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482 Wedding Entertainers serving Lake Forest, IL

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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (19)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $195 and up

Cristina K. said “Vicki performed at my dads memorial service she did a great job. Showed on time and played the songs I selected. ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (89)
Top Performer
240 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $125 per hour

Kendal D. said “Our guests loved getting their portraits done and it was such a unique experience compared to a Photo Booth. Appreciate Marlene was even able to extend her time with us! ”
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Ferny Magic

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
19 Verified bookings

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • $400 and up

Kenia G. said “Ferny was absolutely phenomenal! The guests were laughing and we received a mind-blowing, crazy performance! The mind-reading segment left everyone completely stunned!! Ferny included everyone in... ”
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Jack Miuccio, Singer & Impersonator

4.95 (65)
Top Performer
119 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Wedding Singer / Wedding Entertainment
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • $150 - $200 (solo) / $300 and up (band)

Diane F. said “He was wonderful. I hired Jack to sing my dad’s favorite song and his 90th birthday. Made him cry. ”
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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (58)
Top Performer
98 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-$5000

Katherine M. said “Martin Metzger was an absolute professional from start to finish. He was easy to book, responsive, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He played guitar during the cocktail... ”
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Brenden Trojan

5.0 (27)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • South Barrington, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Tom R. said “Communication was great, Brenden was right on time. We had kids and adults and he got both groups involved. He did both the stage show and the walking magic and both were fun in their own ways.... ”
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John Behling Guitarist

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
93 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-$1500

Barbara G. said “John was prompt, personable and provided music appropriate for our fiesta themed event. Very positive response from our guests. Highly recommend him if you are looking for talented musician who... ”
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Zach Michel - Comedy Magician

4.97 (35)
Top Performer
72 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $400-$2000

Molly K. said “Zach was a wonderful addition to our company holiday party! His performance was magical and hilarious; our entire group had a great time. So glad we decided to book with Zach! 10 out of 10 would... ”
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Dr. Dave Magic

5.0 (88)
Top Performer
108 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Sabrina S. said “Dr. Dave was great with everyone. The event started with very few people that he kept entertained. As more started arriving he easily transitioned into jumping around to keep different groups engaged.... ”
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Brian Ostrega, Violinist

4.99 (76)
Top Performer
117 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200 and up

Bonnie K. said “Brian was great at his craft and so kind with all of us! Highly recommend him. ”
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Street Magician Norman Basile

5.0 (84)
Top Performer
120 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $160- $600 (based on show length & distance)

Ross S. said “We had Norman come by our happy hour and it was the perfect entertainment for a group of about 20 people. He can stroll around to different groups and did an awesome job interacting with everyone. ... ”
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Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s Solo & w/ Ensembles

5.0 (77)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Rodney F. said “5 stars all around. Gabriel was timely, a great communicator, a real class act. He recognized immediately what our guests wanted and he delivered. He’s a very talented musician, my new go to for event... ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (130)
Top Performer
163 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $0 - $600

Candace G. said “Our violinist did an amazing job at our baby shower and added such a beautiful touch to the day. The music was elegant, professional, and created the perfect atmosphere for our guests. He was easy... ”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Kendell A. said “Ellen is kind, professional and talented. Our guests enjoyed getting their caricatures drawn which provided a fun, festive element to our party. ”
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Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen

4.89 (31)
Top Performer
65 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200-$1500

Carolyn B. said “Judy was fabulous, all of our guests loved her beautiful performances and our team is still excited. ”
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Magic by Brielle

5.0 (92)
Top Performer
55 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Amy O. said “Brielle provided strolling and close-up magic for my 30th birthday. She was personable, professional, and her magic tricks were very entertaining! Brielle's tricks combined both magic and... ”
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William Pack

4.94 (12)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings

  • Batavia, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 37 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500 and up

Dani C. said “Thank you so much for bringing some laughter as well as ooos and ahhhs to our party! He was flexible, personable, and part of the party! He did sleight of hand and was able to stroll to every corner... ”
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Total-T Magic by Terrence Hunter

5.0 (8)
18 Verified bookings

  • Glenview, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 13 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250.00 and up

Char M. said “Mr. T did an amazing job. He kept the attention of all my students which ranged from 2-8 with adhd and autism. Even my staff was impressed ! We will definitely book him again and we highly recommend... ”
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The Great Boodini

4.68 (13)
23 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200-1000

Mary W. said “The Great Boodini came to our annual conference to entertain the children with a magic show. He was on time, professional, wonderful and patient with the children. They were amazed and had a lot of... ”
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Dennis Christie MD "Master Deceptionist"

5.0 (51)
121 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • $400 - $100,000

Summer C. said “I hired Dennis as a fun surprise for my family, and it was an awesome night! Dennis was SO personable and you could tell he really loves what he does!! It was a super fun experience I wish I could... ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
11 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-1600

Clinton B. I. said “Julia was excellent. She arrived before time and the music was great. My guest enjoyed her. I would recommend her for any event. Thanks for the joyous evening. C. Blackwell ”
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Paul Draws You

4.69 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 23 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 and up

Jenni S. said “Paul and his colleague Bill were great! On time, pleasant and personable. The guests at our event had a wonderful time and Paul & Bill helped create the fun spirit of the evening. Highly recommended... ”
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Wedding Entertainment
  • 26 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500-3500

Michael T. said “DJ Saxobeat is the best DJ and saxophone combo in town! Incredible energy, flawless mixes, and unforgettable live sax performance. Perfect for weddings, parties, and events — highly recommended! ”
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Rachael Miller

5.0 (86)
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Ally K. said “Rachel made my wedding guests so happy. She was going from table to table playing the violin to our guests. They were in love. I’m Middle Eastern and I asked her a couple days before the wedding if... ”
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Serenade Events

4.22 (152)
377 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • String Quartet / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $150-$1,500

Kim H. said “I live in Wisconsin and my daughter’s bridal shower was in Pittsburgh, I used gigsalad to coordinate with local musicians to play at the shower . The pianist and Violinist were PHENOMENAL!! Very... ”
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Mega Magic- Magician Mike D'Urzo

5.0 (22)
23 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Magician / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Graham W. said “Mike was a great entertainer and showman who greatly elevated our event! ”
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String Theory Chamber Ensemble

4.90 (11)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • String Quartet / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $0 - $1200

Lynnly B. said “String Theory was amazing. They were so easy to work with, have an enormous set list to choose from, were super flexible with additional songs we were looking for, and the best part was their... ”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.90 (31)
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Jeff O. said “We hired him for our work appreciation party and everyone absolutely loved it!!! ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.90 (33)
58 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Rodney F. said “A-Z IL Suono delivered The performer was on time. Played beautifully, he even took a request. We couldn’t have been happier. We’d definitely use them again. Great Job! Thanks ”
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Ring Of Music

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Wedding Band / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Royce B. said “Thank you for a great event, our member really enjoyed your talents, and we appreciate your flexibility during the event with all our other activities going on. I highly recommend Ring of Music for... ”
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300-$1000

David Hedlund is a contemporary and jazz pianist known for creating elegant, engaging atmospheres through his performances. With a versatile style that blends...
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Photo Booths / Wedding Entertainment
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $600 and up

📸 Transforming Moments into Memories. We bring a touch of magic to events, turning them into extraordinary experiences. Photo Booth Rental, 360 Booth Rental,...

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About booking Wedding Entertainment in Lake Forest, IL

Wedding entertainment brings your celebration to life, creating unforgettable moments on your big day. From talented harpists to interactive fire performers to a talented wedding DJ, the right entertainment sets the tone and keeps the energy flowing. The perfect wedding entertainers also add a personal touch, making your wedding day feel unique and tailored to your preferences and vision.

The cost of hiring unique wedding entertainment in Lake Forest, Illinois will vary depending on the types of performers you want to hire and how long you want them to entertain. Wedding performers require varying spaces to perform, so consider your venue when reviewing wedding entertainment ideas. Contact the wedding entertainers above to discuss your special day and receive a customized quote.

While exploring Lake Forest wedding entertainment companies, thoroughly review profile information, look at photos, and watch videos to understand the type of performance or service they offer. Read reviews from past clients to gain valuable insight into their experience level and ability to meet your expectations. Remember to include important details like venue information, wedding themes, and preferences to receive the most accurate quote.

Once you find the entertainer you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book wedding entertainment. You can message the performers, confirm the details of your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad event is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. Just relax and enjoy your wedding day!

Wedding Entertainment serving the Lake Forest, IL area

These Wedding Entertainment serve the wider Lake Forest and Lake county area and travel to Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, North Chicago, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Park City, Riverwoods, Waukegan, Indian Creek, Gurnee, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, North Brook, Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe, Long Grove, Techny, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Beach Park, Northfield, and Forest Lake.