We’ll take care of all the music for your ceremony and reception. Our designated expert emcee will make the announcements and work directly with your vendors so you can relax and enjoy your wedding! We have 24 years of experience performing thousands of organized, personalized and incredibly fun weddings like yours. We’ll help you with everything!
David Rothstein Music understands the importance of staying organized and helps you with great and simple wedding music planning. We’re obsessed about every detail of your wedding, and it has paid off for many couples like you. Just read our reviews! The best weddings have the highest attention to detail. The more organized it is, the more fun you’ll have! We will help you with all the details of your wedding reception timeline to make everything run smoothly so you can relax and enjoy your big days!
DRS has performed for clients from a variety of ethnicities and religions: Italian, Irish, Polish, Jewish, Russian, Latin and Korean, as well as combinations of cultures. We are familiar with various cultural traditions. You’ll get all the music that reflects your family’s identity. If you want Greek or Middle Eastern music you can give us your Spotify list and we will have our DJ play this list during the band break to keep everyone dancing. OPA!
“David’s talented musicians played all the Jewish music we needed including the greatest Hora we could have hoped for. Truly amazing!!”
-Laura & Max
If you want a wedding that’s includes your family traditions, Contact us by Filling Out The Inquiry Form, Email or Call 773.719.7610
DRS has all the music for your ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. We’ll help you select the perfect songs. We have a full-time arranger for all your special requests. Choose from our 3,000-song list. We’ll give you the perfect music for each aspect of your wedding. You will be able to work directly with our ceremony music director Alex and have access to our Ceremony Music guide. We’re your friendly experts that will help you choose all your wedding music!
“Their band played the exact songs we requested as our guests entered the reception, and worked with us to make our vision of a “moonlight dance” with just us two (as our guests were exiting) a reality. Incredible!”– Shauna & Ben
If you want to hear all your favorite songs for your wedding
Contact us by Filling Out The Inquiry Form, Email or Call 773.719.7610
Our Sound/Lighting Department is led by our expert engineer and his staff. You’ll get the perfect sound system for your particular venue. The sound will be set up before your guests arrive and adjusted throughout the night. Never too loud and always comfortable! You’ll get stage lighting included too. We will work out all the loading and set up details with the venue. We’ll give you great sound and peace of mind!
“The sound for both our ceremony and reception was just perfect. Even our grandparents said the sound of the band made them want to stay until end of the night which was great! Thanks so much” – Lisa & Jimmy
If you want great sound that will keep all your guests on the dance floor
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Our music company is LGBT friendly. We want to help you celebrate who you are and who you love. We treat all our couples as friends regardless of sexual preference. Our music company have been one of the biggest supporters of the Marriage Equality movement and have performed dozens of amazing same-sex weddings. We believe People are People and Love is Love. Let’s celebrate your love together!
“We loved that David treated our same sex marriage with so much enthusiasm and joy. He told us that Love is Love. At the wedding he made our big day so special. He and his band celebrated our love!!”
– Michelle and Lucy
If you want a band that celebrates your love,
Contact us by Filling Out The Inquiry Form, Email Call 773.719.7610
Since David or your designated bandleader will act exclusively as the Master of Ceremonies, he will work directly with your vendors so you can relax and spend time with each other and your guests.
As a result, all your vendors will be at the right place at the right time. You’ll get better photos, videos and food service. Most of all you’ll be completely relaxed and be able to simply enjoy your wedding. Your Emcee will be by your side all night not stuck on the bandstand.
If you have a wedding planner, we’ll work directly with them to make sure everything is perfect. With David Rothstein Music you will get a fully incorporated company behind you.
We have ceremony, sound and financial departments, as well as a staff music arranger. You will have access to David and his full-time assistant whenever you need anything. While we’re not wedding planners, we can suggest several top professionals. Just ask!
“He then became the most eloquent MC, first introducing us to "Everlasting Love" and then guiding us to our cake cutting to "How Sweet it is" (his suggestion). In addition, for each speech, he not only introduced the speaker, but was waiting for them afterwards with a glass of champagne.
-Katherine and Ryan L.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, IL
5:00-5:30pm Ceremony Classical Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello)
5:30-6:30pm Cocktails – Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax)
6:30-8:00pm Dinner – 8-Piece Orchestra w/DJ (Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Violin/Percussion, Sax, Male and Female Vocalist, DJ)
8:00-11:30pm Dancing – 11-Piece Orchestra ( ADD Trumpet, Trombone and 3rd Vocalist)
5:00-5:30pm – ENSEMBLE
Room Name: (insert)
5:30-6:30pm – ENSEMBLE
Room Name: (insert)
6:30-8:00pm – ENSEMBLE
Room Name: (insert)
Bridal Party Introductions
Song Played During Introductions: (insert)
Separate Song Played for Bride and Groom Intro: (Y/N) (insert)
Flower Girl: (insert) escorted by Ring Bearer: (insert)
Parents of the Bride: (insert)
Parents of the Groom: (insert)
Ushers: (insert)
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
(insert) escorted by (insert)
Maid/Matron of Honor: (insert) escorted by Best Man: (insert)
Song for the Bride & Groom: (insert)
Announce Bride and Groom: (specify how you would like to be introduced)
First Dance: (insert)
Father/Daughter Dance: (insert)
Mother/Son Dance: (insert)
Guests Dance Right Away (Y/N)
Announce Cake Cutting: (Y/N) (song?)
Welcome Toast by Father of the Bride: (Y/N)
Grace: (Y/N) Given by: (relationship) (name)
First Course is Served
Toasts:
Toast 1: (relationship) (name)
Toast 2: (relationship) (name)
Toast 3: (relationship) (name)
Dancing Between Courses: (Y/N)
Main Course is Served
Bride and Groom Toast: (Y/N)
Dancing:
8:00-11:30pm – ENSEMBLE
Room Name: (insert)
Bouquet: (Y/N) Garter: (Y/N)
After Party: (Y/N)
Special Requests:
(song dedications, birthday/anniversary shout-outs, etc.)
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Chicago History Museum
Chicago, IL
5:00-5:30pm Ceremony Classical Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello)
5:30-6:30pm Cocktails – Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax)
6:30-8:00pm Dinner – 8-Piece Orchestra w/DJ (Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Violin/Percussion, Sax, Male and Female Vocalist, DJ)
8:00-11:30pm Dancing – 11-Piece Orchestra ( ADD Trumpet, Trombone and 3rd Vocalist)
5:00-5:30pm – Classical Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello)
Room Name: Ballroom
5:30-6:30pm – Jazz Trio (Piano, Bass and Sax)
Room Name: Portrait Gallery
6:30-8:00pm –8-Piece Orchestra
Room Name: Ballroom
Bridal Party Introductions
Song Played During Introductions: University of Michigan Fight Song
Separate Song Played for Bride and Groom Intro: Yes
Flower Girl: Jenny Flynn escorted by Ring Bearer: Paul Green
Parents of the Bride: Russ and Laurie Drake
Parents of the Groom: Steve and Cindy Montomery
Ushers: Larry Porter, Brian White, and Scott McGee
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:
Susan Neiman escorted by Kyle Summers
Jackie Hall escorted by Sam Knight
Sonya Ellis escorted by Roger McWilliams
Lois Kay escorted by Dan Fields
Maria Alehandro escorted by Boris Tiwari
Maid/Matron of Honor: Kayla Drake escorted by Best Man: Shawn Montgomery
Song for the Bride & Groom: Let’s Get the Party Started
Announce Bride and Groom: Michael and Julie Montgomery
First Dance: Beyond by Leon Bridges
Father/Daughter Dance: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Mother/Son Dance: Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
Guests Dance Right Away Yes
Announce Cake Cutting: Yes How Sweet It Is
Welcome Toast by Father of the Bride: Russ Drake
Grace: Yes Given by: Bride’s Uncle Jerry Montgomery
First Course is Served
Toasts:
Toast 1: Kayla Drake
Toast 2: Jackie Hall
Toast 3: Shawn Montgomery
Dancing Between Courses: Yes
Main Course is Served
Bride and Groom Toast: Yes Michael and Julie
8:30-11:30pm – 11-Piece Orchestra
Room Name: Ballroom
11:30-11:30pm – DJ Duo with Sax
Room Name: Ballroom
Bouquet: Yes Garter: No
Special Requests:
Bride’s Mom Laurie Birthday – Play Proud Mary
Sister’s Anniversary Jill and Corey