The bride had no idea which song her dad had chosen for their dance.
When the opening notes of Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place” started, she smiled.
By the time we got to the chorus, every guest had gathered around them, singing every word.
Turns out, Dad knew exactly what he was doing ️
Venue: Old Post Office Planning Jazmine Reynolds – Shannon Gail Events Catering: Paramount Floral Band Chris Sarlas Orchestra chicagowedding fatherdaughterdance chicagoweddingplanner weddinginspiration chicagoweddingband
We invited the groom to play drums with us on Mr. Brightside.
His family jumped on stage.
The dance floor sang every word.
A moment we’ll all be talking about for years. 🤘🥁🥰
Venue: Peninsula Chicago Planning: Rosanna Co. Weddings Florist Band Carol Sarlas Orchestra chicagoweddingband chicagowedding chicagoweddingplanner weddingreception weddinginspiration
Not every first dance has to be slow.
Sometimes it’s just two people singing Blink-182 at each other from opposite sides of the dance floor. 🤘🖤
Venue: University Club Chicago Planning: Lo Fi Events – Nicole Decor Band Chris Sarlas Orchestra chicagowedding firstdance chicagoweddingplanner chicagoweddingband weddinginspiration
Most bands won’t touch this one live. We’re giving you the whole song. No backing tracks. No studio tricks. Just four singers, full harmonies, and a band that’s 100% live 100% of the time. Because your wedding deserves the real thing
Venue: Westin Lombard Planning: Clementine Custom Events Band Chris Sarlas Orchestra chicagoweddingband chicagowedding weddinginspiration weddingreception weddingentertainment
The songs your guests never expect a band to pull off live? Those are usually the ones they remember most. This Raye tune has become one of the biggest crowd-singalong moments in our repertoire—and every weekend, another dance floor proves why.
Most bands aren’t touching this one live — we just know we’re not stopping
Venue: Westin Lombard Planning Grace Maglaris – Clementine Custom Events Band Chris Sarlas Orchestra chicagoweddingband weddingreception chicagowedding chicagoweddingplanner weddinginspiration
Your guests will tell you that they're dancing to the best band in Chicago