Pricing varies by date, configuration, and duration
30s. 40s. 50s. 60s. The ones with toasts. The ones that deserve a band.
Five years, twenty-five, fifty. The marriages worth celebrating loudly.
Both families dance together. We know how to score it.
Old friends. Old songs. New memories.
The annual gathering that's become a tradition, and deserves to be played live.
For hosts who treat their celebrations like productions, and want them to feel like ones.
Send us your playlist — the songs from your wedding, your kids' favorites, the album your spouse hated for a decade. We'll learn what matters and weave it into the night you actually want.
A 4-piece for a 40-guest dinner at home. A 6-piece for a 100-person rooftop. A full 14-piece for the milestone birthday that deserves the works. We scale to the moment.
Cocktail jazz while people arrive. A lift through dinner. A dance floor that opens exactly when the energy is ready. We read your room, your people, and let the night unfold the way it wants to.
Music, lighting, afterparty, even a late set in the kitchen — all handled through Biossat. So you can be the host you wanted to be, not the one running cables at 11 PM.
First of all, let me say that there are many many “good” wedding bands in Chicago. Any one of these bands have great musicians and vocalists, that have different levels of versatility, and will sound great! That being said, although they may sound great, it will not make them a “great” band for your wedding. Not to say that the best band for your wedding shouldn’t sound great, because they definitely should. But, that is only one piece of the puzzle. The biggest factor that sets a great band apart, is their ability to entertain you and your guests. If the singers and musicians are not physically engaged with your party, and are simply playing good music, your guests will get bored after a bit. Trust me! However, if the band is playing great music, and everyone on stage is also engaging with the entire room, you and your guests will not be able to pull yourself from the dance floor. And this is what we specialize in.
Yes! Although, we do not invite potential clients to attend other couples weddings. WE DO schedule public band showcases where you can preview the band live.
You can submit an enquiry or call us to schedule a video viewing.
Tip: If a band does not offer a way for you to view them live, I would be very hesitant to hire them
Sway performs a wide variety of music. We specialize in Top-40 through the decades. We play everything from Current Top 40, Latin, Big-Band, Motown, Classic Rock, etc. For a sample of the songs we perform and the different genres, visit the SWAYLIST page. Click Here.
We are a scalable band from 7-15 pieces, depending on the size of the event. Our core band consists of our rhythm section (Keys, Bass, Drums & Guitar, and 3-5 vocalists. From there we add 1-4 horns and 1-3 violins.
We have some great options for Ceremony music. Whether you would like a solo piano, or a string quartet, we provide you with guidance in selecting all of the music that fits you for your wedding.
Every event is different, but if you were to ask what a timeline looks like for most weddings, it would be as follows.
Yes! Please visit our Facebook page for a few more videos. We also have a large selection of videos in our archive, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for just ask, and we might have it to share with you. Events & Gallery
YES! Even if your favorite song is not on the SWAYLIST, there is a good chance we already know it. If we don’t know it, we are happy to learn it. Just ask.
Sway has played over 100 of the most popular wedding venues in Chicago and the suburbs. Click here to view.
Once you decide Sway Chicago is your entertainment of choice, we will send you a simple 1 page contract based off the initial proposal that we agreed upon. If the contract is agreeable, then typically, a downpayment of 50% is required at the time of a contract signing.
We do have limited liability insurance. If a venue needs to be named on the policy for a specific event, our insurance company will issue a COI of our policy, including who needs to be named on the certificate.
We had Sway play at our wedding and hands down, it was the best decision we could have made. From the first conversation to the last, Steve was very professional and timely in his responses. Not only is he professional, the band is amazing. From the moment the dance floor opened up, we had the whole wedding dancing, even some people who usually don't dance. They are very good at reading the crowd and picking songs people like to dance to. I still, months later, get complements on how great they were and would recommend to anyone!!
The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish. The band exceeded all expectations! Our guests are still talking about how incredible the music was. Steve and the team were a dream to work with from start to finish.
Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band. Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band.Absolutely unforgettable experience. The energy, vocals, and transitions were flawless. Every guest kept asking us where we found this band.
Hillary Foreman, Google Reviews
Coreen Kiva, The knot
MacKinzie Neal, Google Reviews
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Elevate your events with Sway and experience moments that transform into everlasting memories.
