Your guests will let you know if they're dancing to the best Chicago wedding band they've ever heard.
Revel in the compliments. It's your time, so shine.

Let everybody else have a cookie-cutter wedding.

You're engaged and have the biggest party of your life to plan. (Congratulations, by the way!) Each Chicago wedding band has its own personality. We can't wait for you to get to know us, and more importantly, for us to get to know YOU! No matter which band you choose, they only get one chance to get it right on your wedding day. When you find the right band, you'll know it. Easy and uncomplicated -- just like your wedding day should be.

The art of getting married, without looking back. NAIL IT.

Chris & Carol

Behind Sarlas Music is this delightfully good-humored husband-and-wife duo. To live and work together for 20 years, 24/7, you’d have to be, right? Chris & Carol put you at ease in the planning process, listen to your thoughts and ideas, design the perfect entertainment package for you and your guests, and make certain that every single detail is flawlessly performed at your celebration of a lifetime.

Our exclusive ensembles and impeccable service have earned us placement in the top 5% of wedding vendors nationwide for more than 14 years. We're also really fun people to be around.

Named one of the five best Chicago wedding bands by CBS, The Chris Sarlas Orchestra consistently packs the dance floor. Impressing your guests has never been easier.

Our blog features live video from our Chicago wedding bands and real Chicago weddings. The first priority from our Chicago wedding band is to learn about you and create a celebration that's absolutely perfect for you and your guests. We're happy to report that ceremonies and corporate events are more customized than ever before! If you're a Coldplay fan, check out this magical song for walking down the aisle. Also, if Star Wars is more your thing, be sure to visit this blog post with a killer Artistrings track that makes a most excellent recessional song. And, check out our newest mashup of the songs that consistently pack dance floors with our Chicago wedding bands. Our most popular custom wedding music packages feature Artistrings pop string quartet musicians for ceremony and/or cocktails along with the best Chicago wedding band for dancing. Give us a call, we can't wait to celebrate with you!

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Awards & Accolades

Our fabulous couples groove on our tunes. We love what we do.

Meet the family

Dance all night

Three award-winning Chicago special event bands - let us help you choose the perfect ensemble for your celebration.

Specialist music

Innovative Bridgerton-inspired pop string ensembles for ceremony, cocktail and dinner music, plus the best Chicago jazz!

Global sounds

Two dynamic Greek-American bands for your diverse world music needs

Get in touch

The one thing we hear over and over again from our clients? “We never had to worry about the music — you were our easiest vendor to work with!”

If the thought of stress-free music planning makes your heart sing, please tell us a little about your event, and we’ll be in touch asap.

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Or... give us a call at 847 780 8900. We can’t wait to hear from you!