I worked with Melissa and QP forcocktail hour music and ceremony music for my qedding at Adler. I…read morecould not have asked for a better experience. As a professional, Melissa is an incredibly versatile and creative talent. For my Western wedding ceremony, she coordinated with my young cousin, who sang a solo and tailored the performance accordingly. She adjusted the music throughout the ceremony to complement the live event. For the cocktail hour, with only a little direction, she devised a repertoire that included contemporary Indian film songs and the Top 40s. As a person, Melissa is a joy to work with - she is collaborative, personable, and authentic, bringing a lovely energy into the ceremony. I recommend QP without hesitation and know it will enhance your wedding experience.

I used Quartet Parapluie for our wedding this past July and I am so grateful I did. My husband and…read morehis dad are two generations of professional musicians so they can be difficult to please when it comes to live music. Needless to say, they were impressed which says a lot. From the time I signed on with them until wedding day, Andra and the group were as professional, elegant, and as talented as they come. Andra would always respond to my emails and inquiries in a timely manner, provided us with sound clips and CDs to help familiarize me with the songs they had available in their repertoire, and even met up with me to go over the ceremony details and song selections vs. just coordinating via email. Quartet Parapluie offers a wide variety of music - and have a long list of classical and popular songs to choose from. I wanted to walk down the aisle to a particular theme and they learned the music for me! Tip: If there is a song you cannot find sheet music for, you can pay them to write it up for you for a very reasonable fee. It's been a month after my wedding and it is wonderful to hear that people still remember the music - a detail that can get overlooked or remembered if done poorly. I will keep them in mind for any future events I have or for helping friends and family as they plan their weddings. These girls are as good as it gets. I would recommend them to anyone.

Patrick and his talented musicians were a beautiful and pleasant part of our July 2017 wedding…read moreceremony! We had an elegant outdoor ceremony at The Morton Arboretum. From the start of our contact, Patrick has been kind, prompt, responsive, easy to reach and organized!! Their website provides helpful suggestions for music choices and I used that resource in choosing my preferred music. For a thorough review, aside from the emails we exchanged, we had a phone conversation where we went over all details and aspects. On our wedding day Patrick and his musicians were punctual and dressed in elegant attire. Music sounded beautiful!!! For my processional I chose Pachelbel's Canon in D. Highly recommend Beautiful Strings to everyone!!! Thank you, Roxana and Dan

I cannot recommend BeautifulStrings highly enough; they truly made my wedding dreams and wedding…read morevision come to life. Their musicians are incredibly skilled, poised, and competent. They will show up on time or early and impress all of your guests! Their pricing is truly affordable and their music will bring joy to your event. I worked directly with Patrick setting up everything for my wedding; he was so easy to work with and a true professional. He called ahead to my coordinator at my wedding venue to make sure he had cues so that everything went off without a hitch the day of the event. Big thanks to BeautifulStrings for bringing my guests the gift of music! Special thanks also for playing the two custom pieces; it was an absolute dream to walk down the aisle to the sounds of your music. THANK YOU! Brides -if you have a song you'd like them to play, just coordinate with them! They truly can play whatever song you envision for your day - even fun ones! We had them play the Harry Potter theme song as our officiant entered the ceremony, for example, and it was a hit!

Al Sofia played our wedding in August 2014. This review is way overdue, but whenever our…read moreanniversary rolls around, we always remember the fantastic performance that he and his band showed that night. His voice is amazing and he can sing classics as well as the newer hits. He was great with our wedding song, All of you, by John Legend. Would highly recommend to others. Classic band, classy performers.

What a great night! Al and his band were fantastic. They kept and eye on the dance floor and played…read moremusic that kept our wedding guests on their feet! Al was amazing to work with. I know nothing about music, especially wedding music, and Al was able to help me choose songs. He worked well with all of the other vendors. The entire band was kind, professional, and best of all fun! I highly recommend using Al Sofia and his orchestra for any event. They exceeded expectations!

I can't recommend the Gold Coast All Stars enough! They played at our wedding earlier this month…read moreand everyone cannot stop raving about how great the band was. They played almost our entire set list and did not play anything on our do not play list. Additionally, they were awesome to work with. We met with Danny before our wedding to talk about our first dance (as we had choreographed a dance to the recorded version but wanted the band to play it live), and he helped make sure we were in sync with the band from start to finish.

Lakeshore Encores of Gold Coast Events went above and beyond to deliver the most unforgettable…read moreperformance at our wedding reception! Our guests are still talking about how amazing they were - and our wedding was over a month ago! My father in law said his only complaint of the night was that the dance floor was not big enough, and he was right! It was literally packed and was not able to hold all our guests. My parents said they were waiting for a slower song and for some people to clear the floor, and that they were shocked when that did not happen. The night ended with the same number of people on the dance floor as it started with! We had several of our guests tell us it was the best wedding they've ever been to or that they've never been to a wedding like that before. We know a HUGE reason for that was because of the show Lakeshore Encores put on. Our guests said it felt like a concert. The band members did an amazing job of interacting with everyone throughout the set and making it fun to watch. They truly put their heart into the performance. I could go on and on with all the compliments we received on them! Do not hesitate to book Lakeshore Encores or any of the other Gold Coast All Star Event bands for your event. They may be priced higher than your standard wedding band, but there is a good reason for that. You get what you pay for! And you will surely get the whole package with Gold Coast Events - range of vocals/music genres, impressive choreography, etc. Book them!

My wife and I booked the Union for our wedding, to say they made our special night even more…read moreperfect would be an understatement. Matt and his team were so attenuative, kind, and just flat out talented. More guests than I can count made it a point to tell us how good the band was. Even the quietest, most shy members of the family were out there getting down on the dancefloor. 10/10, 5 stars all around. If you have any type of event you need some good vibes for, the Union is a perfect fit for any atmosphere.

The Union's music helped set the tone for an AMAZING wedding ceremony & reception. We had so much…read morefun dancing and partying to a wonderful set list of all our favorite tunes! I highly recommend Matt and his team for your event if you're looking for an amazing band with great vibes.

Look no further, this is your band…read more My wife and I were married in June of 2018. Music from the John Paris Band was a highlight. There are a couple key characteristics which set them apart from other bands we were considering. First and foremost was our relationship with John Paris himself. He received our initial contact about 7 months prior to our wedding, he answered each of our calls, emails, and texts in a timely fashion, he is easy to work with, and he made us feel that we were his top priority. Some points I will address later include the band's amazing flexibility, ability to draw everyone to the dance floor, and keen sense of our vision, despite having a list of just 15-20 preferred songs. The John Paris band is its own independent band, as opposed to a larger music organization. In such larger organizations, we recognized a lack of personal touch and quality, despite oftentimes being more expensive. When you interact with the John Paris band, you are speaking directly with John Paris. He manages his own team and it shows in the quality of his music. I felt the John Paris Band provided *exceptional* value. We wholeheartedly enjoyed 8 musicians, including John Paris, who tore it up, and set the dance floor ablaze. They were with us from cocktail hour, through dinner and dancing. We were considering options that were as much as twice as expensive as the John Paris Band - you simply can't beat the quality for the investment in your wedding. Looking back on it, I would have been willing to pay more for such outstanding music and quality of service. Each special request we had for John was executed just as I wanted. He is a great listener, he is very articulate and organized. The band travelled up to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to perform for us without any hesitation. I also played acoustic guitar as part of a 10 minute set during the band's intermission. The band kept this a complete surprise to my wife and family, which was my intention. We even worked through a special request to allow my sister to sing a song with the band. They knocked it out of the park. I did not know certain members of my family even had the ability to dance. The dance floor was on fire all night. The John Paris Band has a special ability to light up the room and make everyone have a great time. One thing my wife and I appreciated most was their ability to take a short list of recommended songs (15-20 songs) and round it out with similar and complementary sounds. They played such a great variety which resulted in something for everyone to enjoy. One final small note is how much the band themselves enjoyed the music and the wedding. They were present with us from cocktail hour, through dinner, through dancing. Even during their final intermission, their lead singer took part in a shuffle as part of just 10 minutes of digital sound. Even during their breaks, nobody left the dance floor. In closing, I could not recommend the John Paris Band highly enough. I care deeply about music, I wanted it to be a highlight of my wedding, and it surpassed my every expectation. John Paris was very responsive, easy to work with, very flexible around our requests, and provided an experience that my wife, family, and I will always cherish. Look no further, you have found your band.

We used John Paris Band for our July 2021 wedding in Lake Geneva and are so glad we did. First off,…read moreJohn was so easy to work with and very responsive to all our questions/requests. We think this personal touch had to do with the fact that JPB is an independent band rather than an anonymous corporate group. We liked that the band has been playing together for years rather than corporate bands where the musicians are thrown together for each event. As to the wedding reception itself, you would not believe the number of compliments we got on their performance that evening. They were definitely one of the highlights of the night. The band really brought the energy and got everyone up and having fun on the dance floor. We can't recommend JPB enough!

We booked a jazz trio with Northside Brass for our outdoor wedding cocktail hour and dinner. The…read moretrio was a fantastic addition to our intimate evening! Ryan was very knowledgeable when working with our wedding venue and made our planning process that much easier. On top of everything, the musicians were professional and sounded amazing (despite performing in suits in 90-degree weather). They set the perfect tone for our outdoor event and our first dance as a married couple! Thank you Northside Brass!

Ryan Hobbs and his fellow musicians played the trumpet, organ, and a soloist performed at our…read morewedding ceremony on July 18, 2015. They were professional, self-sufficient, and amazing in every aspect. The group played music that we selected, but we also asked the group to select songs for parts of the mass that we had no preference, and the songs they selected were perfect. Prior to our ceremony, Ryan met with us to go over the ceremony and our song selections and logistics for the day. We also sent him a copy of our wedding program prior to the ceremony and he helped us fill in some holes and make sure that it was accurate. Ryan Hobbs and Northside Brass definitely helped make our wedding ceremony beautiful and stress free.

The Bluewater Kings elevated our New Year's Eve wedding and did exactly what we hoped for--they…read morekept everyone on the dance floor all night. Molly made the entire process seamless. We were able to share lists of songs we wanted and didn't want played, and the band even learned the specific songs we requested and performed them at the perfect moments. We're still getting compliments from family, friends, and even our parents' friends about how incredible the band was. They brought amazing energy all night, played requests from guests, and made the celebration so much fun for everyone. When cocktail hour ran a little long and we had to speed up speeches, the band did a fantastic job emceeing and guiding everything along naturally and smoothly. We truly couldn't have asked for a better dance floor or a better experience on our wedding day.

You guys are by far the best wedding band we have ever seen. Your band members were kind and…read morewelcoming, and every song was exactly as we imagined it would be! Our guests had an incredible time on the dance floor all thanks to you guys. We could not recommend you guys more to anyone in the future!