[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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[Songs That Make You Cry] Recommended for Weddings! Heartwarming Wedding Songs (131–140)
heartaimyon
A poignant ballad that carefully portrays the complex emotions of love.
Released in 2021, this song was written by Aimyon as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Only Just Married.” During production, she rewrote the lyrics from scratch for the first time, focusing on expressing feelings that are “not too cute, yet not too clumsy.” Inspired by the heart’s shape—round on top and pointed at the bottom—the song explores a relationship where affection and pain coexist.
It resonates deeply with those struggling with marriage or romance.
I’ll be by your sideHirai Dai
“I’ll be by your side” means “I’ll stay by your side.” This song is a sweet pop track released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai.
Its style, which showcases his organic charm and incorporates elements of surf music, leaves you feeling refreshed as you listen.
It would be a great fit as a wedding song played outdoors on a sunny day.
The phrase “It might be a blessing from God” is especially striking, making it perfect for a wedding.
hugYOAKE
That moment when you’re hugging someone you love always fills you with happiness, doesn’t it? The song “Gyu” by the mysterious band project YOAKE is all about hugs, expressing feelings for someone special.
Its lyrics are adorably honest: even when you’re getting married, you can’t quite be straightforward with the parents who raised you—but deep down, you’re grateful.
If super-sweet love songs feel a bit embarrassing, why not choose this track as your wedding song?
Wedding DayHirahara Ayaka
Singer-songwriter Ayaka Hirahara, who drew attention with the massive success of her debut single “Jupiter” and has continued to captivate fans with her rich, resonant voice.
Her eighth digital solo single, “Wedding Day,” features an ensemble of just piano and strings that highlights her soulful vocals.
The lyrics, depicting the family bonds one feels most profoundly when getting married, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad perfect as background music for weddings.
Thank youikimonogakari
Arigatou (Thank You) is a song that lets you express gratitude to everyone—beloved partners, family, friends, and more.
It was released in 2010 by Ikimonogakari, a music duo with many hit songs.
The lyrics are filled with warm words that cheer on the days the two of you are about to begin.
It’s a song that teaches the importance of making up and supporting each other, even when you argue or things don’t go well.
Try using it in your wedding video to capture memorable moments with the people who have supported you up to now.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.
Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.
Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.
friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.
It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.
Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
The hip-hop duo Hilcrhyme released their second major single, “Shunkashuto,” in 2009.
Its chorus is very striking and lingers in your ears.
The song celebrates the joys of spending each season with someone special.
It’s a perfect wedding song; when the parents of the bride and groom hear it, it may bring tears as it reminds them of all the time since their child’s birth up to now.
It also conveys the hope of taking a new step as a family—a relationship that will continue forever—and creating new memories together.
