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

A wedding day is a special, celebratory occasion, and for the parents of the bride and groom, it can be a source of pride while also bringing a touch of sadness.

This time, we’ve gathered a selection of melancholic Japanese songs that suit such a wedding setting.

Feel free to use them as background music or for a performance.

Recommended sad songs for weddings and receptions: moving masterpieces and popular tracks (91–100)

Dolphin ringAnri

Speaking of Anri, it’s all about summer songs—and this song in particular.

It’s such an influential bridal song that there’s even a story about it boosting demand for dolphin rings.

If this song were used as background music and you actually received a dolphin ring, you’d probably be moved to tears.

Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

Letter to Tomorrow – Aoi Teshima (Full) Theme song for the getsu9 drama “Someday I Will Surely Cry When I Remember This Love” cover
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi

A breathtakingly beautiful ballad that we’d love you to use at the climax of your wedding reception.

It’s written as a letter, with the past self questioning the future self, and its lyrics—saying “let’s keep moving forward”—will deeply resonate with the bride and groom as well as their parents, sure to bring tears streaming down their cheeks.