Goodwedding Films

Wedding Videography with Cinematic Flair

The Chicagoland and Midwest Area

Travel area: Within 300 miles See details

AWARD WINNER (1X)

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Goodwedding Films is a wedding videography company based in Carol Stream, IL we provide services in Chicago and suburbs. We create cinematic keepsakes of your special day. Our main goal is to capture your event in a way that speaks to your personality and desired aesthetic. good wedding Films team wants to help you remember each treasured moment in its authentic beauty and grace. Goodwedding Films is owned and operated by Luke Yakymiv. I believe in establishing an open and productive environment with our clients where you can feel free to be creative. I understand that no two weddings are the same and our team strives to do justice to your specific vision. The standard service offered by Goodwedding Films includes two dedicated videographers to cover your special day. This ensures that each detail of your celebration will be captured in all of its true beauty. You will receive both a full-length feature and highlight reel which is ideal for sharing on social media. Goodwedding Films loves the opportunity to travel and capture you in your favorite places, so they are also available for destination weddings.

8+ years in business

Speaks English, Ukrainian

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Second Shooter Available

Video

Full-Length Video

Highlight Video

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Luke

Owner

Luke and his team of filmmakers and editors have been practicing their skills since 2018. These professionals love their work!

5.0

out of 5.0

27 reviews

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Reviewers praised Good Wedding Films for delivering a cinematic wedding video that captured both big moments and intimate emotions with flawless editing and sound. The team was professional, unobtrusive, organized, and highly communicative throughout planning and the wedding day. Many strongly recommend them for their storytelling and technical skill.

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Catherine-Claire H

10/07/2025

Recently, my wife and I got married (09/27/2025) and had the opportunity to work with Luke and his team for our videography services. Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, ...

and thanks to Luke and his talented team at Good Wedding Films, we will now have a cinematic masterpiece that beautifully captures every emotion, laugh, tear, and unforgettable moment from that day. Luke’s professionalism and passion for storytelling skills are what drew us to his services. We are incredibly grateful for the care and concern he has shown us on our wedding day to helped us preserve memories of a lifetime. Videography was another one of our top priorities for the wedding, and we wanted someone who had the technical skills and also the ability to capture the raw emotions and intimate moments that make a wedding day so special. We knew Luke was the right choice and he did not disappoint. Luke and his team were absolutely fantastic throughout the entire wedding day. Their presence was subtle, allowing us to feel at ease and fully immersed in the moment, without feeling like we were constantly being filmed. They seamlessly blended into the background, yet managed to capture every important detail and special interaction. On our wedding day, Luke and his team were calm, collected, and incredibly organized. They worked hand-in-hand with our other vendors, making sure everything flowed smoothly, and they were always in the right place at the right time. What impressed us the most was their ability to be unobtrusive yet still capture all the critical moments. There were no awkward pauses or forced shots, just genuine, unscripted moments that made our film so special. We were extremely pleased with our time working with this company. If you are looking for videography services to capture your special day, we strongly recommend Luke and Good Wedding Films. Thank you Luke!

Liliya S

2/03/2025

We could not be more thrilled with the wedding video our videographers created for us! From start to finish, they captured the essence of our special day beautifully. Their attenti...

on to detail was incredible, they managed to capture both the big moments and the small, intimate ones that we will cherish forever. The editing was flawless, and the final film perfectly told the story of our day. The quality of the video was outstanding and the sound was perfect, which really brought the whole experience to life. The editing was beautifully done, creating a perfect balance between storytelling and showcasing the fun, love, and excitement of the day. We’ve received so many compliments from our friends and family about how amazing the video turned out. It’s something we’ll treasure forever, and we’re so grateful to have had such a talented team documenting our wedding. If you're looking for a wedding videographer who will go above and beyond to capture the magic of your day, we highly recommend GOODWEDDING FILMS!

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Candace A

11/27/2024

We cannot recommend this enough—always reach out to past clients to learn about their experiences with a vendor. That’s exactly what we did, and we are beyond thrilled because Good...

Wedding Films turned out to be one of the BEST decisions we made during our wedding journey. From start to finish, their communication was seamless and prompt. They took the time to ask what was most important to us and the overall vibe we wanted to capture. We told them we wanted to relive the feelings our guests experienced, especially since everyone says the day flies by and you don’t get to see everything. From the moment we booked Luke, we felt valued and understood. No question or concern was too big or small—they were always patient, attentive, and reassuring. On the wedding day, they were incredible at guiding us and making us feel completely natural in front of the camera. They truly prioritize YOU. Their sense of humor, professionalism, and genuine care made the experience unforgettable, and the final production exceeded our expectations. From the short clips to the full-length film, we can’t help but smile every time we watch them. Videography was a top priority for us, and we are so grateful we found them. They captured the heart of who we are as a couple. BOOK THEM—you won’t regret it!

Megan L

10/17/2024

We recently had the pleasure of having Luke and his team capture our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Luke’s professionalism and creativity truly set him apart...

. He has a keen eye for detail, capturing all the special moments in a way that made our wedding video both engaging and visually stunning. The team was efficient, collaborative, and a joy to work with throughout the day. We highly recommend Luke for any videography needs—his passion and expertise shine through in every frame!

Yan B

8/28/2024

Luke is extremely talented and super easy to work with. Luke did an amazing video for my daughter’s wedding and just now another beautiful video for my business. I would highly rec...

ommend Luke for any projects you are considering.

Sean D

8/29/2023

Luke and his team were extremely professional and amazing to work with throughout the whole process. The responses were timely and they were always there to help if we needed anyth...

ing. The work is extremely high quality and the few teaser videos we've received thus far have been incredible. We couldn't be happier to have chosen Good Wedding Films to capture the big day! Couldn't recommend Luke and his team enough.

Jenna K

8/10/2023

Goodwedding films was amazing to work with. They really care about your happiness with the final product and will even go back and make edits if necessary. Luke was wonderful to wo...

rk with and really made our wedding day come to life in his film.

Daneil R

4/12/2023

Good Wedding Films is the best company for your wedding video! Luke and the entire team at Good Wedding Films are highly professional and truly know how to add value to the video. ...

Stop looking anywhere else and hire these guys – you will not be disappointed!

Jacob K

1/26/2023

Luke is extremely professional. The client service and product is incredible. Best bang for the buck and we did a ton of research headed in.

Maddie F

12/13/2022

It was great working with Luke. First, he worked with us to find the best option within our budget. On our wedding day he was very efficient, which was tricky considering we had 24...

people in our wedding party. He was able to capture all the best moments and everything we had asked for. Our wedding video came right on time and it was so worth the wait. We absolutely love the highlights and full video. Couldn’t have had a better videographer.

Lauren B

12/02/2022

Luke was amazing to work with! We just got our videos back and they are beyond beautiful. I’ve probably watched out highlight video a hundred times and it gets me emotional each ti...

me. A few of my friends even commented that this is one of the best videos they’ve ever seen. Seriously, if you’re looking for a videographer — hire Luke!!

Kari S

11/27/2022

These guys were phenomenal!! They were constantly working and recording even when nothing was going on. The videos were beautiful and asked for feedback after they sent them! Such ...

beautiful work- you won’t regret booking them!

Corie S

11/05/2022

If you’re looking for a sign to hire a wedding videographer - this is it! Hire Luke!! We put this as a nice to have and waiting until the last second to reach out to Good Wedding F...

ilms. Thank goodness they were able to make the timing work because we can’t imagine NOT having video of our day. It captures everything perfectly and will be something we watch together at every anniversary to relive all of the special details. Luke and Dmitri showed up early and got all the detailed shots out of way. They were so fun to work with and spent the rest of the day hyping us up and getting the best candid footage. Beyond the video, they also provided a couple photos within the week, and posted on their IG the day of! The turnaround time on the sneak peek was SO FAST! We had a request to change the song in the background and Luke flipped it that same night. Cannot wait to see the whole video! Add Good Wedding Films to your vendor list now - you will not regret having their video capture your special day!

Drew M

10/06/2022

First and foremost, the edited films we received from Luke and the Good Wedding Films crew were beautiful and of the highest quality. On top of that, we cannot say enough regardin...

g Luke’s character and professionalism. Prior to our wedding date, he was quick to respond to any request. On the day of, he worked well with all of our vendors and did not disrupt our schedule in any way. Luke was able to work in the background to capture all of our moments together but also knew exactly when to step in to ask for an additional angle or pose that would add value to our video footage. We cannot say enough good things about them and would recommend Good Wedding Films without any hesitation.

Alex C

7/10/2022

Video came out amazing

Jessica W

6/28/2022

Luke and the entire Goodwedding Films crew was AMAZING for our wedding day! We originally weren’t going to do videography, but we so happy we did. Luke and the team captured our da...

y so perfectly, and now we have the videos to look back on forever! They are so kind and very professional. You will be in great hands when you choose them!

Michelle S

6/11/2022

Luke and his team did an AMAZING job for my wedding!! They were so creative and worked really hard to make sure we get the best product. I would highly recommend using his company ...

for your wedding!!

Diamond H

5/23/2022

Everyone forgets to hire a videographer but I knew from the beginning I wanted a video to document my day. I searched for months for a videographer that could not only provide qual...

ity videos but a series of different videos that captures the moments of the day. Luke was very responsive and answered all my questions so I knew I was making the right decision by hiring him. Our wedding has passed and we have all our videos back and earlier than expected which is plus and they are AMAZING! Everyone loved our Instagram clip and many tears have been shed watching back our videos. Our wedding film felt like the perfect love movie and when we showed our close family they shed some tears too. You will not be disappointed with hiring GoodWedding Films. You can never go wrong with choosing someone who is responsive, gives great customer service and provides great quality videos.

Diana R

3/07/2022

The team at Good Wedding films captured our day beautifully!! They were very professional, flexible and creative on the day of the wedding, and their final product was unbelievable...

! We’ve watched the videos over and over again, tearing up each time, because we get to relive the most important day of our lives! I would hire Luke and his team again in a heart beat!!

Marissa D

3/03/2022

These guys were the absolute best! I couldn’t imagine my wedding day without them! They were so kind and got amazing footage. The drone film is a definite must! Whenever anyone ask...

ed me what I thought was the best purchase we made for the wedding I always recommend good wedding films! The prices are unbelievable and the quality is amazing! They got the footage to us super quick! And they sent the most beautiful personalized flash drive with our wedding video on it, I will cherish this video for the rest of my life! They went above and beyond to make sure we got all of the shots we wanted and that we felt comfortable. I cannot say enough good things about this company! Thank you both so much for making our wedding so memorable!

Natalie N

2/08/2022

Booking Good Wedding Films was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! Luke and his team were very professional, responsive, and very accommodating to our need...

s! They captured every special moment from our day and have put together the most amazing videos for us to cherish for the rest of our lives. We were blown away by the videos and HIGHLY recommend booking them for your wedding! https://vimeo.com/619524478

Ryan Z

11/19/2021

Luke did a fantastic job with our film. We had a great experience working with him. He is very professional, friendly, and immensely talented. Most importantly, we are extremely ha...

ppy with the final product!

Leanne K

11/15/2021

Our video was so, so beautiful! The perfect summation of our wedding day. We will truly cherish it forever. Luke was really communicative and captured all of the most important mom...

ents of our special day. We loved having the option to receive a shorter and slightly longer edit to share with family and friends.

Olha K

1/22/2021

Goodwedding Films was wonderful to work with! They were on time, professional, and there for me every step on my wedding day. Luc went above and beyond to make our wedding video p...

erfect. I highly recommend using them for any filming you need done.

Alexa C

9/16/2020

Goodwedding Films was an amazing videographer for our wedding! It ended up raining on our wedding day when we had to take outdoor photos/videos, but Goodwedding Films still went ab...

ove and beyond to capture the best moments they could. Throughout the whole day their attention was constantly on us, and they captured so many amazing moments that we can now cherish forever. Along with the two edited versions, they also provided us with all the raw footage as well which we personally really wanted! The way they edited our wedding video was incredible and it felt as if we were watching a movie. Overall, Goodwedding Films is an amazing team and extremely passionate in what they do. I would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding day!

Yaroslav S

9/10/2020

I'll be honest. I was never a big fan of wedding videos but what goodwedding films showed us after our wedding made me reconsider my opinion. We first seen a short trailer and it ...

looked phenomenal. Both editing and content was rich and uplifting. Made us really excited for the full wedding film.. We are always happy to recommend goodwedding films. Great video will make you truly appreciate your wedding for years to come.

Helen T

9/09/2020

We hired Good wedding films for our wedding and they did a fabulous job really capturing the important parts of the day and making the music match up perfectly! They were on time,...

organized and also worked so well with the photographer the day of. We are so happy with how everything turned out and HIGHLY recommend booking them for your wedding!

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Travel area: Within 300 miles

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(773) 510-0529

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