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Barb & Scott Scheman
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Chicago Cinematic Weddings is a videographer team that captures intimate moments at weddings in Downers Grove, IL.
Barb, Scott, and Javier, along with the Chicago Cinematic Weddings team, specialize in creating a romantic, elegant, and fun wedding day movie that will be treasured for years to come!
Chicago Cinematic Weddings accepts an exclusive number of clients each year to ensure the quality and attention you deserve.
CALL TODAY. With over 30 years of experience, let us show you how the Chicago Cinematic Weddings team will use their award-winning style to produce your Wedding Day Film!
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Couples have highlighted the team's professionalism, communication, and ability to capture all aspects of their special day. They also appreciated their creativity, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor. Check out the review section for more information.
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Meet the team
Barb & Scott Scheman
Owner
We've been married for 39 years and love knowing we are a part of a couples wedding day! It's inspiring to us! Each wedding is unique and one of a kind. We are always aiming to please and make your wedding day a memory you will never forget. Thru the years we have gained 2 beautiful children (31 & 36) and 2 grandsons, who we love more than anything. Our favorite place to be is Vegas!! Having a fun time is never a problem for us. We love meeting new people and striking great conversation. You can find us on our patio sipping wine or attending a local wine tasting. And into the bourbon craze!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.049 reviews
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Chicago Cinematic Weddings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers who praise the team's professionalism, communication, and ability to capture all aspects of their special day. Reviewers highlight the ease of working with Scott, Barb, and Javi, citing their creativity, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor. The quality of service and final edited videos are consistently commended, with many couples expressing gratitude for the treasured memories captured by the team. Overall, Chicago Cinematic Weddings is highly recommended for couples seeking exceptional videography services for their weddings.- Top reviews
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Alec W
5.0
12/20/2024
I would 100% recommend to other couples. The team was amazing and helped make our day run seamlessly. They captured more than we could have ever expected and loved every second of our wedding video.
Amy D
5.0
12/20/2024
Planning a wedding is full of excitement but comes hand in hand with stress. But when it came to finding and working with a videographer, Chicago cinematic weddings made it the least stressful part of planning. Scott was so easy to talk to, asked all the right questions, and was overall a joy to work with. Javi, Barb, and Scott were all there for my special day and they did an amazing job. I knew they would get a 5 star rating before even seeing my video. I tend to be camera shy but all three of them were fun and personable and made me feel comfortable. Then it came time to see my video; that was delivered in a timely manner, and I fell in love all over again. They captured every single detail of my special day. If you’re on the fence about hiring a videographer or which videographer to go with… search no more! I am beyond grateful for Chicago Cinematic Weddings!!
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Alexa P
5.0
11/30/2024
Chicago Cinematic’s did an amazing job at capturing our day from start to finish. Couldn’t be happier!
Joshua V
5.0
10/21/2024
We are so thankful we picked CCW for our video! This is our favorite memento from our wedding day. Quality of service is not in doubt here! Scott and Barb did a fantastic job. They were not intrusive to the day and captured every special moment! They made good use of the time when the bus was 45 minutes late and were flexible and flowed with he day.
The editing is on point! My wife and I were overwhelmed with the surprise custom touch you put into the video. Again, quality and value are top notch! We just can't say thank you enough. -Josh
Vendor response 12/05/2024
Thank you for those kind words and letting us know that those videos are exceptional and w...
ill be treasured means so much to us! So thank you very much, you actually just made our day! Being with you two and family and friends made for an enjoyable day.
Krista K
5.0
10/20/2024
Absolutely fantastic! They are wonderful to work with. This company did my friend's wedding video and after seeing how incredible hers turned out, I knew immediately we had to hire them for our wedding. We just received our highlights video and I'm in awe! I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more. It is a video we will treasure forever and watch again and again for decades to come. We can't wait to receive our full video. They are super professional, friendly, and great people to work with. Can't recommend enough. Hire them immediately! You won't regret it.
Thanks Chicago Cinematic Weddings!
Vendor response 10/20/2024
OMG, thank you guys for "words that mean more to us then you know, it's for people like yo...
u that make us want to really continue to do what we do and we are so pleased that you love it"! Krista and Anthony, it was our honor, that you let us be part of your wedding day! We loved being around your family and friends (all our friends:) )
Sincerely Scott and Javier
Kelly W
5.0
10/20/2024
We had an amazing experience with Scott and Javi. They were easy to work with, and their work is phenomenal! They are highly experienced and captured every important minute of our special day. We would recommend them to anyone!
Vendor response 10/20/2024
We are are so very happy, Kelly and Nick, Thank you so very much for the kind words! WOW! ...
It was our honor that you chose us to be there with you on your Wedding day! We don't take these reviews lightly so what you wrote it really means everything to us because we take it personally as that's the way we take our business so thank you again
Krystine B
5.0
3/06/2024
My groom and I absolutely loved working with this vendor. Scott and Javier were GREAT to work with. From start to finish they communicated with us openly and honestly and the finished work turned out absolutely wonderful. At first, I didn't even WANT a videographer and my groom convinced me we NEEDED one. I am beyond grateful for the forever memories I now have of the moments I'd never be able to remember word for word otherwise. Javier was an absolute joy to have as the "main" videographer of the day - he blended right in both on the bride and the groom's side! He was the FIRST person to bring the bride a drink after the ceremony and he also assisted the groom with attaching the boutonnière so it would stop from falling off. I am so thankful my groom had the foresight to persuade me in the direction of hiring a videographer. The highlight video is my favorite "gift" from Chicago Cinematic Weddings because of the way they edited the video so well - I didn't even cry as hard at my wedding as I cried watching the highlights. If I could give more stars I would. Do yourself a favor and make sure you hire this company for your wedding videographer! You won't regret it.
Vendor response 03/06/2024
Krystine and Chris, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your wedding day! So sweet o...
f you to say such nice things! We thoroughly enjoyed your wedding day from start to finish. The attention to detail and planning made the day go so smoothly, it wasn't like work at all! Glad we were able to capture your day so you can look back at your memories for years to come.
Allison W
5.0
11/21/2023
We started looking for videographers essentially almost 2 years before our wedding. Needless to say, Scott was there for us throughout our entire planning process always answering my many questions in a timely manner. The day of the wedding Scott & Javi were a delight to work with. Both of them made us very comfortable and we really enjoyed having them be a part of our day. Their creativity in their videos and their welcome professional attitudes are just a few of the reasons why we would recommend Chicago Cinematic Weddings for your wedding day.
Vendor response 11/21/2023
Allison and Marc, it was our pleasure that you chose us to be part of your wedding day!
Be...
ing around your family and friends made the day go very smooth and we were able to get everything that we needed. Thank you so much for the very kind words!
Elizabeth P
5.0
11/12/2023
A true pleasure working with Chicago Cinematic Wedding! They were extremely professional, punctual, and the final product is what we hoped for and more! So glad we chose
them for our event!
Vendor response 11/12/2023
Thank you Elizabeth, for the very kind words!
We are beyond thrilled that the video was f...
or
then you expected!
Hailey K
5.0
10/13/2023
My husband and I worked with Scot and Chris for our wedding on 9/30/23. They were both friendly, helpful, and very professional. We spoke with them and Scott on the phone multiple times prior to the wedding date and they were all very communicative through phone/text/email. Any questions we had were answered promptly and they shared their expertise. Scot and Chris got incredible footage throughout the wedding day and we can’t wait to see the finished product! I would highly recommend working with Chicago Cinematic Weddings for anyone looking for a videographer.
Vendor response 10/18/2023
Hailey and Nick, Thank you so very much for the kind words! WOW! It was our honor that you...
chose us to be there with you on your Wedding day! We don't take these reviews lightly so what you wrote it really means everything to us because we take it personally as that's the way we take our business so thank you again!
Brenda M
5.0
9/12/2023
Chicago Cinamatic Weddings is a 10 out of 10!!! We Loved how they captured all of our special moments throughout our perfect day. From our Highlight video to our Wedding video was just perfection. Scott and Barb Scheman and their crew were amazing so accommodating and helpful for Nick and I to get the perfect shots from our day! We highly recommend Chicago Cinamatic Weddings for your special day you!!! They ROCK 💗
Vendor response 09/12/2023
Those kind words and letting us know that those videos are exceptional and will be treasur...
ed mean so much to us! So thank you very much, you actually just made our day! Being with you two and family and friends made for an enjoyable day.
Anna H
5.0
7/25/2023
Scott and Javier did an amazing job at capturing our wedding! They did a new job and I have already watched the video a dozen times and it still makes my cheeks hurt from smiling so hard! They will not disappoint!
Vendor response 07/25/2023
Wow, thank you for those very kind words! Anna, you and Max and your families were great t...
o be around. Your wedding was beautiful and what an awesome day!
Anna H
5.0
7/23/2023
Scott and Javier were amazing! They captured our day so beautifully! I can’t stop watching the videos they have created of the most perfect wedding day! They put so much time and effort into what they do and it shows! Watching the videos bring tears of joy as I relive my wedding day through the videos they created! 10/10 recommend using them!
Vendor response 07/26/2023
Wow, thank you so very much! The day was perfect! Anna and Max, your family and friends we...
re a pleasure to be around. It was our honor to be chosen to be apart of your wedding day.
Sincerely, Scott and Javier
Lucia P
5.0
2/11/2023
Scott, Javi and their team did a phenomenal job capturing our special day! They were a pleasure to work with. The same day edit was a huge hit with all of our guest and we loved being able to see a highlight from the day at our reception. We will be recommending them to all of our family and friends. Thank you for everything Scott!
Vendor response 02/12/2023
Wow, thank you so very much! The day was perfect! Lucia and Marco, your family and friends...
were a pleasure to be around. It was our honor to be chosen to be apart of your wedding day. Sincerely, Scott and Javier
Allison K
5.0
2/02/2023
Couldn't recommed CCW more! Scott was easy to talk to and communicative leading up to our wedding day and found us drone coverage which was a big want for us. The final product included a highlight video and full cut. They were polished and edited together so well. Between the music and seeing the intimate moments and speeches again was so meaningful. Lovely watch for years to come!
Vendor response 02/02/2023
Thank you so very much for those kind words, being with you and your families and friends,...
made for an unforgettable day!
Tricia K
5.0
11/09/2022
Scott went above and beyond to ensure perfection on our wedding day! He was responsive during the planning process and always provided great advice, he made us feel like family from the first phone call. Their work is stunning and captures each couples' unique love story!
Vendor response 11/10/2022
Tricia and Gerard, Thank you for letting us be a part of your happiest day! It was our ple...
asure to be around all your family and friends. We felt like we were supposed to be there , you made us feel right at home. The first look was alittle unexpected intimate moment between you and Gerard as if we weren't even there, it was so genuine!
Sincerely, Scott and Javier
Michael K
5.0
11/01/2022
Over the past 30 or so years I’ve made lots of pretty good videos of family celebrations and adventures, so I had a strong opinion of what I wanted from my daughter’s wedding videographer. After quite a bit of online research, I selected Chicago Cinematic Weddings. I just received their highlight video of the big day at Venue 5126 in Oswego, IL and I could not be more pleased with it! It’s beautiful (as is my daughter 😊). Scott was a pleasure to work with both before and during the big day. The care he took in planning his shots, the recording, and editing made for a wonderful video memory. Thank you Scott!
Vendor response 11/02/2022
Wow, Michael, thank you so much for those very kind words! We had a great day with Allie, ...
Logan and your family and friends. It was a wonderful day, thank you for choosing us to be a part of one of the most important days in your lives.
Nina W
5.0
10/09/2022
Scott, Javi, and Kevin were the best crew to spend the day with my husband and I. Scott, was always more than willing to answer any text/phone call for my million questions, he never made me feel like I was an annoyance. Javi, worked with me and made my vision of pictures come to a reality. I can honestly say I have breath taking pictures. As for Kevin, he was great energy to be around, and made the video portion fun to do! I highly recommend Chicago cinematic weddings! Thank you again!!!
Vendor response 11/10/2022
Nina and Kevin, Thank you so very much for the kind words! WOW! It was our honor that you ...
chose us to be there with you on your Wedding day and I'm so glad that you guys love it! We don't take these reviews lightly so what you wrote it really means everything to us because we take it personally as that's the way we take our business so thank you again!
Kate H
5.0
8/16/2022
Chicago Cinematic Weddings was a perfect choice, and I couldn't be happier with the beautiful video of our wedding day. They captured all the moments. I wasn't sure if I wanted to splurge on a videographer, but I am so happy I did. It was totally worth it!
Vendor response 11/10/2022
OMG, thank you "words that mean more to us then you know, it's for people like you that m...
ake us want to really continue to do what we do and we are so pleased that you love it"! Kate and Chris it was our honor, that you let us be part of your wedding day!
Sincerely Scott & Javier
Jen N
5.0
2/17/2022
Chicago Cinematic Weddings are top notch. Scott and Barb are professional and amazing at what they do. They captured everything we wanted and more from our special day. We can’t thank them enough for providing us footage of the best day of our lives. If you’re hesitant in getting a videographer— DO IT!
Vendor response 11/10/2022
Thank you so much Jen! Those kind words don't go unnoticed by us! We thank you for trustin...
g us to be a part of your wedding day!
Maureen D
5.0
2/16/2022
Words cannot describe how beautiful and professional our wedding video turned out. Barb and Scott were so flexible and understanding when we had to postpone. They captured the highlights of our special day as well as special moments that we couldn't see that day! They created something so special for us that allows up to relive and share our wedding day for years to come!
Vendor response 02/16/2022
Thank you so much Maureen, your family and friends were a joy to be around! Your wedding w...
as beautiful! Barb
Lynn C
5.0
2/15/2022
Brilliant just brilliant, this is the best part after the wedding. So easy to work with before and after! I had a few requests and it was done, with no reminder! Scott and his team are fantastic. Being the picky Mother of the Bride, this with so smoothly and working with Scott was wonderful!
Vendor response 02/16/2022
Lynn, thank you for the kind words. Alesha and Calvin had an awesome wedding day, the venu...
e was so beautiful.
Allison M
5.0
1/13/2022
Scott and Barb and Javi were so great to work with! Our video turned out absolutely amazing! The best team ever!
Vendor response 01/13/2022
Thank you Allison! I was our pleasure and honor to be a part of you and Ryan's wedding day...
!
We loved being aroud your families and friends.
Sincerely Scott, Barb, Javi
Alesha C
5.0
12/31/2021
Stop right here and book. I have been working with Scott and Barb since day one of wedding planning. The easiest, laid back, greatest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Anything I wanted or needed was done no hesitation, they answered all and every one of my questions some not even having to do with videography! They did our wedding October 2021 and I couldn’t be more impressed or pleased. Both the highlight and video are amazing and brought me to instant tears. They truly love their job and treat people like family. Highly recommend and can’t thank them enough!
Vendor response 12/31/2021
OMG, thank you guys for "words that mean more to us then you know, it's for people like yo...
u that make us want to really continue to do what we do and we are so pleased that you love it"!
Alesha and Calvin it was our honor, that you let us be part of your wedding day!
Sincerely Barb Javi Scott
Madison A
5.0
12/21/2021
This company was recommended to us by another videographer who was booked the day of our wedding, and we have no regrets about booking them! First, we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19 and Scott was very accommodating. He was absolutely incredible to work with and made everything so easy. Scott and the second videographer went above and beyond, giving us posing instructions, finding scenery for photographs, and including small details from our day in the video highlight. My husband and I were comfortable with the videographers and that was a huge relief for me, since cameras are not my thing! Our highlight is just perfect--I wouldn't change a thing about it. I would recommend Chicago Cinematic Weddings to everyone for their weddings!
Vendor response 12/21/2021
Wow, thank you so very much! The day was perfect! Bleu and Trevor, your family and friends...
were a pleasure to be around. It was our honor to be chosen to be apart of your wedding day.
Sincerely, Barb Javi Scott
Christine T
5.0
9/12/2021
They were amazing to work with, reasonably priced, and created the most beautiful highlight video for us. We cannot recommend them more.
They even shipped us a USB drive with our full video in a really nice box with a picture from our wedding on its cover.
Vendor response 02/12/2022
So sweet of you to say such nice things! We thoroughly enjoyed your wedding day from start...
to finish. Your attention to detail and planning made the day go so smoothly, it wasn't like work at all! Glad we were able to capture your day so you can look back at your memories for years to come.
Amber M
5.0
2/05/2021
Scott and his team at Chicago Cinamatic Weddings did a fantastic job filming our wedding and capturing all the special moments of our wedding day! They captured all the big moments and even the small details details perfectly. The highlight video and full video edit of our entire day exceeded our expectations. You can really tell they put a lot of work into the edits of raw footage to ensure a quality video. The investment was so worth it.
I initially had to convince my fiancé that we needed a videographer. After seeing the completed wedding videos he is now a believer. We are so happy we hired Chicago Cinamatic Weddings and we would recommend them for all of our best friends and family!
Everyone that we show the highlight video to tells us how amazing it is and it brings them to tears! Happy tears of course! My parents described it as a true Hollywood production!
The videos will be something we will cherish forever! We couldn’t be happier with the outcome!
Vendor response 02/05/2021
Wow, Amber, thank you so much for the very kind words we are so happy that you loved the v...
ideos and just as happy that you talked Adam into doing video and that now he gets it!
Yours was such a beautiful wedding in these crazy times.
Holly B
5.0
12/14/2020
Working with Scott, Barb, and Javi was a wedding dream come true. We didn’t originally plan on having videographers included in our wedding, but after some convincing from our families, we reached out and found Chicago Cinematic Weddings. Scott was amazing to work with and was flexible with our changing ideas as time went on and we decided to add more time and services than originally requested. We were incredibly thankful as well that they continued to work with us when we decided to keep our original wedding day instead of postponing. They were professional and courteous and blended in seamlessly with our other vendors and during the wedding day overall. Now, after seeing their work and having our wedding day captured through their lens, I can’t imagine ever not having videographers. They were so incredibly sweet and wanted to capture the best of our wedding day. I can’t even count how many times I have watched our highlight video and cried every single time from happiness. To anyone who was on the fence about having your wedding day captured in video like I was, do it. And work with Chicago Cinematic Weddings. I am so, so thankful that we did and look forward to watching our wedding video for years and years to come.
Vendor response 02/12/2022
Holly, I don't even know what to say, but thank you! Reading your comments above is the ve...
ry reason we do this!
Sarah T
5.0
12/01/2020
Amazing work! Hollywood worthy! Scott’s team was perfect from start to finish. They were not only professional but personable.
They nailed capturing every detail and moment of our day and our personalities. Their work is now our most prized possession.
I loved their attitude also, they were so happy to be there and help direct. I mean Javi showed me how to carry my dress while I walked so I looked graceful and beautiful instead of my usual hot mess 😂, can not thank them enough! I am honestly very awkward person and they somehow made me into a Disney princess!
We were also all very safe and distant during this because of the pandemic, which put my mind at ease. That being said their video made me forget we were in a pandemic! Completely beautiful!
Vendor response 12/03/2020
Sarah and Peter,
Thank you so very much for the kind words! WOW! It was our honor that y...
ou chose us to be there with you on your Wedding day and I'm so glad that you guys love it! We don't take these reviews lately so what you wrote it really means everything to us because we take it personally as that's the way we take our business so thank you again!
Kristen G
5.0
3/27/2020
Scott and Barb are great to work with. I could have not had a beautiful wedding day without them. We loved the way our video turned out! Highly recommend
Vendor response 03/28/2020
Hey Kristen and Rick, Thank you so much for the very kind words! We loved being a part of ...
your big day!
Barb & Scott
Michelle W
5.0
3/27/2020
Barb & Scott are amazing. They captured our day perfectly. Such a special keepsake we will have forever. I have watched my trailer a million times, it showed the day in 6 minutes better than I could have imagined. If you are undecided on having your wedding videoed, do it and book Barb & Scott, you will not regret it!!!! Worth every penny!
Vendor response 03/28/2020
Michelle and Patrick, we so enjoyed being with you two and family and friends, it was an h...
onor for you to choose us to capture and be apart of your wedding day!
Barb & Scott
Angela H
5.0
1/11/2020
THE BEST EVER. Scott was an absolute joy to work with from beginning to end. We had a blast working with them on the wedding day and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Vendor response 01/11/2020
Angela, wow thank you so very much for the kind words! And for putting your trust in us to...
be part of your wedding day! Your family and friends were a pleasure to be around .
Scott & Javi
Tony M
5.0
1/08/2020
Chicago Cinematic Weddings was amazing! We got married last year and Scott and Javi came out to shoot our wedding. They were very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend this company!
Vendor response 01/08/2020
Tony. thank you so very much for the kind words! It was our an honor that you chose us to ...
be a part of your wedding day, being with you, Erica, family and friends made for a great day!
Lorena A
5.0
9/15/2019
All my husband and I can say about Scott and his team is, “HANDS DOWN TO THEM ALL.” I got ahold of Scott four weeks before my wedding and I was scared he would be already booked for our day and thankfully he was not! That was a win for us because we heard nothing but great things about his work. What I asked for was exactly what he gave me. They were punctual to the church and got the groom ready with a mini microphone since he knew cows were important for me so he captures every word. They set cameras in every angle to make sure they did not miss a thing. What through me by surprise was that they used a Drone to get an outside and inside view of the church. THANK YOU SO MUCH! They were all very professional at all times. When I received the video and watched it for the first time, I cried because it was like I was reliving my wedding day again. The vows, our first dance, Father/daughter dance, mother/son dance was all captured just like I wanted. They even stayed a bit later to capture the dollar and snake dance. If I had the opportunity to see Scott and his team again I would give them all a big hug thanking them for an extraordinary work on our wedding. Wait, I will see them again in a year for our daughters Quinceañera! Yes we booked them! See you on July 25, 2020 Scott.
Vendor response 11/14/2019
Lorena, I dont even know what to say, but thank you! Reading your comments above is the v...
ery reason we do this!
Kelsey K
5.0
7/22/2019
Barb and Scott were all over it!
They were professional but also a lot of fun.
They had great direction to get some beautiful shots. My husband and I added the highlight to our package and we’re so thrilled we did. We get to relive our favorite parts and see moments we missed from being so busy!
Having the best day of our life captured so beautifully and artistically is truly priceless.
So thankful we were recommended to reach out to them.
Vendor response 07/22/2019
Kelsey & Tim, Thank you for letting us be a part of your happiest day! It was our pleasure...
to be around all your family and friends.
Nicole R
5.0
7/21/2019
Scott and Javi were so much fun to work with. They captured the best highlights of our wedding day for our 9 min highlight video and the song selection was perfect! I can't wait to see the full finished product. ;) I would highly recommend them!!!
Vendor response 07/22/2019
Nicole & Brent, Thank you so much, we're so happy you chose us to capture your wedding day...
and we are so pleased you loved the video!
Olivia D
5.0
7/14/2019
My husband and I can not say enough about how wonderful Chicago Cinematic Weddings is to work with! Scott, Barb and their amazing team are so sweet and made our wedding day so much fun! They captured so many special moments of our day and continuously made us smile! They made us feel so calm and were so kind to all who attended our wedding! We will be forever grateful for their amazing work!
Vendor response 07/14/2019
OIivia and Kyle, thank you so much for not only those very kind words and for letting us b...
e a part of your big day! Your smile's were infectious and carried out through the rest of your family and friends, it was such a beautiful day, but that being said the day had nothing on you! Congratulations
Michael D
5.0
4/30/2019
The full wedding video and the highlight video really blew us away. They captured all of the emotion, joy, and fun from the night so wonderfully.
During the day of the wedding, they were professional, gave clear instructions when they wanted a particular shot, and were receptive to any ideas that we had. They did a great job of capturing all of the moments, while also giving us space; it never felt like we were being watched and filmed the whole time.
We received our highlight video shortly after the wedding. It's roughly 7 minutes long and has clips from all throughout the night. Most of the video has music in the background, with the exception of a brief audio clip from the ceremony, and it worked really well. We had some input on the songs that are played during the video and having music that's special to the two of us in the video really helps make it just perfect. The highlight video is perfect for sharing and watching with friends and family.
The full video really did a great job of capturing everything that happened during the night. Watching it was a lot of fun, since we got to see a bunch of moments that we missed during the day-of. The shot quality and editing is very professional; you can definitely tell a lot of thought and care was put into the videography and editing.
Overall, we are extremely happy with both the day-of experience and final products and will recommend Chicago Cinematic Weddings (and Barb and Scott, in particular) to everyone we know!
Vendor response 05/03/2019
Michael and Ginny,
It was our pleasure to be with you two and family on your most special...
day! We are so happy you loved your wedding video and highlight of the day!
Barb & Scott
Carrie C
5.0
1/15/2019
Scott and his team were amazing on our wedding day! They were so accommodating and very kind to myself and all of our guests.
They have gone above and beyond to ensure our happiness.
Vendor response 01/20/2019
Carrie and Craig, thank you so much, we wish you guys all our best and enjoy your memories...
for years to come! Your ceremony was beautiful and the Little White Church was a great choice! And the history at the DeSoto
House in Galena was a very unique reception location. What a wonderful day!
Kathy M
5.0
1/13/2019
We had a wonderful experience with Scott and Barb. The quality of their work is exceptional. They captured every single important moment of our day. They were very professional, and very easy-going and fun. We have had so many compliments on the quality of the video They did an amazing job. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a videographer.
Vendor response 01/13/2019
Kathy, thank you so very much for the kind words. Everyone was a blast to be around all da...
y. Kristina and Andrew are a great couple and they have wonderful family!
Nicole O
5.0
1/09/2019
Chicago Cinematic Weddings is truly the best! Scott and Barb are just amazing. Wedding planning is so stressful and they make it so easy. Both of them were so fun to work with! The video came out incredible!! My husband and I weren't going to do a video, boy am I glad we did!
The video Scott and Barb made had everything we wanted, plus more! They captured the most important day of our life and they did a remarkable job. All the little detail shots and angles were just wonderful. The actual wedding day went way to fast and to have a video look back at, just makes me re-live the whole day again. There were moments I missed and the video captured it all! The video is timeless and I can't wait to show our future children some day. Pictures are nice but the video just puts you back into the action. Barb and Scott did a phenomenal job!! I recommend them to anyone!
Vendor response 01/11/2019
So sweet of you to say such nice things! We thoroughly enjoyed your wedding day from start...
to finish. Your attention to detail and planning made the day go so smoothly, it wasn't like work at all! Glad we were able to capture your day so you can look back at your memories for years to come. All our best to you and Roland.
Pat D
5.0
1/07/2019
Barb and Scott and their team were great to work with and the experience and knowledge of what to capture was one less thing to think about. They captured everything we didn't know we wanted.
The quality of work is amazing. The aerial views from the drone were unbelievable. They captured the personality of the bride and groom. This will be cherished for generations to come.
Vendor response 01/11/2019
Thank you Pat & Jesse, we are so happy that you will "cherish these memories for generatio...
ns to come." The wedding day was beautiful for your son and new daughter-in-law. The Armour House was such a beautiful backdrop for their day. Thank you for choosing us to be part of their big day!
Maria F
5.0
1/02/2019
If you are debating if you should spend the money to get videography for your big day or not...I will tell you what a friend told me that convinced us. Most brides and grooms end up spending the most money on their venue and food that they will only get to spend a handful of hours in...so why not spend the money on vivid memories that will last forever. Pictures are great, but they are nothing compared to an actual video of the words that were spoken by loved ones or yourself on one of the most important days of your life. Scott and Barb are professional and always on time. My husband and I highly recommend their services if you are looking for the best wedding video anyone you know will ever watch!!! Scott, Barb and their team did an excellent job capturing our perfect "love story" video, wedding trailer, and wedding video. They did such a great job that they never got in my way during all of my crazy moments getting ready at the hotel, at our ceremony or at our venue. So just get the videography done for your wedding and trust me, you will never regret it! A little tip in case you question if you would ever watch your wedding video is to make it a tradition to watch your video every anniversary you have. Each year that passes, your video should only feel more and more special because you can relive your special day and watch special and even funny moments that you had forgotten about!
Vendor response 01/02/2019
Wow, Maria, thank you! You and Anthony, along with your family and friends were the stars ...
of the day, thank you for letting us be a part of it!
And your "love story" was incredible!
Deborah K
5.0
12/31/2018
"As mother of the bride, I can't say enough about Chicago Cinematic Weddings! My husband and I did not initially plan to pay for a video of our daughter's wedding - until weeks before, when we found out that the bride's grandmother could not attend. Scott from Chicago Cinematic Weddings had an opening and we were so grateful - but even more so after seeing the final product. The video allowed us to see so much MORE of the wedding than we experienced ourselves, including close-ups of the groom's expression as the bride walked down the aisle. The intro to the video included some beautiful shots of the Loyola University campus and of Lake Michigan (which -- as Scott likely heard during the mass -- figured prominently in their relationship) and gorgeous music from the chapel organist. I highly recommend Chicago Cinematic Weddings as they were incredibly personal, professional, and talented!"
Vendor response 12/31/2018
Wow, thank you Debby, for the very kind words. Sarah and Emmett had a beautiful day plann...
ed, we are so happy we could be part of the wedding day! Madonna Della Strada is beautiful, what a location right on the lake!
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day!!
Rory D
5.0
12/24/2018
We first saw Chicago Cinematics work at the Loverher’s wedding in 2014. It was at that moment we knew who our videographer would be when our big day came. The Loverher’s did the same day edit, we knew that was a must. Scott, Barb and Javier are awesome to work with. They do a great job at capturing every moment of your big day and make you feel extremely comfortable on camera. They went above and beyond working with our other venders to make the whole day go smooth. Javier even took it apon himself to hold a light, so our photographer could capture the best shot. The same day edit gives you a preview of your wedding during the reception it truly a magical moment. It’s nice seeing the wedding party getting ready and the ceremony so soon after it happening. Worth every penny. Our guests were absolutely blown away, so were we. People kept asking us how Chicago cinematic can put the SDE together so fast. My wife and I watch it weekly. Chicago cinematic is truly exceptional we felt lost without them on our honeymoon. You would be making a mistake going with anyone else. We can’t thank Chicago cinematic enough for capturing the best day of our lives.
Vendor response 12/25/2018
Rory & Jamie, you guys had such a beautiful day!
So many amazing moments and your love fo...
r each other is undeniable!
Thank you for choosing us to capture "the best day of your lives". Barb & Scott
Kristina M
5.0
12/23/2018
We cannot thank Barb and Scott enough for capturing our day so perfectly. We had so much fun with them during the day of our wedding, and we’re beyond impressed with our video footage. They did an excellent job of getting to know us as a couple, and we couldn’t be happier with our wedding video. They also did a love story video for us that we showed to our guests on our wedding day, and we received so many compliments on it. If you haven’t found your videographer yet, you need to book Chicago Cinematic Weddings. They’ll exceed your expectations.
Vendor response 12/23/2018
Thank you so very much for the great review. We loved being around you guys all day. And y...
our Love Story was told so perfectly by you and Andrew! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day!
Kimberly Z
5.0
12/16/2018
We had a great experience working with Barb, Scott, and Javier. They were kind, professional, and the video they created captured our day perfectly. They were extremely accomodating with everything we asked and went above and beyond what we could have asked for! We have watched our wedding highlight, and video a hundred times already, and each time it feels like we are reliving the day over and over again. Thank you all for the hard work and perfect wedding video. We are forever grateful for great companies and people like you guys!
Vendor response 12/16/2018
Thank you so much Kim and Bogdan for the thoughtful review of our services.
We loved bei...
ng around all of your guests, it was a great time for everyone.
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day!!
Elizabeth M
5.0
12/16/2018
It was absolutely great working with Chicago Cinematic Weddings! They were very thorough in their pre-planning, always responsive to emails, and absolutely wonderful the day of our wedding! They really captured not only our wedding perfectly, but so much of our personalities came through as well, which was very important to us! There were also some candid parts included that we totally forgot happened, and we could not stop laughing reliving those moments. They also included an extra video of our separate vows we wrote and read to each other in private as we were married in a Catholic Church, so we had traditional vows during the ceremony. It was so thoughtful, and we cannot thank them enough for this wonderful gesture! Overall, we were beyond pleased with their service from start to finish, and these videos we received will be cherished forever! <3 I completely recommend them for any videography needs!
Vendor response 12/16/2018
Wow, thank you for the very kind words! I am so glad we were able to film your personal ha...
nd written vows!
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day.
Maria R
5.0
7/06/2013
Scott and Barb were delightful to work with. They were very timely and created an elegant, beautiful wedding trailer...we are so excited to see the whole video now! We didn't even notice they were there during the ceremony. I loved working with them and their product was phenomenal.
Vendor response 12/16/2018
Maria, it was our pleasure to be around your family and friends all day. Thank you for cho...
osing us!
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