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[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.

Bouquet Presentation (1–10)

bouquetback number

back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)
bouquetback number

Featuring a heartwarming melody, “Hanataba” is a perfect song for the bouquet presentation scene at a wedding.

This classic by back number evokes the couple’s new beginning and future through its lyrics, moving everyone in attendance.

The gentle yet powerful chorus suggests their bond and the promises to come, filling the venue with a warm atmosphere.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

A signature song by Superfly, known as a masterpiece ballad.

Its beautiful melody and Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals resonate together to deliver a deeply moving experience for listeners.

Released in April 2007, the track was featured as the theme song for the TBS drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother) and became beloved by many.

The lyrics, which express gratitude to family and loved ones in the form of a bouquet, are particularly memorable, and the song is often used for reading letters of thanks to parents and for bouquet presentations at weddings.

If you want to convey profound feelings to someone you love, give this song a listen—it’s sure to become a heartfelt and wonderful experience.

I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa

Kazumasa Oda himself Kotoba ni Dekinai Full
I can't put it into wordsOda Kazumasa

A classic by Kazumasa Oda, with a gentle, heart-piercing melody and emotions too deep for words woven into the song.

Originally included on the 1981 Off Course album “over,” it was released as a single the following year.

Though it deals with themes of heartbreak and loss, it leaves a strong impression by ending with words full of hope.

In 1999, Oda self-covered the song for a Meiji Yasuda Life insurance commercial, and it has since been loved by people of all ages.

If you play it during the bouquet presentation to thank your parents, it might help convey the feelings you can’t put into words.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

A song for two people who are about to become family! Just hearing this track at the reception is enough to bring me to tears.

Recommended moments include the bride’s letter to her parents and the bouquet and keepsake presentation scenes.

If you play it right after the bouquet presentation, when the bride and groom are lined up with their families, the venue is sure to be filled with emotion.

There are also wedding versions with orchestral arrangements, so choose the one that best matches the atmosphere of your ceremony.

Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai

Zushi Sankyodai “Pure-White Bride” PV Complete Version
Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai

Known as a signature song by Zushi Sankyoudai, this track is a popular choice for wedding background music.

Its lyrics about family love and its heartwarming melody speak for the bride and groom, filling the venue with emotion.

Released in July 2014, the song was also included on an album of the same name and became a long-running hit.

This piano-driven ballad is perfect for the bouquet presentation scene, conveying gratitude to parents.

It’s a song that both celebrates the start of a new life and reaffirms love for family.

A moving classic that’s highly recommended for those who want to create an emotional wedding atmosphere.

To the futureKiroro

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)
To the futureKiroro

A warm, heart-touching melody filled with gratitude to one’s mother and hope for the future.

Released in June 1998 as Kiroro’s second single, the song was reportedly written by member Chiharu Tamashiro when she was in her third year of junior high, as a message to her mother.

It was also featured in P&G’s “Bridge of Feelings Project” TV commercial, winning the hearts of many.

Often sung at significant life events such as graduation and weddings, it’s also perfect as background music for presenting a bouquet to express thanks to one’s parents.

Embracing the listener’s heart and delivering gentle emotion, this piece is highly recommended for anyone wishing to convey their feelings to a loved one.

A bouquet with all my heartSazan Ōrusutāzu

A Bouquet with All My Heart / Southern All Stars cover
A bouquet with all my heartSazan Ōrusutāzu

This is a song included on Southern All Stars’ album “Young Love,” released in July 1996.

It carries a heartfelt message of gratitude and love for one’s parents, with lyrics that delicately portray family bonds, growth, and feelings at life’s milestones—resonating deeply with listeners.

The arrangement is richly orchestrated, featuring a diverse range of instruments such as flute, clarinet, and harp.

It’s a recommended track for anyone wishing to express thanks to their parents.

If played during a bouquet presentation, it will envelop the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.