A collection of iconic female friendship songs: must-hear tracks for women guests at weddings
When attending a friend’s wedding, it’s quite common to be asked to put on some kind of performance, isn’t it?
In addition to performances like dancing or singing, female guests on the bride’s side often read a letter as a gift.
And for any performance like that, BGM is essential.
If possible, you’d want to play a friendship song that reflects your relationship with the bride.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that portray women’s friendships and are perfect for weddings.
We hope this will be helpful not only for female guests planning a performance, but also for brides looking for a song to play when they leave the room with their friends during the reception.
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A collection of friendship songs between women: must-hear classics for female wedding guests (1–10)
You are my friend.Hirai Ken
A captivating song by Ken Hirai that expresses treasured memories with friends and irreplaceable moments through the warmth of purely a cappella music.
Through meticulous recording work, it achieves a rich, band-like sound.
Portraying the depth of friendship—empathizing with each other’s smiles and tears and supporting one another—through a gentle melodic line, the track was released in May 2004 and reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wonderful Life.” This heartwarming piece is perfect for important occasions when you want to convey gratitude to friends—such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations—delivering a heartfelt “thank you.”
Forever FriendsTakeuchi Mariya
When the phone rings, this heartwarming song conjures up the face of an old friend.
Mariya Takeuchi’s gentle vocals and buoyant sound flip through the pages of memory like a photo album, bringing back days that never fade.
The track was included on the October 1992 album “QUIET LIFE” and became familiar in living rooms across Japan as the song for Honda’s “Today” commercial.
It was also released as a single in September 1994.
The subtle homages tucked inside will make any music fan grin.
It’s a classic that seems to celebrate everlasting friendship—perfect for those moments when you feel like reaching out to someone you haven’t seen in a while, or for listening on the way to reunite with an old friend.
My dear best friendShonan no Kaze
A signature hit by Shonan no Kaze that passionately sings of the greatness and importance of friendship, delivering a powerful message that resonates deeply.
Perfectly aligned with the world of the film Drop—which portrays the bonds and growth of youths set against the backdrop of yankee (delinquent) culture—it drew major attention as the theme song.
Included on the album “Shonan no Kaze ~JOKER~,” the track reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
While looking back on past memories, it expresses the strength to face forward and move into the future despite struggles, as well as the enduring warmth of friendship that doesn’t fade with time.
It’s an ideal song to give to a dear best friend at life’s milestones, such as graduations and weddings.
A collection of iconic female friendship songs: must-hear tracks for women guests at weddings (11–20)
If you call it loveUru
A renowned song by Uru, known for her delicate vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
This piece portrays the journey of overcoming failures and setbacks while rediscovering the depth of bonds with loved ones.
It was selected as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “My Family” and is included on the album “Contrast,” released in January 2023.
Singing about the importance of walking into the future with someone you love, this track is perfect for conveying heartfelt congratulations to a bride and groom.
It’s recommended for those who wish to warmly watch over a friend’s new beginning.
ButterflyKimura Kaera
“Butterfly,” which Kaela Kimura wrote especially for her best friend’s wedding.
The lyrics—written less like a work of art and more like a letter to a dear friend—overflow with the joy of celebrating the best day of someone you love.
It’s a song I want to dedicate, with all my heart, to the friend who has always supported me: Congratulations today! May you grow even happier from here on out!
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
This is a song I’d love to have the groom’s friend sing.
It was released in 2014 and used in the Doraemon movie, but it’s a mellow ballad that doesn’t feel childish.
Karaoke is great, but if someone can play guitar, a live acoustic rendition will score extra points.
Flaremilet
Singer-songwriter milet, whose performance at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held in 2021 also drew attention.
Her 8th EP “Flare” was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Ranking of Kings, and its distinctive melody line and the grandeur of the chorus really stick in your ears.
Its positive message will surely brighten up a celebratory occasion like a wedding and make the perfect gift from a friend.
However, the melody is quite challenging, so be sure to practice thoroughly before the big day.
