Chicago's Wedding Reception Band

Looking for a live band to make your Chicago wedding reception unforgettable? No Alternative brings rock and pop hits from every decade, with a bandleader who emcees the night so you don't need to hire a separate MC.

We focus on what we do best: the reception. From your grand entrance through the last dance, we build a set that reads the room and keeps guests of every age on the floor.

What's included

  • A full live band playing your choice from our song list, plus requests
  • Bandleader emcee services for announcements, introductions, and reception flow
  • A set built around your must-plays and your do-not-plays

What our couples say

"Working with No Alternative was simply a pleasure. They performed at our wedding reception and my wife and I could not be happier that we hired them... As a fellow musician and someone who works within the music industry, I can attest that these guys excel at their instruments and absolutely love what they do." — Chris and Haley Siska, married at Palos Country Club

"No Alternative just played for my wedding reception this past weekend, and everyone was blown away by how awesome they are! The singer is SO talented... these guys are extremely accommodating and professional, did a great job emceeing, and played a fantastic set." — Jessica F, married at Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, Hoffman Estates, IL

Ready to book your date? Contact us with your wedding details, and we'll get back to you with availability and pricing.