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

To UNEW!Bank Band

Bank Band With Great Artist To U.flv

ap bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental protection.

To support its activities, a special unit called Bank Band was formed, led by music producer Takeshi Kobayashi and Mr.Children’s Kazutoshi Sakurai.

This song—composed by Takeshi Kobayashi with lyrics by Kazutoshi Sakurai—serves as a signature piece for Bank Band, imbued with a serene grandeur reminiscent of a hymn to the earth.

It also suits letter-writing scenes.

Using the instrumental version is recommended.

love letterNEW!Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing – – – Love Letter (Live Ver.) (Photo Slideshow)

This is a ballad by ELT that was chosen as the theme song for the film “A Love Letter from Heaven.” Kaori Mochida’s soft yet rich vocals feel enveloping.

The soaring climax is captivating and is sure to stir deep emotion.

Although the lyrics are in a male first person, it could be interesting to use this for the bride’s letter scene, and then use a male vocalist singing from a female first-person perspective for the groom’s letter.

SuperflyNEW!yasashii kimochi de

Superfly “With a Gentle Heart” Music Video

It’s a familiar song because it was used on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.

As the title suggests, it’s brimming with affection.

It’s a bit too powerful for the bride’s letter-reading scene and the lyrics don’t quite fit, but the melody really enhances emotional moments.

For the letter-reading, you could use a music box or other instrumental version of this song as the BGM, then transition into the classic “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” for the bouquet presentation.

You Raise Me UpNEW!Celtic Woman

Celtic Woman – You Raise Me Up (Live)

The original song is by the Norwegian musicians Secret Garden.

It’s a masterpiece that has been covered by many artists around the world.

In Japan, the version by the Irish female group Celtic Woman is especially well-known.

The piece is also familiar because figure skater Shizuka Arakawa used it.

It’s a superb, soothing work of healing music.

hyacinthNEW!Matsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – Hyacinth (Thank You So Much Ver.) [PV]

While it’s a song that suits graduation season, it’s also recommended for a bride’s letter-reading scene to express gratitude to her parents.

Written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, it gained wide recognition as the ending theme of TV Tokyo’s program “Stay Overnight in the Countryside,” making it popular not only with parents but also with older guests.

In addition, Aya Matsuura’s sweet, girlish voice is captivating and adds a charming touch to the bride’s letter-reading moment.

Flowers BloomNEW!Boyz II Men

Flowers Bloom

This is a cover of Kobukuro’s “Koko ni Shika Sakanai Hana” by Boyz II Men, the world-renowned American male vocal group.

It’s a beautiful ballad featuring gently resonant, exquisite vocals and the warm tones of an acoustic guitar.

It wonderfully enhances the climactic letter scene.

Thank youNEW!SMAP

[SMAP] Arigatou

This is one of SMAP’s major hit songs.

Since the lyrics use the first-person “boku” and focus on “small happiness,” wedding professionals might not recommend it, but for a bride who’s a Johnny’s fan, it could be a good choice for the letter-reading scene.

It’s a song everyone knows, so playing a music-box-style instrumental is also an option.

It’s more than enough to convey gratitude to your parents.