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

cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Sakura”

It was released in 2009 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 10th single.

The song was used as the final theme for Nippon TV’s Yokohama International Women’s Ekiden, and the jacket photo features Yoshimi Tokui from the comedy duo Tutorial.

With its straightforward sentiment of wanting to see the cherry blossoms together every year, it’s a perfect song for weddings.

Love SongGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Love Song

It was released in 2007 as GReeeeN’s third single.

The lyrics and music were written by GReeeeN themselves, and it is their first love song.

The track received many tie-ins, and its lyrics, which sing of straightforward love, resonate deeply.

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YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

It was released in 2007 as YUI’s eighth single.

Chosen as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO,” it portrays a girl’s feelings as she entrusts her emotions for someone of the opposite sex to a cell phone email.

It’s a cute, girl’s-perspective song that conveys the sweet and slightly bitter feeling of young love.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

Cherry Blossom Time

Released in 2000 as aiko’s fifth single overall.

The song was used in a commercial for the Calpis lactic acid bacteria drink “Calpis Water,” and was issued as a limited-edition single with an initial production run of 200,000 copies.

Written and composed by aiko, it’s a bright track that evokes the feeling of spring.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

While this song is widely beloved as a graduation classic, it’s also a perfect fit for weddings as a love song.

It vividly portrays a heartfelt journey of looking back on the past and gazing toward the future, resulting in lyrics that convey a strong sense of resolve.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

“Everything” is a great song for the bride to sing at the wedding reception.

It was also used as a TV drama’s theme song, and its lyrics, which hint at a proposal from the woman, are very sincere and lovely.

If you sing this song, the groom will surely be moved to tears.

cherry blossomKobukuro

Anri Kumaki – “Sakura” (cover of Kobukuro’s “Sakura”)

I recommend “cherry blossoms” for those having their wedding reception in spring.

Wouldn’t it be lovely to scatter cherry blossom petals along the aisle? I imagine a father’s sorrow at parting with his daughter would be all the deeper.

I wonder what the feeling is like in that space between joy and sadness.