[Leaving the room] Popular wedding songs for different scenes at wedding ceremonies and receptions

Life Is BeautifulKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Life Is Beautiful”

A powerful song by Ketsumeishi that celebrates the beauty of life.

Its piano and string arrangements leave a strong impression, offering courage and hope to overcome hardships.

Released in August 2007 on the album “Ketsuno-Polis 5,” it was also used as the ending theme for the PlayStation 3 title “Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!” It’s a track we recommend to anyone who has experienced parting or setbacks, or who stands at a crossroads in life.

Perfect for life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations.

How about playing it during a brief intermission with friends you’ve shared time with?

Memories are beautifulAimer

Aimer “Memories Are Beautiful” Father’s Day edit (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” to be released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

A moving ballad that recounts deep love for a father and cherished memories.

The lyrics vividly portray everyday moments from childhood.

It’s a song that conveys a father’s kindness and strength, and the warmth of family bonds.

Included on Aimer’s 15th single, “Black Bird/Tiny Dancers/Omoide wa Kirei de.” It expresses gratitude to one’s father and a renewed desire to cherish the present.

A perfect song to play during the recessional with your father.

For a couple who values family ties, this is a track you’ll definitely want to consider.

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Masaharu Fukuyama – Michishirube (Fukuyama ☆ Great Summer Enterprise Festival 2015, Inasayama)

If you’re looking for a deeply moving song to express gratitude to your parents, how about Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Michishirube” (Signpost)? Released in 2009 as the B-side to the single “Keshin,” it was written as the ending theme for the TV program “NEWS ZERO.” The song conveys Fukuyama’s feelings toward his grandmother, and many listeners will likely feel the same way about their parents—making it a relatable track that radiates profound love.

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To the futureKiroro

To the future

Released in 1998 as the second single by the female duo Kiroro, “Mirai e” (To the Future) is a classic graduation song that many people have sung at choir competitions and graduation ceremonies.

It’s well known that Kiroro’s Chiharu Tamashiro wrote the song as a message to her mother, which also makes it a perfect number for wedding background music.

If you’re planning to have your mother escort you when you leave the venue mid-ceremony, why not choose this song?

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To MomAI

AI – To Mom (short ver.) Music Video

The intermission during a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and choosing the right song is incredibly important.

Perfect for such a special time is “To Mom,” sung by AI.

This song is filled with deep love and gratitude for a mother who supports you in both happy and difficult times.

The melody is gentle and warm, and the lyrics portray the bond between mother and child.

If you leave the venue with your mother during the intermission, the message in this song will surely resonate with your guests.

“To Mom” is a highly recommended choice for creating a memorable intermission scene.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

Hata Motohiro’s voice really touches the heart, and it’s sure to move wedding guests—there are many songs of his that are great as background music.

Among them, “Himawari no Yakusoku” was a huge hit as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon and is known across a wide range of ages.

Many people find themselves moved to tears when they hear this song, and it will surely resonate deeply with the parents of the bride and groom.

As background music for emotional moments or during the couple’s temporary exit, Hata Motohiro’s vocals make it an especially tear-jerking track.

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Spot the differenceSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

Released in 2019, this song was written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu.

Masaki Suda—who has been hugely successful as an actor and has released hit songs as a singer—teamed up with Yonezu for this track.

Life is far from smooth, and we sometimes make the wrong choices.

This song reminds us that what seemed like a mistake may have simply been part of the process that led us to meet our destined person.