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About Essence Weddings
Based in Schaumburg, Essence Weddings works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including 1100 Eventz and Meridian Banquet & Conference Center. 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 wedding videographer in Chicago
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Chicago?
Wedding films in Chicago typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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 Essence Weddings
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1100 Eventz | 0.4 mi |
| Meridian Banquet & Conference Center | 2.4 mi |
| Cotillion Banquets | 3.7 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.
Photo spots around Chicago
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| North Rose Gardengarden | Chicago | 0.6 mi |
| Milton Lee Olive Parkcity park | Chicago | 1.5 mi |
| Lincoln Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 3.2 mi |
| Alfred Caldwell Lily Poolgarden | Chicago | 3.3 mi |
| Garfield Park Conservatorybotanical garden | Chicago | 4.5 mi |
| Peace Gardengarden | Chicago | 5.6 mi |
| Osaka Gardengarden | Chicago | 6.8 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Chicago first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
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
- 1300 Remington Rd Ste A & B, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA
- Where
- Schaumburg · 25 miles northwest of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Chicago
- One of 152 wedding videographers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 923-9800
- Website
- Visit site
From Essence Weddings's website
“Capture every precious moment with our expert wedding photography services. Stunning images to cherish forever.”essenceweddings.com
- Services they list
- Highlight film, Drone footage, Second videographer
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid, Timeless
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $2,499
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 Schaumburg
- Nearest venue
- 1100 Eventz, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 35 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 25 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 43 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
Distances are straight-line from Essence Weddings; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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