I'm Leo, and I've filmed weddings across DuPage County for over a decade. Carol Stream is right in the middle of it all — easy to reach, full of flexible venues, and surrounded by lakes, parks, and golf courses that give you great footage without a downtown Chicago price tag.

Why Carol Stream weddings film beautifully

This is a practical, welcoming suburb with real variety. You can do a bright loft ceremony, a classic hotel ballroom, or sunset portraits by the water — sometimes all in one day.

• Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Carol Stream — on Gary Avenue, the area's go-to hotel wedding spot with six versatile event spaces for up to 300 guests. One location for getting ready, ceremony, and reception keeps your film tight and stress-free.
• Ziaire Studio Loft — a modern Carol Stream loft for up to 175 guests, with high open ceilings, white brick, flowing white drapes, and black-and-gold chandeliers. Clean, airy light that looks incredible on video.
• Fountain View Recreation Center — Carol Stream Park District's lake-view venue on Gary Avenue, with spacious rooms for up to 160 guests. The water and parkland right outside are perfect for golden-hour portraits.
• Klein Creek Golf Club — just minutes away in Winfield, a Dick Nugent-designed course with a cozy clubhouse and an elegantly tented pavilion for up to 250. Fairway sunsets and a pavilion reception film like a country getaway.
• Glendale Lakes Golf Club — a short drive in Glendale Heights, a charming DuPage golf club for 200+ guests with course views and a warm banquet room built for a full dance floor.

"Leo was an absolute pleasure to work with. He captured all of the shots we wanted and more." — Caitlyn O. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Why couples book I Do Video

Small crew, big coverage — you enjoy the day, I make sure you can relive it.

Travel within Chicagoland is included — no travel fees.

• Multi-camera coverage so nothing gets missed — ceremony, speeches, and the dance floor all at once
• Full professional editing: a 5–7 minute highlight film, your full-length film, and a 30–60 second teaser
• A small, unobtrusive crew — a DSLR on a tripod and a wireless mic on the officiant, not a big production in your face
• Honest pricing — my "No One Pays Full Price" discounts make it easy to fit a videographer in your budget

"Leo was amazing from the very start! He helped every step of the way, making sure that he would capture all the little details we were wanting of our day!" — Kenzie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Carol Stream wedding videography FAQs

Do you film at the Holiday Inn Carol Stream and Ziaire Studio Loft? Yes — both are regular Carol Stream stops. The Holiday Inn's ballrooms are great for larger weddings, and Ziaire's bright loft is ideal for modern, intimate celebrations.

Where are the best portrait spots in Carol Stream? Fountain View's lake, Armstrong Park, and the trails around the park district lakes are my favorites. Klein Creek's fairways are also beautiful at sunset if you're celebrating there.

Is Carol Stream easy for guests to reach? Yes. It's near North Avenue, Gary Avenue, and I-355, about 25 miles west of Chicago, with the Holiday Inn and other hotels right in town for out-of-town guests.

How far in advance should we book? As soon as your venue is set. Popular Saturdays in DuPage County book 12–18 months out, especially May through October.

Ready when you are — tell me about your wedding day and I'll check my calendar. You can also browse my recent wedding films, learn more about me, and compare packages.