[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.
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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.

Exit/End Credits (11–20)

Lil’ InfinityAAA

AAA / 「Lil’ Infinity」Music Video

Lil' InfinityAAA

This song is themed around encounters and destiny.

It’s a beautifully crafted mid-tempo number that expresses feelings for a cherished person, overflowing with a warmth that makes you want to project your own emotions onto it.

It was also tied in as an image song for the film “The Fault in Our Stars.”

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A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'Instead of a Bouquet, a Melody' Short Ver.

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Released in 2015, Shota Shimizu’s “Hanataba no Kawari ni Melody wo” was tied in as the theme song for the TV drama Designer Baby.

It’s a song filled with gentle love, about giving your all to the person you cherish in the ways you can.

A recommended ballad beautifully sung by Shota Shimizu.

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WhiteSHE’S

SHE’S – White【MV】

WhiteSHE’S

The song “White” is filled with a sincere desire to make this love the last.

It’s by the piano rock band SHE’S and was included on their 2017 album Wandering.

As two different people begin a life together, there’s joy—but surely some anxiety too.

Still, listening to this song will make you feel, “It’s going to be okay.” It’s a highly recommended love song, perfect for the end of a wedding reception, such as during the send-off or the end credits.

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Happiness ForeverMISIA

MISIA – Happiness Forever (Official Music Video)

Happiness ForeverMISIA

This is MISIA’s wedding song “Shiawase wo Forever” (Forever Happiness).

MISIA already has a voice that moves you to tears, and when she sings such a touching wedding song, there’s no way you can keep from crying.

Her soaring vocals seem to celebrate the happy family life that’s about to begin—it’s truly wonderful.

I’d love to hear a song like this at a wedding.

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May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

“Overflowing with Kindness,” JUJU’s ninth single, was released in 2009.

It’s a song that conveys a warm, embracing femininity akin to maternal love.

The lyrics seem to express gratitude toward a loved one and the happiness of days spent together.

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Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

Like the shining moonSuperfly

This classic wedding song is perfect for creating a moving and festive atmosphere, such as during the recessional.

At a wedding I attended in the past, the bride played the piano and all the guests sang together to surprise the groom.

He, of course, burst into tears.

It was incredibly touching.

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Dear you,Novelbright

Novelbright – Dear Beloved You [Official Music Video]

Dear you,Novelbright

Novelbright, a band gaining attention as a breakout act in 2020.

“Haikei, Shin’ai Naru Kimi e” (Dear Beloved You) sings about the joy of finding a place where you truly belong, gratitude toward someone important, and the desire to give that happiness back.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to make their exit with something cool yet moving.

Even men who feel a bit hesitant about typical wedding songs might like this one.

They’re a band to watch right now, so if you want to stay on trend, definitely check them out!

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