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

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] (21–30)

There must be an angelTogi Hideki

With its upbeat tempo, it perfectly suits a bright, cheerful atmosphere.

It also has a stylish vibe and a groove that makes you sway.

Since it was once used in a Lipton tea commercial, some people might feel, “I’ve heard this somewhere!” You can almost picture the bride and groom’s smiling faces.

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LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE

A classic hit by DREAMS COME TRUE that sold a total of 2.489 million copies, marking their best sales to date.

It was used as an insert song for the TBS drama “Say You Love Me.” The song expresses a straightforward feeling toward a loved one.

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[Cake Cutting] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026] (31–40)

TogetherEXILE

A song from the early EXILE era when ATSUSHI and SHUN served as twin vocalists.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Hotman.” The song expresses a desire to live together with a loved one and overcome various hardships.

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CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

CAN YOU CELEBRATE 2003 Namie Amuro
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

Her biggest hit, which sold two million copies.

It’s also popular as a wedding staple.

Tetsuya Komuro wrote, composed, and arranged the song.

At the 1998 Kōhaku Uta Gassen where she performed this track, she achieved the highest peak viewership among all singers.

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Can’t Help Falling in Love with YouA*Teens

A Teens – I Can’t Help Falling In Love (Lilo and Stitch Version) HQ
Can't Help Falling in Love with YouA*Teens

This is a song covered by the Swedish music group A*Teens, originally a famous tune that everyone has heard.

It’s arranged with a sparkling sound full of cuteness.

Since the original is so well-known, it’s sure to go over well with guests.

It’s recommended when you want to create an adorable vibe for the cake-cutting scene.

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fragileEvery Little Thing

A song by ELT that was used as the theme for Fuji TV’s romance reality show Ainori and became a long-running hit.

The lyrics portray the resolve to move forward into the future by trusting one’s honest feelings, even while feeling uncertain about the future with a lover.

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SET THE WORLD ON FIREBRITT NICOLE

As the title “Astonishing the World” suggests, after a quiet opening the sudden surge into high notes—like unleashing suppressed emotions—is truly striking.

It largely cycles between airy, translucent whispers and powerful releases, making the climactic moments easy to grasp and making it a very practical track to use as BGM.

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