Wedding Musicians for Hire in Illinois

There are 2,383 wedding musicians available in Illinois, United States, with 7,163 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. The performers listed range from solo instrumentalists to full ensembles, with prices from about $150 and an average of $500.

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Acoustic duo featuring the greatest hits of the 70's and plenty of surprises.

Lincoln

Illinois

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Harpist providing classical and contemporary music for weddings

Springfield

Illinois

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Funky Musician From Il Playing original Music & Covers

Kankakee

Illinois

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String Quartet

St Louis

Missouri

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A stellar One Man Band that performs your favorite hits!

Clayton

Missouri

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Solo acoustic guitarist-vocalist with a huge repertoire of styles, songs

Shorewood

Illinois

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Four & Five Piece Saxophone Instrumental R&B band -

Ballwin

Missouri

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Professional & reliable acoustic musician, comedian and emcee.

Bettendorf

Iowa

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Drummer

Bolingbrook

Illinois

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Established solo vocal-and-acoustic-guitar act

Woodridge

Illinois

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Powerful soul, funk and jazz singer for all occasions

Lynwood

Illinois

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Professional touring blues rock band

Frankfort

Indiana

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Human jukebox singing timeless favorites and future classics

Berwyn

Illinois

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Flute player with accompanying musicians and Singers

Chicago

Illinois

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Live saxophone (plus keys) for DJ and solo performance

Chicago

Illinois

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Solo Acoustic Singing Guitarist Live Looping Artist

Chicago

Illinois

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11 Piece Dance Band / Presenting Big Band Music and Nostalgia

Chicago

Illinois

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5 piece Dance Band 30yrs experience in entertainment service

Chicago

Illinois

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How much does it cost to hire Wedding Musicians in Illinois?

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Rates for wedding musicians in Illinois range from about $150 for solo acoustic performers to $1,700+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at $500, typically covering multiple sets across the wedding day. Pricing is influenced by group size, performance duration, travel distance and any extras such as PA systems or custom song arrangements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 4,126 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
60% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
41% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 12% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 84% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Wedding Musicians available in Illinois

5/5 from 7,163 reviews
Photo of David Brandt David Brandt "I hosted a bday party for my wife. David did a great job with pop and rock across generations. He was solo or we sang alone. We danced and laughed and had a great time!" Based in Clayton, Missouri 20th March 2026 J. Morris - Private Party Photo of David's Bazaar David's Bazaar "Dave has a great gravely voice accompanied by his intense strums. Always prepared (Shows up early,) professional in all ways… with his friendly rapport engaging his audiences young and old with his knowledge and broad range of tunes. He cuts right thru to the songs that resonate to us!" Based in Woodridge, Illinois John Haley - Numerous local pubs Photo of Ralph Russell Saxophone Ralph Russell Saxophone "Ralph was wonderful! Ralph was amazing! He adapted so well to the mood of our party. He was able to play Christmas song lyrics on the screen so we could sing along at our Christmas party. He made the night a hit! He even stayed longer than planned because everyone was having such a nice time. Highly recommend him!" Based in Chicago, Illinois 12th October 2026 Valerie M. - Birthday Celebration Photo of Patrick Thomas Patrick Thomas "Alexandria P. August 16, 2022 Verified Amazing night! Patrick preformed at my event this past Saturday. I am so happy with how the night went! Patrick played music from all of our favourite bands. 10/10 recommend him for your event!! Hired as: Singing Guitarist" Based in Chicago, Illinois 9th April 2026 Alexandria P. - Corporate Event Photo of Indian Bollywood Flute and Singing Band Indian Bollywood Flute and Singing Band "I recently had the pleasure of hosting a wedding where Raju performed, and I can’t recommend him highly enough! His flute playing added a beautiful and elegant touch to the ceremony, creating a serene atmosphere that perfectly complemented the special occasion. It was so highly complimented! From the first note, it was clear that Raju is incredibly talented and professional. He played a wonderful selection of music, effortlessly transitioning between pieces that resonated with both the couple and the guests. Many attendees commented on how lovely the music was, and it truly elevated the entire experience. If you're looking for a talented and reliable musician for any event, Raju is the perfect choice!" Based in Chicago, Illinois Abid Rizvi - Wedding Receotion Photo of The Ron Smolen Big Band / Orchestra The Ron Smolen Big Band / Orchestra "Wedding October 14 2023 - University Club - Chicago, IL Hi Ron, I've been meaning to shoot you an email. Thank you guys so much, we had such a wonderful time and were so happy and impressed with the music. With everything going on, there were 2 things about the wedding that made it stand out: the food and the band. Our guests loved the music and it was everything that we could have ever wanted and more. I really meant what I said about how cool it is that you all play this music and hopefully more people my age appreciate the work that you all do. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. We visit Chicago pretty often so we'll keep tabs on when you play and will come say hello sometime soon. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving! -Ryan & Angela" Based in Chicago, Illinois Ryan Moorman - Private Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for wedding musicians on Gig Heaven is $500, with rates from $150 to $1,700+. Pricing depends on the type of musician, the number of performers and how many parts of the wedding day are covered. All-day packages that span the ceremony, reception and evening entertainment typically offer better value than booking separately for each.

The wedding musicians include a huge range of performers suited to different parts of a wedding day, including string quartets, harpists, pianists, acoustic duos, jazz bands, singers and party bands. Many musicians offer packages covering multiple parts of the day.

Most wedding musicians can perform during the ceremony (processional, signing of documents, recessional), the drinks reception, the wedding meal, and the evening party. Some artists offer all-day packages that cover multiple segments. It is advisable to browse profiles to find musicians who match the style and schedule of your wedding.

The most popular wedding musicians can be booked up many months in advance during wedding season. Gig Heaven recommends securing your preferred artists six to twelve months before the wedding date. Less popular dates or midweek weddings may have more availability at shorter notice.

Many wedding musicians are happy to learn a special song for a key moment such as walking down the aisle or the first dance. It is worth making any song requests well in advance to allow time for preparation and rehearsal.

Most wedding musicians are self-contained and provide their own instruments and PA system for standard wedding venues. For larger venues, outdoor ceremonies or marquees, additional amplification may be needed. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the musician.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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