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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A wedding is incredibly important for the two people starting a new life together.

It’s also an occasion to express gratitude to parents and friends, so you want to make it a time everyone can enjoy.

In this article, we introduce recommended wedding songs for those in their 20s.

We’ve gathered tracks you can use for a variety of moments—from the couple’s entrance and the cake-cutting to the temporary exit and the send-off.

“If you’re wondering what songs are actually used,” “want to know which tracks fit each scene,” or “hope to choose songs that move everyone,” this is perfect for you.

Use it as a reference for selecting your songs.

Letters & Gifts (11–20)

Endless Roadfumika

fumika 「Endless Road」 music video

Endless Roadfumika

This is a song featured in the commercial for the wedding information site “Mynavi Wedding.” With eternity as its theme, it’s a warm, loving song about wanting to protect someone special.

In the music video, Nanami Hashimoto of Nogizaka46 appears as a bride who receives a message left by her late father for the reception and is moved to tears.

It would be incredibly touching to use it during the bouquet presentation scene when expressing gratitude to your parents.

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Thank youikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video

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It was used as the theme song for a morning drama and is popular across generations.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to express gratitude to someone important, such as presenting a bouquet to your parents.

The straightforward lyrics, along with the refreshing vocals, gently resonate in your heart.

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Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

Because you are hereUru

Uru’s “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” which was also chosen as the theme song for the family-bond drama “Theseus no Fune,” is a great choice for reading a letter to your parents or presenting a bouquet to express gratitude to those who raised you.

As parent and child, you’ve been through a lot together.

Some people may have complicated feelings toward their parents, but the reason you’re able to celebrate your wedding today is because they cherished you and raised you with care.

Play this moving number and be sure to express your gratitude in your own words.

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signpostFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Michishirube (Fukuyama ☆ Great Summer Enterprise Festival 2015, Inasayama)

signpostFukuyama Masaharu

If you’re looking for a deeply moving song to express gratitude to your parents, how about Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Michishirube” (Signpost)? Released in 2009 as the B-side to the single “Keshin,” it was written as the ending theme for the TV program “NEWS ZERO.” The song conveys Fukuyama’s feelings toward his grandmother, and many listeners will likely feel the same way about their parents—making it a relatable track that radiates profound love.

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Exit/End Credits (11–20)

An ending song that leaves a happy afterglow.

At last, the wedding has come to an end and the bride and groom are making their exit. Let me introduce some recommended songs for the end roll. How about choosing songs that symbolize happiness, such as themes of “family” or “eternal love”? Whether a ballad or an up-tempo track, it’s nice to pick something that makes you feel the wonderful times ahead in their new life.

Exit / End Credits (1–10)

Old-fashionedback number

back number - “Old Fashion” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Friday drama “A Great Love: You, Who Will Forget Me”)

Old-fashionedback number

If you’re looking for a closing song to wrap up your wedding reception, how about “Old Fashion” by back number? It’s a glamorous yet slightly bittersweet ballad, perfect for creating a moving atmosphere.

The lyrics express pure love, making it a fitting choice for the finale of a wedding.

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1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000 Kilometers of Film [Official Live Video]

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

A popular song for wedding end rolls and profile movies is Official HIGE DANDism’s “A Film of 1,150,000 Kilometers.” It’s filled with the message of treasuring the memories the two of you have made so far, and carefully recording the life you’ll share from here on—like on film.

Why 1,150,000 kilometers? If you assume a lifespan of 80 years and put it all on film, it would come to about 1,150,000 kilometers.

It’s wonderfully romantic and absolutely perfect for a wedding where you vow your love to each other!

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Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

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

Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Released in 2011, this is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 27th single.

It was also used in a Zexy commercial, and it’s no exaggeration to call it a classic wedding song.

The lyrics convey straightforward feelings one wants to express to a loved one, making it a warm, embracing song.

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