Recommended summer songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits
Introducing perfect Japanese summer songs for weddings!
Classic wedding songs are great, but if you two “met at the beach in summer,” “both love the summer season,” or “have a venue with a beautiful ocean view,” you might be thinking it’s the perfect chance to use summer songs for your wedding BGM.
In this article, we’ve gathered summer songs that are perfect for weddings.
From lively tracks to refreshing ballads, there’s plenty to choose from! Mix and match depending on the scene.
Don’t be bound by the classics—find the one song that truly fits your wedding.
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Recommended summer songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits (21–30)
Peppermint candyKinKi Kids
Released in 2003 as KinKi Kids’ 18th single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS Sunday theater drama “Moto Kare,” starring Tsuyoshi Domoto, with lyrics written by Takashi Matsumoto.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and its warm lyrics make it a song that will delight any bride.
Happy Summer WeddingMōningu Musume.
It was released in 2000 as Morning Musume’s ninth single.
The lyrics express feelings toward one’s parents in the context of getting married.
The oriental-style arrangement is striking.
It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved million-seller status.
Recommended summer songs for weddings and receptions: moving classics and popular hits (31–40)
Summer DayMoritaka Chisato
Released in 1994 as Chisato Moritaka’s 23rd single.
The lyrics were written by Chisato Moritaka, and the song was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Asakusabashi Young Yōhinten.” It reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
The serene seaside setting and the feel of the sea breeze evoke a sense of happiness.
Like when we first metEvery Little Thing
It was released in 1997 as Every Little Thing’s fifth single.
The lyrics, composition, and arrangement were all handled by Mitsuru Igarashi, who was a member at the time, and it was used as the CM song for Morinaga’s ICE BOX.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly singles chart, and it’s a fresh, summery, and cute song.
BELOVEDGLAY
It was released in 1996 as GLAY’s ninth single.
The song was issued as a lead single from their third album, “BELOVED,” and was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “A Summer Proposal.” “Beloved” in English means “most loved, dear,” and it’s a moving song recommended for weddings.
innocent worldMr.Children
A live video of Mr.Children’s classic song “innocent world.” This legendary footage became a hot topic for Kazutoshi Sakurai’s astonishing performance of not singing right away.
Nevertheless, it’s an amazing live video that conveys the warm connection between Mr.Children’s fans and the band members.
It’s an undeniable masterpiece whose familiar melody unites everyone in the venue into one.
Summer Days of 1993class
It was released in 1993 as class’s debut single.
It was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Kimi to Itsu Made mo” and as a song for Saison Card commercials.
It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and, despite being their debut song, became a huge hit, achieving million-seller status.