[Wedding Songs] Popular Wedding Tracks for People in Their 20s: Recommended BGM Selections

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

It’s sung gently and naturally, but the lyrics are so deep they bring me to tears.

Hikaru Utada’s singing style has changed since her younger days, and I’m in awe of the even deeper voice and expressive power she has gained.

I think it’s also perfect as a song for a bride to give to her parents.

To the futureKiroro

Kiroro “To the Future” Official Music Video

Speaking of Kiroro’s big hit in 1998, it’s “Mirai e” (“To the Future”).

Released as their second single, it reached No.

4 on the Oricon singles chart.

Written and composed by Chiharu Tamashiro when she was in her third year of junior high school, the song expresses her gratitude to her mother.

It’s also well known as a classic song to dedicate to parents at weddings, so it might be a bit cliché—but that’s exactly why it can be so moving.

Definitely consider adding it to your playlist!

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I want to be like you.consado

[Touching MV] A song expressing gratitude to my parents, “I Want to Be Like You” – flipbook animation version

Hailing from Hokkaido, the female duo consado has a unit name that reads “Dosanko” when reversed.

Their song “I Want to Be Like You” was released digitally as a single in 2018.

It’s a track that conveys a bride’s feelings toward her parents, and its moving lyrics are sure to bring tears to the audience.

Given the theme, it’s a perfect number for reading a letter to one’s parents or for the bouquet presentation scene.

Tekken’s flipbook-style animated music video is also deeply touching.

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Your SongElton John

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

A single song that conveys a simple yet profound message of love.

Written in 1967 by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, it was included on Elton John’s self-titled second album, Elton John.

The lyrics, which express the romantic feelings of an innocent soul, read like a love letter to the listener.

In plain, straightforward words, they describe how the presence of a loved one makes life wonderful, along with heartfelt gratitude for that person.

Upon its 1971 release, it reached No.

7 in the UK and No.

8 in the US.

Covered by many artists—most notably Ellie Goulding’s version used in the John Lewis Christmas advert—it has remained a beloved classic for years.

It’s the perfect choice for a letter-reading scene at a wedding.

Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko

Maiko Fujita “Letter ~To My Beloved You~” Music Video (Full Version)

This song is singer Maiko Fujita’s ninth single, released in 2013.

The lyrics are about a bride writing a letter to her parents to express her gratitude and reading it aloud, making it a perfect wedding song.

It’s especially moving when played during the bride’s letter-reading scene.

A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A representative wedding song in recent years.

From the title to the lyrics, it’s truly perfect for weddings and celebrations.

It’s a great choice not only when the bride and groom present thank-you bouquets to their parents, but also when parents or friends want to give a surprise gift to the couple.

Family LandscapeHanaregumi

Hanaregumi Family Landscape

It’s a song by Hanaregumi, popular at wedding scenes, included on the 2002 album “Oto Time.” With a melody and lyrics built around a repeating phrase, it seems to sing about the unchanging everyday life of a family.

It’s a gentle, heartfelt track that makes you compare it with your own family’s scenes and brings a tear to your eye.