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485 Wedding Musicians serving Lake Forest, IL

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Jack Miuccio, Singer & Impersonator

4.95 (66)
Top Performer
122 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Wedding Singer / Wedding Musicians
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $150

Lisa F. said “Jack was great! He also brought a female vocalist who was amazng too im trying to recall her name. "Christina". Jack was on-time very kind and great communication. We started off Americas 250th... ”
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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
100 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 – $5,000 per event

Judy W. said “I booked Daniel R Gomez to play guitar at a birthday party for 80+ people. He was on time, so polite, and the perfect accompanist for a happy occasion. I would definitely use him again! ”
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Our Music Events

5.0 (237)
Top Performer
312 Verified bookings

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Saxophone Player / Wedding Musicians
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • $100 per event

Phil T. said “Michael was professional and easy to work with ahead of the event and was a fantastic sax player, everybody loved him! ”
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Andrew Singer

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 23 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $300 per hour

Srivani S. said “Second time hiring Andrew, he did a great job and played to the crowd's interests. ”
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Shawn McDonald Piping

4.91 (38)
Top Performer
71 Verified bookings

  • Dundee, IL
  • Bagpiper / Wedding Musicians
  • 25 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

David M. S. said “Nice job! ”
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Drew Wiegman

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Wonder Lake, IL
  • Cellist / Wedding Musicians
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Tina N. said “Drew is highly professional, yet very down to earth. Drew played livelier modern music during the coctail hour. Then, during dinner he played classical music. He knew songs that guests requested... ”
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John Behling Guitarist

5.0 (59)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 – $1,500 per event

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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Ryan Argast

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $600

Abby M. K. said “I hired Ryan to play at a wedding reception. He was professional from the start, asking all the right questions. He wanted to make sure he captured the vibe my client wanted. He rolled with any... ”
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Cecy Santana

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
49 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

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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Skinny Williams Cocktail Music

4.98 (70)
Top Performer
164 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Saxophone Player / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Marzena said “One of the best performances ever. The guests at my wedding raved about Skinny Williams and truly enjoyed the jazz music during cocktail hour. He made everything so seamless and the music was... ”
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Patrick Thomas

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Katie C. said “Patrick was responsive, timely, and a wonderful singer/guitarist. I would highly recommend him for any occasion. Thank you, Patrick! ”
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Sarah Lightman

4.97 (76)
Top Performer
46 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $1,500

Casey L. said “Sarah was a delight to work with, and was very well received by our group :) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for any event! ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (132)
Top Performer
166 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Michelle G. said “We had a few songs for him during the ceremony, contemporary songs and gave him permission to add music during the quiet spots and he did it perfectly! Truly a professional as we gave him instructions... ”
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Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen

4.89 (31)
Top Performer
66 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200 – $1,500 per event

Carolyn B. said “Judy was fabulous, all of our guests loved her beautiful performances and our team is still excited. ”
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The January Lanterns

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $699 – $7,500 per event

Jen L. said “We had Andrew at our corporate welcome reception, and he was fantastic. They were great to communicate and plan the event with and he was on time and a talented musician. He helped us create a great... ”
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Andrew Camp

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $1,000 per event

Justin L. said “Wonderful to work with, professional, timely and overall great dude. ”
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The Jazz Arts Duo

4.95 (18)
Top Performer
29 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $500 – $2,000 per event

Sharon L. said “Will definitely hire again. They were great for the venue and vibe we were looking for. ”
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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 Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

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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Mario Dueñas

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Forest P. F. said “We hired them to perform at our first outdoor concert fundraiser. They truly exceeded our expectations. They arrived promptly, and from the moment they started playing, the music was fantastic. Their... ”
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Brian Ostrega, Violinist

4.99 (77)
Top Performer
120 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $200

Caanan E. said “Brian was professional. He played beautifully the whole time he was there. He received so many compliments. Brian is a Must! ”
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Windy City Strings

4.82 (26)
Top Performer
46 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Classical Ensemble / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $200

Elise L. said “Zhanna was wonderful to work with prior to the event. We threw a lot of changes her way and she was very flexible. She provided guidance when it was needed. Our guests raved about how well they played... ”
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Brett Gaertner

5.0 (54)
53 Verified bookings

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 8 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Shelli M. said “Brett performed for us at a 60th birthday celebration. He had a great variety of songs. His music and vocals were perfect to set the tone for a fun and upbeat party. He is wonderful to work with,... ”
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Violin by Vicki

4.95 (19)
35 Verified bookings

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $195

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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The Lone Piper

4.62 (15)
44 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Bagpiper / Wedding Musicians
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Valerie F. said “Excellent job! Made the birthday celebration amazing! ”
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Julia Evans

5.0 (5)
12 Verified bookings

  • Park Ridge, IL
  • Violinist / Wedding Musicians
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 – $1,600 per event

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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Who Knew

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

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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Impromp-Two

5.0 (2)
5 Verified bookings

  • Antioch, IL
  • Flute Player / Wedding Musicians
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $200

Marianne R. said “Cyndi is not only an extremely talented and versatile flautist, she is also extremely nice and communicated with me quickly and clearly. She played beautiful music for my relative in hospice, and it... ”
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Buford T. Judd and the Dumptrucks

5.0 (13)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $650 – $2,500 per event

Leah B. said “You dont have to be a musician to know that Buford T Judd & The Dumptrucks have talent! We hired them for our outdoor wedding reception on a local patio and they sounded amazing! Chris coordinated... ”
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The Friends Band

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Paul D. said “The Friends Band did an excellent job for us. We were looking for a band to entertain our crowd and to get them dancing. They went above and beyond our expectations. They had multiple... ”
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String Theory Chamber Ensemble

4.90 (11)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • String Quartet / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

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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Daniel Ochoa

5.0 (22)
28 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Guitarist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $350 – $450 per hour

Noe M. said “Thanks again to Daniel and his friends to help me pull of this surprise for my wife! ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.92 (38)
59 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Wedding Musicians
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing

Krista S. said “We hired John to play the saxophone during cocktail hour at our wedding and he did a great job! We received many compliments from our guests. Boris was great to work with leading up to our wedding.... ”

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About booking Wedding Musicians in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL area

These Wedding Musicians 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.