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On WeddingWire since 2009

Standing Room Only Orchestra is a Chicago, Illinois-based wedding band that prides itself on being a superb musical entertainment group. Couples can choose amongst a ten-piece orchestra, nine-piece performance orchestra, seven or six-piece band depending on the type of wedding music they wish to have. For even more fun, couples can choose to have their dinner hours filled with the jazz trio, quartet or string quartet for some beautiful melodies to set the tone. The Standing Room Only Orchestra is here to accommodate all of your wedding needs!

Services Offered
Standing Room Only Orchestra can provide a wide variety of event services. These services can include the following:

  • Music during wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
  • Instrumentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Music during breaks
  • Sample music
  • Vocals
  • Willing to travel
  • Lighting
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system


Other Services
Standing Room Only Orchestra can play songs from the following music genres:

  • Acoustic
  • Big band
  • Classic rock
  • Country
  • Dance
  • Funk
  • Hip hop
  • Jazz
  • Motown
  • Pop
  • R&B/soul
  • Rock
  • Swing
  • Top 40
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

Embossed

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

Engraving

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$6,500

Which of the following are included in the package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Any other questions?

Reviews of Standing Room Only Orchestra

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
96 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Standing Room Only Orchestra, led by Kara, has consistently received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional live music performance at weddings. Reviewers emphasize the band\'s ability to keep the dance floor full, their extensive song selection, professional communication, and outstanding service. Guests were impressed by the band\'s energy, talent, and ability to cater to various music genres, ensuring a memorable and entertaining experience at weddings. Kara\'s leadership and the band\'s seamless execution have made them a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a top-notch live band for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Standing Room Only Orchestra, led by Kara, has consistently received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional live music performance at weddings. Reviewers emphasize the band\'s ability to keep the dance floor full, their extensive song selection, professional communication, and outstanding service. Guests were impressed by the band\'s energy, talent, and ability to cater to various music genres, ensuring a memorable and entertaining experience at weddings. Kara\'s leadership and the band\'s seamless execution have made them a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a top-notch live band for their special day.

Mandy
Mandy L. Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Epic party!

We could not possibly recommend Kara and Standing Room Only more! From planning across the country and in a pandemic, they put us at ease and were so accommodating to our music selections. We had very specific asks and there was nothing they couldn't play. The music was BEYOND our expectations! Our guests danced all night long. Standing Room Only truly turned our wedding into an EPIC party that our friends and family are still raving about!
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Triana C. Sent on 09/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You won’t be disappointed

Kara and staff made the night bring out the elegance for our wedding. If you are looking for a band from a trio to a 9 group symphony you won’t be disappointed choosing Standing Room only.
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Chelsea Sent on 07/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding band in Chicago!

Standing Room Only far exceeded our exceptions! Everything from the initial call with Kara, to curating our wedding playlists and taking on our special requests, to the flawless ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception execution, everything seamless, professional, and everything we wanted for our day. We wanted the dance floor full and energetic all night and that's exactly what SRO made sure happened. I can't recommend Kara and the entire SRO band enough!
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Awards

96
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Team

Kara Kesselring
Kara Kesselring
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
LACOUR images LACOUR images Wedding Photographers

Top musicians for a fun party. They'll keep the dance floor packed. High energy good times!

Kramford Videography Kramford Videography Wedding Videographers

Awesome wedding musicians! Played currant music and kept the dance floor packed all night which made for awesome videography!

Jason Kaczorowski Photography Jason Kaczorowski Photography Wedding Photographers

Nobody rocks harder and is yet more professional than the Standing Room Only Orchestra!

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