I'm Leo, and I've filmed weddings across Chicagoland for over a decade. Oak Lawn is classic South Side — big family celebrations along 95th Street and Cicero Avenue, great food, and ballrooms that know how to throw a party.

Why Oak Lawn weddings film beautifully

Everything is close. Getting ready, ceremony, portraits, and reception can all happen within a few minutes, so your film feels relaxed instead of rushed.

• Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn — on Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn, a full-service hotel with ballrooms for 300+ guests. Ceremony, reception, and guest rooms in one place makes for a smooth, easy timeline on film.
• Francesca's on 95th — in Oak Lawn, an intimate Italian restaurant venue with warm, casually sophisticated dining rooms. Candlelit dinners and heartfelt toasts look beautiful here.
• Garden Chalet — just west in Worth on Ridgeland Avenue, a family-owned hall with a Chalet Room and a Garden Room. The garden setting gives you outdoor portraits without leaving the suburbs.
• Martinique Banquet Complex — in nearby Evergreen Park on 95th Street, a South Side landmark for over 40 years. Grand entrances and a packed dance floor are its signature on video.
• Chateau Bu-Sche — just south in Alsip on Cicero Avenue, with gardens and elegant banquet rooms. The grounds are a favorite for golden-hour portraits.
• Paradise Elegant Banquets — just west in Bridgeview on Harlem Avenue, known for spacious rooms and classic styling. Big celebrations film with real energy here.

"He just gets it." — Jen J ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Why couples book I Do Video

Big South Side celebration or intimate dinner — 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

"He caught everything on tape!" — Katherine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · read more reviews

Oak Lawn wedding videography FAQs

Do you film at the Hilton Oak Lawn and Francesca's on 95th? Yes — both are regular stops for me. I know their rooms, lighting, and flow, and how to stay out of the way during dinner service and toasts.

Is Oak Lawn convenient for Chicago and Midway guests? Very. You're minutes from Midway, right off I-294 and Cicero Avenue, with hotels on site — easy for out-of-town family flying in.

Can we do portraits outdoors nearby? Absolutely — the Garden Chalet gardens in Worth and the grounds at Chateau Bu-Sche in Alsip both give you trees and open sky just minutes away.

How far in advance should we book? As soon as your venue is set. Popular Saturdays at the Hilton and Martinique book 12–18 months out, especially in fall.

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.