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Salvage One Wedding — April 2026
A warm, eclectic mix that moved easily between classic, indie, and unexpected favorites, set against the layered textures of Salvage One’s industrial interior.
Prelude
Landslide
Blackbird
At Last
Halo
Processionals
Tiny Dancer
She’s Always a Woman
Recessional
Is This Love
Postlude
Lovely Day
A fun surprise for guests — personalized sunglasses to match the vibe
Opening the 2026 Season
PRELUDE
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Perfect - Ed Sheeren
Lover - Taylor Swift
La Vie En Rose
Enchanted - Taylor Swift
Girls Like You - Maroon 5
Moon River
Wildest Dreams - Taylor Swift
BRIDAL PARTY PROCESSIONAL
Canon in D
BRIDAL PROCESSION
Can't Help Falling in Love
RECESSONAL
UP - Married Life
Field Museum of Natural History Ceremony
PRELUDE
Young & Beautiful - Lana del Rey
Ave Verum - Mozart
Taylor Swift – Love Story
All of Me - John Legend
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
The Book of Love
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
BRIDAL PARTY PROCESSIONAL
In My Life
BRIDAL PROCESSION
A Thousand Years
RITUAL OF THE LASSO
Ave Maria -Schubert
RECESSONAL
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Spring - Vivaldi Recomposed
Weddings at the Honeycomb with Parkwest Strings
Romance, personality, and unforgettable music—performed live.
Parkwest Strings recently had the joy of providing the soundtrack for two beautifully distinct weddings. Each couple selected a string trio to bring their favorite songs to life, blending modern hits, indie favorites, and timeless classics into ceremonies filled with emotion, intention, and personal meaning.
Classical Wedding Ceremony in Lincoln Park | String Quartet at The Honeycomb
Wedding Ceremony
The Honeycomb, Lincoln Park | Spring 2023
String Quartet | Elegant + All-Classical Ceremony
About the Venue
Set in the heart of Lincoln Park’s lush greenery, the Honeycomb Pavilion is one of Chicago’s most architecturally striking outdoor venues. With its sculptural wood frame and skyline view, it offers a modern yet natural space that feels effortlessly refined.
Ensemble: String Quartet
Setting: Wedding Ceremony
Style: Classical elegance with timeless depth
Prelude:
Air on the G String (Bach)
Meditation from Thaïs (Massenet)
Pavane (Fauré)
Clair de Lune (Debussy)
The Swan (Saint-Saëns)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
- Entrance of Mothers / Special Guests: Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
- Bridal Party: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
- Bride: Arioso (Bach)
- Recessional: Spring, I. Allegro (Vivaldi)
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Postlude:
Hornpipe from Water Music (Handel)
Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart)
Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke)
Honeycomb Wedding One:
Modern Pop Meets Indie Elegance
Pre-Ceremony:
Roses – Chainsmokers
Love Yourself – Justin Bieber
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
My Love – Sia (special request)
Better Together – Jack Johnson (if not postlude)
- Groom & Wedding Party Entrance: Holocene – Bon Iver
- Couple’s Entrance (Bride): Sunflower – Post Malone
- Exit Song: First Date – Blink-182 (special request)
- Postlude (Guest Exit): Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Wedding Two:
Classic Elegance with a Modern Twist
Pre-Ceremony & Guest Seating:
La Vie en Rose
The Way You Look Tonight
Michelle – The Beatles
All My Love – Led Zeppelin
Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
Such Great Heights – The Postal Service
Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey (end song)
- Special Guest Seating (Parents & VIPs): The Swan – Saint-Saëns
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Processional: Wedding Party – Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
Couple’s Entrance – Canon in D (Pachelbel) 🎼 - Ceremony Music (Unity/Reflection): At Last – Etta James (performed with guest vocalist Olivia Thompson)
- Recessional (Couple’s Exit): All You Need is Love – The Beatles
- Postlude (Guest Exit): Pulaski at Night – Andrew Bird or You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
Cocktail Hour Song Inspiration
Bridgeport Art Center – Skyline Loft
This playlist brought an energetic, modern glow to a Chicago cocktail hour—blending indie favorites, pop icons, cinematic melodies, and a few unexpected throwbacks that guests instantly recognized. It’s a great example of how a curated mix of genres keeps the room lively while still feeling refined for strings.
Featured Selections Included:
● We Are Young — Fun.
● Love Yourself — Justin Bieber
● Walk the Line — Johnny Cash
● Young and Beautiful — Lana Del Rey
● The Way You Make Me Feel — Michael Jackson
● Dog Days Are Over — Florence + The Machine
● Toxic — Britney Spears
● Another Day of Sun — La La Land
● Bitter Sweet Symphony — The Verve
● Love On Top — Beyoncé
● Killing Me Softly — Lauryn Hill
● Pompeii — Bastille
● Smells Like Teen Spirit — Nirvana
● Royals — Lorde
● Friday I’m in Love — The Cure
Why we love this style
A cocktail hour works best when the soundtrack feels familiar yet elevated. This blend hits every mood at once: warm, nostalgic, cinematic, joyful, and always conversational-friendly—perfect for the Skyline Loft’s airy, modern space.
View our Pop & Rock song list →
See how today’s hits and nostalgic favorites come to life with live strings.
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Garfield Park Conservatory Chicago
Romance in Bloom: August Wedding at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
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A Beautiful Day in Chicago: Olivia & Marcus’s Musical “I Do” at the History Museum
Garden Whimsy: Wedding Cocktail Hour at Garfield Park Conservatory
