Venues We Love

Planning your wedding in the Chicagoland area is an exciting journey—and choosing the right photo and video team is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make along the way. At Essence Weddings, we specialize in capturing real, emotional, and timeless moments for couples across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From elegant ballrooms to rustic barns, modern rooftops to scenic golf courses—we’ve had the honor of documenting love stories in some of the most incredible venues i