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

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

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 Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions [2026] (41–50)

Together forever…NEW!GLAY

Together forever…

Together forever…NEW!GLAY

When asked, “What’s a good wedding song?” I bet many people would mention this one.

GLAY themselves have said they wrote it for weddings—a quintessential classic! It’s a gentle ballad.

In the middle of the ceremony—when sharing the couple’s memories or reading letters—it adds even more sparkle to a moving wedding.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, one of the highlights of a wedding is the letter the bride reads aloud.

You need to choose the background music carefully to accompany that moving moment that can bring tears even to those outside the family.

This time we focused on introducing classic Japanese songs, but it might also be a good idea to deliberately choose Western music so it doesn’t interfere with the reading.

Please use this article as a reference to help create a truly touching scene!