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About Essence Weddings
Couples planning a Chicago wedding will find Essence Weddings among the Orland Hills area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers, wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding stationer in Chicago
How much do wedding invitations cost in Chicago?
Couples typically spend $400–$1,500 on invitation suites, driven by printing method — digital printing at the lower end, letterpress and foil above it. Order 10–15% extra for keepsakes and mistakes, and start 4–5 months before the wedding.
How does Lazo rank invitations & stationery in Chicago?
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Wedding venues near Essence Weddings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fetti Celebrations Event Venue | 0.1 mi |
| Opulence Gallery Orland Park | 0.1 mi |
| Jamog Banquets | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from Essence Weddings 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
- 8927 W 159th St, Orland Hills, IL 60487, USA
- Where
- Orland Hills · 22 miles southwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Invitations & Stationery · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Planners
- In Chicago
- One of 143 invitations & stationery we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 923-9800
- Website
- Visit site
From Essence Weddings's website
“Every glance, every tear, every kiss captured beautifully. Essence Weddings- award winning photograph, plus more wedding services under one roof -Chicagoland”essenceweddings.com
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $2,499
- Experience
- 20+ years
Read from essenceweddings.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Essence Weddings before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Orland Hills
- Nearest venue
- Fetti Celebrations Event Venue, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 30 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 19 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 16 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Orland Park, Tinley Park, Mokena, Homer Glen
Distances are straight-line from Essence Weddings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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