Recommended wedding songs for people in their 30s: moving classics and popular picks

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A wedding celebrated with your loved one.

Here are some wonderful wedding songs to brighten such an amazing day.

This time, we’ve carefully selected tracks for people in their 30s!

From songs that are actually used often, we’ve gathered ones that are perfect for ceremonies in your 30s.

In addition to classics and hits by popular artists, we’ve also chosen tracks from artists that will bring back memories of your youth.

If you’re a bride and groom struggling with song selection, please use this as a reference.

You’re sure to find a track you’ll love.

Recommended wedding songs for people in their 30s: moving classics and popular picks (71–80)

A happy promise.riria.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]

A happy promise.riria.

A song by Riria.

that weaves the story of two people vowing eternal love.

The lyrics, which blend a deep bond with a loved one and the anxiety that accompanies happy moments, resonate with the heart.

It portrays the wish for time to continue like a “Cinderella story,” as if by magic, alongside the resolve to support each other in everyday reality, wrapping you in warmth.

Included on the album “Kiseki,” releasing in January 2025, it also serves as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “My Happy Marriage.” A perfect track to accompany moments that celebrate the bond with someone special, such as weddings and anniversaries.

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dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.

Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.

Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.

friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.

It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.

Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.

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Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

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A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.

It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.

It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.

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Wedding songs recommended for people in their 30s: moving masterpieces and popular picks (81–90)

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]

ButterflyKimura Kaera

A beloved wedding standard, this song has long been cherished as music that brightens happy moments like weddings.

Kaela Kimura wrote it in 2009 for her best friend’s wedding.

Its beautiful lyrics liken the bride to a butterfly and convey the joy of marriage and heartfelt blessings.

Immediately after its release, it drew attention and was featured as the commercial song for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy.

With a universal message celebrating a loved one’s new journey, it’s perfect for marking the couple’s new beginning—why not use it to enhance the atmosphere at your wedding ceremony or reception?

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An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata “An Always-Unfinished Love Song” Music Video

An unfinished love song I've been working on foreverHata Motohiro

Hata Motohiro’s warm, tender voice weaves together feelings for someone precious.

This gem of a ballad delicately portrays a love that deepens with time, expressing ever-changing shades of affection through its poignant melody.

Released as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter on the 35th Year,” it was distributed digitally in February 2025, followed by a limited-edition CD single with Blu-ray in March.

The bonus video content, including three tracks such as the live performance “Raspberry Lover,” is also compelling.

It’s a song best enjoyed during calm moments—on a quiet walk home from work, or on a peaceful day spent thinking of someone dear.

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Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

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A pop sound that’s perfect for a glamorous wedding! It’s Ayaka’s “Nijiiro.” Released as a single in 2014, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne, and it was also covered on NHK Educational TV’s Okaasan to Issho in 2021.

If you’re in your 30s, many of you probably listened to Ayaka, who’s from the same generation.

Definitely consider using it for your profile movie or end credits!

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A Small Love Song – MONGOL800 (Full)

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A classic by MONGOL800 that sings of small romances found in everyday moments.

It’s marked by lyrics that deeply resonate with listeners and a light, buoyant melody.

Included on the album “MESSAGE,” released in September 2001, it sold over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.

In 2019, it was also used as the theme song for a film of the same name, drawing renewed attention.

It’s a song that fits life’s milestones—like weddings, where you want to express feelings for someone special, or graduations, where you want to feel the bonds you share.

If everyone hums along, it’s sure to become a wonderful memory that lingers in the heart.

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