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

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aiko - “Hitomi” (from Live Blu-ray/DVD ‘My 2 Decades 2’)

This gentle, warm ballad, marked by Aiko’s uniquely expressive vocals, was reportedly written in response to a friend’s childbirth.

Included on the March 2006 album “Kanojo,” it later had a second verse added when it was selected for a Kao “Humming” commercial.

Centered on themes of parting from a loved one and the birth of new life, its lyrics have resonated with many listeners.

Performed at the 57th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, it has become one of Aiko’s signature songs.

Used as background music in a wedding, it’s sure to make the moving “letter from the bride” even more touching.

Shape of Love (feat. HIDE (GReeeeN))MISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

This song, which sings of a universal form of love, is a moving piece that resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts.

MISIA’s overwhelming vocal power and HIDE from GReeeeN’s gentle voice create a perfectly balanced harmony.

Released in August 2018, the track also garnered attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” The lyrics, which portray various forms of love—such as the bond between parent and child and the love between partners—make it an ideal BGM choice for a bride’s letter at a wedding.

When you want to express gratitude to someone special, listening to this song will help the words flow naturally.

threadNakajima Miyuki

thread

A classic by Miyuki Nakajima that continues to be loved as a song expressing the beauty of human encounters and bonds.

Although it was released in 1992, it became widely known after being chosen as the theme song for the 1998 drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints).

Using the metaphor of warp and weft threads, it depicts chance meetings and fateful connections in life.

After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, requests on cable radio surged, especially in the affected areas—its lyrics, which reflect on the fragility of life and the workings of fate, resonated deeply with listeners.

It’s a moving piece that also fits perfectly as background music for a bride’s letter at weddings.

Something CertainOda Kazumasa

Something Certain

A heartwarming song that finds deep love in everyday, ordinary moments.

Released in May 2005, this work is known as one of Kazumasa Oda’s signature songs from his solo career.

It has been used for many years as the theme song for Meiji Yasuda Life’s commercials, resonating with countless people.

Since July 2014, it has also been adopted as the station melody for the Kanazawa Seaside Line, adding color to the daily lives of its passengers.

The song is also popular as background music for the “bride’s letter” at weddings, and its gentle melody, which softly embraces moments of gratitude to loved ones, is sure to warm the hearts of not only the bride and groom but also all in attendance.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

While cherishing the quiet moments of everyday life, Masaharu Fukuyama’s song weaves hopes for the future.

Carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar, it celebrates the joy of living side by side with the one you love.

Released in August 2011, the track was featured in a commercial for the wedding magazine Zexy and resonated with many listeners.

The lyrics, written during a nationwide tour after the Great East Japan Earthquake, are imbued with a desire to value the bonds between people.

Perfect for blessing a bride and groom as they embark on their new journey, this piece evokes the depth of love and family ties, making it an ideal choice to enhance the most moving moments of a wedding reception.

rainbowSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

Masaki Suda’s song, chosen as the theme for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2, carries a warm theme of being close to everyday life and expressing gratitude.

Released in November 2020, the track features Suda’s straightforward vocals and has also become popular as a wedding song.

The lyrics convey a strong resolve to walk through life together, reflecting a willingness to share both happiness and loneliness, and a wish to build a life as a couple.

It ranked high on the Billboard Japan charts and drew a strong response, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams by March 2021.

This piece is a perfect choice as background music for the bride’s letter at weddings and receptions.

cosmos (flower)NEW!Yamaguchi Momoe

Cosmos - Momoe Yamaguchi - Cosmos

It may not be used as often in today’s wedding scenes, but it’s still a go-to song that adds color to any ceremony.

With lyrics and music by Masashi Sada, it’s a superb ballad tenderly sung by the legendary idol Momoe Yamaguchi.

Selected as one of the “100 Best Songs of Japan,” it remains a classic that many artists continue to cover, including Masaharu Fukuyama and Ayaka Sasaki of Momoiro Clover Z.

It’s a perfect choice for the letter-reading scene.