Hi, I'm Leo with I Do Video by Leo. If you're getting married in Palatine, you've picked one of the northwest suburbs' best-kept secrets for a wedding day — a town with a real downtown, big oak trees, and ballrooms that film beautifully.
I've shot weddings all over the northwest suburbs, and Palatine has a little bit of everything couples want: elegant banquet halls along Route 14, a golf course clubhouse with sunset views over the fairways, and park settings with actual greenery outside the windows. Whatever vibe you're going for, there's a venue here that fits — and I know how to film each one.
Why couples love getting married in Palatine
Palatine isn't a town you just drive through — it has its own character. The downtown along Brockway and Smith has that classic Midwest main street feel with brick storefronts and the old train station, which makes for great couple portraits between the ceremony and reception. Step outside the commercial corridors and you're surrounded by mature trees, forest preserves like Deer Grove, and quiet neighborhoods that feel a world away from the city.
For wedding logistics, Palatine is hard to beat. It's right off I-90 and Route 14, so guests can get here from O'Hare, Schaumburg, or downtown Chicago without a headache. There are real hotels nearby for out-of-town guests, and your venue options range from grand ballrooms that host hundreds to park district banquet halls that keep things relaxed and affordable. Most of my Palatine couples end up with the ceremony and reception at one spot, which keeps the day smooth and gives us more time for the moments that actually matter.
Beautiful Palatine wedding venues
Cotillion Banquets
This is Palatine's grand dame of wedding venues. Cotillion has been hosting weddings since 1985, and the ballroom delivers exactly what you'd hope for: crystal chandeliers, a grand staircase for your entrance photos, and a big open dance floor that fills up fast. From a filming standpoint, the warm lighting and dramatic architecture make both the ceremony and the reception look incredible on camera. When the dance floor opens at Cotillion, it opens — I always tell couples to make sure the camera is rolling for it.
Excellence Banquets
Over on Dundee Road, Excellence Banquets is a straightforward, no-fuss event space that's popular with couples who want a big celebration without the downtown price tag. The room handles large guest counts comfortably, and because it's a flexible space, every wedding here looks a little different — which keeps the footage feeling fresh. Good food, a full bar setup, and plenty of room for your dance floor.
Palatine Hills Golf Course & Clubhouse
If you want your wedding film to have that open-sky, golden-hour look, this is the move. Palatine Hills is a municipal golf course run by the park district, and the clubhouse sits right on the course with views across the fairways. Outdoor ceremonies on the grounds give you tree-lined backdrops and soft evening light, and there are endless spots for portraits between the putting greens and the clubhouse. Golf course weddings film beautifully because the light does half the work for you.
Plum Grove Park Banquet Hall
Tucked into the park at 4001 Park Drive, this Rolling Meadows Park District facility sits right on the Palatine border with greenery outside every window. Couples who book here usually want a relaxed, garden-adjacent feel without leaving the suburbs — and the price is friendlier than most banquet halls. I've filmed plenty of park district receptions, and they always have a warmth to them: people are here to celebrate, not to be impressed.
Biltmore Country Club (North Barrington)
Just a few minutes from Palatine in North Barrington, Biltmore has been a country club since 1926, and it shows — in the best way. The clubhouse has that old-world charm, the grounds are immaculate, and the whole setting photographs like something from another era. If you're a Palatine couple who wants the classic country club wedding without driving into the city, this is your spot.
Why couples book I Do Video
I keep things simple: multi-camera coverage, full professional editing, and honest pricing. You get a 5–7 minute highlight film you'll actually watch over and over, the full-length film of your ceremony and reception, and a 30–60 second teaser to share right away. My crew is small and unobtrusive — a DSLR on a tripod, a wireless mic on the officiant, and we stay out of the way so your photographer can work too.
Here's the honest part: I have a full-time career in digital marketing. Videography isn't how I pay my mortgage, which means I'm not trying to squeeze every dollar out of your wedding budget. My prices are fair, and with my "No One Pays Full Price" discounts, most couples end up paying less than they expected for a film they'll keep forever.
See wedding videos from real Chicago-area couples, read our reviews, or compare packages to find the right fit. When you're ready, get a quote — I respond personally.
Travel within Chicagoland is included — no travel fees.
Frequently asked questions
Do you film at Palatine venues like Cotillion Banquets? Yes — I've filmed at ballrooms, golf courses, and park district halls all over the northwest suburbs. Cotillion's ballroom is one of my favorite rooms to shoot in the area.
Can you cover both the ceremony and reception if they're in different places? Absolutely. Multi-camera coverage means we can be at both locations without missing anything. Most Palatine couples keep everything in one spot, but we're set up either way.
How long until we get our wedding video? You'll get a teaser within days of the wedding, the highlight film within a few weeks, and the full-length film after that. I edit everything myself, so the quality stays consistent.
We're on a tight budget. Can you work with us? That's exactly why couples hire me. Check the pricing page, then request a quote — with current discounts, the price is usually lower than couples expect for full multi-camera coverage and editing.
What couples say
"Leo was everything that we wanted in a videographer and more. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and incredibly friendly... Choosing Leo was a huge win for our day!" — Kirby