I'm Leo, and I've been filming weddings across Chicagoland for over a decade. Northbrook gives North Shore couples tree-lined streets, classic country clubs, and polished hotel ballrooms — elegant without ever feeling stuffy.

Why Northbrook weddings film beautifully

This is a green, quiet suburb that photographs soft and timeless. Between the Skokie Lagoons nearby, mature oaks, and venues built for both outdoor vows and big receptions, you rarely have to travel far between moments.

• Mission Hills Club — an exclusive-use venue in the Mission Hills Country Club community, with rolling greens, an outdoor ceremony space, and a Grand Ballroom. One wedding at a time means the whole property is yours on camera.
• Hilton Chicago/Northbrook — a North Shore staple on Milwaukee Avenue with Allgauer's on the Riverfront catering and newly renovated ballrooms. Grand entrances and packed dance floors film clean here.
• Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel — modern luxury on Skokie Boulevard, with a timeless ballroom for 250+ guests. Tall, bright spaces give speeches and first dances a polished look.
• Pinstripes Northbrook — the fun one — upscale ballroom and outdoor patio by the wetlands, plus bowling and bocce for guests. Cocktail hour here always gives me great candid footage.
• Willow Hill Golf Course — sitting on the North Shore's highest point with panoramic skyline views across 87 acres. Sunset portraits up here are hard to beat.
• Crowne Plaza Chicago-Northbrook — a recently renovated Milwaukee Avenue hotel built for a full wedding weekend under one roof. Getting-ready, ceremony, and reception in one place keeps the day calm on film.

"He got our style, he understood what was important to us and had fun with us through the whole day. We couldn't have asked for a better match for us to shoot our day." — Lindsey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Why couples book I Do Video

Your Northbrook 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

"There was zero hesitation when it came to booking Leo. We reached out to him within weeks of getting engaged because we loved his style and knew we wanted him to capture our day. It was one of the best decisions we made!" — Kristen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Northbrook wedding videography FAQs

Do you film outdoor ceremonies at Mission Hills or Willow Hill? Yes — both film beautifully, especially at golden hour. I bring backup audio for outdoor vows so wind never covers your words.

Can you cover getting ready, ceremony, and reception at one hotel? Absolutely — that's common at the Hilton, Renaissance, and Crowne Plaza in Northbrook, and staying in one place makes for a relaxed, continuous film.

Will you travel to Northbrook? Yes — Northbrook is an easy drive via I-94 and the Edens, 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 North Shore Saturdays at Mission Hills and the Renaissance 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.