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

A bouquet of flowers with loveNEW!Superfly

Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

It’s a number brimming with messages of love and gratitude that vividly colors a new chapter in life.

It portrays a devoted protagonist who, after overcoming various events and emotional ups and downs in the past, ultimately returns to their beloved and, though awkward, strives to convey unconditional love.

Shiho Ochi’s powerful yet warm vocals resonate deeply, carrying feelings too profound for words.

Released in February 2008 as the fourth single, it was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Edison no Haha” and became a major hit.

It’s perfect for conveying honest feelings to the partner and guests who have supported you so far, making it highly recommended for couples who want their opening movie to envelop the venue in an atmosphere of emotion and celebration.

knot; tie; bind; concludeNEW!wacci

wacci “Yui” Music Video

A warm ballad that gently accompanies life’s milestones.

It’s a song by the five-member Japanese band wacci, released as a digital single in May 2019.

Yohei Hashiguchi, the vocalist, wrote the lyrics and composed the music.

Released at a moment that coincided with the beginning of a new era, the song portrays two people resolving to live their lives together from here on out.

Rather than flashy production, it centers on the feeling of ordinary days transforming into something irreplaceable, making it perfect for a wedding opening movie.

It’s a song that conveys dignity and respect for the partner who is about to become family.

HappinessNEW!Shenelu

Happiness – Che'Nelle (Full)

While grounded in classic J-pop balladry, this medium-tempo ballad shines with Che’Nelle’s R&B-inflected vocal expression.

Released in November 2014, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama “Dear Sister.” It portrays feelings for the person you most want to share your joys and frustrations with, and the desire to support them even when you’re out of sync—blending poignancy with warmth.

Carrying the message “everything is for the other person’s happiness,” the song embraces many forms of love beyond romance, including family and friendship.

It’s a superb wedding song, perfect for those who want to envelop the venue in a warm, festive atmosphere right before the bride and groom make their entrance in the opening movie.

I’ll be by your sideNEW!Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / I’ll be by your side (Lyric Video)

This is a supreme love song brimming with blessings, woven in gentle words that vow eternity and unwavering affection.

Warm sentiments befitting life’s milestones are sung over a calm yet dramatic melody.

Released by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai in March 2022, the track is also included on that year’s acclaimed album “HOPE / WISH.” Although it wasn’t tied to any visual media, its straightforward message has kept it beloved for years, even being used to stage proposals at concerts in 2025.

Blending warmth with exhilaration, this piece is a perfect choice to celebrate the send-off of two people stepping into their future together.

1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000-Kilometer Film [Official Audio]

In fact, some of you may have heard it at a wedding you attended.

It’s a song by the pop band Official HIGE DANDism, known for massive hits like “I Love…” and “Pretender,” and it’s included on their 2018 album “Escaparade.” With lyrics that liken the singer to a film director and their partner to the star of the movie, it’s a perfect fit for a wedding opening.

It will fill the venue with a bright, uplifting atmosphere.

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Let’s Become a Family (Wedding Ver.)Fukuyama Masaharu

Let's become a family - Wedding Version

A heartwarming wedding song by Masaharu Fukuyama, delivered to two people vowing a happy future together.

It was also used as a commercial song for the wedding magazine Zexy and captured the hearts of many couples.

Featuring a simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar, it’s often used for opening movies, the bride and groom’s entrances and exits, and the bouquet presentation to parents.

How about considering it as BGM to color the moving moments of your wedding?

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Ayaka / “Nijiiro” (Theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne”) Music Video (Short Ver.)

Ayaka’s singing voice resonates in the heart in this moving wedding song.

Written in 2014 as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Hanako to Anne,” it carries a message of positive encouragement.

It sings of the idea that overcoming challenges makes you stronger and of hope for the story that is about to begin, making it perfect for the newlyweds’ send-off.

Distinguished by Ayaka’s dignified vocals and a lively, warm melody, it seems fitting not only for the opening movie but for any scene in a wedding.