[Guest Welcome] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene
Weddings use a lot of music, and in this article we’ll focus on the welcome scene when greeting guests.
We’ll introduce songs that match that special moment.
These days, it’s increasingly common for guests to enter the reception hall first and wait for the bride and groom.
You’ll want BGM that helps guests relax and feel cheerful during that waiting time.
Still, choosing without research can be tough with so much music out there.
We’ve picked out some classics frequently used for welcoming, along with a few newer tracks—feel free to make use of them.
Playlist
| [Guest Welcome] Popular Wedding Songs for Ceremonies and Receptions by Scene | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | CanonJohann Pachelbel | play_arrow | Pachelbel’s Canon is perfect for welcoming guests. |
| 2 | Married LifeMichael Giacchino | play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from Up |
| 3 | SummerHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s famous summer piece, used in commercials after the film adaptation |
| 4 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars | play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s classic is popular for weddings |
| 5 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi (Matsutoya Yumi) | play_arrow | A gentle and hopeful masterpiece by Yumi Arai |
| 6 | Sunday MorningMaroon 5 | play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad by Maroon 5 |
| 7 | Butterfly EffectSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI’s Fantastic New Song |
| 8 | SUNHoshino Gen | play_arrow | Gen Hoshino’s heartwarming song that depicts hope and renewal |
| 9 | Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton | play_arrow | Minnie Riperton’s refreshingly cool song |
| 10 | Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Lord, the joy of human longing)J.S.Bach | play_arrow | Bach’s elegant masterpiece in triple meter |
| 11 | Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | Violin pieces by Taro Hakase that are perfect for weddings |
| 12 | Another Day Of SunLa La Land | play_arrow | Depicting young people chasing their dreams through the songs of La La Land |
| 13 | Better TogetherJack Johnson | play_arrow | Jack Johnson's classic songs for weddings |
| 14 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen | play_arrow | The positive message of the pop tune is resonating around the world. |
| 15 | HappyPharrell Williams | play_arrow | Pharrell’s happy song becomes a global hit |
| 16 | FlowerFuji Kaze | play_arrow | A ballad by Fujii Kaze suitable for wedding BGM |
| 17 | SpringHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | A welcoming piece that captures the springtime ambiance of Joe Hisaishi |
| 18 | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys | play_arrow | Alicia Keys’s passionate R&B song |
| 19 | I’m YoursJason Mraz | play_arrow | Jason Mraz’s signature songs suitable for weddings |
| 20 | Everything’s Gonna Be AlrightSweetbox | play_arrow | A track that samples a Bach aria |
| 21 | the Rhône (river)Hattori Katsuhisa | play_arrow | A spring landscape where flowers bloom by a snowmelt river |
| 22 | LOVE SONGSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | A stylish love song performed by the third generation |
| 23 | I’m In The Mood For DancingThe Nolans | play_arrow | Hit songs by a British sister group |
| 24 | You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman | play_arrow | A famous song by Celtic Woman |
| 25 | Jesu, Joy of Man’s DesiringJ.S.Bach | play_arrow | Bach church cantata solemn and elegant |
| 26 | Happy married life | play_arrow | Carl's happy married life with his beloved wife |
| 27 | New Cinema ParadiseSarah Alainn | play_arrow | Sarah Àlainn arranges film music in the style of hymns |
| 28 | Forever ~I love you forever~Tiara | play_arrow | A joyful song themed around Tiara’s marriage |
| 29 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)Hattori Katsuhisa | play_arrow | A piano piece composed by Katsuhisa Hattori that depicts Japan’s majestic roads |
| 30 | EternalHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | An elegant welcoming scene set to Taro Hakase’s violin music |
| 31 | Palace Museum (Palace Memories)S.E.N.S. | play_arrow | Solemn as an NHK program’s theme song |
| 32 | A Town with an Ocean ViewAll That Jazz | play_arrow | A jazz arrangement of Kiki's Delivery Service |
| 33 | Amazing Graceamerika min’yō | play_arrow | A hymn of repentance by one who turned from a slave ship captain to a minister |
| 34 | SanctusLibera | play_arrow | Sampling Pachelbel’s Canon |
| 35 | Built to Last / Eternal HarmonyMelee | play_arrow | A refreshing rock band track by Meirei |
| 36 | RainbowPUSHIM | play_arrow | Pushim's passionate love ballad |
| 37 | Bridal Dancing QueenThe Wedding Band | play_arrow | Magnificently arrange ABBA’s songs |
| 38 | SeptemberToki Asako | play_arrow | Asako Toki covers it in bossa nova |
| 39 | Under that skyhimegami | play_arrow | Himekami's music is perfect for weddings |
| 40 | Born To SmileHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | Bright wedding-reception pieces by Taro Hakase |
| 41 | Best in MeBlue | play_arrow | Blue's romantic song |
| 42 | Angel SpringsHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s spring-themed music. |
| 43 | Maybe I’m AmazedKeke Palmer | play_arrow | A romantic duet song from SMASH Season 2 |
| 44 | Boku To KimiŌhashi Torio | play_arrow | Jazz pop by Ohashi Trio for weddings |
| 45 | Waltz of the FlowersPyotr Tchaikovsky | play_arrow | Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker |
| 46 | Wild ChildEnya | play_arrow | Enya’s Celtic music for welcoming guests |
| 47 | Far Away (Distant Light)Libera | play_arrow | Libera’s beautiful boy choir song |
| 48 | A Fateful EncounterAndore Gyanion | play_arrow | Andre Gagnon’s masterpiece |


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