＼Ta-da!／ The World’s Best Songs to Play at Weddings! A Collection of Arrangements for the "Wedding March" Background Music＊

2020.07.10 published

＼Papapapapaan／The Famous Wedding Song "Wedding March"＊

When it comes to songs that you definitely want to play at some scene during the wedding, it has to be "Wedding March" composed by Mendelssohn, right?♡

It's that song that starts with "Papapapapaan"♩

The Wedding March is one piece from the incidental music for the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It was published in 1843 (that's an astonishing 175 years ago!)＊

Later, in 1858, it was performed for the first time as "Wedding March" at the wedding of Crown Prince Friedrich III of Prussia and Princess Victoria of England, quickly becoming one of the indispensable pieces of music for weddings＊

Just the grand fanfare of the trumpet at the beginning makes people all around the world think, "That's a wedding song!" in any situation♡

This Mendelssohn's Wedding March has seen various arrangements released over time＊

(Copyright expires 50 years after the author's death, allowing for free arrangements!)

For brides who want to have a more casual, modern take on the grand classic wedding march while still playing that iconic melody, we introduce various arrangements here♡

Arrangement of the Wedding March ① Music Box

First up is the music box version♡

The gentle and soothing tone of the music box is perfect for background music during conversations or welcoming guests＊ It creates a light and calm atmosphere rather than a grand impression♡

Arrangement of the Wedding March ② Papapapapaan Song III/KEN STACEY

The arrangement of the Wedding March made for a Zexy commercial is also well-known. It's been released under the name "Papapapapaan Song"*

Among those, the Papapapapaan Song III sung by male singer "KEN STACEY" is a tender ballad characterized by a grand atmosphere＊

It would surely evoke emotions when played for the presentation of gifts to parents or in the end credits♩

Arrangement of the Wedding March ③ Papapapapaan Song IV/May'n (Mei Nakabayashi)

The Papapapapaan Song IV sung by Japanese female singer "May'n" features Japanese lyrics.

The lyrics "I love you forever, A world colored by the two of us, It continues eternally" resonate in the heart＊

It's recommended for showcasing the couple's love story in the profile movie♡

Arrangement of the Wedding March ④ Happiness Rhythm/Keyco

Keyco's "Happiness Rhythm" is a reggae-style arrangement of the Papapapapaan Song＊

Perfect for brides with a resort wedding theme or refreshing productions like balloon releases or drop & fly♡

Arrangement of the Wedding March ⑤ Wedding Marth/Q;indivi

The popular wedding song "Wedding Marth" by Q;indivi is, in fact, an arrangement of Mendelssohn's Wedding March!

The sparkling and glamorous arrangement should uplift the entrance or the re-entry during the wedding reception♡

Arrangement of the Wedding March ⑥ Wedding Fighting March "Mabudachi"/Kishidan

Kishidan's "Mabudachi," a classic song for entertainment, is also an arrangement of the Wedding March＊ The memorable insertion of "Papapapapaan" at intervals is notable!

It's perfect for entertainment or the groom's profile movie♩

Arrangement of the Wedding March ⑦ Wedding Marth/cargo×seira

"Wedding Marth," a collaboration between famous house music group "cargo" and model Seira Kagasumi, has a sparkling glamorous atmosphere♡

It seems suitable for various scenes like cutting the cake, the first bite, dessert buffet, table rounds, and during conversations♩

Let's Play the Classic Wedding Songs♩

The most popular song at weddings, Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," has seen various arrangements by many people♡

The original classical version is great, but it's also convenient to have pop music, ballads, or reggae arrangements＊

Since the original piece is extremely famous, even if guests don't know what the song is, they will probably think, "I've heard this somewhere!" or "This sounds like a wedding song!"♡