Your engagement party is a time to celebrate your partner and you as a couple. Usually, it’s kept small with only close friends and family and is a touch more casual than the wedding or rehearsal dinner.
Having a live band is a great way to keep your guests entertained throughout the night and build a charming ambience. Consider a playlist with the best acoustic guitar songs. These stripped-down songs have a rawness that is very intimate and cosy—just the right vibe for a relaxed engagement party.
Keep on scrolling to check out our fantastic playlist that’s perfect for your engagement party.
Nothing beats the power of live music from a wedding band when it comes to building a perfectly romantic atmosphere. The following song list will be the perfect ingredient for your dreamy engagement party.
This song was originally written by Mark Seymour of the Australian rock band Hunters & Collectors. Ed’s version is intimate, and his vocals make the timeless lyrics even more heartfelt and vulnerable.
The central theme of this song is the promise of closeness and affection. You can picture a loving couple so clearly as Ed sings each verse. It’s a sweet and tender track that can enhance the romance in any setting.
This song is all about what you value more in a relationship. Positive affirmations can be your love language, in which case you’d be touched every time your partner says “I love you”.
But the narrator emphasises that they need more than words to know they’re loved. Acts of service are more important to the narrator, who needs to feel valued in their relationship. It’s a song with a deep and simple message: "Actions speak louder than words.”
Ingrid delivers her vocals gently in this song, making it very soothing to your ears. She has a lot of dynamic control and sings with a subtle vibrato, making this track more heartwarming.
Lyrically, this song is about the acceptance that you find in love. The narrator promises to take care of their partner because the narrator’s lover accepts her just the way she is.
She uses some funny, mundane, and inane examples of what she’d do for her lover, which makes the song so endearing.
“The Luckiest” is a sweet love song that cherishes the narrator’s partner and expresses appreciation for the good things the relationship brought.
Being in love is a magical feeling, and feeling lucky in love isn’t something everyone always gets to experience. Knowing a good thing when you see it is pretty important as this song illustrates.
This is a deeply romantic song that’s all about complimenting your partner and letting them know what they mean to you. The lyrics are poetic yet simple.
The song’s instrumentation is simple, mostly led by fingerpicking on an acoustic guitar. There’s slight usage of electric guitar, piano, violin, bass, and drums to form an intimate melody that compliments the vibe of this song well.
Released on October 5, 1993, this song is sung by Hope Sandoval, the lead vocalist of Mazzy Star. Her voice has an ethereal and dreamy quality that makes you slightly nostalgic.
At its core, the song is about longing, desire, and a yearning for deep emotional connection. With heartfelt lyrics and a minimalist arrangement led by an acoustic guitar, you can’t help but feel the desire for intimacy and connection that the narrator wants.
"Love Vigilantes" by Iron & Wine is a cover of the original song by New Order. It tells an emotional story from the perspective of a soldier who longs to return home to his family.
It features gentle acoustic guitar and subtle percussion with soft, understated drumming to provide a rhythmic backdrop to this introspective song.
The song is beautiful and haunting filled with the longing for love and comfort.
After its release in 2007, the track has been featured in many popular shows and movies, including “One Tree Hill” and “Shrek Forever After”. It’s so romantic that you can save this song for a cute first dance song if you like.
The song perfectly describes how it feels to fall in love in the beginning phase of a romance, and Landon’s gentle delivery is breathtaking. With a simple instrumental backing and subtle percussion to give a sense of rhythm, this song has a calming effect.
If you’re a fan of the movie “Juno”, you may know this song already. It’s a track that’s all about innocent joy and uncomplicated love, making it perfect for feel-good moments.
“All I Want Is You” is a quirky, folksy track that takes inspiration from children’s music. The lyrics are playful and with the song’s catchy melody, it will be in your head all day long.
It’s perfect to mix up your playlist with different styles of music.
"Little Things" is a ballad that focuses on appreciating the small, often unnoticed details about a loved one.
The lyrics express a deep affection for a partner's imperfections and quirks. In a way, those are the parts of someone that make us fall in love with them.
The song features a simple acoustic guitar arrangement, which complements its intimate and heartfelt lyrics. The melody is soft and soothing, allowing the vocals to shine as all of the members take turns singing.
The acoustic version of "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" strips down the original arrangement to a more intimate and raw performance. The song often features just John Mayer’s amazing vocals and his guitar.
The lyrics paint a picture of holding on to a relationship in times of struggle. Meyer uses the metaphor of slow dancing in a burning room to convey the bittersweetness of holding onto something that may end.
"Falling Slowly" featured in the 2007 musical drama film named "Once." The song won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2008.
The lyrics speak to the uncertainties, hopes, and the slow, unfolding nature of falling in love. It’s a beautifully composed piece of music.
The song features gentle acoustic guitar strumming and piano accompaniment, with Hansard and Irglová’s voices harmonising sensationally.
"Only Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard. He has a talent for blending folk and indie influences with introspective lyrics, which is clear in this song.
The lyrics reflect wonder and appreciation for love’s ability to bring light to life. It’s both a personal reflection and a universal message about the importance of love.
"Better Half of Me" is a touching love song where Tom Walker expresses his appreciation for his significant other. The lyrics convey deep gratitude and love, highlighting how his partner completes him and encourages him to be better.
The song features a blend of acoustic and electronic elements. Walker’s distinctive voice is the centrepiece, accompanied by gentle guitar strumming that builds towards a heartfelt chorus where he belts out all his emotions.
"Stay Alive" is a song about resilience and hope during difficult times.
The lyrics also promise support and companionship when things are bad, something we all need. The song has a very gentle melody and a very soothing delivery of the poetic lyrics.
We all want that dreamy and romantic engagement dinner party. With the right music, you can set the right mood for the night.
Our list of best acoustic guitar songs is full of tracks with heartfelt and meaningful lyrics that highlight what it’s like to find the love of your life.
With live musicians playing these songs you can get the most out of the experience. If you’re looking for entertainers for your party, you can hire some of the best wedding musicians in the UK. with UK Live Entertainment.
