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Kara Kesselring
Kara Kesselring
Owner

Woman-owned

14 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

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

FAQ

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

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

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding 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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Reviews of Standing Room Only Orchestra

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Standing Room Only (SRO) received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their wedding performances, with exceptional praise for their professionalism, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. The band was described as accommodating, versatile, and responsive, even fulfilling last-minute requests seamlessly. Kara, the band manager, received accolades for her communication and organization, contributing to stress-free planning and a memorable experience for couples and their guests. SRO's musicality, variety in genres, and interactive performances were highlighted as the highlights of wedding receptions. Many reviewers highly recommended SRO for providing an outstanding and unforgettable wedding entertainment experience.

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Standing Room Only (SRO) received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their wedding performances, with exceptional praise for their professionalism, energy, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night. The band was described as accommodating, versatile, and responsive, even fulfilling last-minute requests seamlessly. Kara, the band manager, received accolades for her communication and organization, contributing to stress-free planning and a memorable experience for couples and their guests. SRO's musicality, variety in genres, and interactive performances were highlighted as the highlights of wedding receptions. Many reviewers highly recommended SRO for providing an outstanding and unforgettable wedding entertainment experience.

Mandy
Mandy 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!
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 08/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Band

SRO gave a knockout performance at our wedding in Milwaukee. The brought great energy, engaged with the crowd, and had the dance floor packed. 10/10.
M
Maria Sent on 05/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I recently booked Standing Room Only for our wedding and they were FABULOUS! The dance floor was packed all evening long. They truly catered their playlist to what our guests wanted to hear throughout the evening, and we received SO many compliments on their sound throughout the night and even after the big day. Kara and her team are professional, responsive, talented, and fun. FIVE STARS AND TWO THUMBS UP!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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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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