I'm Leo, and I've filmed weddings across Chicagoland for over a decade. Downers Grove is easy to love — a walkable brick downtown, big oak trees, and grand receptions along Butterfield Road and 75th Street, all in one close-knit suburb.

Why Downers Grove weddings film beautifully

You get variety without the driving. Garden portraits, a golf-course sunset, and a big ballroom party can all fit in one relaxed timeline.

• Ashyana Banquets — on 75th Street in Downers Grove, a grand ballroom for 50 to 1,000 guests. The intelligent lighting and big dance floor make receptions feel electric on film.
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Chicago-Downers Grove — on Butterfield Road, with a large ballroom and rooms for guests under one roof. Getting-ready, ceremony, and party in one place keeps the day calm.
• Abbington Distinctive Banquets — just north in Glen Ellyn at Route 53 and Butterfield, called the Jewel of the Western Suburbs. Crystal chandeliers and a grand entrance were made for a highlight film.
• Seven Bridges Golf Club — just south in Woodridge, with 100-year-old oaks, ponds, and its namesake bridges. Sunset portraits on the course are hard to beat.
• Carriage Greens Country Club — just southeast in Darien, with lush fairways and banquet rooms for 300+ guests. A private-club feel at a friendly price point.
• The Morton Arboretum — just west in Lisle, with gardens, lakes, and tree-lined paths. If you want nature in your film, this is the spot Downers Grove couples pick.

"Leo was amazing! He was so easy to work with and truly captured every special moment of our wedding day." — Danielle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Why couples book I Do Video

Grand ballroom or garden ceremony — I film it quietly, without taking over your day.

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 a pleasure to work with! We just got our wedding video and it is perfect." — Mark T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Downers Grove wedding videography FAQs

Do you film at Ashyana and the DoubleTree in Downers Grove? Yes — both are regular stops for me. I know their ballrooms, lighting, and timelines, and how to work around a packed dance floor.

Can we do portraits downtown or at the Arboretum? Absolutely — downtown's brick streets and the Arboretum's gardens and lakes in nearby Lisle both make relaxed, beautiful portrait stops.

Is Downers Grove easy for Chicago guests? Very. It's right off I-88, I-355, and I-55, with Metra BNSF service downtown — plus hotels on Butterfield Road for anyone staying over.

How far in advance should we book? As soon as your venue is set. Popular Saturdays at Abbington, Seven Bridges, and the Arboretum 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.