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485 Wedding Musicians serving Des Plaines, IL

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Jack Miuccio, Singer & Impersonator

4.94 (60)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Wedding Singer / Wedding Musicians
  • $150 - $200 (solo) / $300 and up (band)

Kelley M. said “Jack & Christine “rocked it” for my dad’s 85th birthday! They were very entertaining & professional! Jack was timely & equipped with his mic & sound system! Our family group of 15 truly enjoyed... ”
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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (18)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 10 miles from Des Plaines
  • $195 and up

Joseph C. said “Vicki was early and set herself up! I wanted to help her but she did it all! Her music was wonderful. Everyone at the condo and holiday party felt the same way. My wife Barbara told me she was the... ”
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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (54)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 10 miles from Des Plaines
  • $300-$5000

Dana F. said “Martin helped us secure a guitarist for my son's wedding. He responded to our more urgent need. The musician was excellent. ”
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Our Music Events

5.0 (196)
Top Performer
206 Verified bookings

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Saxophone Player / Wedding Musicians
  • 12 miles from Des Plaines
  • $100$ booking fee

Kayla M. said “Michael was the BEST addition to our wedding! He arrived early on our wedding day, amazing communication - very easy to get in touch with, and played throughout the entire night! He worked with me... ”
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Electro Retro

4.94 (15)
Top Performer
30 Verified bookings

  • Wheaton, IL
  • Party Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 16 miles from Des Plaines
  • $1450 and up depending on requirements.

Lorinda L. said “Super easy to work with, Super nice band members and they sounded excellent. 10/10 would recommend and book again! ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (127)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $0 - $600

Priscilla M. said “I absolutely loved Adrian! He elevated our formal dinner party and is very professional. Adrian is an amazing violinist and has a great repertoire! We will definitely be booking his services again. ”
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Jonathan Moody

5.0 (76)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $2,500 and up

Sabine D. L. C. said “Jonathan is highly recommended. His voice is wonderful and his repertoire huge. His music made the party a full success and he has a wonderful personality. You can truly see that music is his passion... ”
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Bob Peace

4.94 (62)
Top Performer
87 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $1.5k+

Sandra V. said “Did a good job keeping the audience listening ”
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Prestige Performances

4.90 (113)
Top Performer
260 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $425 and up

Rodolfo D. V. said “The string quartet did exactly what we needed, they were amazing. ”
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Cecy Santana

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $250-$8000

Jeff N. said “Cecy was a great addition to our small choir and helped with leading our children's choir participation. ”
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Rachel Bachman

5.0 (72)
Top Performer
106 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $200-$2500

Amanda M. said “Rachel was great! She was super engaging with our daughter and all her friends! She was professional, talented and put on a great performance! She made sure everyone got to say hello and take pictures... ”
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Mario Dueñas

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates

Kyla D. said “Mario’s Jazz Trio was wonderful at our annual holiday party. They have provided the music for us for years, and they always do an excellent job. This year we hosted about 175 guests, and everyone... ”
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Skinny Williams Cocktail Music

4.97 (63)
Top Performer
151 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Saxophone Player / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $325 and up

Danielle B. said “We were lucky enough to have Skinny play at our wedding, and he completely made the atmosphere. From the moment guests arrived, his music set the perfect tone — classy, energetic, and full of... ”
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Austin Ellis

4.97 (229)
Top Performer
265 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $999 - $4999

Vincent S. said “Austin was amazing from start to finish. His ability to sing hundreds of songs across such a wide range of genres is amazing. I highly recommend Austin. We are still getting comments from our... ”
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Gabriel Datcu - Jazz,Latin,Pop,Top40s Solo & w/ Ensembles

5.0 (76)
Top Performer
74 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates

Vince P. said “We hired Gabriel last minute for my sons 1st birthday party, and he was absolutely fantastic. He responded quickly and showed up professionally and early, even after being booked the morning of the... ”
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The John Behling Group

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $450-$3000

Rich L. said “These guys provided fantastic background music for our Rotary Club Centennial Dinner. Their music cut through while not interfering with the social enjoyment of the evening. ”
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The Jazz Arts Duo

4.94 (17)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $500 - $2000

Bob M. said “This is the second time we engaged the Jazz Arts Duo for a party. They were excellent! John and Marcel kept the music interesting. Our guests, many of whom were affiliated with the musical arts, ... ”
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Andrew Camp

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $1000 and up

Michael B. said “Andrew is a very talented musician who can play a variety of music. I highly recommend brining him in for entertainment! ”
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Phillip-Michael Scales

5.0 (89)
Top Performer
125 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $500-$10,000

Angelo C. said “Wow! Can not say enough about this Super talent Artist. Everyone loved him! Can not wait to work again with him! Fantastic! ”
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John Behling Guitarist

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
90 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $300-$1500

David F. said “Very nice gentleman who did an excellent job at my mom's services. Wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. ”
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Andrew Hoyt

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $500 and up

Alexandra V. B. said “We were looking for a performer to play for a crew of 50 filmmakers on short notice and Andrew was a perfect fit. He was prompt in responding, flexible to our needs, extremely personable, and... ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
10 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 3 miles from Des Plaines
  • $300-1600

Linda L. said “Lovely backdrop to our business dinner. Julia arrived promply and played beautifully. Julia was very easy to work with when setting up this event. Thank you, Julia! ”
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The Lone Piper

4.70 (14)
43 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Bagpiper / Wedding Musicians
  • 7 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates

William M. said “Piper was prompt, ready and played with skill and enthusiasm. Everyone commented on the contribution made by the Piper to our memorial event. ”
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Who Knew

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 12 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates

Jonathan F. said “What's great here is that Who Knew provided professionalism the entire way; from the first email to the end-of-the-night. They listened to what I wanted and not just delivered, but succeeded (played... ”
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Jeff Manuel- Pianist

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $200 and up

Brooke B. said “Jeff was an excellent choice to have at my event! He played wonderful music the entire event and was professional. He also had great communication and was very accommodating. Definitely would... ”
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Ring Of Music

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Wedding Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates

Jeff S. said “The band provided the perfect level of excitement and energy to our event. Working with Matt was a great experience - he handled all of the tricking AV logistics directly with my vendor and venue -... ”
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Cielito Lindo

4.90 (51)
122 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mariachi Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $400 and up

Jennie S. said “They were absolutely amazing! Wonderful to work with, extremely accommodating and fantastic musicians!! Everyone at our party was absolutely raving about them! I’d definitely hire them again in a... ”
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Chicago Diamond Trio

5.0 (9)
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $300 and up

Julia G. said “It was a true blessing to have Chicago Diamond Trio as our musical entertainers for our Mother's Day Banquet on Friday, May 6, 2016. They were all very professional and personable: true gentlemen who... ”
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Harrison Jazz Ensemble

4.68 (27)
55 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $1000-2500

Aimee L. said “We loved the entire experience with the band - good communication, showed up on time and delivered on the music! We needed a Jazz Band who could play Hava Nagila, play Jazz of course and some higher... ”
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Serenade Events

4.20 (143)
357 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • String Quartet / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $150-$1,500

Anna K. said “The music was amazing. The musicians executed my vision perfectly. ”
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Rachael Miller

5.0 (86)
94 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $500 and up

Hailey U. said “We had such raving reviews!!!! ”
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The January Lanterns

5.0 (9)
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $699 - 7500

Terry H. said “Talented and good personality ”

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About booking Wedding Musicians in Des Plaines, IL

Wedding music is the heartbeat of your big day, setting the tone for every special moment. From romantic ceremony music by classical wedding musicians to lively tunes during cocktail hour and a high-energy band at the wedding reception, the right live music makes your celebration unforgettable. Whether it’s a string quartet, soulful wedding singer, or party band, choosing the perfect wedding musicians ensures your day sounds as amazing as it feels.

The cost of hiring a wedding musician in Des Plaines, Illinois varies based on the type of performance, length of time needed, and your location. Classical wedding musicians, like harpists or violinists, may cost less than a full band, while wedding singers for hire can offer a beautiful, intimate experience without taking up much space. Consider your venue’s acoustics and any equipment needs when booking live music for your wedding ceremony or reception.

While exploring Des Plaines wedding musicians, browse profiles, listen to audio samples, and read reviews to get a sense of their style and expertise. Look for artists with experience performing at weddings to ensure they understand the flow and timing of your event. When contacting local wedding musicians, share essential details about your venue, the schedule, and any song requests you have.

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Wedding Musicians serving the Des Plaines, IL area

These Wedding Musicians serve the wider Des Plaines and Cook county area and travel to Park Ridge, Rosemont, Mount Prospect, Niles, Glenview, Elk Grove Village, Prospect Heights, Morton Grove, Glenview Nas, Schiller Park, Golf, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Bensenville, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Techny, Franklin Park, Wood Dale, Northfield, North Brook, Northbrook, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Itasca, Wheeling, River Grove, Northlake, Lincolnwood, and Elmwood Park.