Song List
Repertoire Portfolio: The Sound of Modern Luxury
At Piano by Sanford, your wedding soundtrack should be as unique as your love story. Below is a curated selection of my most requested pieces, organized by vibe to help you plan the perfect atmosphere for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.
178 songs across 12 categories — and growing. Don't see your song? I'll learn and arrange it for you at no extra charge.
I. The Modern Regency Collection
Contemporary hits reimagined with classical elegance — perfect for the couple who wants a "main character" moment.
The Taylor Swift Anthology: Enchanted, Fearless, Love Story, Wildest Dreams, You Are in Love, The Alchemy, Lover, Invisible String, Snow on the Beach, Sweet Nothing, Begin Again, Daylight, and Everything Has Changed.
Lana Del Rey: Young & Beautiful, Video Games, and Margaret.
Indie & Alternative Romance: Euclid (Sleep Token), Birds of a Feather (Billie Eilish), Wanna Be Yours (Arctic Monkeys), Sofia (Clairo), We Fell in Love in October (girl in red), Still Into You and The Only Exception (Paramore), and Ivy (Frank Ocean).
Modern Pop Elegance: Golden Hour (JVKE), Perfect (Ed Sheeran), Shallow (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper), A Thousand Years (Christina Perri), Say You Won't Let Go (James Arthur), and Love Me Like You Do (Ellie Goulding).
II. Timeless Classical & Sacred Foundations
Elegant, traditional selections for a sophisticated walk down the aisle.
The Masterworks: Canon in D (Pachelbel), Clair de Lune (Debussy), Air (Bach), Arioso (Bach), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach), Marriage d'Amour (Paul de Senneville), and Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky).
The Processionals: Bridal Chorus — "Here Comes the Bride" (Wagner), Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke), and Wedding March (Mendelssohn).
Sacred Selections: Ave Maria (Schubert or Bach/Gounod), The Lord's Prayer (Malotte), and Alleluia! Alleluia! — Ode to Joy (Beethoven).
Additional Classics: Hornpipe and Largo (Handel).
III. Jazz Standards, the Great American Songbook & Bossa Nova
Sophisticated, mid-century sounds for an atmosphere of effortless chic.
Golden Age Standards: Fly Me to the Moon (Bart Howard), Moon River (Mancini), Autumn Leaves (Mercer), Unforgettable (Nat King Cole), What a Wonderful World (Armstrong), When I Fall in Love (Nat King Cole), Come Fly With Me (Van Heusen), Beyond the Sea (Trenet/Lawrence), and Days of Wine and Roses (Mancini).
Deep Cuts & Connoisseur Picks: The Nearness of You (Carmichael), Skylark (Carmichael), In a Sentimental Mood (Ellington), But Beautiful (Van Heusen), A Time for Love (Mandel), Moonlight in Vermont (Suessdorf), I Remember You (Schertzinger), You Don't Know What Love Is (de Paul), and Just Friends (Klenner).
Bossa Nova & Global Chic: The Girl from Ipanema, Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars), Wave, How Insensitive, and Once I Loved (all Jobim), plus Besame Mucho (Velázquez) and La Vie en Rose (Piaf).
IV. R&B, Soul & Neo-Soul
Warm, soulful selections for deeply personal moments.
Modern Classics: All of Me (John Legend), Best Part (Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.), Halo (Beyoncé), If I Ain't Got You and Un-Thinkable (Alicia Keys), Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars), and Come Away with Me (Norah Jones).
Timeless Soul: Let's Stay Together (Al Green), Stand by Me (Ben E. King), Isn't She Lovely and Overjoyed (Stevie Wonder), My Girl (The Temptations), and What You Won't Do for Love (Bobby Caldwell).
Power Ballads: The Power of Love and Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion), I Have Nothing (Whitney Houston), Back at One (Brian McKnight), Always and Forever (Heatwave), and All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo).
V. Pop, Rock & Contemporary Love Songs
The songs that define generations — from The Beatles to Billie Eilish.
The Beatles & British Invasion: Here Comes the Sun, Hey Jude, Let It Be, In My Life, All You Need Is Love, Love Me Do, and It Won't Be Long.
Coldplay Collection: Yellow, Clocks, Viva La Vida, and Sky Full of Stars.
Power Anthems: Don't Stop Believin' (Journey), Don't Stop Me Now (Queen), Welcome to the Black Parade (My Chemical Romance), I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Whitney Houston), and Piano Man (Billy Joel).
Love Songs: Crazy Love (Van Morrison), Fields of Gold (Sting), Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen), Your Song (Elton John), Make You Feel My Love (Adele), Lucky (Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat), Marry You (Bruno Mars), and Latch (Sam Smith).
More Favorites: Iris (Goo Goo Dolls), Kiss Me (Sixpence None the Richer), Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts), Enchanted and Love Story (Taylor Swift), Everytime We Touch (Cascada/Maggie Reilly), Sunday Morning (Maroon 5), DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love (Usher), Someday (Kygo & Zac Brown), Love Story (Indila), and many more.
VI. Broadway, Musicals & Movie Songs
Theatrical, emotional, unforgettable.
A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman), All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera), On My Own (Les Misérables), Seasons of Love (Rent), Over the Rainbow (Arlen), The Rainbow Connection (The Muppet Movie), Unchained Melody (North & Zaret), Edelweiss and If I Loved You (Rodgers & Hammerstein), and I Could Have Danced All Night (Lerner & Loewe).
VII. Disney & Animated Classics
Timeless magic for the young at heart.
A Whole New World (Aladdin), Beauty and the Beast, Bella Notte — "This Is the Night" (Lady and the Tramp), Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King), and When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio).
VIII. Film & Instrumental Themes
Cinematic moments brought to life on the piano.
Married Life (from Disney's "Up" — Wedding Version), The Lord of the Rings Main Theme (Howard Shore), Star Wars: The Throne Room (John Williams), Theme from Jurassic Park (John Williams), and Mia & Sebastian's Theme (La La Land — Justin Hurwitz).
IX. Hip-Hop & Contemporary Instrumental Covers
Unexpected, bold selections that make a statement.
Runaway (Kanye West) and Still D.R.E. (Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg).
X. Worship & Inspirational
The Lord's Prayer (Malotte) and You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).
XI. Additional Favorites & Crossover
Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae), Just the Two of Us (Grover Washington Jr.), and Human Nature (Michael Jackson).
The Art of the "Modern Regency" Arrangement
I don't just play covers. I specialize in bespoke arrangements that strip away the production of modern radio hits to reveal their melodic heart. Using classical techniques and professional-grade sound, I curate a "Modern Regency" atmosphere — where a Kanye West or Sleep Token track feels just as at home in a grand ballroom as a Debussy nocturne.
Don't See Your Song?
If the song that defines your relationship isn't on this list, I will personally learn and arrange a custom piano version for your ceremony — included in every package at no additional cost. Your "I Do" should sound exactly like you.
Ready to curate your wedding soundtrack?
Now booking for the 2026 and 2027 seasons in New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City, and Wilmington. Let's discuss your date, venue, and the vibe you want to create.