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A roundup of male friendship songs: classic tracks you’ll want to play at your wedding

A wedding calls for a variety of songs.

From entrance music and background tracks during conversations to music for entertainment segments, it’s essential throughout the event.

Among these, many people want to use songs about friendship—especially when the groom exits with his friends during the send-off or when male guests perform.

In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of songs that celebrate male friendship, perfect for weddings!

From passionate anthems to moving tracks that evoke youthful memories, we’ve selected a wide range of songs across genres and styles.

We hope you find them helpful.

Men’s Friendship Songs Collection: 71–80 of the Best Tracks to Play at Weddings

Wedding Bell ~What a Wonderful Life~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Wedding Bell ~ What a Wonderful Life (cover) by Tatsuki, originally by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
Wedding Bell ~What a Wonderful Life~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

A wedding song by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.

It’s a track packed with messages only a friend who has walked a long road together with you could convey—always by your side when you’re troubled or unsure, gently giving a push or offering advice.

Sprinkled with beautiful words, it’s a celebration of life that lets you bask in irreplaceable memories.

There will surely be all kinds of things ahead in life, but sing it carefully with the hope that they will cherish and nurture their love.

bondKamenashi Kazuya

[Cover] Kizuna / Kazuya Kamenashi — Covered by Tomoki Hashiguchi
bondKamenashi Kazuya

A smash hit by Kazuya Kamenashi—an artist especially popular among women—known for songs woven with a straightforward voice that pierces the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a friendship anthem that promises the bond the two created will never change, no matter what happens.

Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo [Shuji and Akira Cover] (Chor. Draft)
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

An upbeat number released by a unit born from a hugely popular drama, which has won numerous music awards.

It’s a song that straightforwardly expresses friendship—promising to always come help whenever you stumble—and it remains a beloved classic to this day.

One lovearashi

It’s one of Arashi’s signature songs, filled with a vow of eternal love.

Released in July 2008 as the theme song for the film “Hana Yori Dango F (Final),” it topped the Oricon charts.

It opens with a striking intro featuring the Scottish folk instrument, the bagpipe, and flows into gentle piano and strings that resonate warmly.

The lyrics are sprinkled with memorable phrases expressing deep affection for a loved one.

Popular as wedding and reception background music, it’s also perfect for singing as a blessing to the bride and groom.

Highly recommended for those who want to celebrate a friend’s new beginning.

Shout out lovearashi

[Arashi - Shout Out Love] Surprise Performance Dance
Shout out lovearashi

There are times when you might attend the wedding of someone who was like the “Madonna” of your school days.

In situations like that, I highly recommend this happy number.

It’s a song by the nationally beloved idol group Arashi, released in 2015 as their 47th single.

Many of you may know it since it was used in a commercial.

Its appeal lies in the glamorous feel and catchy pop melody.

As shown in the video we introduced, it could be great to have guests listen to it while you perform a dance as part of the reception entertainment.

Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Wedding Song [Music Video Short ver.]
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi

Wedding Song by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito.

It’s said that only the chorus was initially written for a commercial for the wedding magazine Zexy, but due to an overwhelming number of inquiries, it was eventually released in full.

With its simple guitar and gentle vocals, this masterpiece slowly warms the heart.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing while savoring every word of the lyrics.

ButterflyKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” [short ver.]
ButterflyKimura Kaera

“Butterfly,” which Kaela Kimura wrote especially for her best friend’s wedding.

The lyrics—written less like a work of art and more like a letter to a dear friend—overflow with the joy of celebrating the best day of someone you love.

It’s a song I want to dedicate, with all my heart, to the friend who has always supported me: Congratulations today! May you grow even happier from here on out!