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.
Playlist
| Recommended sad songs for weddings and receptions: moving masterpieces and popular tracks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | farewell gift (parting gift or words of encouragement given to someone setting off)Tegomasu |  play_arrow | A song to celebrate a friend's special day |
| 2 | I wonder if it will be sunny tomorrow.Kuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s gentle song is memorable. |
| 3 | you’re my only shinin’ starKadamatsu Toshiki |  play_arrow | Composed by Toshiki Kadomatsu, sung by Miho Nakayama |
| 4 | RAINSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s song of love overcoming hardships |
| 5 | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi |  play_arrow | Color your growth record with music |
| 6 | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | Using Arashi’s sign language love song at a wedding reception |
| 7 | Wedding bellSuger |  play_arrow | A scary song that curses an ex rather than celebrates him |
| 8 | Just by you being herekome kome CLUB |  play_arrow | A song that works for both female friendship and weddings |
| 9 | A day that’s happy and lonelyTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying a mother's complex feelings as she celebrates her child's marriage |
| 10 | PIECE OF MY WISHImai Miki |  play_arrow | The resolve and fragility of an independent woman |
| 11 | Together forever…GLAY |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of the love between two people |
| 12 | TulipSeishun no Kage |  play_arrow | An insert song for a drama, a moving piece like a light in times of setback |
| 13 | Song of ParentsGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s “Chichi Haha Uta” is a song of gratitude to their parents. |
| 14 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses love with a nostalgic sound |
| 15 | Pure white brideZushi Sankyōdai |  play_arrow | Popular songs to express gratitude to parents at weddings |
| 16 | Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan |  play_arrow | A passionate song of support and congratulations for a friend |
| 17 | String Quartet No. 2, Movement 3: NocturneAlexander Borodin |  play_arrow | Borodin’s chamber music masterpiece of love |
| 18 | Ombra mai fuGeorg Friedrich Händel |  play_arrow | A masterwork of Handel’s elegant Baroque music |
| 19 | CanonJohann Pachelbel |  play_arrow | Pachelbel’s elegant masterpiece, Canon |
| 20 | Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach |  play_arrow | Bach’s classic wedding song |
| 21 | Procession to Elsa’s CathedralRichard Wagner |  play_arrow | Wagner’s Lohengrin wedding standard |
| 22 | Amazing Graceamerika min’yō |  play_arrow | A hymn of repentance by one who turned from a slave ship captain to a minister |
| 23 | MomAI |  play_arrow | A moving song that expresses gratitude to one’s mother |
| 24 | SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA |  play_arrow | The TV drama’s theme song is popular as a song for pledges of love. |
| 25 | May it be filled with kindnessFlower |  play_arrow | JUJU’s high-quality cover songs |
| 26 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | A famous song by Kiroro that conveys gratitude to parents |
| 27 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | After overcoming the challenges leading up to the wedding, a moment enveloped in emotion and tears with this song. |
| 28 | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s songs are popular among men at wedding receptions. |
| 29 | ForeverLittle Grle Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster covers a Gospellers song |
| 30 | Let’s walkikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Walking into the future together |
| 31 | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Recommended songs from the groom to the bride |
| 32 | Share your happinessAKB48 |  play_arrow | Marriage is a beginning, the courage to move forward together |
| 33 | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | The appeal of graduation songs that convey friendship and love |
| 34 | Lion HeartSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic song that moves people at weddings |
| 35 | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | An anthem to overcome the hardships of married life |
| 36 | Family compositionOkazaki Taiiku |  play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude and support for the bride and groom |
| 37 | Wedding DayHirahara Ayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka Hirahara's moving wedding song |
| 38 | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | A love song dedicated to Kaela Kimura’s wedding |
| 39 | Sleepysawada sorari |  play_arrow | A warm ballad composed for a childhood friend’s wedding |
| 40 | eternityBENI |  play_arrow | A song of vows to spend a lifetime with a beloved |
| 41 | Congratulations on your wedding!BES feat.MINMI |  play_arrow | A celebratory wedding song that friends give to the bride and groom as a gift. |
| 42 | Wedding SongDISH// |  play_arrow | DISH//'s wedding celebration song |
| 43 | Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | ATSUSHI’s Wedding Song |
| 44 | Eternal LoveEXILE TAKAHIRO |  play_arrow | A love ballad that sings of eternal love |
| 45 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A wedding song that portrays the encounter and bond with a loved one |
| 46 | A Farewell SongHilcrhyme |  play_arrow | Popular, moving cheer songs for weddings |
| 47 | AnniversaryKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' “Anniversary” is perfect for weddings |
| 48 | Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE |  play_arrow | MISA and HIDE’s tag-team love song |
| 49 | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Popular Mr.Children wedding songs |
| 50 | Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | My Hair is Bad's wedding song |
| 51 | IvyNovelbright |  play_arrow | A wedding ballad celebrating a friend's marriage |
| 52 | Orepoze ~My Kind of Love Song~PENGIN |  play_arrow | Why rap love songs move us |
| 53 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Introduction to Superfly's Songs for Weddings |
| 54 | Letterback number |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude to parents that moves them at a wedding |
| 55 | Sundayback number |  play_arrow | back number's song about everyday happiness |
| 56 | Emotionwacci |  play_arrow | A song that warmly celebrates the journey of two people's lives |
| 57 | knot; tie; bind; concludewacci |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that cherishes everyday moments |
| 58 | Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi |  | A classic song that sings of love and hope for marriage |
| 59 | I’ll make you happy.momochi hiroko |  play_arrow | A proposal song in which a woman conveys her love to her partner |
| 60 | CelebrationUkasukaji |  play_arrow | Ukasukazy’s heartwarming wedding song |
| 61 | wedding songFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | The late person’s posthumous wedding song, a sincere blessing |
| 62 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is a wedding staple. |
| 63 | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | A moving song about a life walked together by a married couple |
| 64 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s wedding celebration song |
| 65 | LIFE is…〜another story〜Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's love song for weddings |
| 66 | GratitudeHirahara Ayaka |  play_arrow | A warm song for a wedding reception in which the daughter sings her gratitude to her mother and her spouse. |
| 67 | Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito's Wedding Song |
| 68 | rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A song that warmly portrays the love and bond of a married couple |
| 69 | I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s classic songs for weddings |
| 70 | season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Liven up the ceremony with Shiina Ringo’s “Shun” |
| 71 | The thing I wanted mostMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara provided a moving song for weddings |
| 72 | bestieKishidan | play_arrow | Kishidan’s wedding cheer song. |
| 73 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A moving, heart-stirring smash hit song |
| 74 | Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko |  play_arrow | A classic tearjerker song that sings gratitude to one’s parents |
| 75 | Dear BrideNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A wedding song that sings of friendship and loneliness |
| 76 | WeddingOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | Masayori Onda's wedding was written for his sister's wedding. |
| 77 | PairingOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that expresses feelings for a loved one |
| 78 | Together foreverKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro, to celebrate a friend’s wedding… |
| 79 | I’ll take good care of it.fumidō |  play_arrow | It’s a love song to give to someone special. Surely, … |
| 80 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | As Arashi’s 18th single in 2007… |
| 81 | cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo |  play_arrow | As KyoGo Kawaguchi’s sixth single, in 2003... |
| 82 | Motherkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | It’s a song dedicated to my mother. This song… |
| 83 | A future we create togetherKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A wedding theme like “Creating a future with you,” with a touch of… |
| 84 | If I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | Crystal Kay’s 17th single… |
| 85 | cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | FUNKY MONKEY BABYS' No. 1… |
| 86 | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | As GReeeeN’s third single overall... |
| 87 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | As YUI’s eighth single in 2007... |
| 88 | Cherry Blossom Timeaiko |  play_arrow | As aiko’s fifth single overall, 20… |
| 89 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A song that’s also very popular as a classic for graduation ceremonies… |
| 90 | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | A moving love song performed by the bride |
| 91 | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | Scatter cherry blossom petals at a spring wedding reception |
| 92 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Popular choral song, an earnest piece for spring and summer |
| 93 | A bouquet for youUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Utada’s wistful ballad |
| 94 | Because I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Recommended Seiko Matsuda wedding songs |
| 95 | TRUE LOVEFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | A classic wedding song that's truly moving |
| 96 | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  | Create a touching moment at the end of the wedding reception with classic songs |
| 97 | I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | The arrangement changes the song's image. |
| 98 | cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | A ballad by Momoe Yamaguchi. A moving masterpiece that sings of her feelings for her mother. |
| 99 | Dolphin ringAnri |  play_arrow | Anri’s summer songs increased the demand for dolphin rings |
| 100 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Walking forward positively from the past into the future |