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About TVK Orchestra
Based in Palatine, TVK Orchestra works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Cotillion Banquets and Metropolis Ballroom. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Chicago
How much does a live wedding band cost in Chicago?
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.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Chicago?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near TVK Orchestra
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cotillion Banquets | 0.1 mi |
| Metropolis Ballroom | 2.4 mi |
| Astoria Banquets All-Inclusive Chicago and Suburb Venue | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from TVK Orchestra 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
- 263 S Clubhouse Dr Unit 122, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
- Where
- Palatine · 25 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Chicago
- One of 107 live wedding bands we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Website
- Visit site
From TVK Orchestra's website
“TVK Music provides live entertainment for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations throughout Chicago and the Chicagoland area. Formerly known as TVK Orchestra.”tvkmusic.com
- Services they list
- Horn section, DJ between sets
- Experience
- 35+ years
Read from tvkmusic.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with TVK Orchestra before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Palatine
- Nearest venue
- Cotillion Banquets, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 28 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 38 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove
Distances are straight-line from TVK Orchestra; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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