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[Farewell to Guests] Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Ceremonies and Receptions [2026]
The fun wedding and reception are coming to an end, and it’s finally the moment for the bride and groom to make their exit… It’s a precious time that could be called the culmination of the day, so you’ll want to heighten the mood with just the right BGM.
Of course, some people will want to create a moving atmosphere with a ballad, while others may choose an upbeat song to keep things lighthearted as they leave.
In this article, we’ve put together a variety of songs—both Western and Japanese—that work well for the exit scene at weddings and receptions.
If you’re struggling to choose your wedding BGM, be sure to check it out!
[Send-off] Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions [2026] (1–10)
A future we create togetherKetsumeishi
Because the lyrics express a wish for a happy future for the couple and for all the guests, the song is often used at the very end of the reception, during the send-off.
It embodies the feeling that everything is connected—the miracle of the couple’s meeting and the future that lies ahead.
rainbow-coloredayaka
This song was written as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Hanako to Anne.
Its lyrics, filled with anticipation for a new chapter in life, are a key reason for its popularity, and it’s often used during farewells.
Another reason is that it’s a song everyone knows.
Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood
The song written for the Disney film Enchanted, combined with Carrie Underwood’s powerful vocals, has become a wonderful track brimming with dreams and hope.
Featured on the soundtrack of the movie released in 2007, it celebrates the joy of finding a fairy-tale “happily ever after” in the real world.
Its up-tempo melody and positive lyrics seem perfect for gently encouraging couples embarking on a new chapter in life.
Among Carrie’s brilliant career, it stands out as a memorable track with a strong pop flavor.
rainbowSuda Masaki
This work, Masaki Suda’s fifth single overall, was released in November 2020 as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
With lyrics that resonate with everyday life and Suda’s straightforward vocals, it has also become popular as a wedding song.
The lyrics, which express a strong determination to walk through life together and gratitude toward family and friends, are sure to touch many hearts.
In March 2021, it surpassed 100 million streams in total, marking Suda’s third major hit.
Using it for the exit scene at a wedding ceremony or reception would likely create a moving atmosphere.
HappinessAI
It’s a song that wishes happiness for everyone.
Many couples choose it to be played at the end of the ceremony, hoping everyone will feel happy as they pray for the guests’ future happiness.
It was also used in a Coca-Cola commercial, so people of various generations know the song.
Before YouBenson Boone
The song released in October 2022 by Benson Boone, a young singer-songwriter who gained attention on the hugely popular audition show American Idol, sings about the joy of finding true love and the emptiness of life before meeting that special someone.
Marked by Benson’s powerful vocals and a solemn piano accompaniment, it’s sure to be a highlight of any live set.
This work expresses the feeling of falling into a new romance and warmly portrays how love can change one’s life.
It’s recommended for anyone seeking a moving, heartwarming ballad that’s perfect for a wedding recessional.
PromiseHirai Dai
Dai Hirai’s music is characterized by ukulele and acoustic guitar sounds rooted in surf music.
This work is a moving song with a heartwarming message that pledges eternal love and bonds, featuring lyrics that evoke vows of love at weddings.
Included on his first full-length album after his major-label debut, “ALOOOOHANA!!,” released in July 2014, this song holds a special place in Hirai’s musical career.
It would be a perfect fit for the recessional scene at a wedding.