[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs for Different Scenes at Weddings and Receptions [2026]

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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!

[Toast] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026] (41–50)

Wedding MarchDEPAPEPE

Depapepe – Depa Class 2 – 03. Mendelssohn: Wedding March

Wedding MarchDEPAPEPE

DEPAPEPE is a Japanese instrumental duo.

Exceptionally popular for instrumental artists, they perform the classical masterpiece, Mendelssohn’s Wedding March.

The rich acoustic guitar tones turn it into a bright, cheerful piece of wedding music—also perfect for toasts.

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FanfareMr.Children

One Piece Strong World Theme Song: Mr Children – Fanfare

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.

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I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

I tried falling in love with you.chay

This is a great song for a toast scene.

It’s pop music with a retro vibe, carrying hints of jazz and enka, and chay’s distinctive voice is part of its charm.

The track feels like a fusion of cute and traditional.

It’s like big-band enka that’s easy to enjoy not only for younger listeners but also for older guests.

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Because I met youmiwa

miwa “Because I Met You -short ver.-”

Because I met youmiwa

It’s a refreshing song by the popular singer-songwriter miwa.

The lyrics are perfect for weddings, paired with a light, sparkling melody.

It’s an ideal track to kick off a young couple’s wedding party—especially suited for summer weddings and the start of a garden buffet.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, the toast that everyone shares at the wedding and reception creates a sense of unity and is an important moment that eases the tension.

This time, we’ve gathered only classic songs that create a fun atmosphere, focusing on up-tempo tracks.

So picture the mood of your wedding, choose the right songs, and make it an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime celebration!