The Best Wedding DJs in Lake Forest, IL

The Best Wedding DJs in Lake Forest, IL

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171 Wedding Bands & DJs in Lake Forest, IL

The Salamanders 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees

High-Energy, Top-Class Live Party Band For hire for parties, corporate functions, city celebrations, weddings, & more. The Salamanders is one of the top live party bands in the world! With two of the most talented lead singers in the industry backed by nationally-acclaimed musicians, The Salamanders have a flawless sound and radiant energy that will keep your guests dancing all night long. From ceremony music to cocktail hour entertainment, first dance through the reception & dance party, The Salamanders are the live wedding music band of choice for venues and planners across the United States! Ask about our horn section for additional beauty

Absolutely amazing!!! People at our wedding still talk about them a month later! They not only brought great positive energy but were so sweet and kind to work with. They heard all of our requests and took them all into account. They were not only amazing to us but all of our family and friends. Would HIGHLY recommend. Also working with Utah Live Bands was one of our easiest vendors to work with - Stephen Tobian was always so responsive it was great for planning from afar! Book these guys early though they fill up fast!
Nina, a year ago
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Standing Room Only Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees

This versatile group of superb musicians and seasoned vocalists is ready to entertain live at your wedding reception or special event. Standing Room Only Orchestra is available in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, and will keep your guests on the dance floor, having fun for hours! The band's talented and inspired musicians love to perform a wide variety of music including: Swing, 50’s and 60’s, Motown, Disco, 80’s, Top 40 hits and more - Any and every kind of music you can dance to! Choose amongst our ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, or six to seven-piece band for non-stop dancing!

We hired SRO for our wedding in August 2024, and had a great experience! Leading up to the big day, they were always quick to respond to emails, answered every question I had, and provided excellent recommendations for songs when I had trouble deciding. On the day of the wedding, Kara was an awesome emcee, and the band was wonderful! The dance floor was packed the whole night, and many of our guests commented on how great the music was. If you're looking to book SRO, you won't be disappointed! (Photos by Colin Lyons Photography)
Katy M., 17 days ago
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Cruze CTRL Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees
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DJ Cruze CTRL is a mobile turntablist and DJ based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Devoted to bringing an authentic DJ experience to events, owner Josh takes his craft seriously in the pursuit of producing concert-level performances. Formally trained, he can provide professional live mixes, mashups, and scratches for truly dynamic event entertainment!

Josh at Cruze CRTL was fantastic for our June wedding. Our friends and family have been raving about the vibe throughout the night and how fun it was. Personally, Josh was terrific to work with behind the scenes with our requests and did a great job the day of. He was a good MC throughout the night and guided a night that went smoothly in both the ceremony and the reception. We had no issues and it meant a lot considering all of the problems that can happen during a wedding.
Ryan W., 6 months ago
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Rhythm Society Orchestra 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees

Rhythm Society Orchestra is a 16-piece big band specializing in vintage swing music of the '30s and '40s with a good helping of later Sinatra and friends, authentically re-created. It's music as people remember it and want to hear and see it performed. Classy, professional, experienced and turn-key! We're as sharp looking as we sound, too. Booked by the best hotels, country clubs, agencies, wedding planners, municipalities, historic locations, corporations, philanthropic and wedding receptions (the latter are a specialty!) Add our jazz combo for cocktails, solo pianist for dinner, etc. Top shelf, high-energy entertainment.

A Big Band that plays and looks authentic: Personable, well dressed and organized. This band comes to play and entertain your audience. A different and memorable performance: every. single. time.
Kevin Kuptz, 3 years ago
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Who Knew Entertainment 
  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees

Who Knew Entertainment is proud to be the Midwest's Premier AWARD WINNING, ALL LIVE music entertainment, providing all genres of 100% LIVE music for all styles of events since 2007. WK features unique and diverse combinations of award winning, multi-talented musicians from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. From soloists, duos, 3 piece bands up to 12+ musicians, there is NO event too big or too small for WK! We have been honored to play for hundreds of weddings, private events, corporate parties, clubs, even consulates, as well as being signed to a SONY Subsidiary, and being selected by producers for some of the TOP Talent shows.

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Dancefloor Delight 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Welcome to Dancefloor Delight, the premier wedding DJ company dedicated to making your big day an unforgettable experience! Our team of experienced and professional DJs is committed to providing top-quality entertainment that will have you and your guests dancing all night long.

I recently hired Dancefloor Delight for my wedding reception and I couldn't be happier with their services! DJ Sean was incredibly professional and attentive to our specific music preferences, seamlessly transitioning between songs and keeping the energy high throughout the night. They even provided additional lighting to enhance the atmosphere of the dance floor. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how much fun they had and how great the music was. I highly recommend Dancefloor Delight for any wedding or event - they truly know how to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved!
Lauren B., 2 years ago
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Harpist Michelle Campbell 

5.0

  • Solo performer
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL

Harpist Michelle Campbell has enjoyed performing for weddings and special events for over twenty years. She has studied harp performance at prestigious institutes and holds a Masters of Music Degree. She is the resident harpist for the Langham Hotel and is a regular featured soloist at The Four Seasons as well as other luxury hotels throughout Chicago. Michelle also enjoys performing musical theatre, including a critically acclaimed show at the Goodman Theatre, and collaborating with other creative musicians in Chicago. As a freelance soloist she is in high demand for private events.

I've now worked with Michelle as a violinist she's hired and as a contractor who's hired her. Not only does she play beautifully but she's extremely organized preparing for the performance, shows up early, dresses perfectly for each event, and is a lovely person to know and work with. I definitely plan on working with her in the future!
Stephanie-Fretless Music, 4 years ago
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Cuarteto Guataca 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, IL for additional fees

Bassist and bandleader Josh Levine got his start in the professional music business busking in SoHo with The Flying Neutrinos in ’93, so when NYC shut down in Spring of 2020, he capitalized on his experience as a street performer and began to play regularly in the parks of NYC with percussionist and sonero, Jainardo Batista, renowned flutist Itai Kriss making his debut on Cuban trés guitar, and María Raquel on vocals and minor percussion. Before long, the quartet had generated some buzz, several venues hired them to play outdoors and pianist Gabriel Chakarji and Grammy winning flutist and vocalist Jeremy Bosch became staples of the group.

Cuarteto Guataca is AMAZING. Every single member of this group is an absolute joy to work with, and their talent is beyond words! Cuarteto was our wedding band, and I don’t think anyone sat down the entire reception! Hire them now!!
Adriana and M., 3 years ago

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About wedding bands & DJs in Lake Forest, IL

How much do couples usually pay for wedding music in Lake Forest, IL?

Live bands typically range from $150 to $18,500, averaging at $3,500. DJs range from $595 to $4,000 and average at $1,500. You can also book music for your ceremony only, starting at $100!

Ultimately, the cost will depend on the number of hours booked, and in the case of live bands, how many musicians are in the band.

Do bands and DJs typically play the entire party from start to finish?

It depends! 83% of bands and DJs in Lake Forest, IL cover cocktail hour and 83% will play for the ceremony, in addition to the reception. 68% offer services for the after party if you’re having one!

Do most bands learn new songs if you ask them to?

61% of bands in Lake Forest, IL will learn new songs! Make sure you ask about the lead time they need to learn and rehearse something new.

What are the most popular bands and DJs in Lake Forest, IL?

The most popular bands in Lake Forest, IL are Louis Pettinelli Entertainment, Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos and Bluewater Kings Band. The most popular DJs are Ultimate Beats Entertainment, Windy City Mix, Inc. and DJ Felix Entertainment.

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