I'm Leo, and I've been filming weddings across Chicagoland for over a decade. Des Plaines gives couples grand banquet halls, a river running right through town, and easy O'Hare-area hotels — big celebrations without the downtown hassle.

Why Des Plaines weddings film beautifully

This is a banquet-hall town in the best sense — rooms built for a packed dance floor and a long night. Add the Des Plaines River, Lake Park, and tree-lined neighborhoods, and you get portraits and parties in the same easy day.

• Manzo's Banquets & Catering — a Des Plaines staple for over 35 years, with a marble dance floor, LED lighting, and an outdoor patio. Big, elegant rooms that make a first dance feel cinematic.
• Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center — family-owned near O'Hare, with spacious ballrooms and flexible packages. Wide rooms mean clean, unobstructed angles all night.
• Lions Gate Pavilion — Fountain Blue's outdoor pavilion on Touhy Avenue, surrounded by greenery. Golden-hour vows here glow on camera.
• Cafe La Cave — one of Chicagoland's most celebrated restaurant venues, with a dramatic draped Grand Ballroom. The curtain reveal for the wedding party entrance is pure film gold.
• Des Plaines Banquets — an intimate downtown option on Lee Street, right in the heart of town. Cozy, classic, and perfect for smaller celebrations that still want a real dance floor.

"Joe was the absolute perfect choice for us for wedding videography. He was incredibly professional and welcoming every step of the way, and worked with us to make our vision come alive." — Kelsey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Why couples book I Do Video

Your Des Plaines wedding, filmed quietly — never staged.

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 incredible throughout our wedding day! He was so attentive and kind, keeping things in line and capturing everything possible. We could not be happier we went with I Do Video by Leo." — Molly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Des Plaines wedding videography FAQs

Do you film outdoor ceremonies at Lions Gate Pavilion? Yes — pavilion ceremonies film beautifully, and I bring backup audio for wind and outdoor vows so every word is clear.

Can you cover a ceremony and reception in different locations? Absolutely — a church ceremony in Des Plaines followed by a banquet reception nearby is very common, and I plan the timing and moves with you ahead of time.

Will you travel to Des Plaines? Yes — Des Plaines is an easy drive via I-90 and I-294, and travel within Chicagoland is always included. No travel fees, ever.

How far in advance should we book? As soon as your venue is set. Popular Saturdays at Manzo's, Fountain Blue, and Cafe La Cave book 12–18 months out.

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.