Chicago wedding videographer — Love and Lustre Weddings

Chicago & Midwest

Chicago Wedding Videographer

Cinematic wedding films for couples getting married along Lake Michigan, beneath the skyline, and in venues that blend iconic architecture with warm Midwest charm.

200+

Weddings Filmed

5.0

Google Rating

14 wk

Avg. Delivery

7

Services Offered

Wedding venue in Chicago — skyline and Lake Michigan

Why Chicago

Midwest Weddings Deserve Cinematic Films

Chicago weddings are built on stunning architecture — from Beaux-Arts landmarks to industrial-chic lofts — with Lake Michigan as a dramatic backdrop and golden hour painting the skyline in layers of warmth.

We travel from Orlando to film weddings across Chicago and the greater Midwest. We've shot historic ballrooms, rooftop terraces, and warehouse venues from the Loop to Fulton Market, scouting your space, coordinating with your planner, and arriving the day before so we're ready when you walk down the aisle.

Your Chicago wedding film will feel like Chicago — the lake breeze, the skyline glow, and the unmistakable mix of big-city polish and Midwest heart.

Plan Your Chicago Wedding Film
“We could not be happier with our experience! Corban from Love and Lustre went above and beyond in every way. From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind, easy to work with, and made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day.”

— Kasey Karaktin

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Don't Leave It to Memory

The Moments You Don't Capture Are Gone Forever

Summer weekends on the lakefront fill fast — especially when everyone wants that skyline-and-water backdrop. Check if your date is available and lock in your wedding film team.

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Venues We Love

Chicago Venues

We've filmed at hotels, cultural landmarks, lofts, and garden spaces across the city. Here are some of our favorites.

Gold Coast

The Drake Hotel

Classic Chicago glamour and skyline-adjacent ballrooms

Loop

Chicago Cultural Center

Tiffany dome, marble staircases, and grand public spaces

West Town

Salvage One

Industrial-chic warehouse with one-of-a-kind character

Fulton Market

Morgan Manufacturing

Exposed brick, soaring ceilings, West Loop energy

Loop

The Rookery Building

Historic light court and iconic Chicago architecture

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Art Center

Raw loft studios and skyline views from the rooftop

West Loop

Galleria Marchetti

Garden courtyard and elegant indoor reception spaces

Chicago

The Ivy Room

Intimate courtyard and refined ballroom in the heart of the city

Don't see your venue? Tell us where you're getting married — we'll come prepared.

Booking a Travel Wedding

How It Works

01

Build

Hop into our package builder, set your hours, and pick Chicago as your venue. Your full price (travel included) updates live as you go — no waiting on a quote.

02

Plan

A strategy call to nail down your timeline, vendor list, and shot priorities. We scout your venue remotely and arrive the day before.

03

Film

We capture your day with cinema-grade gear. Same quality, same attention — no matter the zip code.

04

Deliver

Your films arrive within 14 weeks — hand-edited, color graded, and scored with licensed music.

Behind the scenes — Love and Lustre filming a wedding in Chicago

Common Questions

How do you handle Chicago's unpredictable weather?

We build flexible timelines and stay in close contact with your planner. If clouds roll in off the lake or a summer storm pops up, we pivot quickly — often the most dramatic light happens right before or after a front moves through.

Is lakefront wind a problem for audio and ceremony films?

We use professional wind protection and backup recorders, and we position ourselves to minimize gusts off Lake Michigan. For especially exposed lakefront ceremonies, we coordinate with your officiant and DJ so we still capture clean vows and toasts.

What if we need an indoor backup for portraits or cocktail hour?

Chicago venues are full of gorgeous indoor options — marble lobbies, staircases, and loft windows. We scout your rain plan with you in advance so indoor footage still feels intentional and cinematic, not like a last-minute compromise.

When is the best season for a Chicago wedding film?

Late summer through early fall is hard to beat — warm evenings, softer light, and the lake still sparkling. Spring and winter can be stunning too; it's about embracing the season you're in and letting the city show its personality.

You're based in Florida — how does travel to Chicago work?

We travel nationwide for weddings. Chicago is a market we shoot often. Flights and accommodation are included in your custom quote — you don't juggle travel logistics for our team. We arrive the day before and leave after we've captured your full celebration.

Ready to Start?

Your Chicago Wedding Film Starts Here

Build your package and see your complete price — travel included — the moment you finish. No waiting on a quote. We review every booking within 24 hours before any payment runs.