[Tearjerker Songs] Recommended for Weddings! Wedding Songs That Will Stir Emotions
A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you want to make it an unforgettable memory that lasts forever.
One thing that’s essential for creating moving moments at a wedding is the wedding song.
In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking songs recommended for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
We’ve gathered tracks that fit emotional scenes perfectly—songs that vow eternal love, express gratitude to parents, and wish happiness for the bride and groom.
Whether you’re a couple struggling to choose the right music or a guest planning to present a celebratory song as part of the entertainment, be sure to check these out!
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[Tear-Jerking Songs] Recommended for Weddings! Heartwarming Wedding Songs (71–80)
PromiseHirai Dai
A gem of a love song by Dai Hirai, filled with a heartfelt message vowing eternal love.
Included on the album “ALOOOOHANA!!,” released in July 2014, this piece is a moving track that accompanies life’s important moments, such as weddings.
The phrase “now and forever” is repeated, expressing a strong resolve to spend a lifetime together.
With Dai Hirai’s signature soothing melodies and the warm sounds of ukulele and acoustic guitar, it gently embraces the feelings of two people pledging their love.
Give it a listen when you want to deepen your bond with someone special or convey your feelings to the one you love.
Family SongHoshino Gen
Family Song, performed by Gen Hoshino, was written as the theme song for the drama Overprotected Kahoko and released in 2017 as his 10th single.
Its pop melody perfectly suits the joyful atmosphere of a wedding! It conveys the excitement of becoming a married couple and growing a family, as well as the reassuring feeling that your ally is always by your side.
If you’re attending as a guest, it would be a lovely idea to gift this song with your wishes for the couple’s happy life ahead.
A life-sized love songAqua Timez
A life-sized love song sent from him to her.
The mini-album that includes this track, “A Prayer Played Across the Sky,” was released at the time of their indie debut before they went major.
As it was played on radio and cable, attention focused on the straightforward, life-sized lyrics.
Just as the title suggests, it’s a song of unadorned sincerity and a pledge to cherish that love from here on out.
I’ll be by your side.Uru
Singer-songwriter Uru, who began her career in 2013.
Her 2020 collaborative single with LiSA, “Saikai (produced by Ayase),” drew attention after being performed on THE FIRST TAKE, a popular YouTube channel.
Her song “Soba ni Iru yo,” a moving number that served as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance show “Watashitachi Kekkon Shimashita 4” (We Got Married 4), is especially memorable.
Her whisper-like voice and profound lyrics leave such an impression that you may find yourself on the verge of tears as you listen.
Cherry Blossom Timeaiko
This is aiko’s “Sakura no Toki,” a song that makes you feel happy just by listening to its heart-thumping melody.
Released in 2000 as her fifth single, it’s the kind of track you want to play every spring! It’s the perfect song to add a touch of bloom to the springtime of your life—your newlywed days, a season you can only experience now.
The lyrics about taking your time together from here on out make it ideal for weddings.
How about using it for a slideshow of photos from when you first met, or during your outfit change in a pink dress? It will create a wonderfully happy atmosphere!
bow knotAimer
This song likens connections between people to a butterfly knot.
The lyrics carefully explain how to tie it—“Make a loop with one side”—expressing a wish to cherish and build a relationship with a loved one.
Released in August 2016, the track was also used as the theme song for the NTV information program Sukkiri!! and resonated with many listeners.
Aimer’s clear, translucent vocals blend beautifully with the delicate composition by RADWIMPS’ Yojiro Noda.
When you want to feel the bond with someone important, give this song a listen.
One Lovearashi
It’s the theme song of the movie “Boys Over Flowers F,” starring Jun Matsumoto of Arashi and Mao Inoue.
The song expresses the groom’s feelings for the bride and has become a wedding staple.
The lyrics are like words of a proposal, so even those who have already proposed can convey their feelings to the bride anew through this song.
Don’t forget the resolve you felt at that time—listen to this song, and may it bring you happiness!