[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 (31–40)
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
Her pure, gentle singing voice brings tears to your eyes in this song whose lyrics candidly express gratitude to her parents.
The way it shares memories and love for both her father and mother makes it a staple at wedding receptions.
Just imagining the “bouquets for the parents” scene with this song playing is enough to make the tears flow.
It’s so moving that it’s even popular at “tear therapy” events designed to let people have a good cry.
User ManualNishino Kana
This song became a hot topic thanks to its novel idea of expressing a woman’s feelings as an instruction manual.
The lyrics humorously portray the complexity of women’s emotions and resonated with many women.
Released in September 2015, it was also used as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” It’s highly popular as a wedding staple and is often chosen to enhance the couple’s most moving moments.
Filled with the feelings of women who wish to improve their relationships with their partners, this piece is recommended for anyone looking to deepen their bond with someone special.
HEROMr.Children
Mr.Children’s “HERO” is a song that expresses a parent’s determination and hopes for their child.
Released as a single in 2002, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was also used in an NTT DoCoMo commercial.
As children, we often can’t understand our parents’ feelings and may rebel or argue with them.
But as we grow older, many of us gradually come to appreciate their support.
At the milestone of your wedding, consider using this song to convey your gratitude to your parents.
StoryAI
From the intro that brings tears to your eyes, this is “Story,” a classic released by AI in 2005.
It’s a song about the reassuring feeling of two people who have walked separate paths until now, choosing to walk through life together from here on out.
AI’s soulful voice delivers the warmth of the lyrics straight to your heart.
How about choosing it as BGM for a slideshow that lines up each person’s memories and photos from after they met? It fits perfectly with just about any scene, so give it a try!
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Wedding Song,” released in 2007.
It was originally created with only the chorus for a commercial song for the bridal magazine Zexy, but due to the strong response it received, it was released on CD.
Rather than being an all-out burst of happiness, Saito’s vocals—quietly savoring the feeling of joy deep in the heart—paired with the gently played acoustic guitar resonate all the more.
It’s a piece we’d love to see grooms present to their brides.
Be sure to check out the moving music video, too!
[Tear-Jerking Songs] Recommended for Weddings! Heartwarming Wedding Songs (41–50)
Dear BrideNishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s “Dear Bride” was created for a friend who was getting married.
Released as a single in 2016, it won the Grand Prize at the 49th Japan Cable Radio Awards.
Nishino wrote the lyrics herself, expressing complex emotions—pride in seeing her friend in a wedding dress mixed with a sense of loneliness.
Consider choosing it as background music for a video or other performance planned by the friends.
It’s sure to move the bride!
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Among ONE OK ROCK’s ballads, this song is a popular staple at weddings.
Reading through the lyrics, you can feel an overflow of “I love you” that’s almost embarrassing.
As the title suggests, it’s a vow song that straightforwardly declares, “I’ll love you forever.” The sentimental band sound and words of 100% pure love are guaranteed to move you! It’s such a blessing to have a partner who feels this way about you.
This track is included on their 2010 album Niche Syndrome.