5 Best Chicago Wedding Live Bands You’ll Love
Live wedding bands really are the best way to bring high energy to your wedding day, but it’s hard to know which companies are really worth it. Here in Chicago, we definitely have seen some amazing bands that will tear the roof off the place with what they bring to the table. Here are our top 5 favorite live bands that you should look into for your Chicago wedding.
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Yazz Events brings SO much to the table, it really is amazing all that they can do for you. They are a woman-owned company that has has bands that have played together for over a decade and can really work well together to cater to any vision. There is also a wide variety of music styles - 2 high-energy party bands, 2nd line bands for introductions and cocktail hours, Latin bands for cocktail hours, Jazz bands for cocktail hours and lunch/dinner services, and even small acoustic groups for any laid-back events. If you’re looking for something else too, they probably offer it!! They have such a diverse array of musical options that is sure to be exactly what you’re looking for. Personally, we love that they offer SO many different instrument and music options and also offer things like audio phone guest books, lighting, DJs, and photo booths. You really can get everything all in one place! Their online portal gives clients the freedom to truly customize their song requests to cater to unique musical visions and we highly recommend them! Working with them is a breeze and you are sure to have an amazing wedding day with Yazz Events in your corner!!
2. Funktastic Productions
How can you go wrong with a company with a name like “Funktastic Productions”?! They have a collaborative approach allowing couples to customize their set list and can learn up to 5 songs outside of their list for every event which keeps things exciting for us and fresh. Their ability to seamlessly blend musical genres, interactive performances with even singing in the crowd coupled with our top-tier musicianship and skilled MCs, ensures an unforgettable and personalized wedding experience. They offer services from start to finish, or “ceremony to afterparty” with string ensembles, trios, quartets, and a 6-15 piece band. They also offer add-ons that make things nice and convenient for you - DJs, uplighting, photo booths, and one of our favorite, unique features: light up wristbands that sync with the music! If you’re a concert-going type of couple, this is such a fun added piece to your wedding that will truly make it unforgettable. Funktastic Productions will surely be the life of your party!
3. Final Say with Maggie Speaks
Final Say really brings the house down at our weddings and it is a joy working with them! Maggie Speaks actually has 7 different bands that work together frequently and they are experts at getting your friends and family to dance. It is surely a joy getting to work with amazing companies and groups like these and we absolutely love the energy that they bring! We have to admit, we have been skeptical of the actual affect live bands have on a dance floor, and this is the company that convinced us that people really do love a live band for your wedding day!
4. Spark Entertainment Group
Spark Entertainment Group is a team that we absolutely adore! They offer DJ services but also have bands that will definitely have your guests tearing up the dance floor. They do an array of different events like award shows and fundraisers, but they focus more on their weddings and corporate events. With the weddings that they’ve worked with us, they surely know how to get the crowd moving and adjust to whatever is going to fit the crowd the best. We definitely appreciate their attentiveness to their couple and their needs and we think that they would be great to work with on your wedding day!
5. Bluewater Kings Band
Bluewater Kings Band is definitely a fan favorite that we work with often and they are really great at what they do! Their services are very customizable depending on your budget and music style which is great for any couple that is interested in a live band. They offer anything from a 3-piece background combo to a 16-piece band with multiple singers and horns. If you’re also interested in live music with a DJ they can adjust their services to suit you exact vision! Bluewater Kings Band is highly recommended by many people and we are one of them too!
When it comes to wedding bands, guests of all ages really do appreciate live music. If you are nervous about getting people on the dance floor, getting a live band for your wedding day is the best way to ensure that all of your guests enjoy themselves. if you’re looking for more help finding your vendors, feel free to reach out to us at our contact page and we are happy make sure your wedding day runs smoothly!
