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Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra is a Chicago, Illinois-based wedding band and wedding orchestra that also specializes in special events entertainment. This wedding band provides all of the music for your wedding from start to finish, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. If a DJ is more of what you are hoping for on your wedding day, you've come to the right place because Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra can also provide DJ services. These are talented live music and DJ music entertainers that are sure to bring the fun to your special day!

Services Offered
Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra offers many services that allow you to pick and choose what you are looking for on your wedding day. Their music services can provide the following:

  • Bilingual MC
  • Learning new songs
  • Instrumentals
  • Liability insurance
  • MC
  • Music during breaks
  • Vocals
  • Sample music
  • Willing to travel
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system
  • Lighting
  • Gobo projector


Other Services
Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra can produce the following arrangements:

  • Acapella
  • Brass- quartet, quintet, trio
  • Instrumental- solo, duo, trio
  • Orchestra
  • soloist/vocalist
  • String- quartet, quintet, trio

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

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
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
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
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?

Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra

5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
231 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Ring of Music, a wedding band and orchestra, received multiple highly positive reviews from satisfied couples. The band was praised for their exceptional talent, versatility, and ability to engage the crowd, resulting in a packed dance floor all night long. Customers appreciated the professionalism and helpfulness of the team, from the initial consultation to the day of

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Ring of Music, a wedding band and orchestra, received multiple highly positive reviews from satisfied couples. The band was praised for their exceptional talent, versatility, and ability to engage the crowd, resulting in a packed dance floor all night long. Customers appreciated the professionalism and helpfulness of the team, from the initial consultation to the day of

Brooks
Brooks D. Sent on 03/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I recommend reading this if you're considering ROM as your wedding band.

I personally guarantee you that this is the best group you can possibly hire to be your wedding band. This group is the best there is. I'll break up my review (which you should read closely if you're considering Ring of Music for your wedding band) into two parts: 1) the band/music/sound itself and 2) everything else.

1) There's a certain minimum band quality threshold after which you can choose between several really good options and know that you're going to get a great-sounding band. Of course ROM is way above that threshold...the baseline point I want to make is that they were the best-sounding, highest energy band I've ever seen at a wedding, and that was consistently what friends and family kept saying throughout the night. In my first phone conversation with the owner of ROM, Matt Stedman, I subconsciously brushed off his guarantee that the dance floor would be packed the whole night. Well, after reading the monotonously repetitive online reviews saying "we've never seen such a packed dance floor at a wedding!!!" I am reluctant to say it but I can't resist. I've truly never seen a wedding dance floor look or be that fun the entire time. At one point during the reception, the violinist/fiddler (yes, that's an option, and I highly recommend choosing it) and the guitarist were soloing back and forth during a song and probably 30 people (including my bride and I) stopped dancing and just stared at the band in a state of "wow they're that good." Yep, they really are "that good."

2) Regarding everything else, I can honestly say that if you knocked down the sound quality of the band a few notches, knowing what I know after working with them, I would still pick ROM again because of how great they were to work with. If you choose ROM as your band, you'll spend a lot of time on the phone with the owner, Matt Stedman. Matt is simply elite. He's an expert at his craft, and you will be blown away by how much he genuinely wants you and your loved ones to have the best experience possible at your wedding.

Another thing worth noting: the song list. You may find with wedding bands that you'll get to choose around 10 "must plays" but that, other than that, you're forced to trust the "expertise" of the band to read the room and play the perfect songs to keep the dance floor fun. Of course you hate that design...you should. ROM's design is perfect. You open up a massive well-organized spreadsheet with every song you can think of. You pick 12 "must plays." Then you pick at least 50 (but as many as possible) songs from which the band will curate their setlist. This way, no song will be played that you as the bride & groom didn't choose, guaranteeing that you won't hear a single song you don't like.

Okay, one more main reason why you should choose ROM. AT NO EXTRA COST, you can choose for ROM to be your day-of coordinator. Yes, you read that right. If you simply select the box, ROM will coordinate with all of your vendors weeks in advance and literally be your entire day-of coordinator to ensure that everything with the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception runs smoothly. It was extremely helpful.

Alright, if you're still reading, book with ROM. I was on the fence with a few really high quality bands and I am so glad that we went with ROM. Notice how many 5-star reviews they have compared to the other bands you're looking at...yes, they're that good. I'm proud to join the chorus of insanely high-praising reviews for ROM.
Scott & Janke
Scott H. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Band Ever!!

Matt and the musicians of Ring of Music are top notch and wonderful to work with! One of my requests of the band was to let me join them on stage and play guitar with the them for a few songs- they had no issues with this request, let me pick which songs I wanted to play, and were extremely accommodating with various logistics. The band played every song we wanted them to play and then some (even learning a few new songs just for our wedding)!

The set and the band exceeded our expectations! The band sounded great (truly great musicians), the sound was fantastic, and the setlist was perfect! My wife and I never left the dance floor because song after song we wanted to dance and sing along. We had additional horn players and a violin which added an awesome touch to the sound. We continue to receive multiple compliments from our friends and family (old and young guests) about how great the band was!

It truly felt like Matt and the band went above and beyond and my wife and I cannot thank Ring of Music enough for making the live music our favorite part of our wedding reception. We wish we could get married again just so we can have Ring of Music play again!
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Kyle J. Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing!

When it came to selecting the perfect band for our wedding with 240 attendees, we knew we needed a group that could deliver an unforgettable performance to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. Ring Of Music Band & Orchestra (ROM) not only met but exceeded our expectations, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. Their exceptional talent, versatility, and ability to engage a large crowd made our wedding reception an absolute blast.

Working with ROM was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. They were prompt, organized, and attentive to our specific requests and preferences. The band members were not only incredibly talented musicians but also consummate professionals. They arrived early, set up efficiently, and seamlessly integrated with our wedding timeline.

Hiring ROM to perform at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Their exceptional talent, professionalism, and ability to create an unforgettable atmosphere made our special day even more magical. From the moment they started playing until the last note, ROM had everyone on their feet, dancing and celebrating with pure joy. If you're looking for a band that will elevate your wedding celebration to new heights, look no further than ROM. They will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression and make your celebration an unforgettable one.
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Awards

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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 2019 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Rev. Jeannie Walton Rev. Jeannie Walton Wedding Officiants

Organized, wonderful, fun, romantic, sweet and an all around good time! All you have to do is talk to Matt and you will know right away you will be well taken care of. Then when you listen to the orchestra you will know they are for you!

Fornear Photo Fornear Photo Wedding Photographers

We had such a pleasure working with the Matt Stedman Band, we honestly can't recommend them enough! Not only do they have a fantastic sound but they are prompt, professional and most of all as a fellow vendor, easy to work with. We don't get to work with bands nearly enough and when we do they always make the evening extremely memorable for the couple, which I know the Matt Stedman Band did for ours!

The Arboretum Club The Arboretum Club Country Club Weddings

We love having the Matt Stedman Band at our venue! They are so lively and so much fun to listen to! Truly great vocals and music. They are always extremely nice to work with, very responsive, flexible, and keep in close touch with us the night of the wedding to make sure things stay on time. They also know how to get a group on the dance floor and keep them there all night long. Highly recommend!

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