Aurora Wedding Videographer

Aurora is Illinois's second-largest city, and it celebrates like one. The Fox River running through downtown, the Paramount Theatre lighting up the arts district, limestone architecture that's been standing since before the Civil War — there's a grandeur here you don't expect until you see it. We've filmed weddings all over Aurora, from riverfront ballrooms to a working railroad roundhouse, and it's one of our favorite cities to shoot. If you're looking for a wedding videographer in Aurora who actually knows the Fox Valley, you're in the right place.

Why couples love getting married in Aurora

Aurora doesn't try to be Chicago, and that's exactly the point. The downtown Fox River corridor has this mix of historic brick, flowing water, and old industrial bones that gives wedding footage a cinematic quality most suburbs can't touch. The Paramount Theatre's arts scene brings a creative energy to the whole downtown, and venues here tend to be big, bold, and full of character.

For video, Aurora is a gift. Historic limestone walls catch light in ways modern drywall never will. The river gives you reflections and movement in your portraits. And because Aurora's venues are genuinely distinctive — a 19th-century roundhouse, a ballroom inside a landmark theatre — your wedding film ends up looking like it was shot somewhere special, because it was.

Beautiful Aurora wedding venues

• Two Brothers Roundhouse — An 1856 limestone railroad roundhouse, the oldest in the U.S. and on the National Register of Historic Places, now a brewery, supper club, and event space. Roughly 70,000 square feet of stone, timber, and brewing equipment, plus a Beer Garden and gazebo ceremonies. The stone walls and high ceilings create incredible acoustics and texture on camera — it's industrial-romantic in the best way, and the outdoor spaces film beautifully at golden hour.
• Orchard Valley Golf Course — A championship golf course with a banquet room, outdoor tent, and patio overlooking the course, hosting around 210 guests. Tent weddings here have a lovely open-air feel with the green fairways stretching out behind every wide shot. See how outdoor receptions look in our wedding videos.
• Paramount's Meyer Ballroom — A newly remodeled ballroom inside the historic Paramount Theatre, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Fox River and a riverfront patio. This might be the most romantic room in Aurora: the windows frame the river like a painting, and the theatre's old-Hollywood glamour shows in every detail. Guests even get complimentary Broadway show tickets — imagine that in your wedding film.
• Stonebridge Country Club — A 30,000 square-foot clubhouse with banquet spaces that handle large celebrations with ease. The scale of the rooms gives us room to move with multiple cameras during toasts and first dances without ever crowding your guests.
• Aurora Country Club — A country club set on a Fox River golf course, with outdoor ceremony and reception spaces. The riverfront setting is the star here: ceremonies with water views and receptions that transition from daylight to string lights over the course.

Why couples book I Do Video

Here's the honest version: I started I Do Video in 2012 as a hobby because I loved filming weddings, and 13 years later I still love it. Because I work full-time in digital marketing, I don't need videography to pay my mortgage — so I can price packages the way I'd want them priced if I were getting married. Every couple gets a custom package built around their budget, and "No One Pays Full Price" isn't a slogan, it's policy: military, referral, Friday, and seasonal discounts apply to just about every booking.

When we're at your wedding, you get a small, hand-picked team that shares the same approach — myself included, since I personally film many of our weddings. We cover the day with multiple cameras: during your ceremony, speeches, and first dance, I shoot like three videographers at once, cutting between wide shots, close-ups, and reaction angles in the edit. Full-service editing is always included — your 5–7 minute highlight video, full-length video, and a 30–60 second teaser for Instagram. Raw footage is yours if you want it. Drone coverage is available when the weather and the venue allow, and Aurora's riverfront venues are prime candidates.

Travel within Chicagoland is included — Aurora included, no fee. Read our reviews to hear from real couples, then request a quote and tell us about your day. Compare our packages anytime, and if you want to know who's behind the camera, meet us here.

Frequently asked questions

Is drone coverage possible at Aurora venues? Often, yes — and Aurora is a great city for it. The Fox River, the open grounds at Orchard Valley, the Beer Garden at Two Brothers Roundhouse — these are exactly the kind of places where aerial footage adds something special. Drone coverage depends on weather, safety, and each venue's rules, so we confirm with your venue ahead of time. If it's a go, the river shots alone are worth it.

Do we need a second videographer? Our multi-camera approach means one experienced shooter covers most weddings beautifully — during the key moments I work like three videographers, capturing wide, close, and reaction angles simultaneously. For very large weddings (200+ guests) or days with simultaneous getting-ready locations, we can add a second videographer. Request a custom quote and we'll recommend what's right for your day rather than upselling you.

What's included in your packages? Every package includes multi-camera coverage of your day, full-service editing, a 5–7 minute highlight video, the full-length video, and a 30–60 second Instagram teaser. Raw footage and drone coverage are available as add-ons, and engagement or save-the-date videos can be bundled in. Everything is customized to your budget — compare packages for the starting framework.

Do you offer discounts for Friday or off-season weddings? Yes — this is the "No One Pays Full Price" part. Fridays, off-season dates, military families, and referrals all earn discounts, and we regularly run seasonal specials. Aurora's venues are often more available (and more affordable) on Fridays and in winter, so pairing an off-peak date with our discount can save you real money.

Here's what one Aurora couple had to say about working with us:

"Leo didn't have to extend his time to capture our last dance but he did anyway! He truly went above and beyond." — Michelle H. (read more reviews)