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

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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 (21–30)

What I can do for youHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / What I Can Do For You (Lyric Video)

What I can do for youHirai Dai

When it comes to mature and refreshing love songs, Dai Hirai is the one! His song “Boku ga Kimi ni Dekiru Koto” was released in June 2020, and it’s a heartwarming love song that expresses his desire to stay with a special woman until they grow old and to make her happy.

For the exit, you want to play a joyful song that leaves a lingering glow from the reception, right? This song has a relaxed tempo, and above all, the lyrics overflow with the couple’s happiness, making it a perfect choice to close out the wedding reception.

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I’ll make you happy.momochi hiroko

Momochi Hiroko “I’ll Make You Happy” Official Lyric Video

I’ll make you happy.momochi hiroko

A popular wedding song for the recessional or end credits, “Kimi wo Shiawase ni Suru kara ne.” It’s a moving number sung by Momochi Hiroko that I recommend for women who prefer cute songs over mellow ones.

The lyrics are filled with essential wedding sentiments: the moment of a proposal from a lover, warm messages to parents, and the couple’s determination to build happiness together.

Using this song will let you exit on a bright note, and your guests will likely feel, “What a wonderful ceremony it was.”

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Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Where ever you are ( LIVE CONCERT – YOKOHAMA Stadium)2014

Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK

When it comes to iconic love songs by ONE OK ROCK, “Wherever You Are” is the one, right? This song is actually often used at weddings, and the heartfelt feelings of a man writing about his love for a woman are deeply moving.

It’s a love ballad that’s guaranteed to touch anyone, but I think it’s an especially perfect pick for weddings among younger generations.

It’s great for the recessional, and definitely as BGM for the end roll featuring wedding photos and videos.

Let’s use this song at the end of the reception to bring the emotions to their peak!

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Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

Dancing QueenABBA

This is a song that fully conveys the allure of the dance floor by ABBA.

The lyrics, celebrating youth and freedom, are memorable and uplifting for listeners.

Released in Sweden in August 1976, it went on to become a global hit.

It has been loved across generations, even being featured in the film “Mamma Mia!”.

This track is also popular at weddings and is perfect as an entrance song for the bride and groom—guaranteed to electrify the venue.

It’s recommended not only for those who love to dance but also for anyone looking to create a fun atmosphere.

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The GiftBlue

The Gift

The GiftBlue

Blue’s song is gaining attention as a perfect track for weddings.

Its lyrics, which highlight the importance of giving and personal growth through love, are ideal for celebrating a couple’s new beginning.

Released in 2003 as a Japan-exclusive bonus track on the album Guilty, the song is also known for being written by popular Japanese composer Noriyuki Makihara.

Beginning with a piano accompaniment and building into a lively, catchy beat, it sets just the right tone to close out the ceremony.

It’s a piece that will resonate with the couple embarking on their new life and with the loved ones who witness that moment.

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