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DM us to claim your exclusive Knot upgrade—bonuses included with every package! At Pretty Films, we specialize in creating cinematic wedding films that perfectly capture your unique love story. Whether it’s cinematic, documentary, or vintage, our fully customizable packages offer everything from custom aerial drone footage and full-length documentaries to highlight reels and extra hours.
Operating across Chicago, Springfield, and surrounding areas, we bring your vision to life with style and precision. With flexible payment plans and a free first re-edit, we ensure your wedding film is exactly what you imagined. We’re passionate about making sure you feel amazing on your big day, and that your memories are preserved in the most beautiful way possible. Contact us today to learn more!
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Meet Pretty Films—where Alena and her crew of wedding pros bring your love story to life with cutting-edge Ultra HD/4K and slick editing techniques that would make Spielberg blush. From start to finish, we're all about making your journey stress-free. Just book us, kick back, and watch us transform your day into epic film magic. We’ve got you covered! 🎥✨
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0238 reviews
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Pretty Films received glowing reviews from multiple happy couples for their wedding videography services. Reviewers appreciated the consistent and honest communication from initial inquiry to final delivery, the professionalism of the videographers in capturing candid moments and emotions, and the exceptional quality of the final videos that beautifully told the love stories of each couple. Many praised the team for their talent, dedication, and ability to create cinematic, heartfelt videos that allowed them to relive their special day in a truly magical way. Highly recommended for couples seeking a videographer that truly cares and delivers stunning results.Stella C
5.0
2/03/2026
Communication was consistent and honest from the first inquiry to final delivery, they stuck to the agreed schedule and arrived with extra care, the videographer was patient with f...
amily dynamics, and the final film felt like reliving the day all over again.
Aneesha R
5.0
1/21/2026
We cannot say enough good things about Pretty Films. Their email responses were fast and thoughtful, the videographer arrived on time and was so pleasant to work with, and the fina...
l video perfectly tells the story of our day.
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Adele M
5.0
1/14/2026
We felt so supported by Pretty Films, every email was answered promptly, the videographer was early and ready to go, and their kind personality made such a big difference on our we...
dding day.
Jordyn O
5.0
1/06/2026
Booking Pretty Films was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, their communication from day one made us feel supported and heard, they arrived early on our wedding mor...
ning ready to go, their attitude was warm and friendly with everyone, and our final video brought tears to our eyes the first time we watched it together.
George U
5.0
1/03/2026
We booked Pretty Films for our wedding video and loved working with them. From the start, communication was easy. The videographer was professional, on time, and blended right in o...
n the wedding day. The final film turned out beautiful and captured the day so well. We would absolutely recommend Pretty Films to any couple considering video.
Alyssa
5.0
4/10/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with our videographer—they was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The moment they arrived, they got right to work with such...
calm professionalism and focus. No fuss, no stress—just pure talent and dedication.
They were so kind, polite, and easy to be around, and they immediately picked up on the vibe of our group. It felt like they just got us, and that really showed in how seamlessly they captured the day. They blended in so naturally, caught all the candid moments, and truly documented the energy and emotion of the day in the most beautiful way.
What an incredible vendor to have on your team—professional, intuitive, and just an all-around wonderful people to work with. We’re so grateful to have had them as part of our wedding day!
Kathyleen P
5.0
4/08/2025
Every time I watch our film, I notice a new detail a guest’s reaction, a stolen kiss, the way the light hit my dress. Pretty Films sees EVERYTHING.
Ayse J
5.0
3/07/2025
I can’t stop crying happy tears every time I watch our wedding video! Pretty Films didn’t just film our day; they told our love story in the most beautiful way. We’re forever grate...
ful!
Aleksandra C
5.0
2/21/2025
Pretty Films is amazing! They’re so professional and talented. Our wedding video is stunning, and we’re so grateful for their hard work and dedication.
Jazmin S
5.0
1/24/2025
Watching our wedding video by Pretty Films feels like reliving the happiest day of our lives. Every detail, every laugh, and every tear was captured beautifully. Thank you for this...
treasure!
Roxy M
5.0
1/06/2025
I can't express how thrilled we are with our wedding video from Pretty Films. They captured every tear, every laugh, and every joyful moment. It’s a treasure we'll cherish forever.
Mariya G
5.0
12/16/2024
Our wedding video is like a Hollywood movie! Pretty Films truly worked magic. I’ve watched it a million times and still cry every time. Best decision ever.
Vikki S
5.0
12/05/2024
If you want a videographer who truly cares, Pretty Films is the one! Our video was cinematic, heartfelt, and perfect in every way.
Danniella B
5.0
10/23/2024
Our wedding video feels like a movie we'd binge-watch over and over. Pretty Films didn’t miss a single detail—from our tears to the dad jokes! Highly recommend.
Daniela G
5.0
9/11/2024
I don't know how they did it, but Pretty Films captured every tear, every laugh, and somehow, even our dog stealing cake! Worth every penny!
Belinda B
5.0
8/22/2024
Pretty Films made our special day look like a blockbuster movie! From the beautiful cinematography to the perfectly timed editing, we couldn’t have asked for more. We’ll treasure t...
his forever!
Christiana K
5.0
8/13/2024
Hiring Pretty Films was the best decision we made. They caught my husband’s ‘happy dance’ when the cake arrived – priceless!
Thalia R
5.0
8/08/2024
Warning: You’ll need tissues! They captured the emotions so well, I cried more watching the video than at the actual wedding. If you want to relive your day with all the feels, the...
se are your people.
Rosa N
5.0
7/29/2024
I thought my mascara was waterproof until I watched our wedding video! The emotions, the joy, the tiny details—everything was beautifully captured. Thank you for this timeless trea...
sure!
Tia S
5.0
7/22/2024
We cried more watching our wedding video than we did at the actual wedding! The videographers caught moments we didn't even know happened. We can’t thank them enough for giving us ...
a way to relive our day forever.
Symphony R
5.0
7/17/2024
If you want a wedding video that captures the magic, look no further. These guys are the Spielberg of wedding videography! We couldn't be happier with the final product. Five stars...
all the way!
Rosemarie H
5.0
7/10/2024
Five stars for the most epic wedding video ever! They captured everything from our teary vows to Grandma's wild dance moves. Perfect memories preserved forever!
Melinor B
5.0
7/02/2024
Thank you for creating such a beautiful memory of our special day. The quality of the video and the professionalism of the team were outstanding. We're thrilled with the results!
Shane E
5.0
6/24/2024
We're completely in awe of our wedding video from Pretty Films! It's bursting with energy and perfectly captures the joy of our day!
Mae C
5.0
6/05/2024
Wow! Our wedding video from Pretty Films is absolutely incredible! It perfectly captured all the emotions of our special day. We couldn't be happier!
Carolina W
5.0
5/28/2024
Pretty Films was a pleasure to work with and my wife and I were so pleased with the video they put together! Honestly, I was a little skeptical about using a videographer as we did...
n't want a typical cheesy wedding video but Pretty Films was totally the style and look we were looking for. The team made us feel at ease in front of the camera and collaborated really well with our photographer. They were responsive to emails and put together the final video really quickly. Make sure you use Pretty Films!
Hilda M
5.0
5/25/2024
Pretty Films was an absolute pleasure to work with. Easy to communicate with, willing to work with you on your wants and delivered the project as expected. Highly recommended!
Sam B
5.0
1/03/2024
I cannot believe how perfectly our videos turned out. They captured all of the key moments (including vows and speeches) without us even giving them any direction to do so. The mus...
ic and timing of the videos makes it an unreal production quality, and we have gotten so many compliments on the films. We posted the teaser on social media, and gifted the documentary via Motion Books for Christmas. We have gotten so many compliments on these. They tagged along with the photographers during the wedding with only one videographer and produced something that we will continue to watch every year. Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece!
Mackenzie B
5.0
8/23/2023
Vlad was exactly what we were looking for in a videographer! We knew that we wanted to capture the special moments of our day without too many “posed” moments, and he did just that...
. He did an amazing job of recording the day without being imposing to us or our guests. The Pretty Films team was super organized and did a great job of keeping in touch with us and our planner as we got closer and closer to the wedding. The final product turned out great, as well!
Nancy D
5.0
10/27/2022
We loved working with Pretty Films! The videographer we worked with captured our day beautifully. She was super sweet and attentive. We felt super comfortable which is very importa...
nt to us. I would absolutely recommend Pretty Films to anyone.
Rachelle A
5.0
10/25/2022
Where do I even begin? From communicating with Maribel to working with our Videographer Andy the day of. They are all so professional, amazing, responsive, understanding, and the p...
ayments were EASY too! I cannot rave about Pretty Films enough. We just got our teaser video and we cried so much. I highly recommend Pretty Films!!! You will not be disappointed. <3
Response from Pretty Films on 12/29/2022
Wow - we are humbled. Your wedding was so touching and fun that we were truly honored to d...
ocument it. Thank you for the amazing opportunity and we are so happy with the way your story unfolded - it is beautiful and timeless
Sarah T
5.0
10/21/2022
They were my sister’s wedding videographers back in 2018, and they have exceeded any and all of our expectations. I didn’t even know my husband back then but had told them that the...
y would have to do my wedding as well some day in the future! Fast forward to 2022, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with them at my own wedding.
Response from Pretty Films on 12/29/2022
we are honored to once again be there with your family to capture another amazing celebrat...
ion! Thank you and we wish you health and happiness!
Alanis S
5.0
10/19/2022
Hands down the best!!! I worked with Maribel via email from my initial search. I did everything through email and I am so glad I made the decision to book him. My husband (fiance a...
t the time) didn't understand the reason for a videographer and a photographer. He didn't want it. I booked it anyway and told him later!! He wasn't happy. But when we received the final result he was over the moon happy.
Mylee N
5.0
10/13/2022
We heard about Maribel through many recommendations by our friends and after meeting with her we never looked back! She is super sweet and talented and I could have not chosen a be...
tter person for the job. Considering we had a wedding guest list of about 500 people she killed it.
Vivienne B
5.0
10/11/2022
We were blown away by the professionalism before, during and after our big day! Nothing felt posed or uncomfortable. The final videos are STUNNING! We will definitely be watching t...
hem every anniversary, if not way more often than that!
Micah N
5.0
10/06/2022
At first we didn't think we needed a video, but I'm so happy we did because the day goes by so fast! Pretty Films captured the mood and theme we were going for and showcased the am...
azing landscape we were surrounded by. I love sharing the video with people, they usually end up crying because it's so moving, but I'm very proud of it! I am so thankful I can rewatch it again and again.
Kathleen H
5.0
10/04/2022
I was very impressed with this company. Being a COVID bride I was very stressed on the days leading up to our wedding, but as soon as I reached out to Prettt Fimls, they understood...
and were happy to split the hours for the video (wedding & vow renewal) at no extra costs! The video turned out great for our wedding and I look forward to working with them again!
Nina C
5.0
9/29/2022
Our wedding would not have been complete without them. They went above and beyond our expectations. My fiancé (now husband) was super hesitant about getting a videographer until he...
saw Pretty Films beautiful work, he says they are worth every penny, and I agree! We are head over heels in love with our wedding video as well as our friends and family! They truly captured our day in such a beautiful way! We strongly recommend them to any couple looking for a videographer!
Marcie G
5.0
9/27/2022
I never do reviews unless its really earned - 5 star service from start to finish - my wife is happy so I am happy. Thank you Pretty Films Team!
Kellie W
5.0
9/22/2022
As a clueless couple trying to plan a perfect wedding, this was hands down one of my favorite vendors to work wit. Their experience, patience, advice and all around professional an...
d fun attitude before, during and after the wedding was phenomenal. Super grateful!
Della T
5.0
9/21/2022
Working with Alena's team was a dream! Communication was so easy, fast, and personable. They easily worked around my crazy schedule and were so incredibly kind. We were fortunate e...
nough to shoot with them twice (engagement photos and wedding) and can’t wait to find another excuse to do so.
Katy B
5.0
9/08/2022
We had a great experience working with Pretty Films! Their team is responsive, professional and kind. Their videographers, like Daryl, are true experts and will do an amazing job c...
apturing the memories of your wedding.
Megan W
5.0
8/30/2022
Pretty Films was unbelievable to work with throughout our whole wedding planning process! I first called and spoke with Maribel, she was great to talk with and very helpful. Maribe...
l explained to me all of my options and how they can customize it to fit our needs. She was very reassuring that they would capture everything we needed them to, and some, on our wedding day! And they did just that! Maribel shot our wedding day, they arrived on time and captured every little detail. We couldn't have asked for a better experience with the Pretty Films team. They were kind, professional, well thought out and just hung behind the scenes capturing it all. Our wedding day was the most perfect day; it was a sunny, beautiful day on Cape Cod which turned into the perfect sunset on the beach, and a full moon setting on the water by night. All of those moments appear in our video. When we received our video a quick 2 months after our wedding we couldn't have been happier. We got to relive our entire wedding night in just 1 hour. The highlight video that Pretty Films put together for us has it all. I strongly recommend Pretty Films to capture your most perfect day. We would hire them again in a second, their work is unbelievable and they couldn't have been easier to deal with!!!
Lily C
5.0
8/11/2022
Pretty Films was truly on the mark! Both the highlight and full movie versions totally captured the essence of our day. At first, when my (now) wife stated that she wanted to hire ...
a videographer I was not sold on the idea of needing a wedding video. I could not have been more wrong! Watching the video has enabled us to relive all the wonderful emotions and joyousness of the day. We spent a year of our lives prepping, planning, and saving for our wedding -- and it turned out perfect! This video enables us to enjoy our day again and again with our family. One of the best parts was that I never once felt that Pretty Films was intrusive. They were able to get all of their video without interfering. In fact, I barely noticed they were present. Pretty Films is professional, quality, and money well spent that I highly recommend! Thanks again for all your hard work.
Billie B
5.0
4/15/2022
Matt and I were so fortunate to celebrate our wedding with family and friends in Manchester VT back in Oct 2021. Many loved ones who could not attend had the chance to witness the ...
beauty and be moved by every tender word. Being able to relive that day, the way we experienced it, is a privilege. Thank you!!! Maribel and everyone from Pretty Films were incredibly kind and professional. They captured every thoughtful detail. They went above and beyond with their time and help through preparations and were a joy to work with the day of our wedding. Our other vendors also raved about them. Having open communication across vendors and being wonderful to work with, is incredibly important and will give you great peace of mind to enjoy your day!!! If you have an idea, a vision, Maribel and her team at Pretty Films will capture it.
Savanna M
5.0
4/13/2022
We can’t say enough positive things about Maribel and her team! We were a little hesitant and unsure if we needed a videographer in the beginning, but after hearing some reviews fr...
om friends about Pretty Films we were convinced that we did. Maribel was great leading up to our day, and was always quick to respond to any questions we had. She even set up a phone call a couple of days before the wedding with her team to make a timeline for us, and to be sure she understood what we were looking for in our video. She was professional, organized, and even helped to coordinate other vendors so everything went smoothly. The day of the wedding Maribel’s team was creative, professional, and went above and beyond, staying well into our wedding night to capture special moments. When we got our video back we were brought to tears and so glad that we will have the video of our wedding day forever. If you are hesitant about hiring Maribel and her team..don’t be! You won’t be disappointed!
Ella S
5.0
4/12/2022
Planning a wedding during COVID brought a few challenges but did not stop us from moving forward with our DREAM wedding! Maribel and Pretty Films were fantastic to work with every ...
step of the way! They assisted in blocking out the stresses of the world and ensured that we all enjoyed the celebration at hand on the day of the wedding! Knowing that Maribel was by our sides, capturing all the memorable moments of our small, intimate wedding allowed for us to take a deep breath and soak up all the love of the day! We are forever grateful to have the ability to share a beautiful video that encompasses the love and joy we experienced on October 10, 2021, especially with those who were unable to attend due to the restrictions in place. We look forward to reliving the “BEST DAY EVER”, for many years to come!
Alexa B
5.0
4/12/2022
Having a videographer was not part of our original plans. But, covid turned out to be a blessing in disguise for us because it led us to Maribel and her team to capture our wedding...
day for those who couldn’t be there. As we downsized the guest list and continuously changed plans, Maribel and her team remained flexible with open communication. The team worked beautifully with our planner and photographer and Maribel was an absolute blast on our wedding day – we and our families felt instantly comfortable with them, and they seamlessly captured every element of our day (and, given that we got married during a pandemic, it’s worth adding that we felt absolutely safe with Maribel!). Maribel continued to be extremely helpful and kind after our wedding day. Once we saw the finished product, we quickly realized we wanted more add-ons so we could easily share the day with friends and family who could not attend the wedding. Maribel worked with us to fully capture what we were looking for and did so in a prompt and professional manner. Our wedding video is a piece of art – it’s made countless people cry and it’s such a wonderful gift to be able to share with those who couldn’t be at our wedding (and with those who were!!). Covid aside, any couple would be lucky to have Pretty Films at their wedding, and for any couple on the fence about having a videographer, from one original skeptic to another, you NEED Pretty Films. We truly could not be happier with Pretty Films and are forever grateful for Maribel.
Sainna P
5.0
4/05/2022
Maribel and her company provided a wonderful Zoom experience for our remote guests that perfectly captured our day without interfering or slowing down the ceremony. We also had her...
record some pre- and post- ceremony footage, and she and her team delivered a beautiful video for us to treasure forever. Editing is elegant and artful, without taking focus away from the event itself. I wouldn't change a single thing about it, which is incredible for such a personal memento. Throughout the process, I was confident Maribel would handle her side of things professionally and with little input from my wife and I. This is immensely valuable on a day when you have so much to worry about! She's also sincerely a pleasant and vibrant person that made us feel at ease, and she even left us laughing, which I'm sure helped her capture more natural footage of us. We were also able to work with Maribel to get the exact package and price point we wanted. We wanted Zoom as a minimum and maybe a recording to save, but were fortunately able to budget for some extra flourishes that really elevated the edited version. At the same time, we never felt pressured to upgrade to something we couldn't afford. Everyone knows people are liable to regret spending money on frivolous wedding 'extras'. This is not frivolous, and you won't regret it. Thank you, Maribel and Pretty Films
Taryn G
5.0
4/04/2022
Where do I even begin?! Maribel and her team captured my daughter’s wedding on November 7, 2021 in Boston, MA. From the minute Maribel walked into the room, it felt like we had kno...
wn her for years! Her professionalism and kindness are unmatched, and her humor made everyone feel at ease! Maribel even shared with us a few sneak peaks towards the end of the wedding leaving us speechless! One of the BEST decisions my daughter could have made during the wedding planning process was hiring Pretty Films! We can’t recommend Maribel and her team enough!!
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