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

We met by chanceKG

KG – We Met by Chance (Special MV / Zexy × NESCAFÉ “Proposal Support Project” Ver.)

This is “Meguriaeta” by KG, the solo project of singer-songwriter Koh.

It’s a song about a man’s joy at finally meeting the woman he was meant to find, and his vow of love to her.

Considering how many people there are in the world, meeting someone at all may, in a sense, be a miraculous thing—and the fact that there are encounters that feel like miracles is itself quite wondrous.

Love so sweetarashi

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

A bittersweet, heartfelt vocal performance that resonates deep within—the song is one of Arashi’s signature hits.

It portrays two lovers who keep thinking of each other despite the distance, layering their feelings over natural imagery like the sky and flowers.

Released in February 2007, it drew attention as the theme song for a drama starring member Jun Matsumoto, dominated the music scene at the time with about 204,000 copies sold in its first week, and has remained beloved ever since—surpassing 100 million streams in April 2022.

It’s a perfect choice for wedding performances or for expressing feelings to someone special.

Its bright, catchy melody is sure to make a joy-filled wedding even more exciting.

Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai

Recipe for Happiness

This song features a warm vocal delivery that tenderly accompanies the bond between two lovers.

Chosen as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” it’s a gem of a love song where Dai Hirai’s signature gentle atmosphere and smooth melodic lines blend beautifully.

It’s attracting attention not only from Dai Hirai’s fans but also from anime fans as a track that further enriches the show’s world.

With lyrics that highlight the importance of connection and compassion, it’s perfect for moments like the first dance or the cake-cutting at a wedding.

User ManualNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

This song became a hot topic thanks to its novel idea of expressing a woman’s feelings as an instruction manual.

The lyrics humorously portray the complexity of women’s emotions and resonated with many women.

Released in September 2015, it was also used as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” It’s highly popular as a wedding staple and is often chosen to enhance the couple’s most moving moments.

Filled with the feelings of women who wish to improve their relationships with their partners, this piece is recommended for anyone looking to deepen their bond with someone special.

If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – If Wrapped in Kindness (THE LAST WEDNESDAY TOUR 2006 ~HERE COMES THE WAVE~)

Speaking of the classic hit by Yumi Arai released in 1974, it has to be “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara.” It was originally written for a Fujiya commercial, but it’s also known as the ending theme of the 1989 Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

The album version used in the film features a lively, country-style arrangement centered on acoustic guitar.

For those in their 30s, it’s likely the nostalgic theme song from a movie they’ve watched many times, and it’s a timeless tune that resonates with their parents’ generation as well—making it a great recommendation for weddings!

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To my belovedGReeeeN

GReeeeN – To My Beloved You

The heartwarming song by GReeeeN centers on themes of gratitude and bonds with loved ones.

Released in August 2013 as the theme song for the drama “Oh, My Dad!!,” it resonated with many listeners.

It expresses thanks to those we share our daily lives with and how their presence gives us the strength to live, wrapping listeners in a warm embrace.

Thanks to its tie-in with Fuji TV’s Thursday Theater, many people discovered the song through the drama.

It’s a perfect choice for wedding performances or whenever you want to convey your feelings to someone special.

Be sure to try singing it at karaoke.

SignMr.Children

Mr.Children 「Sign」 MUSIC VIDEO

This song was the theme for the drama Orange Days, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki and Kou Shibasaki.

Mr.Children’s songs are very popular as wedding tunes, but isn’t this one especially fitting? There will surely be hardships ahead and not every moment will be happy, but this moving track conveys a strong resolve and love—the desire for the two of you to join forces and overcome everything together.

Though it’s a love song sung from a male perspective, it’s a piece that will resonate with anyone.

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