably plenty of songs that stirred heartfelt memories.

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime special event.

The preparations can be tough, but try choosing your own wonderful BGM—songs that hold memories for the two of you, songs that express your gratitude to your guests, and songs that will brightly illuminate your new future.