Recommended sad songs for weddings and receptions: moving masterpieces and popular tracks

Together foreverKobukuro

Together Forever MV

It has become a classic wedding song that Kobukuro wrote to celebrate a friend’s wedding.

I think it’s a perfect song for two people who are about to start a new chapter together.

Listening to this song, I feel it would work well as an exit song for the couple as they head into their future together.

I’ll take good care of it.fumidō

Fumido – I'll Cherish You (Music Video)

It’s a love song to give to someone special.

Surely, it would be the perfect song for a groom to dedicate to his bride.

The importance of the other person, the feelings of love, and the promise to keep protecting them from now on—those emotions are expressed in this song.

Love so sweetarashi

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

It was released in 2007 as Arashi’s 18th single.

The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns),” starring group member Jun Matsumoto, and debuted at number one on the Oricon weekly singles chart.

With its bright, sparkling pop sound, it’s a highly popular track often used at weddings and for dance performances at events.

cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

Released in 2003 as Kyogo Kawaguchi’s sixth single.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became a major hit, winning the Wired Music Award at the 36th Japan Cable Radio Awards.

It remains his biggest hit, with warm lyrics and sound that are perfect for spring weddings.

Motherkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

This song is addressed to my mother.

It’s also well-known that the song is based on a true story.

Feelings of gratitude toward your mother that are hard to express in everyday life may be conveyed more deeply if you share them at your wedding with this song as the background music.

A future we create togetherKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “The Future We Create Together” PV

It’s the perfect song for a wedding, with a message like ‘Creating a future with you.’ It even ranked number one among popular wedding BGM for people in their 20s.

Even those who haven’t heard it before are sure to be moved to tears by the touching lyrics.

The song is characterized by its calm, soothing tone.

If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay

Crystal Kay - If I Fall in Love (Live)

Released in 2005 as Crystal Kay’s 17th single overall.

It was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Koi ni Ochitara: Boku no Seikou no Himitsu.” It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stands as Crystal Kay’s biggest hit single.