[Cake Cutting] Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Weddings and Receptions [2026]

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Among all the elements of a wedding—an event that becomes a once-in-a-lifetime memory—the cake-cutting ceremony is arguably one of the most significant moments for the bride and groom.

Because it symbolizes their first act of working together as a married couple, it’s a moment where you’ll want to put extra thought into the presentation.

In this article, we’ve researched and compiled the perfect BGM for the wedding cake-cutting scene, drawing broadly from both Western and Japanese music across different eras.

From popular hits of the Reiwa era to beloved classics from the Showa period, enjoy a selection of timeless songs to make your cake-cutting moment truly unforgettable!

[Cake Cutting] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026] (71–80)

I love you, love you, love you so muchchay

chay “I Love You, Love You, Love You Too Much” (Short Ver.)

I love you, love you, love you so muchchay

This is a retro-tinged love song sung by chay, known for her all-days taste style.

It even feels fresh in a reversed sort of way.

The melody evokes a big band vibe, paired with old-fashioned lyrics.

And chay’s richly inflected vocals are just something else.

It’s a tune that feels familiar across generations, perfect for making a cake-cutting scene both nostalgic and glamorous.

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Lotta Lovem-flo loves MINMI

m-flo loves MINMI / Lotta Love – yasutaka nakata capsule mix –

Lotta Lovem-flo loves MINMI

A high-energy, clubby uptempo track.

It’s great to keep things cool with a hard-edged BGM, but switching up the vibe might be fun too.

The deep male vocals paired with MINMI’s vibrant singing will undoubtedly elevate the cake-cutting—your first task together as newlyweds!

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Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

Thank youikimonogakari

A signature song by Ikimonogakari that was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series ‘Gegege no Nyobo’ and became a major hit.

With its beautiful, pop melody and lyrics that convey gratitude in plain, unadorned words, this masterpiece resonates deeply with the heart.

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Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

A rock number bursting with masculine spirit, featuring a simple band sound and lyrics that throw raw, straightforward feelings right at you.

The expansive, powerful vocals lift your mood.

A classic you’ll find yourself wanting to hear whenever you feel happy.

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Together foreverKobukuro

Kobukuro - Together for Eternity

Together foreverKobukuro

A celebrated ballad by Kobukuro imbued with the resolve for loved ones to support each other and walk through life together.

Originally, Kobuchi wrote the song specifically to perform at a friend’s wedding.

Later, it came to be used as a staple wedding song.

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I will love you for the next 100 years.sonā poketto

Sonar Pocket “I’ll Love You for 100 Years.” [MV Short]

I will love you for the next 100 years.sonā poketto

This is a wedding-themed song performed by Sonar Pocket, a three-man music group with two vocalists and a DJ.

It’s a pure love song that expresses a man’s unwavering feelings.

A refreshing, feel-good track with pleasing rhymes.

There’s a brief pause before the chorus, so it’s perfect for timing the cake-cutting moment.

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Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~Naoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi – Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~ from “THE BEST!”

Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~Naoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi, who’s quietly popular as an artist for weddings, is a great choice.

This song is recommended too.

Its pure, passionate lyrics pair with a driving, exhilarating melody.

The bride is the star of the wedding, but it can be fun to intentionally use a fiery, male-perspective number for the cake-cutting scene.

It also sets the stage nicely for the following bouquet presentation and letter-reading moments.

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