Category Archives: Chicago Wedding Band

Fernanda & Kevin

June 12, 2010

Fernanda & Kevin
The Union League Club of Chicago

Kevin and Fernanda meticulously planned their ceremony and reception at the elegant Union League Club of Chicago. Beginning with the most versatile string ensemble in town, the Artistrings string quartet provided classical selections for their ceremony, and then completely changed gears to perform an all-contemporary cocktail hour! Coldplay, Beatles, U2, Queen, Billy Joel, Snow Patrol, Weezer…you name it, they played it, and everyone was commenting on how cool it was to have a string quartet playing pop music. The Chris Sarlas Orchestra’s jazz trio welcomed guests to the 6th floor with dinner music, followed by a big surprise from the groom: he hired The Three Waiters for additional dinner entertainment. The Three Waiters involves three singing waiters who pretend to be actual waiters during dinner service, and then unleash a dynamic and sophisticated live performance a la The Three Tenors! They had everyone laughing and waving their napkins in the air by the end of the show. Our 11 piece band provided the music for dancing, and we topped off the evening with an after-hours set by our DJ Barry. What a night!

Cutting the cake

Cutting the cake

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Favors

Favors

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The waiters appeared one at a time...
The waiters appeared one at a time...

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Our guys watching the show...
Our guys watching the show...

Wave your napkins in the air!
Wave your napkins in the air!

Elizabeth & Scott

May 29, 2010

Elizabeth & Scott
Exmoor Country Club

The first of two weddings this holiday weekend was a beautiful celebration at Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park. We had a wonderful evening of great music, of course including all of Elizabeth’s favorite Michael Buble tunes! We wish the bride & groom a long, happy, healthy life together!

It was great to see Allison Rosati, NBC TV news anchor, enjoying the band!
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The decor was gorgeous!
The decor was gorgeous!

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Jen & Brian

May 22, 2010

Jen & Brian
River East Art Center

Jen & Brian’s wedding took place in the beautiful and unique River East Art Center. Beginning with the Artistrings String Quartet for their ceremony, the mood was set for a fantastic event. After the ceremony, all of the guests went outside to enjoy cocktails, and then returned back inside to a completely transformed room, with decor by Kehoe and lighting by Frost. We have an expansive repertoire list, augmented by great suggestions from our brides and grooms as they’ve planned their weddings. Jen and Brian chose three special songs for their first dance and the dances with their parents: That’s How Strong My Love Is (Otis Redding), Ain’t that Love (Ray Charles), and Paul Simon’s Loves Me Like A Rock. Dick Fowler asked us to permanently add the Otis Redding tune to our song list! Many congratulations to Jen & Brian!

First dance as husband and wife!
First dance as husband and wife!
The tables were gorgeous
The tables were gorgeous

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Jen & Brian
Jen & Brian

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Really cool place cards
Really cool place cards

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The Art Center has so much to see!
The Art Center has so much to see!

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Cupcakes to take home!
Cupcakes to take home!

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Sini & Steven

May 15, 2010

Sini & Steven
Hotel InterContinental – Milwaukee

On May 15th, Sini & Steven hosted a spectacular cocktail reception for 400 of their closest friends and relatives at The Hotel InterContinental Milwaukee! The evening began with their impromptu wedding ceremony right on the dance floor…and from there…dance, dance, dance!

Sini & Steven announcing that they are about to get married, right there!
Sini & Steven announcing that they are about to get married, right there!

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YES, I said yes!
YES, I said yes!

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Amazing decor...
Amazing decor...

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Great food...
Great food...

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And of course, plenty of dessert!
And of course, plenty of dessert!

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Coffee & Loukoumades in carry out boxes for the long drive home...
Coffee & Loukoumades in carry out boxes for the long drive home...

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