Chicago Street Strings
Packages
Category: Ceremony-only musician
Type: Guitarist
Genres: Americana
About Chicago Street Strings
Chicago Street Strings
Chicago Street Strings (ChiSS - /Shy-S-S/) began in the summer of 2012 as a busking duet, which is how we got our name! Our goal is to provide our clients with the most creative, affordable, & enjoyable music that we can possibly offer. We have a roster of talented professional musicians that can play anything from Bach to the Beatles, from Irish Jigs to Bon Jovi. We specialize in live performance, ceremony music and recording sessions and are available for hire in many different instrumentation combinations for any type of project or event. Hire us for your next one!
We go with the flow! We are very easy going and flexible on the job. We are also very versatile and always willing to accommodate any special requests you may have. We have quite the variety of instrumentation options (more than most!) which sets up apart from other musical groups and we pride ourselves on having a very extensive repertoire list! You'll be sure to find music selections for your wedding or event that are as unique as you! Thoughtfully organized with every type of genre and client in mind, our song list is easily viewable from our website here - (personal information protected by Zola)
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Hear us live
- Learning new songs
- Music during breaks
Musical genres
- Americana
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Gospel/Christian
- Jazz
- Pop/Top 40s
- Rock
- Scottish or Irish
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Couples luncheon
- Elopement
- Engagement party
- Farewell brunch
- Other
- Rehearsal dinner
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
- Wedding shower
- Welcome party
Chicago Street Strings packages
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour Music
Price$600
This package includes music to accompany each section of your ceremony, PLUS cocktail hour background music. Instrumentation & song(s) by request can be discussed after submitting initial inquiry. This package is priced for 1 performer to perform for both events at a slightly discounted rate and includes a $150 non-refundable deposit charge fee.
- 1 professional musician
- your preferred music selections
- music preparation
- Performance time on duty
Ceremony Only Music
Price$400
This package provides you with a professional musician that will perform for the entirety of your wedding ceremony, which typically includes Pre-Ceremony, Processional, Unity Candle & Recessional music. This package is priced for 1 performer and includes a $100 non-refundable deposit charge fee. Instrument of preference & song selections are to be discussed prior.
- 1 professional musician
- the ceremony music of your dreams
- Music preparation
- Performance time on duty
Cocktail Hour Music
Price$400
This package includes background music while guests enjoy cocktails, typically involving a variety of classical and popular tunes. Instrumentation and song(s) by request can be discussed after the initial inquiry. This package is priced for 1 performer and includes a $100 non-refundable deposit charge fee.
- 1 professional musician
- your prefered song selections
- Music preparation
- Performance time on duty
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
15 reviews
- GM
Gianna Milaro
We used CSS for our wedding ceremony. Hannah was so communicative and responsive to my numerous questions about the contract, the music, and the general details of the day. She was also flexible when we decided to add a cellist, since we originally were just going to have a violinist. My husband and I compiled prelude, processional, and recessional songs for them, and Hannah was direct and helpful in what CSS could and could not do. A month before the wedding, Hannah looped in our ceremony musicians, Adrienne and Rebecca, and we all got on a call together to go over final details about the timing and the order I wanted songs played. (I was very specific, and they were all so kind about it!) My husband and I were very pleased with our experience with CSS!
Chicago Street Strings•Aug 30, 2026Gianna! Thanks a TON for this specific and kind review. We really appreciate it. Adrienne and Rebecca are fantastic! We were happy to accommodate your requests, and we're so glad you chose to include them in your big day. :) All our best goes out to you and Nick!!
- FR
Francis Reardon
The saxophone and trombone players were an incredible addition to our wedding and brought so much energy to the celebration. They were extremely talented, professional, and knew exactly how to interact with the DJ and the crowd. Their live performances made the reception feel unique and elevated the entire atmosphere. They kept the dance floor energized, moved throughout the room, and created moments that our guests are still talking about. The combination of the saxophone and trombone sounded amazing and added such a fun, memorable touch to the night. We are so glad we included them in our wedding and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their event feel even more exciting and unforgettable!
Chicago Street Strings•Jul 18, 2026Francis! What an amazing review! Thank you SO much. Evon and Kevin had a total blast at your wedding. We're glad to hear the night was unforgettable!
- SD
SRE Event Planning & Design
I'm an event planner and I coordinated a wedding recently with Chicago Street Strings and Greenline Talent. I would use both Chicago Street Strings and Greenline Talent over and over! Their music director, Hannah & team made my job so easy. Such a pleasure to work with, detail oriented, a very organized. Their questionnaire and online access made it easy for me to fill in the blanks without having to go to the couple to find answers . Zach was a GREAT Dj. He worked closely with me to make sure the timing of the evening flowed and all announcements were properly made. He kept Olympia Fields Country Club rockin all night long! The Trombone and Saxophone players were a HUGE hit! It was an EPIC event and I couldn't thank their team enough for how smooth it all went! Gina, SRE
Chicago Street Strings•Jul 2, 2026Gina! What a stellar review! We SO appreciate this, and appreciate working with great companies like YOURS. Both ChiSS and GLT hope to work with you again very soon! Glad all of this teamwork came together to facilitate this fantastic wedding!!
- GC
Gabby Christian
We used Chicago Street Strings for our ceremony and cocktail hour. We had a string duet ensemble of a violist and cellist. The music was impeccable and made the event even more special. We booked Chicago Street Strings through Green Line Talent, whom we used for a DJ. Having the contract take care of both DJ, uplighting, and live music was seamless and took away the added stress of having to track down strings on our own. Thank you for making our day fabulous!
Chicago Street Strings•Jun 30, 2026What a great review, Gabby! Thank you so much. We also LOVE working along side Green Line Talent. We're so glad your day was fabulous!
- HP
Holly Pearson
Steve was the sax player at our wedding and he was wonderful! He knew every song we requested.
Chicago Street Strings•May 28, 2026Steve is one of our best! Glad to hear this, and thanks for the review, Holly!
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