Best Acoustic Wedding Songs

Why Acoustic Music Works So Well at Weddings

• Organic, natural sound that suits intimate occasions.
• Up-close and personal performance style from acoustic duos & musicians.
• Meaningful lyrics help to tell your personal story.
• Versatile repertoire choices
• Acoustic singers can easily adapt to a wide range spaces
• Acoustic bands can perform unamplified, mixing amongst guests

Top 25 Acoustic Wedding Songs For 2025 / 2026

A mix of modern favourites, classics, and acoustic cover versions trending with couples today.

1. Perfect (Acoustic) – Ed Sheeran
   “I found a love for me.”

2. All of Me (Acoustic) – John Legend
   “All of me loves all of you.”

3. A Thousand Years (Acoustic) – Christina Perri
   “I have loved you for a thousand years.”

4. Can’t Help Falling in Love – Kina Grannis
   “Take my hand, take my whole life too.”

5. Stand by Me (Acoustic) – Ben E. King
   “I won’t be afraid as long as you stand by me.”

6. Bloom (Acoustic) – The Paper Kites
   “Can I be the one you talk about in all your stories?”

7. I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
   “I won’t give up on us.”

8. Halo (Acoustic) – Beyoncé
   “Everywhere I’m looking now, I'm surrounded by your embrace.”

9. Yellow – Coldplay
   “Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.”

10. Say You Won’t Let Go (Acoustic) – James Arthur
    “I wanna stay with you until we’re grey and old.”

11. Latch (Acoustic) – Sam Smith
    “Now I’ve got you in my space.”

12. How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
    “How long will I love you? As long as stars are above you.”

13. Beyond – Leon Bridges
    “I think I might be falling in love with you.”

14. Falling Like the Stars – James Arthur
    “I swear to God, when I come home, you’ll never be alone.”

15. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
    “I’ll be loving you till we’re 70.”

16. Better Together – Jack Johnson
    “It’s always better when we’re together.”

17. First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes
    “Yours was the first face that I saw.”

18. You Are the Reason (Acoustic) – Calum Scott
    “I’d climb every mountain and swim every ocean.”

19. Sea of Love – Cat Power
    “Come with me, my love.”

20. Your Song (Acoustic) – Elton John / Ellie Goulding
    “How wonderful life is while you’re in the world.”

21. Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
    “I’ve waited a lifetime for you.”

22. Marry Me (Acoustic) – Train
    “Forever could never be long enough for me.”

23. Ho Hey – The Lumineers
    “I belong with you, you belong with me.”

24. You Make My Dreams (Acoustic) – Hall & Oates (cover)
    “You make my dreams come true.”

25. Home (Acoustic) – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
    “Home is wherever I’m with you.”

Acoustic Wedding Ceremony Songs

There are several parts to your ceremony that you can personalise with song choices. The prelude > aisle walk > signing the register > exit.

We break them down below.

Acoustic Songs for Walking Down the Aisle

Emotional, steady and confident.

• A Thousand Years - Christina Perri

• Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

• Turning Page - Sleeping at Last

• All I Want - Kodaline

• Beyond - Leon Bridges

• Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

• River - Leon Bridges

• Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan / Adele

Songs for the Signing of the Register

Relaxed, comforting background music while guests wait.

• Better Together - Jack Johnson

• Bloom - The Paper Kites

• You Are the Reason - Calum Scott

• Sea of Love - Cat Power

• Latch - Sam Smith

Acoustic Recessional Songs (Walking Out Together)

Positive, feel-good tracks to lift the mood.

• You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates
• Ho Hey - The Lumineers
• Best Day of My Life - American Authors
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole

Your ceremony exit should feel like a celebration - upbeat acoustic versions work perfectly here and transition guests naturally into the next part of the day.

Why live music works best

Live ceremony musicians can extend or shorten sections on-the-fly, ensuring your walk feels seamless without rushing or awkward silences.

Artists like Kelly Barnes will learn and perform a special acoustic first dance song

Acoustic Song Ideas By Genre

Indie Acoustic Wedding Songs

• First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
• Heartbeats - José González
• Holocene - Bon Iver
• Bloom - The Paper Kites

Acoustic Pop Covers Everyone Knows

• Can’t Help Falling in Love - Kina Grannis
• Shallow - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
• Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding
• I’m Yours - Jason Mraz

Folk & Rustic Acoustic Songs

Ideal for barn venues, converted mills, countryside settings.

• Home - Edward Sharpe & Magnetic Zeros
• Ho Hey - The Lumineers
• Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
• Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Acoustic Songs for the Drinks Reception

Use light, upbeat background music options that keep conversation flowing and atmosphere relaxed.

• Budapest - George Ezra
• Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
• Riptide - Vance Joy
• Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae

A live acoustic performer or roaming acoustic band helps guests mingle and keeps energy up across the full 90–120 minutes typical for a drinks reception.

Acoustic Musicians To Consider For Your Wedding

Alive Network offers a wide range of acoustic performers suited to ceremonies, receptions, and daytime entertainment, including:

• Acoustic Singer-guitarists
• Acoustic duos
• String quartets performing modern arrangements
• Gospel Choirs & Wedding Singers
• Harpists and pianists
• Roaming & acoustic bands
• Jazz bands
• Brass bands
• Unplugged afternoon sets from evening wedding party bands

Many performers can cover multiple parts of the day, which is often more cost-effective and keeps your music style consistent. See more tips on how to save money on your wedding band.

Final Thoughts

Personalising your day with acoustic wedding songs is a great way to add emotion and meaning. Whether you want modern, classic, indie or rock, there’s an acoustic choice that will fit your style perfectly.

If you’d like tailored recommendations or help choosing the right performer, our team is here to guide you.