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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!

Playlist

[Farewell to Guests] Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Ceremonies and Receptions [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1A future we create togetherKetsumeishi
A future we create togetherKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A celebratory song wishing for happiness in the future
2rainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
A recessional song using the theme song from Hanako to Anne
3Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwood
Ever Ever AfterCarrie Underwoodplay_arrow
Theme song of Enchanted
4rainbowSuda Masaki
rainbowSuda Masakiplay_arrow
Masaki Suda’s moving wedding song
5HappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
A song that wishes for everyone's happiness
6Before YouBenson Boone
Before YouBenson Booneplay_arrow
Benson Boone sings of true love
7PromiseHirai Dai
PromiseHirai Daiplay_arrow
An inspiring ukulele piece that vows eternal love
8eternityBENI
eternityBENIplay_arrow
BENI's 'Eien' is perfect for the wedding exit
9Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez
Until I Found YouStephen Sanchezplay_arrow
Stephen Sanchez's ballads are perfect for weddings.
10Family SongHoshino Gen
Family SongHoshino Genplay_arrow
A warm song depicting family love becomes a hot topic
11Today was a fairytaleTaylor Swift
Today was a fairytaleTaylor Swiftplay_arrow
Taylor Swift's love songs
12The GiftBlue
The GiftBlueplay_arrow
Blue's moving ballad
13Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A song to express gratitude
14All of MeJohn Legend
All of MeJohn Legendplay_arrow
A masterpiece love song filled with John Legend’s love for his wife
15Sunday MorningMaroon 5
Sunday MorningMaroon 5play_arrow
Maroon 5’s masterpiece, a fusion of R&B and pop
16Kiss MeSixpence None The Richer
Kiss MeSixpence None The Richerplay_arrow
Sixpence's classic is perfect for the wedding recessional.
17One Lovearashi
One Lovearashiplay_arrow
A signature song by Arashi, a massive hit as the theme song for Boys Over Flowers.
18HappyPharrell Williams
HappyPharrell Williamsplay_arrow
An upbeat, cheerful song that gets everyone excited
19blinkback number
blinkback numberplay_arrow
A song that portrays the essence of happiness as a movie theme song
20A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Popular classic songs for weddings
21The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPplay_arrow
National popularity thanks to SMAP’s biggest hit song
22365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
365 Days' Paper AirplaneAKB48play_arrow
A song that's become a hot topic as the theme for an NHK morning drama series
23365 daysMr.Children
365 daysMr.Childrenplay_arrow
A 365-day love song that cares for the other person
24The RoseBette Midler
The RoseBette Midlerplay_arrow
Movie theme song, cheer song
25Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
Bright songs that color a wedding
26MiracleGReeeeN
MiracleGReeeeNplay_arrow
A popular wedding song sung by a Japanese four-person group
27SugarMaroon 5
SugarMaroon 5play_arrow
Surprise entrance MV for the wedding
28budKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A song of married life layered upon buds
29SUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Make the guest send-off fun with a lively, pop-style tune
30Motherkariyushi 58
Motherkariyushi 58play_arrow
An Okinawan song expressing gratitude to one's mother
31Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Boosting recognition with the Doraemon theme song
32To the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
A song of gratitude to a mother
33Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Wherever you areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A ballad wins popularity for its voice and singing style
34Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS' final single
35threadBank Band
threadBank Bandplay_arrow
A classic wedding song that celebrates people meeting each other
36knot; tie; bind; concludewacci
knot; tie; bind; concludewacciplay_arrow
A moving ballad that sings of everyday love
37Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK
Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIKplay_arrow
A gentle song that conveys thanks
38EtupirikaHakasé Tarō
EtupirikaHakasé Tarōplay_arrow
TV theme songs are used as wedding BGM.
39IvyNovelbright
IvyNovelbrightplay_arrow
A wedding-themed love song expressing gratitude and love
40StoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
Big Hero 6 Japan version end credits song
41Baby, I love youTEE
Baby, I love youTEEplay_arrow
The gentle songs of singer-songwriter TEE
42Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishi
Thank you for the happiness.Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
Used for DJ KOHNO wedding celebration song during guest send-off
43Thank youSMAP
Thank youSMAPplay_arrow
A song that straightforwardly sings the word “thank you.”
44Happiness ForeverMISIA
Happiness ForeverMISIAplay_arrow
Popular songs for weddings
45Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Let's become a familyFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Masaharu Fukuyama's popular wedding songs
46May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
Popular JUJU songs used at weddings