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About Parkwest Strings
Based in Chicago, Parkwest Strings works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Salvatore's Wedding and Event Venue and Twenty Six Chicago. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Live bands in Chicago commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
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Wedding venues near Parkwest Strings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Salvatore's Wedding and Event Venue | 0.7 mi |
| Twenty Six Chicago | 1.7 mi |
| The Murphy | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Parkwest Strings to each venue listed on Lazo.
Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1960 N Lincoln Park W Cook, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Where
- Chicago · 3 miles north of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Chicago
- One of 107 live wedding bands we list · 18 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (773) 412-7753
- Website
- Visit site
From Parkwest Strings's website
“String quartet and live ensembles for weddings and celebrations in Chicago and the North Shore. Parkwest Strings offers refined ceremony and cocktail hour music with calm expertise and elegant restraint.”parkweststrings.org
- Services they list
- Ceremony musicians, Cocktail hour sets
- Experience
- 500+ weddings, by their count
Read from parkweststrings.org in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Parkwest Strings before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Chicago
- Nearest venue
- Salvatore's Wedding and Event Venue, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 77 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 18 within 3 mi, 44 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 167 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Parkwest Strings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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