{"id":6456,"date":"2025-02-17T22:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T04:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/?p=6456"},"modified":"2025-02-22T12:41:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T18:41:51","slug":"a-magical-celebration-nicole-connors-wedding-at-the-university-club-of-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/a-magical-celebration-nicole-connors-wedding-at-the-university-club-of-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"A MAGICAL CELEBRATION: NICOLE &#038; CONNOR&#8217;S WEDDING AT THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div style=\"width: 474px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-6456-1\" width=\"474\" height=\"474\" poster=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.jpg\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.mp4\">https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><br \/><a title=\"When love, iconic elegance, and pure fun collide to create the most spectacular day. Nicole &amp; Connor\u2019s celebration was magical \ufe0f\n\nVenue: @universityclubofchicago\nFloral: @hmrdesigns\nPlanning: @olivefineweddings\nMusic: @sarlasmusic\nBeauty: @charlesifergan\nGown: @mira_couture\nTux: @theblacktux\n.\n.\n.\nchicagowedding universityclubwedding universityclubchicago chrissarlasorchestra chicagoweddingband chicagoliveband liveband liveweddingband chicagoweddingbands chicagostringquartet artistrings chicagoweddings chicagoluxury chicagoluxurywedding chicagoentertainment chicagoweddingplanner michiganroomwedding universityclubchicagowedding chicagobride chicagobrides\" href=\"https:\/\/scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.75761-15\/480778446_18489281170022456_2799948879943436671_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=VZHcjVPHg64Q7kNvgHZ12cF&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;_nc_gid=ARRjVcXq7v4pSMXsomgPKfr&amp;oh=00_AYAeh8lv_O6-Iw40Pi4HnYhUwZKOoPe_Xo4hSzYaUHxzoQ&amp;oe=67B9C192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" class=\"video wp-image-6457\" src=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.jpg\" alt=\"When love, iconic elegance, and pure fun collide to create the most spectacular day. Nicole &amp; Connor\u2019s celebration was magical \ufe0f\n\nVenue: @universityclubofchicago\nFloral: @hmrdesigns\nPlanning: @olivefineweddings\nMusic: @sarlasmusic\nBeauty: @charlesifergan\nGown: @mira_couture\nTux: @theblacktux\n.\n.\n.\nchicagowedding universityclubwedding universityclubchicago chrissarlasorchestra chicagoweddingband chicagoliveband liveband liveweddingband chicagoweddingbands chicagostringquartet artistrings chicagoweddings chicagoluxury chicagoluxurywedding chicagoentertainment chicagoweddingplanner michiganroomwedding universityclubchicagowedding chicagobride chicagobrides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s.jpg 720w, https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/when-love-iconic-elegance-and-pure-fun-collide-to-create-the-most-spectacular-day.-nicole-connor\u2019s-640x1138.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"376\">When love, timeless elegance, and pure joy come together, the result is an unforgettable celebration. Nicole &amp; Connor\u2019s wedding with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarlasmusic.com\">best Chicago wedding band<\/a> in the stunning Monroe Room of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucco.com\">University Club of Chicago<\/a> was nothing short of magical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"1087\">From the very first note, music played a starring role in their special day. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarlasmusic.com\/artistrings\/\">Artistrings pop string quartet<\/a> set the perfect mood for the ceremony with a mix of fun and heartfelt selections, including <em data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"589\">Lucky<\/em> by Jason Mraz, <em data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"620\">I&#8217;ll Be There<\/em> by The Jackson 5, <em data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"649\">Marry Me<\/em> by Train, and <em data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"683\">Young &amp; Beautiful<\/em> by Lana Del Rey. The processional began with the serene <em data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"756\">Fields of Gold<\/em> by Sting before transitioning into the classic <em data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"832\">Can\u2019t Help Falling in Love<\/em> by Elvis. Then, as Nicole made her breathtaking entrance, the enchanting melody of <em data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"933\">Christmas Canon<\/em> by Trans-Siberian Orchestra filled the room. This Chicago wedding ceremony concluded with a joyful recessional to <em data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\">New York, New York<\/em>, as the room erupted in applause.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1522\">The celebration continued with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarlasmusic.com\/chris-sarlas-orchestra\/\">Chris Sarlas Orchestra<\/a> curating the perfect soundtrack for the evening. Our pianist set the tone during cocktail hour before our six-piece band accompanied dinner and Nicole &amp; Connor\u2019s first dance. As the night unfolded, we expanded to our full 11-piece ensemble\u2014complete with a full horn section, four dynamic vocalists, and a high-energy rhythm section\u2014to keep the dance floor packed all night.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1727\">Check out the reel to experience every unforgettable moment, from the elegant ceremony to the electrifying reception, all in the breathtaking setting of this historic venue overlooking Michigan Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1727\">Our vendor partners for this picture-perfect Chicago wedding:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Venue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucco.com\">University Club of Chicago &#8211; Michigan Room<\/a><br \/>Floral: <a href=\"https:\/\/hmrdesigns.com\">HMR Designs<\/a><br \/>Planning: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivefineweddings.com\">Olive Fine Weddings<\/a><br \/>Beauty: <a href=\"https:\/\/charlesifergan.com\">Charles Ifergan<\/a><br \/>Gown: <a href=\"https:\/\/miracouture.com\">Mira Couture<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>car<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When love, timeless elegance, and pure joy come together, the result is an unforgettable celebration. Nicole &amp; Connor\u2019s wedding with the best Chicago wedding band in the stunning Monroe Room of the University Club of Chicago was nothing short of magical. From the very first note, music played a starring role in their special day. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/a-magical-celebration-nicole-connors-wedding-at-the-university-club-of-chicago\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A MAGICAL CELEBRATION: NICOLE &#038; CONNOR&#8217;S WEDDING AT THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,112,113,18,9,5,8,117,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artistrings","category-chicago-cover-band","category-chicago-entertainment","category-chicago-pop-string-quartet","category-chicago-string-quartet","category-chicago-wedding-band","category-chicago-wedding-ceremony","category-chicago-weddings","category-chris-sarlas-orchestra"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6456"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6456\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6478,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6456\/revisions\/6478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarlasmusic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}