Documentary Coverage
Real moments, family energy, nerves, laughs, vows, speeches, dancing, and everything in between.
The Style
Not corny. Not fake. Just the real day.
We shoot weddings with a documentary eye and a commercial polish. That means the candids feel alive, the portraits feel clean, and the film feels like something you would actually want to watch years from now.
Cinematic Wedding Films
Clean visuals, natural audio, music-driven pacing, and highlight films that feel emotional without feeling cheesy.
Editorial Portraits
Guided when needed, relaxed when it matters. Strong couple portraits without making the whole day feel staged.
Built for Chicago Weddings
City grit. Family heart. Clean finish.
From downtown rooftops and hotel ballrooms to neighborhood churches, backyard weddings, courthouse ceremonies, and packed dance floors, the goal is simple: make the day look as good as it felt.
Video Pricing
Wedding video coverage
These are starting points so couples can understand the budget before reaching out. Final pricing depends on date, location, timeline, deliverables, and travel.
Wedding Highlight Film
From $1,800
Perfect for couples wanting cinematic wedding coverage without full documentary edits.
- Up to 4 hours coverage
- Cinematic highlight film
- Professional audio capture
- Licensed music
- Delivered online
Wedding Film Coverage
From $3,200
Full wedding video coverage built for couples wanting the complete story.
- Up to 8 hours coverage
- 4 to 6 minute highlight film
- Ceremony coverage
- Professional audio recording
- Drone footage when possible
- Social media teaser
Wedding Film Collection
From $5,500
Documentary coverage focused on preserving the entire experience.
- Up to 10 hours coverage
- Highlight film
- Full ceremony edit
- Full speeches edit
- Drone footage when possible
- Timeline planning assistance
- Priority delivery
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Questions Couples Ask
Wedding FAQ
Clear answers for couples, search engines, and AI answer engines.
Do you offer wedding video coverage?
Yes. 1234 Weddings offers wedding video coverage, highlight films, ceremony edits, speeches edits, and combined photo and video coverage for Chicago and Chicagoland weddings.
How much does wedding video coverage cost?
Most packages range from $1,800 to $5,500 depending on the wedding date, hours of coverage, venue location, timeline, and deliverables.
Do you shoot weddings outside Chicago?
Yes. 1234 Weddings serves Chicago, the Chicago suburbs, and destination weddings when travel is available.
What makes your wedding films different?
The films are built around real emotion, clean audio, strong visuals, and natural pacing. The goal is cinematic without making the couple act fake or overly staged.
How do we book our wedding date?
Send your wedding date, venue, estimated timeline, and whether you want video, photo, or both. A signed agreement and retainer secures your date.
Can you help us plan the video timeline?
Yes. Timeline planning is part of the process. The goal is to protect the best light, ceremony audio, speeches, and enough breathing room so the day does not feel rushed.
Check Availability
Tell us the date. We’ll tell you what’s possible.
Send the wedding date, venue, city, and what you need captured. You can keep it simple. We’ll help shape the package from there.