[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs for Different Scenes at Weddings and Receptions [2026]
Wedding songs that make the ceremony at times fun and at times moving.
Because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime memory, you’ll want to be particular about choosing background music for each scene.
In this article, we’ve picked out mainly Japanese hits that will liven up your wedding—especially songs we’d love for you to play during the toast.
The BGM for the toast scene can be surprisingly easy to overlook, and it’s hard to know what kind of song to play.
For couples with that dilemma, we’ve gathered upbeat tracks that will brighten the venue and set a festive tone!
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[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs for Weddings and Receptions by Scene [2026] (21–30)
Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK
It’s a number where the sound of the acoustic guitar gently seeps in.
The lyrics are also fitting for a wedding.
The essential word at any wedding: “thank you.” While the lyrics are, from a textual standpoint, words a man offers to the woman he loves, they could also be used to express gratitude to the guests raising a toast to the bride and groom.
Maynard Plant’s mellow voice will wrap the venue in a calm, soothing atmosphere.
Story of My LifeOne Direction
It’s “Story of My Life” by the UK group One Direction.
Using one of their recent popular songs will likely get younger guests, such as friends and colleagues, excited.
Recommended usage: ask to start playing from the chorus—it works well for the cake-cutting or the toast.
[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Weddings and Receptions [2026] (31–40)
I WAS BORN TO LOVE YOUQueen
A classic QUEEN hit that’s been featured time and again in commercials and dramas in Japan and is very familiar to many.
This is the quintessential, straight-ahead rock standard: a traditional 8-beat, powerful drums, high-tuned guitars—your body naturally falls into the groove.
Lyrically, too, it’s a song well-suited for weddings.
La La La Love SongStevie Hoang
Stevie Hoang, a UK-born Chinese singer known as the “word-of-mouth prince of R&B,” covers a classic by Toshinobu Kubota.
He’s transformed the original into a ballad-style arrangement and added his signature techno elements, resulting in an intriguing track.
His clear, airy vocals exude a stylish vibe, making it perfect for toasting moments.
FanfareMr.Children
A high-tempo number by Mr.
Children.
It gained wide recognition as the theme song for the smash-hit anime ONE PIECE, and, true to its title, it’s a lively, fanfare-like track.
It’s also a song you can use for a toast to kick off a party.
Because the lyrics are very characteristic of Mr.
Children, there are some issues at the beginning of the song, but it’s great for livening up a party.
Call from RioToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is perfect for party music.
Among their many songs, this number is especially recommended for wedding parties.
If it starts playing along with the toast, it will instantly fill the venue with a glamorous, fun atmosphere.
It’s the kind of lively Skapara sound that will have your body moving before you know it.
Up!Shania Twain
Many people will likely recognize it since it was featured in a Honda Airwave commercial.
It’s a cute, cheerful melody that makes listeners feel happy.
Shania Twain’s calm vocals should appeal to older guests as well.
The music has a refreshing feel with hints of country and Hawaiian influences.