[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 (21–30)
To the futureKiroro
Released in 1998 as Kiroro’s second single and also known as a graduation song, this track was written by vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro when she was still a ninth-grader, before the group was formed.
It was reportedly inspired by an experience she had with her mother.
The lyrics, which express gratitude for being raised and the courage to step into a new world, make it a perfect fit for weddings as well.
Letterback number
A wedding is a precious day that marks the start of a couple’s new life together.
This back number classic is perfect for such a special occasion.
It’s a medium-tempo ballad that honestly expresses gratitude to one’s parents, filled with memories shared between parent and child from childhood to the present.
Released in August 2015 and featured in an NTT Docomo commercial, the song’s music video stars Kanna Moriya and movingly portrays the bond between a mother and her son.
It’s recommended for anyone who wants to express heartfelt thanks to someone important.
If you give it together with a letter of gratitude to your parents, it will surely touch their hearts!
A Farewell SongHilcrhyme
This song is a popular choice for profile-introduction slides at wedding receptions.
I can’t listen to it without tears anymore.
Every lyric expands with precious memories and overflowing love.
It feels like a song that carries feelings for someone dear you can no longer meet, and also gives a gentle push to those who can’t move forward.
It’s also a track that showcases Hilcrhyme’s talent.
Please play it, filled with thoughts for many people, as the soundtrack to a new start in life.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
Marriage is a vow to stay together and support each other no matter what lies ahead.
The future will be longer than the time we’ve had so far, and it won’t be filled with happiness alone.
The song “Hibi” by Yoshida Yamada is a deeply moving piece that sings about a married couple who have faced each day together, overcoming both joyful and painful times.
The two are now an old man and an old woman, and imagining all that their past must have held makes you realize how much they went through.
It’s a song that makes you want to keep expressing your gratitude and love from here on out, forever.
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE
There’s no way you wouldn’t be moved to tears by this love song created by MISA and HIDE from GReeeeN.
It became a huge hit as the theme song for the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues,” and it evokes many forms of love—between lovers, parents and children, friends.
When it’s played at a wedding, it doesn’t just resonate with the bride and groom; everyone ends up thinking of someone precious to them.
MISA’s clear, pure voice makes it all the more moving.
Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai
This is a popular song for presenting bouquets to parents at weddings.
The lyrics follow a familiar storyline, but that’s exactly what really hits home.
It captures what everyone feels in their hearts when they get married… Zushi Sankyoudai’s gentle voices are soothing.
The most tear-jerking part is that the bride and groom sing about their feelings for both sets of parents.
It’s a song that brings tears to the family and everyone in the venue.
If you want to express your feelings but feel too shy to put them into words, let this song speak for you.
It’s love, right?wacci
A signature song by wacci that portrays a pure, universally relatable feeling of love.
As the lyrics say, “Gender and age don’t matter,” it carries a message affirming diversity in romance.
Written specifically as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “The Grand Family,” it was released digitally in April 2022.
It captured many hearts, earning the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.
It’s recommended for anyone struggling with love or wanting to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
How about listening to this song and honestly sharing your feelings with the person you care about?