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

Seed of JoyYU-KI

YUKI “Seeds of Joy”

This is a song written by YUKI for the film “Touch,” starring Masami Nagasawa.

It also suits weddings.

A gentle, heartwarming ballad carried by YUKI’s sweet voice.

Highly recommended for the cake-cutting scene.

Its moving, soft atmosphere will envelop the venue.

To the Lightmiwa

miwa 'To the Light' Music Video

It’s a danceable, lighthearted rhythm played with a loved one in mind.

From the intro, the sound gradually builds, lifting the spirits of the bride, groom, and guests alike, and there’s no doubt that the excitement will peak at the chorus! Perfect for highlight moments of the reception, such as the entrance or the cake-cutting scene.

A Kiss for SherryMisheru Porunarefu

A Kiss for Chérie / Michel Polnareff — Tout Tout Pour Ma Chérie / Michel Polnareff

I think it’s a song everyone has heard at least once, as it was used as a commercial song for the Toyota Vista and the Honda Zest.

It might not have much of a wedding image, but if you translate its original French title into English, it’s something like “All, all for my darling,” so it seems to be a song about love.

Hear ~Proof That We Could Believe in Each Other~Kanna Tomoyo

Chise Kanna – Hear ~Proof That We Could Believe in Each Other~

It’s a grand slow ballad that served as the theme song for the film “Erased.” Not only the lyrics, but also the sparkling programmed sounds and the melodies carried by the strings make it perfect for weddings.

Chise Kanon’s enveloping vocals—praised by music producer Kenji Tamai—are wonderful as well.

If you use it for the cake-cutting scene, it will create a moving atmosphere.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

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

Masaharu Fukuyama’s single, which gained attention after being featured as the theme song for the “Zexy” commercial.

The lyrics, written around the theme of “family,” are moving.

Thanks to its powerful message, it has recently become popular across generations as a wedding song.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

A hit song by SEKAI NO OWARI that was chosen as the theme for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!”.

Its grand sound and melodies, along with lyrics that inspire a positive mindset, lift your spirits.

HappinessAI

AI – Happiness

Among wedding songs sung by AI, this track is especially popular.

It works in various scenes, but its upbeat vibe makes it perfect for the cake-cutting, too.

It’s fun to time the cut with the shout right before the chorus.

Your guests might join in as well.

It’s a song you’ll definitely want to use for a winter wedding.