Chit-Chat: Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions [2026]
Big life events like weddings and receptions can have many nerve-wracking moments, but the mingling time is when everyone can relax most and deepen connections between the couple, their families, and all the guests.
It depends on the style of the wedding, but complete silence can feel lonely, so some tasteful background music to lift the mood is essential.
If you’re looking for music that doesn’t interfere with conversation yet still feels stylish, be sure to check out this article!
We’ve selected recommended tracks for mingling time from both Western and Japanese music, so if you’re unsure about your BGM, use this as a reference.
Playlist
| Chit-Chat: Popular Wedding Songs by Scene for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | sunflowerHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | I feel at ease with the theme song of Teppan. |
| 2east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | A spring-like love song by YUI. Suitable for weddings. |
| 3east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | An emotional winter ballad |
| 4east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen’s cute song |
| 5east | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A moving song by Aimer that sings of eternal love |
| 6east | Sign of LovePUFFY |  play_arrow | Signature songs by PUFFY, suitable for weddings |
| 7east | Happinessaiko |  play_arrow | Wedding BGM for aiko |
| 8east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving slow ballad depicting the parent-child love of Mr. Children |
| 9east | LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic love song used as a TV drama theme |
| 10east | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | A love song by Arashi that was the theme song for Hana Yori Dango |
| 11east | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Kaela Kimura’s classic written for a friend’s wedding |
| 12east | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | Sumika’s single commemorating Kataoka’s return, a song depicting the bonds of love |
| 13east | I love you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A love song highlighted by Sonoko Inoue’s gentle, charming vocals |
| 14east | SURELYnever young beach |  play_arrow | never young beach has songs suitable for weddings |
| 15east | Maiden in Loveikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song by Ikimono-gakari |
| 16east | Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s lively, catchy, and energetic song |
| 17east | Close your eyesBENI |  play_arrow | BENI covers a Ken Hirai song in English |
| 18east | Slow & EasyHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Popular Da-iCE songs as wedding BGM |
| 19east | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | Warmly liven up the wedding with Ayaka’s classic songs |
| 20east | If I’m wrapped in kindnessChris Hart |  play_arrow | Chris Hart covers a Yumi Matsutoya song |
| 21east | togetherNaoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Naoto’s new song: refreshing warmth |
| 22east | Twinkle Dayschay |  play_arrow | Chay's exhilarating single |
| 23east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | The theme song from Kikujiro’s Summer, suitable for a summer wedding |
| 24east | Marvin GayeCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth and Meghan Trainor collaboration track |
| 25east | My First KissRasumasu Feibā Purezentsu Purachina Jazu |  play_arrow | A jazz arrangement of 'Hajimete no Chuu' |
| 26east | romantic feelingsMACO |  play_arrow | MACO’s single for weddings |
| 27east | I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time ft. T.I.Mariah Carey |  play_arrow | R&B songs for Mariah Carey's wedding |
| 28east | The Gift with lyricsBlue |  play_arrow | Blue covers a song by Noriyuki Makihara |
| 29east | LifeDes’ree |  play_arrow | Des'ree's breezy soul number |
| 30east | Forever LoveEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A slow ballad with lyrics written by ATSUSHI for a friend's wedding |
| 31east | Hold My HandJess Glynne |  play_arrow | Jess Glynne’s smash hit: from piano to dance |
| 32east | No working man skaMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A love story of a couple who stay together even when they fight |
| 33east | GardenMay J. |  play_arrow | Songs perfect for a wedding party |
| 34east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | The rock song making waves in the Docomo commercial |
| 35east | Relax In The CityPerfume |  play_arrow | Perfume's technopop song |
| 36east | contrailQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa |  play_arrow | A wedding song that samples a Yuming track |
| 37east | Jewelmoumoon |  play_arrow | The bright technopop of Shiseido commercials |
| 38east | windKasarinchu |  play_arrow | Katarinchu Kamogawa Shokudo Theme Song |
| 39east | A Little Love SongŌyama Yurika |  play_arrow | Covering a MONGOL800 song, country arrangement |
| 40east | whistle of the windOshima Michiru feat. Miyamoto Fumiaki |  play_arrow | Main theme of NHK's morning drama Asuka |
| 41east | Brand New DayYasuda Rei |  play_arrow | Rei Yasuda’s second single. A bilingual song suitable for weddings. |
| 42east | By your sideNejime Yurie |  play_arrow | A drama insert song with a gentle jazz vocal |
| 43east | RainHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Senri Oe’s classic song covered by Motohiro Hata. Theme song of The Garden of Words. |
| 44east | Green BirdKanno Yōko |  play_arrow | Introduction to Yoko Kanno’s songs from Cowboy Bebop |
| 45east | Fathers & DaughtersMichael Bolton |  play_arrow | The theme song of a moving film where a father's love reaches |
| 46east | The Path of the WindHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Totoro theme song for the wedding reception performance |
| 47east | YUME WeatherShimatani Hitomi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ending song from a Doraemon movie |
| 48east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A hit song with an impressive piano melody |