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[Bride’s Letter] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026]

[Bride’s Letter] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026]
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[Bride’s Letter] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene [2026]

Weddings are full of moving moments that can bring tears to your eyes, and the one that especially sparks a wave of emotion is the “bride’s letter,” isn’t it?

The words the bride offers to her parents are filled with gratitude that’s hard to express in everyday life, so just listening can make your eyes well up.

To make this emotional scene even more touching, we’ve researched the perfect background music for the “bride’s letter,” focusing on popular Japanese songs.

We’ve gathered well-loved tracks that span generations, so if you’re a bride or groom struggling to decide on BGM, please use this as a reference!

[Bride’s Letter] Popular Wedding Songs for Each Scene at Weddings and Receptions [2026] (1–10)

LetterNEW!back number

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LetterNEW!back number

This song became a hit after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.

As the title suggests, it’s perfect for the letter-reading scene at a wedding.

The lyrics are filled with gratitude toward one’s parents, and the sound of the acoustic guitar adds a lyrical touch to the band’s sound.

It’s a highly recommended track for the bride’s letter-reading scene—especially for brides who’ve found it hard to express their true feelings, or who were a bit mischievous growing up.

Since I was littleNEW!JUDY AND MARY

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Since I was littleNEW!JUDY AND MARY

JUDY AND MARY’s gem of a love song brings an emotional touch to weddings.

Its gently enveloping vocals and heart-stirring melody beautifully color the memories of the bride and groom.

Released in January 1995, the song was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “OIOI TOKYO TASTE ROOMS.” It’s included on the album ORANGE SUNSHINE and reached No.

37 on the Oricon charts.

Perfect as background music for a slideshow of cherished photos or for letters to parents.

Highly recommended for couples who want to convey their feelings to a loved one through song.

To the futureNEW!Kiroro

The female duo Kiroro from Okinawa released a song in February 2002 that carries a message full of hope and love for the future.

The lyrics, which portray self-discovery, growth, and deep affection for a loved one along life’s journey, resonate with many people.

It’s often sung at life’s milestones such as graduation and weddings, and is especially fitting for moments at weddings when expressing gratitude to parents.

Why not use this song to convey feelings that are hard to put into words? Chinese and English versions have also been produced, making it a beloved work around the world.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future with someone special.

passing the batonNEW!JULEPS

This is a perfect song for letter-reading scenes, sung by the piano-and-chorus group JULEPS about a father’s feelings as he sends off his beloved daughter.

The melody seeps into your heart, and the lyrics are exceptional.

The lyricist is Yasushi Akimoto.

As expected from a master, the lyrics feel as if they were written to make fathers cry at weddings.

When this song plays, even dads worried about appearances won’t be able to hold back their tears.

It’s sure to move all the fathers in the room.

angelNEW!azu

This is a “Thank you, Mom” song by the female singer azu, who is popular in the Kansai and Tokai regions.

Its stylish melody, straightforward lyrics, and azu’s husky voice combine to create a unique charm.

It’s a lovely track that beautifully enhances sophisticated, moving scenes.

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Since her debut, Hikaru Utada has continued to bring a fresh breeze to the music scene.

This song was released digitally in April 2016 and was also used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” It’s a medium-tempo ballad centered on piano and strings, notable for its simple yet deeply expressive emotion.

The warm lyrics—entrusting gratitude to a loved one and complex feelings that can’t be fully conveyed in words to a bouquet—resonate with the heart.

It would also be perfect for creating a moving atmosphere as background music for a bride’s letter at a wedding.

I can’t put it into wordsNEW!Oda Kazumasa

A classic hit by Off Course.

Later, the self-cover version by Kazumasa Oda was used in a Meiji Life Insurance commercial and became a revival hit.

It also appears as an insert song in the film “The Letter,” and thanks to its high recognition, it always goes over great with audiences.

Many artists have covered it, but Oda’s beautiful voice truly stands out.

Alternatively, playing an instrumental version would also be nice.

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