[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!

Playlist

[Tearjerker Songs] Recommended for Weddings! Wedding Songs That Will Stir Emotions
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I will love you for the next 100 years.sonā poketto		A love ballad that vows eternal love
2	Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya		Takaya Kawasaki’s moving wedding song
3	Love SongUru		A warm song that sings of the loveliness of Uru's everyday life
4	Let’s be in love for lifeneguse.		A love song that warmly portrays the everyday life of a couple about to get married
5	Love songMarushii		Marcy’s moving love song
6	PreciousItō Yuna		A ballad of resolute faith in the one you love
7	heartbeatOmoinotake		A bittersweet love song that symbolizes the bond between two people
8	If you call it loveUru		A heartwarming song that reaffirms precious bonds
9	knot; tie; bind; concludewacci		A moving ballad that cherishes everyday moments
10	PairingOnda Masanori		An inspiring song that expresses feelings for a loved one
11	A happy promise.riria.		A musical piece that tells a story of pledging eternal love
12	BetelgeuseYuuri		A song about the bond between starlight and people
13	IvyNovelbright		A wedding ballad celebrating a friend's marriage
14	A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota		A poignant love song about a long-distance relationship
15	Maiden in Loveikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's love ballad
16	doting loveberry meet		A moving song for lovers who vow eternal love
17	Emotionwacci		A song that warmly celebrates the journey of two people's lives
18	365 daysMr.Children		Popular Mr.Children wedding songs
19	The Day You and I MetFunatsu Mahiro		A moving love song that portrays romance
20	1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism		Higedan wedding songs, recording a lifetime’s worth of memories
21	Every dayAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s love ballad wedding song
22	To the futureKiroro		Kiroro’s graduation song: Gratitude and a new frontier
23	Letterback number		A song of gratitude to parents that moves them at a wedding
24	A Farewell SongHilcrhyme		Popular, moving cheer songs for weddings
25	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A moving song about a life walked together by a married couple
26	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE		MISA and HIDE’s tag-team love song
27	Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai		Popular songs to express gratitude to parents at weddings
28	It’s love, right?wacci		An award-winning song by wacci, one of their signature tracks that depicts pure feelings of love.
29	sparklingHoneyWorks feat. Hakoniiwa Ririi		Express happiness with a warm, wedding-themed song
30	StoryAme no Parēdo		An emotional song that sings vows of love for a wedding
31	The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu		Introduction to Yu Takahashi’s wedding songs
32	lightUtada Hikaru		A song about finding happiness, from darkness to light
33	If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa		miwa's parenting theme song
34	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s movie theme song “Niji” is a moving, tear-jerking track.
35	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving, heart-stirring smash hit song
36	Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko		A classic tearjerker song that sings gratitude to one’s parents
37	User ManualNishino Kana		An empathetic song that expresses women's emotions like an instruction manual
38	HEROMr.Children		Mr.Children's song of gratitude to parents
39	StoryAI		The song “Story” by AI is a classic that sings of the reassurance of two people, who once walked separate paths, walking through life together.
40	Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito's Wedding Song
41	Dear BrideNishino Kana		A wedding song that sings of friendship and loneliness
42	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		A ballad that vows One OK Rock love
43	rainbow-coloredayaka		A song that makes you feel cared for
44	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		Let's become a family by Masaharu Fukuyama
45	bouquetMarushii		Marcy's moving love-themed song
46	A future we create togetherKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi “A Future We Build Together” — a classic wedding song
47	blinkback number		back number's wedding theme song
48	BloomSuperfly		A wedding theme song that celebrates the happiness of love
49	3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees		A rap-style song expressing gratitude to a father
50	Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI		ATSUSHI’s Wedding Song
51	Dadhiiragi		A message song filled with gratitude and love for my father
52	The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara provided a moving song for weddings
53	AnniversaryHirai Dai		A warm, heartfelt song about everyday life with a lover who cherishes each day as an anniversary.
54	imageDa-iCE		Da-iCE’s song “image” is a song about eternal love themed around the sense of touch.
55	AnniversaryKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' “Anniversary” is perfect for weddings
56	Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya’s moving vocals and inspiring songs
57	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		A song that vows eternal love. It initially drew little response, but now it’s a beloved classic.
58	season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo		Liven up the ceremony with Shiina Ringo’s “Shun”
59	A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket		A love song that vows the bond of a married couple
60	To my belovedGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that portrays gratitude and bonds
61	CelebrationUkasukaji		Ukasukazy’s heartwarming wedding song
62	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Chichi Haha Uta” is a song of gratitude to their parents.
63	Marigoldaimyon		A love song that expresses love with a nostalgic sound
64	Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad		My Hair is Bad's wedding song
65	Happiness ForeverMISIA		MISIA’s wedding song “Happiness Forever”
66	Sundayback number		back number's song about everyday happiness
67	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s signature song “Mirai Yosouzu II”
68	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Introduction to Superfly's Songs for Weddings
69	My HEROHY		A wedding song written and composed by Izumi Nakasone of HY
70	Lion HeartSMAP		SMAP Love Song of Affection Wedding BGM
71	PromiseHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s love song that vows eternal love
72	Family SongHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s “Family Song” is a happy song perfect for weddings.
73	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A life-sized love song from him to her
74	I’ll be by your side.Uru		Introduction to Uru’s Heart-Piercing Songs
75	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		A perfect spring song by aiko for a wedding gift
76	bow knotAimer		A song that expresses the bond between people with a butterfly knot.
77	One Lovearashi		A classic wedding song that was the theme of Boys Over Flowers
78	Motherkariyushi 58		Kariyushi58’s song of gratitude to mothers
79	dandelionYūsuke		A warm reggae song themed around Yuusuke Kamiji’s love
80	March 9Remioromen		Beloved songs of gratitude and blessings for weddings
81	youikimonogakari		A warm song that expresses love and gratitude to one’s family
82	bouquetNakajima Mika		An emotional song that expresses love with a bouquet
83	wedding songFujifaburikku		The late person’s posthumous wedding song, a sincere blessing
84	WeddingOnda Masanori		Masayori Onda's wedding was written for his sister's wedding.
85	1 minute 1 secondmosao.		Lovers’ Walk Toward a Bright Future
86	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is a wedding staple.
87	We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro		A warm ballad about love by Tatsuro Yamashita, used as a TV drama theme song
88	kissCrystal Kay		A moving wedding song that sings of love and hope
89	Orepoze ~My Kind of Love Song~PENGIN		Why rap love songs move us
90	Mercurytofubeats feat. Onomatope Daijin		A rap song by tofubeats and Minister of Onomatopoeia
91	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s wedding celebration song
92	Come Be My Bride 2015PUNPEE ft. Kayama Yūzō		PUNPEE remixes a classic song by Yuzo Kayama
93	MiracleGReeeeN		A wedding song that portrays the encounter and bond with a loved one
94	Together foreverKobukuro		A song that vows eternal love and moves hearts at weddings
95	And that makes me happy.chay		The happiness of cherishing someone in everyday life
96	I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic songs for weddings
97	bestieKishidan		Kishidan’s wedding cheer song.
98	AiHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s song of gratitude for love
99	Congratulations on your wedding!BES feat.MINMI		A celebratory wedding song that friends give to the bride and groom as a gift.
100	EverythingMISIA		A moving ballad that sings of love and gratitude
101	The day we stopped being loversYuuri		The resonance of the heart in Yuuri’s new song “The Day We Stopped Being Lovers.”
102	LIFE is…〜another story〜Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai's love song for weddings
103	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		JUJU's 'Yasashisa de Afureru You ni' is a masterpiece.
104	Eternal LoveEXILE TAKAHIRO		A love ballad that sings of eternal love
105	Love above allyuzu		Yuzu’s love song that praises the power of love
106	rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen		A song that warmly portrays the love and bond of a married couple
107	Banzai ~ I’m glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		Pledging love with Ulfuls’ classic song “Banzai.”
108	Roses and Rosesakaiyuu		A wedding song that portrays a new beginning with a loved one
109	I’ll Be Your Flower8LOOM		“Kimi no Hana ni Naru” by 8LOOM is a song suitable for weddings.
110	eternityBENI		A song of vows to spend a lifetime with a beloved
111	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie		A song that celebrates an eternal vow with a loved one
112	Love and romanceNovelbright		Novelbright's love song of affection
113	Come on over.Kotoringo		Kotringo’s desire to be with the person she loves
114	To MomAI		A wedding song to express gratitude to my mother
115	accept itHitoto Yo		I want to become strong for the one I love
116	ButterflyKimura Kaera		Kimura Kaela’s wedding song “Butterfly”
117	Love KnotNovelbright		Novelbright “Ai-musubi” Eternal Love Vowed
118	I love you.TENSONG		TENSONG’s wedding song for weddings
119	Wedding SongDISH//		DISH//'s wedding celebration song
120	YOU AND MEKirinji		A song celebrating our marriage
121	“Flower” -0714-MY FIRST STORY		A love song that vows eternal love
122	loveHoshino Gen		A love song made popular by Gen Hoshino’s Koi Dance
123	I’ll take good care of it.fumidō		A ballad that sings of the resolve to protect the woman he loves
124	signpostFukuyama Masaharu		Expressing gratitude to my parents in Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Michishirube”
125	GratitudeHirahara Ayaka		A warm song for a wedding reception in which the daughter sings her gratitude to her mother and her spouse.
126	youUtada Hikaru		A love-expression song by Hikaru Utada. It’s also popular for use at weddings.
127	Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei		A courageous love song for the one you adore
128	A miracle called youTakano Akira		Akira Takano’s ballads sing of love and miracles.
129	Something CertainOda Kazumasa		The appeal of Kazumasa Oda’s classic song “Tashika na Koto”
130	A day that’s happy and lonelyTakeuchi Mariya		A ballad portraying a mother's complex feelings as she celebrates her child's marriage
131	HappinessChe’Nelle		Marriage is a relationship where a deep bond shares responsibilities.
132	To MomAoyama Teruma		A moving song expressing gratitude and love for one’s mother
133	Sleepysawada sorari		A warm ballad for my childhood friend's wedding
134	heartaimyon		Aimyon, a heartrending love ballad
135	I’ll be by your sideHirai Dai		Hirai Dai’s bright, uplifting cheer song
136	hugYOAKE		A song of gratitude and affection themed around hugging a loved one
137	Wedding DayHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara’s ballad depicting family bonds
138	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s song of gratitude
139	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s famous song, an immortal masterpiece that sings of love and peace
140	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		Hilcrhyme’s “Shunkashuto” is a wedding song.
141	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A gem of a song that sings of eternal friendship and resonates deep in the heart.
142	The person I had a one-sided crush on for a long timeyamazaru		A love song that portrays the joy of unrequited love coming true
143	compassionKawasaki Takaya		Takaya Kawasaki's Love Song Aishin
144	BluestarYamamoto Aya		A hopeful song that heals the self through love and bonds
145	I’ll make you happy.momochi hiroko		A proposal song in which a woman conveys her love to her partner