Andrea + Abe’s Jewish East Coast Wedding with a Hip-Hop Twist
- Mike Zabrin
- Aug 5
- 3 min read
An Epic East Coast Vibe at Loews Chicago O’Hare — Andrea & Abe’s Unforgettable Wedding
On May 31st, 2025, Funktastic Productions brought the ultimate party to Loews Chicago O’Hare for Andrea and Abe’s East Coast-style wedding — and it was one for the books. With a 12-piece band, including a rapper, violin and piano for the ceremony, and nonstop dancing between courses and after dinner, this celebration was packed with energy, heart, and custom musical moments from start to finish.
🎥 Vendor Dream Team
This day couldn’t have come together without the all-star crew:
Venue: @loewsohare
Planner: @jamiebotoninc
Photography: @leathemphotography
Florals/Decor: @josephsevents_
Makeup: @magnificentbrides
Videography: @xpressvideoproductions
Escort Cards: @ericksondesignchicago
Linens: @windycitylinen
Late Night Snack: @superdawgdrivein (yes, they brought hot dogs to the dance floor)
🎻 The Ceremony
The day began with an emotional and creative ceremony soundtracked by violin and piano. Andrea and Abe handpicked some truly unique songs for the occasion, including:
“Latch” by Disclosure ft. Sam Smith
“The Recipe” by Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre (Bonus Track!)
Bride Entrance: “Let’s Get Married” by Jagged Edge
Recessional: “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Their choices made the ceremony feel deeply personal — elegant, yet totally them. Our Violin and Piano arranged this music specifically, if you can imagine giving Kendrick Lamar's "The Receipie" a romantic twist!
The decor transformed the ballroom into a soft, romantic, and modern space. Ice blue napkins, mirrored table numbers, and elegant floating candles gave the evening a cool, candlelit glow — perfectly paired with the emotional ceremony and the high-energy party to come.
💃 The Party Begins
From the second guests entered the reception space, the tone was set. This was an East Coast-style wedding, which meant dancing between courses, hyped-up intros, and full-out club vibes by the end of the night.
We kicked things off with:
Immediately as guests entered the ballroom from cocktails favorites like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Dancing Queen,” and “Hollywood Swingin’”
Bride & Groom Intro to “What’s Luv?” by Fat Joe & Ashanti (DJ’d)
First Dance to “Love Like This” by Faith Evans — the perfect groove to get the room on its feet
And then... the dance floor opened to “Salt Shaker” and “September” and never looked back.
🔥 Highlights from the Setlist
Andrea and Abe worked with us to build an insane setlist of their favorite party bangers. Some of the crowd-favorite highlights included:
In between Dinner Courses:
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” – Whitney Houston
“Let’s Groove” – Earth, Wind & Fire
“Feels Good” – Tony! Toni! Toné!
“Hey Ya” – OutKast
The Hora!
Dance Set I:
“Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
“Pony” – Ginuwine
“Jump Around” – House of Pain (shoutout to Andrea’s dad!)
“No Scrubs” – TLC
“This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
Dance Set II:
“Return of the Mack” – Mark Morrison
“Still Not A Player” – Big Pun
“Drunk In Love” – Beyoncé
“Club Can’t Handle Me” – Flo Rida & David Guetta
“No Diggity” – Blackstreet
"Get Down On It" - Kool & The gang
Late Night Vibes:
“Hot In Herre” – Nelly
"It's Not Right, But That's Okay" Whitney Houston
“Drunk In Love" Beyonce
“Stand Up" Ludacris
“Roses" by Outkast
From start to finish, this was the kind of party everyone will be talking about for years — and we’re honored to have been part of it. Congratulations Andrea & Abe, and thanks for bringing the vision, the joy, and the fire all night long. ❤️💥
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