[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 by Scene for Weddings and Receptions [2026] (31–40)
Joy of LoveFritz Kreisler
A classic violin masterpiece.
It’s a party staple.
The best music to create an elegant, glamorous atmosphere.
Not only the flowing strains of the violin but also the piano’s resonance make for a pleasantly traditional sound.
Together with the toast, it wraps the venue in a wonderful ambiance.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchikanpai
It seems this somber song isn’t often used for wedding toasts, but when you think of a “toast,” this is still the song that comes to mind.
Its lyrics are a perfect bull’s-eye for a wedding toast, and the melody really sinks into the heart.
It’s recommended not only for Nagabuchi fans but also for everyone else to color the toast scene with a music box or instrumental version.
CandymanChristina Aguilera
Alright, cheers! At times like this, you want to kick things off with a hype track, right? If you coordinate just the intro with the sound engineer and have them drop it right on the cue of ‘Cheers!’, you’re guaranteed a great start.
The song is upbeat overall, so it’s perfect as the first track for the toast or during the welcome mingling.
What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction
This is a classic wedding song by One Direction, the male vocal group from the UK that has gained worldwide popularity.
If you use it for the toast scene, it will create a bright and fun party atmosphere.
Recommended for fashionable parties.
The refreshing vocals are also part of its appeal.
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.
[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026] (41–50)
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.
VolareGipsy Kings
The French band Gipsy Kings, well-known in Japan for their songs featured in commercials and TV dramas.
This track gained high recognition because it was used in a Kirin Tanrei commercial.
Their rumba flamenca sound, which blends flamenco with Latin elements, is perfect for celebrations—especially a great fit for summer parties.