Keep in mind that your cocktail hour music should be in the background and should not overpower conversation, but it can be at a slightly higher volume than your background dinner music.
While jazz and swing music generally works particularly well as pre-reception music, the type of wedding music played during your cocktail hour will depend greatly on the vibe you’re trying to create. The trio can perform pop music as well as any ethnic too.
These are separate musicians than those who play for your Chicago Wedding Ceremony. The ceremony musicians will continue playing until all the guests have left the ceremony room. In the meantime, the jazz trio will start playing as soon as your guests enter the cocktail area. This will keep a smooth transition between your ceremony and cocktail hour!