Make Your Wedding Playlist Stand Out From the Crowd With These Lovely Acoustic Covers

Updated on June 14, 2018 at 10:01 AM

If you want the first dance at your wedding to be something a little more unique than the standard Top 40 hit or played-out classic, why not make your debut as a couple to an acoustic version of your favorite song? Follow in the footsteps of Lauren Conrad and William Tell, or Prince William and Kate Middleton, who all opted for a stripped-down take on a timeless love song for their first dance, and set the tone for the rest of your reception. Keep reading to see our favorites!

"XO" by John Mayer

"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by Branches

"You're My Best Friend" by The Once

"Stay With Me" by Angus & Julia Stone

"Better Together" by Us the Duo

"Happy" by Skylar Stecker

"We Found Love" by Boyce Avenue

"Latch" by Sam Smith

"Imagine" by Jack Johnson

"Ain't No Sunshine" by Paul McCartney

"Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright

"500 Miles" by Haley & Michaels

"Royals" by Matt Johnson

"How Deep Is Your Love" by The Bird and the Bee

"Halo" by Ane Brun feat. Linnea Olsson

"Heaven" by Brandi Carlile

"Skinny Love" by Birdy

"When Will I Be Loved" by Annie Bosko

"Get Lucky" by Jocelyn Scofield

"I Kissed a Girl" by William Fitzsimmons

"All of Me" by Boyce Avenue

"Story of My Life" by Alabama Capital

"Cool Kids/Riptide" by The Queen and King, Less Is More

"Electric Love" by Madilyn Bailey

"Maps" by Colin & Caroline

"Earned It" by Cameron Bedell and Megan Davies

"Let's Dance" by M. Ward

"Style" by Ryan Adams

"Chocolate" by Landon Austin

"Your Song" by Ellie Goulding

"Home/Dirty Paws" by Gardiner Sisters

"Friday I'm in Love" by Janet Devlin

"Take Me to Church" by Megan Davies

"We Are Young" by Little Mix

"Can't Help Falling in Love With You" by Haley Reinhart

"Crazy in Love" by Daniela Andrade

"Love Song" by Adele

"Fade Into You" by Ben Harper

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Make Your Wedding Playlist Stand Out From the Crowd With These Lovely Acoustic Covers

"XO" by John Mayer

"I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by Branches

"You're My Best Friend" by The Once

"Stay With Me" by Angus & Julia Stone

"Better Together" by Us the Duo

"Happy" by Skylar Stecker

"We Found Love" by Boyce Avenue

"Latch" by Sam Smith

"Imagine" by Jack Johnson

"Ain't No Sunshine" by Paul McCartney

"Hallelujah" by Rufus Wainwright

"500 Miles" by Haley & Michaels

"Royals" by Matt Johnson

"How Deep Is Your Love" by The Bird and the Bee

"Halo" by Ane Brun feat. Linnea Olsson

"Heaven" by Brandi Carlile

"Skinny Love" by Birdy

"When Will I Be Loved" by Annie Bosko

"Get Lucky" by Jocelyn Scofield

"I Kissed a Girl" by William Fitzsimmons

"All of Me" by Boyce Avenue

"Story of My Life" by Alabama Capital

"Cool Kids/Riptide" by The Queen and King, Less Is More

"Electric Love" by Madilyn Bailey

"Maps" by Colin & Caroline

"Earned It" by Cameron Bedell and Megan Davies

"Let's Dance" by M. Ward

"Style" by Ryan Adams

"Chocolate" by Landon Austin

"Your Song" by Ellie Goulding

"Home/Dirty Paws" by Gardiner Sisters

"Friday I'm in Love" by Janet Devlin

"Take Me to Church" by Megan Davies

"We Are Young" by Little Mix

"Can't Help Falling in Love With You" by Haley Reinhart

"Crazy in Love" by Daniela Andrade

"Love Song" by Adele

"Fade Into You" by Ben Harper

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