I adore this music-themed wedding at Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music! The couple incorporated found instruments they painted high-gloss white, and were later displayed as art throughout their ultra slick reception. There was live music throughout the day, including a soul choir during the ceremony, and an amazing live band in the evening…topped off with a few epic ballroom dance performances by the newlyweds during the reception.

There isn’t a complete list of every song played, since the pianist and live band were given guidelines, not lists per se.

Ceremony
Guest seating: Live piano pop and gospel, loud and proud
Processional: “You and I” by Stevie Wonder, live piano
Gospel choir: “Right Now Praise”, “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You”, “Oh Happy Day” , “Love is a Wonderful Thing”
Lyric readings: “Cherish the Treasure” by Steve Green & “What a Difference a Day Made” by Dinah Washington

Cocktail Hour
Pop, blues, rock, gospel, and bluegrass played live on piano

Reception
Bridal party entrance to reception with live band: “Sir Duke”
Live family vocals with piano accompaniment: “To Make You Feel My Love”
Bridesmaid speech: Over 200 song titles strung together to tell their story
Bride & Groom Dance Performances with Live Band: Hustle to “You’ve Got What it Takes” and Tango to “Sway”

* Live band music was by guideline only, with a solid “do not play” list. No chicken dance-like tunes, no metal, no country. Loads of R&B, jazz and Motown.
* Canned tunes played from an iPod in between sets. Titles included:

Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera
We’ll Be Together – Sting & Annie Lennox
Uptight – Stevie Wonder
SexyBack – Justin Timberlake
4 Minutes – JT & Madonna
Whatta Man – En Vogue with Salt-‘N-Pepa
I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’ – Scissor Sisters
Yeah! – Usher
A Little Less Conversation – Elvis
It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers
Mercy – Duffy
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy – Big & Rich
I Was Made to Love Her – Stevie
Money (That’s What I Want) – Boyz II Men
Baby I Love You – Aretha Franklin
If I Never See Your Face Again – Maroon 5
The Heart of Rock ‘n Roll – Huey Lewis & The News
Boondocks – Little Big Town
Faith – George Michael
Freedom! – George Michael
Gold Digger – Glee Cast
Bust a Move – Glee Cast
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
Getting’ Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
Blame It On the Boogie – The Jacksons
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Sun Comes Up – John Legend
I’ve Got the World On a String – Michael Buble
Call Me Irresponsible – Michael Buble
Ribbon in the Sky – Stevie Wonder
Got a Thing On My Mind – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
Everybody Knows – John Legend
Take Me There – Manteca
We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I Just Call You Mine – Martina McBride
The Trouble With Love Is – Kelly Clarkson
You Needed Me – Anne Murray
Time Of Our Lives – Bonnie Raitt
The Tracks of My Tears – Boyz II Men
Hold On – Michael Buble
I’m Your Man – Michael Buble
Crying – k.d. lang
Poker Face – Glee Cast
The Way I Am – Ingrid Michaelson
Save It For Your Prayers – Duffy
You’re All I Need To Get By – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
She – Elvis Costello
Lift Me Up – Christina Aguilera
We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
I’m Your Man – Michael Buble
I Am Your Man – Rockapella
7 Day Fool – Jully Black
As I Love You More and More and More – Shirley Bassey

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Photography: Renaissance Studios Photography
Hair Stylist: Ritual 2
Caterer: Daniel et Daniel
Musicians: Dog’s Life Music, Ron Elrod
Reception Venue: Royal Conservatory of Music
Transportation: Men In Black Limo