Here at Chicago Wedding Buzz we do not just “video” your wedding, we direct and produce cinematic films that allow you to relive all the special moments of your once in a lifetime day. We capture all the smiles, the tears, the deep breaths, the touches and the emotions of your day not just the obvious.
Our goal as wedding cinematographers is to tell the story of your wedding day. The girls getting ready in the morning, the boys lounging around awaiting the nights festivities, Dad anxiously waiting to walk his baby girl down the aisle all the way to the last nights kiss. We are here for it all!
Our goal as directors it to create moments for film that other wedding videographers do not. We are not only known for capturing your wedding as it unfolds but we also create moments throughout your day that will last forever. These moments we create do a great job to enhance your final film.
Book with Chicago Wedding Buzz today for a great experience and an amazing cinematic wedding film!
You are always welcome to call / text / or email anytime to discuss your wedding, or feel free to schedule a free consultation at the most convenient time for you using our the button below.
Once you have decided on your package please book your day using our automated booking system with the buttons below each package. When Booking your day you will be required to hold your date with a credit card. Any canceled bookings will automatically be charged 40% of the package amount.
Any additional add-ons, and any available discounts we will email to you on an itemized invoice with your service contract attached for you to review. At this time, we ask for a non-refundable 40% retainer to book your service. This payment can be made via the invoice sent to you through email. Other payment methods include Cash, Check, Venmo or Chase Quick Pay.
Once your contract is signed and down payment is processed your date is locked in and we will be keeping in touch for the final details of your wedding day.
All packages include unlimited number of locations within the time allotted, However travel fees may be added for traveling more than 20 miles per wedding. If we are hopping on a plane… please let us know ahead of time lbs. Thanks again Zack and Cami lol.
Drone usage may depend on venue rules, FAA laws, weather, and the amount of time available to set up the equipment on your busy day. If we can not get the drone up you will be refunded 60% of the cost.
All packages include the rights to your footage. All clips taken the day of your wedding are yours to do what you please even if they do not make it into the final wedding cinema. Yes… we know it is not heard if in our industry but we give the people what they want and do not hold back. This is just an example. More info below on raw footage.
All packages include access to your raw footage The option to request it is yours. We offer 1TB SSD Hard Drives for $180 with your package or $360 after the fact. For security reasons you can not supply your own hard drive for raw files, video files, project files, or deliverables. Raw footage must be requested ahead of time, no later then the day of your wedding.
One revision of the 7 day trailer is welcomed. A “revision” is a minor or small change in the sequence of clips. For example: there is a particular shot or shots in the sequence that you would like swapped out for something else, extended, shortened, color corrected, etc.
The Cinema is shipped to your door in 14 business days or 4 weeks depending on your package. Revisions can be made at a cost of $80 per hour. Physical media must be re-ordered or original physical media must be shipped back.
Turnaround time is 4 weeks for Short and Trailer Packages. Turnaround time for Feature and Cinema Packages is 14 business days. Engagement Sessions have a 14 business day turn around time. Raw Footage will be delivered with your package only if requested.
Cancelation of any booking for any reason will result in a 50% cancelation fee.