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[Wedding] Recommended Classic Hits for Opening Videos & Exquisite Wedding Songs

[Wedding] Recommended Classic Hits for Opening Videos & Exquisite Wedding Songs
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[Wedding] Recommended Classic Hits for Opening Videos & Exquisite Wedding Songs

The opening video is a special production that sets the stage for the wedding.

This moment, which heightens the anticipation in the venue before the couple’s entrance, is truly a heart‑pounding delight.

Are you struggling to choose the perfect songs that will bring out your guests’ smiles and kick things off in the best possible way? In this article, we introduce recommended tracks that are perfect for a wedding opening video.

We’ve gathered melodies that will instantly fill the venue with a festive atmosphere, so please use them as a reference when selecting your music!

[Wedding] Recommended Classic Hits for Opening Movies & Exquisite Wedding Songs (1–10)

GIFTNEW!Mr.Children

A treasured number by Mr.Children, the beloved national rock band behind countless smash hits.

Released in July 2008 as their 32nd single, this song was chosen as NHK’s theme for the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, capturing the hearts of many.

Conveying a warm message about exchanging the “gifts” we all possess—beyond winning and losing—it unfolds over a grand band sound enriched with strings.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s gentle yet powerful vocals bring a festive feeling perfect for celebrating a new beginning.

It’s an unbeatable choice as BGM for the opening movie before the bride and groom’s entrance, heightening guests’ anticipation and smiles.

SoranjiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Soranji」Official Music Video
SoranjiNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

A gem of a ballad that expresses the preciousness of bonds with loved ones and the meaning of life on a grand scale.

It is the title track of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s single released in November 2022, written as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya.

The lyrics hold an earnest wish to never lose hope even in trying times and to convey heartfelt feelings to someone dear.

The song depicts the joy of being born and the resolve to walk toward the future together, resonating with a profound message that celebrates human existence itself.

It’s perfect for the opening movie of a wedding, where two people embarking on a new life vow unwavering love to each other.

The work’s rich strings will envelop the venue in emotion.

I LOVE…NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – I LOVE… [Official Video]
I LOVE...NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

A love song packed with the charm of Official HIGE DANDism, a piano pop band that keeps producing massive hits.

Released as a single in February 2020, it drew huge attention as the theme song for the TBS drama “Love Lasts Forever.” It was later included on their major second album, “Editorial.” The joy and bewilderment of meeting the one you love and seeing the world transform in vivid color are powerfully sung over a glamorous, dynamic sound.

Satoshi Fujihara’s passionate vocals strike straight to the heart, making it a moving choice to grace the opening movie just before the bride and groom make their entrance.

with a gentle heartNEW!Superfly

Superfly “With a Gentle Heart” Music Video
with a gentle heartNEW!Superfly

One of Superfly’s signature songs that gently colors the opening of a wedding.

In this piece, Shiho Ochi’s powerful yet tender vocals convey a spirit of compassion, depicting human connection and universal love.

The grand sound of multiple acoustic guitars layered together envelops the entire venue with emotion.

Released in July 2009, it became well loved as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Furthermore, in 2023, a rearranged version was released as the Japanese end song for the film “Elemental.” It’s a perfect choice for BGM in an opening movie to express gratitude to your cherished guests.

FamiliaNEW!sumika

sumika / Familia【Music Video】
FamiliaNEW!sumika

It’s a sumika number full of kindness that envelops the venue with a heartwarming melody and vocals.

It’s known as the song that closes the album “Chime,” released in March 2019.

Delving deeply into themes like “home” and “family,” which resonate with the band’s name, it carries a sense of hope for a future you’ll walk together.

Its message cherishing everyday, ordinary happiness and human connection makes it perfect for an opening movie to kick off a wedding.

It has a generous warmth that embraces every form of love, sure to bring natural smiles to your guests.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to the two of you as you build a wonderful home filled with a cozy, gentle atmosphere.

All the Love Songs I HaveNEW!Naoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi “All the Love Song I’ve Got” Music Video
All the Love Songs I HaveNEW!Naoto Intiraymi

A warm confession song by Naoto Inti Raymi that conveys feelings straight from the heart.

Released as his third single in September 2010, this track expresses genuine love with unadorned words, making it a perfect choice to kick off a wedding.

Its sincere sentiments, carried by a brisk and friendly pop melody, gently embrace the venue.

The music video drew attention for featuring Yuji Ayabe of Peace.

Beloved over the years, the song was also selected for his first best-of album “THE BEST!” and his 15th-anniversary album “REBOOT.” It’s a number we wholeheartedly recommend to any couple who wants to deliver their straightforward feelings to someone special.

ButterflyNEW!Kimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Butterfly” (Official Music Video)
ButterflyNEW!Kimura Kaera

A perfect song for the wedding day—the big moment—of a dear friend.

Released by singer-songwriter Kaela Kimura as a digital-only single in June 2009, it also became widely loved as the commercial song for the wedding magazine Zexy starting in April of the same year.

There’s a heartwarming story behind it: the song was originally written to celebrate the wedding of her close friend, and its gentle wish to bless a new beginning truly resonates.

Its classical, celebratory arrangement featuring piano and harpsichord is captivating, adding a touch of brilliance to a wedding’s opening movie.

It’s a wonderful wedding song that draws smiles from cherished guests and wraps the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.

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