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If you're looking for an Allstar band to take your special day to the next level, I.V. Collective is the band for you! I.V. Collective is known for bringing unimaginable energy and making people dance uncontrollably all night long. Want a string trio for your ceremony and a 12 piece band for your reception? Or how about a pianist for cocktail hour and a 5 piece band for your reception?

No matter the situation we gotcha covered!
No matter your budget we can make it work!

We believe that everyone deserves an experience that will last forever. Our only mission is to make your day one to remember, and create a space that produces memories for everyone in attendance!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$3,999

Which of the following are included in the package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
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 I.V. COLLECTIVE

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I.V. Collective is a highly recommended wedding band that impressed multiple couples with their versatility, talent, professionalism, and affordability. The band was praised for their energetic performances, diverse song list, and ability to keep the party going. Couples appreciated the band's communication, flexibility in accommodating requests, and the personalized touch they added to the wedding celebrations. Overall, I.V. Collective was described as a key element that made weddings memorable, receiving numerous compliments from guests and leaving a lasting impression on the newlyweds.

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I.V. Collective is a highly recommended wedding band that impressed multiple couples with their versatility, talent, professionalism, and affordability. The band was praised for their energetic performances, diverse song list, and ability to keep the party going. Couples appreciated the band's communication, flexibility in accommodating requests, and the personalized touch they added to the wedding celebrations. Overall, I.V. Collective was described as a key element that made weddings memorable, receiving numerous compliments from guests and leaving a lasting impression on the newlyweds.

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Maggie M. Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highlight of our wedding!!

When we hired I.V. Collective, I couldn’t begin to imagine how impactful their band would be on our wedding. From the outset of us reaching out on the Knot, Gabe was very communicative. We knew we wanted a full sounding band with a horn section, and their talented musicians blew  our expectations out of the water. Gabe was so flexible with what we envisioned for our wedding day and reception. They were so flexible and accommodating of our wishes, and my husband was even allowed to play a surprise song with the band for me at the reception.

The ceremony music and cocktail hour music with the cellist, violinist, pianist, and guitar was absolutely beautiful, and the band at the reception was an absolute highlight of the entire weekend. We received so many compliments from our guests about how the band was the best part of the night! The dance floor was completely full the entire time they were playing. There is not a band in Chicago that can compare to the talent that we had, and the price of hiring I.V. Collective as your band is so unbelievably worth it. They were hands down the best band we could have hired to make our wedding perfect! We highly recommend hiring them!
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Russell S. Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stop looking for other bands

Please, please, please stop looking for other bands. This is the one.

The first question to ask yourself when looking for music for your wedding is do you want band or a DJ. In my mind, I've never been to a wedding that had a memorable DJ. It's always the energy and personality of the band that made the party for me. Feeling the live drums up close, guitar solos, vocal riffs, improvisation designed for the couple.

I looked for a band for at least a month and got really discouraged by it due to the price tag. I was about to give up when I came across IV Collective.

Professionalism: They immediately responded to my inquiry and invited me to one of their live shows that evening. This continued throughout the entire process leading up to the wedding

Talent: My God, the first performance I saw of there's was so awesome. My now wife and I stayed for the entire time. The most impressive part was their versatility. They could do everything, every genre at a high level.

Personalization: Gabe reached out to us a few weeks before the wedding with a COMPREHENSIVE list of songs that they could play. The most impressive part of the list was how current some of the song choices were. This wasn't a wedding band that was limited to old timey wedding songs. Their selection spanned the Jackson 5 and Bill Withers to Justin Timberlake and Daniel Caesar. Amazing.

The Wedding: the comment of the night was "Where did you find this band?". They killed every song, they dressed to match our black tie event, they even let my uncle spontaneously sing a reggae song for me. My wife was dancing so hard she missed the dessert table! The event was high energy the entire time because of their music and MC work.

Price: this is where the biggest difference was made. IV collective was the best band I found, but they were also the most affordable. How is that possible? My only explanation is that they are relatively new to the wedding circuit and they don't have as many performances out there on YouTube. I hope to change that in whatever little way I can with this review.

Again, just stop looking for other bands. They won't do a better job because better isn't achievable. They made such an impact on our day and we can't thank them enough. I'll be posting this review anywhere I can.
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Laura L. Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding band!

This band made our wedding! Gabriel was super easy to work with, played our requested songs, and kept the vibe going the whole night. It was more like a concert than a band playing at a wedding. We have received so many compliments from our guests and have already referred them to so many friends. This band is also very affordable compared to the big swing bands (which tend to be a bit old fashioned and play less relevant music).
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