[Wedding Ceremony & Reception BGM] Recommended Songs and How to Choose Them by Scene!
There are countless decisions that brides and grooms need to make as they prepare for their wedding and reception.
Background music is one of them!
With so much to get ready, many couples may find they just can’t get around to choosing songs.
However, music plays a crucial role in the reception, and the atmosphere of the venue can change dramatically depending on the tracks you choose!
In this article, we’ll highlight recommended songs—focusing on tracks that are actually popular at receptions—and share tips for selecting music for each scene.
We’ve arranged everything in the order of a typical reception schedule, so please read along while imagining the flow of the day.
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Dress-change entrance (1–10)
Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande & John Legend
A song that depicts a love story transcending time.
This version was produced for the end credits of the 2017 live-action film “Beauty and the Beast.” The vocals by Ariana Grande and John Legend beautifully express the two protagonists’ growth and the deepening of their love that begins with an unexpected encounter.
The lyrics, which celebrate the enduring nature of true love, are sure to move you.
For these reasons, it would be perfect for a re-entry scene after a costume change at a wedding.
Its radiant, uplifting mood and lyrics that evoke the couple’s happy future will enhance this special moment.
Marry YouBruno Mars
This pop number by Bruno Mars is perfect for brightening up a wedding.
Its lively tempo and light, breezy lyrics will lift everyone’s spirits.
Featured on the 2010 album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” the song became a worldwide hit.
It’s a staple wedding song and a great choice for glamorous moments like the re-entry after a costume change.
Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics, which evoke a joyful future.
Boom!Maia Hirasawa
This is a song characterized by a heartwarming melody and hope-filled lyrics.
Released in March 2011 as the JR Kyushu commercial song, it brought great hope to Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It reached No.
1 on Billboard’s Hot Top Airplay, and the commercial won multiple awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Maia Hirasawa, who has Swedish and Japanese roots, delivers a warm vocal that gives listeners courage and energy.
The lyrics, which sing of connection with the world and empathy for others, are perfect for celebrating a new chapter in life.
It’s a great choice for brightening up moments at a wedding reception—such as reentering after a costume change—when you want to lift the mood.
Beautifulyuzu
It’s an appealing number filled with hope, serving as a cheer song.
It sings of the courage to face hardship and the power of people supporting one another.
Released as a digital single in August 2023, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon Life’s commercial supporting the 2023 Basketball World Cup.
The lyrics, which evoke a radiant future, would also be a great match for weddings.
If you play it for the couple’s re-entrance after their outfit change, it can create a glamorous atmosphere that invites guests to imagine the wonderful future of the bride and groom.
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai
A song that beautifully portrays a summer romance.
Written as the theme for a TV drama, it sings of a sweet love that begins with a fateful encounter.
The transparent vocals and refreshing melody capture both the wistfulness of summer’s end and the exhilaration of love.
It was released digitally ahead of the CD in September 2023.
Perfect for the entrance after a costume change, it’s sure to heighten the couple’s sense of anticipation for their future.
Ideal not only for couples newly in love but also for those about to get married.
Let this track—packed with all the charm of Ryokuoushoku Shakai—add color to your wedding scene.
Just The Way You AreBruno Mars
A beloved hit by Bruno Mars.
This wonderful song expresses the feeling, “You’re amazing just the way you are, so I want you to stay just like that.” Its overall vibe is bright, making it a great choice for various moments like the initial entrance, the re-entrance after a costume change, or as background music for a profile video.
HANAKurabe Takuya
It has a mellow, soothing tone.
Kurabe released this song in 2008, and it was aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
Despite being male, his voice is strikingly clear and pure; when he sings so earnestly about love, it feels like tears could well up naturally.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to listen again after just one play.