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How much do wedding bands cost in Chicago?

The cost of a wedding band in Chicago can vary based on several factors: how far the band has to travel, how many services they’ll provide, how many band members perform, and how long they’ll be playing music!


When budgeting for your wedding, you’ll also want to factor in what day of the week you’re getting married and what time of year. These may affect the prices of all your wedding vendors, so if you’re looking to save money, consider having a wedding in the off-season!


The great news about Funktastic is that our packages are highly customizable, and we can provide as many or as few services as you need for your big day. So if you’re wondering how much a wedding band costs in Chicago, let’s dive into our packages:


Wedding Band & DJ Combo


Our wedding band/DJ combo is our most cost-effective package because you get all your music needs in one bundle! While other bands don’t necessarily have their own DJ, Funktastic does – which means you don’t have to pay individual costs to multiple vendors. Plus, who wants to keep track of yet ANOTHER invoice?


We offer two packages with our wedding band and DJ, including:


The Garfield


  • A jazz duo or trio for cocktail hour (up to an hour)

  • An experienced DJ (up to four hours of dancing)

  • An emcee and a wireless mic for speeches and toasts

  • Premium sound and lighting

  • A dinner playlist


If you’d like to include live music during dinner, The Lincoln package includes all of the above, plus a jazz quartet for dinner!


If you’re just interested in having a wedding band and no DJ, we offer a few different packages that will satisfy all your needs!


Starting with our six-piece band package – “The Adler” includes:


  • Two vocalists, a guitarist, bass, drums, and keyboard player

  • Three hours of entertainment and performing

  • Music during dinner and cocktail hour

  • Full sound system

  • Stage lighting

  • Emcee services and a wireless mic for speeches and toasts


If you’re looking for even more entertainment, look no further than our Art Institute package! You’ll get:


  • Three vocalists, a guitarist, bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and keyboard player

  • Three hours of entertainment and performing

  • Music during dinner and cocktail hour

  • Full sound system

  • Stage lighting

  • Emcee services and a wireless mic for speeches and toasts


And if you really want to kick it up a notch, check out our Dusable package, which includes:


  • Four vocalists + a rapper or fifth vocalist, a guitarist, bass, drums, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and keyboard player

  • The option for three hours of dancing after dinner OR up to four hours of dancing in between dinner courses

  • Music during dinner and cocktail hour

  • Full sound system

  • Stage lighting

  • Emcee services and a wireless mic for speeches and toasts


So if you’re curious about what a wedding band costs in Chicago, look no further than Funktastic. We deliver the highest quality at an incredible value. Our talented artists can perform nearly a dozen genres customized to your wedding dreams!


Questions about pricing? Get in touch with us now!

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