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About Whole Heart Video
Based in Evanston, Whole Heart Video works with couples planning weddings throughout Chicago, Illinois. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Halim Museum Events and The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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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 Whole Heart Video
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Halim Museum Events | 0.5 mi |
| The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge | 0.8 mi |
| The Lighthouse Room | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from Whole Heart Video 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
- 1503 Wilder St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
- Where
- Evanston · 12 miles north of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Chicago
- One of 152 wedding videographers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (585) 802-0812
- Website
- Visit site
From Whole Heart Video's website
“Fun, candid wedding video that highlights the joy of your big day. We have the best videographers in the Chicago area and offer affordable videography packages!”whvid.com
- Services they list
- Highlight film, Drone footage, Raw footage, Teaser film, Second videographer
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Cinematic, Candid
Read from whvid.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Whole Heart Video before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Evanston
- Nearest venue
- Halim Museum Events, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 35 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 36 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 25 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Skokie, Winnetka, Morton Grove, Niles
Distances are straight-line from Whole Heart Video; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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