Videography
We've just completed our second full year of weddings for video. Our wedding coverage results in a highlight video that is 8-10 minutes in length, covering your wedding day from hair & makeup through to open-floor dancing. We tell your wedding day story in a cinematic film that captures all the important details you want to remember.
Mallory & Brandon | Wedding Highlight Video
I knew the second Mallory & Brandon wanted their dog, Willow, in their engagement session photos, THESE WERE MY PEOPLE. I can never say no to dog requests. During their engagement session, when they told me Willow would be their ring bearer, I was stoked.
Mallory chose beautiful fall colors for their October wedding, along with mums, sunflowers, and pumpkins galore. Being in Illinois, you never know what weather you'll face mid-October. It might rain, could snow, but their wedding day weather was spot-on perfect for outdoor photos with their bridal party. Willow did an amazing job as ring bearer (and snoozing through part of the ceremony).
The couple shared their first dance with each other, followed by dances with their parents. They wrapped up the night with a sparkler "send-off" downtown under the string lights with their closest family and bridal party. A perfect ending to a perfect wedding day.
⛪️ The Highland Lofts
💄 Hairs 2 the Bride
🌹 Dagny & Lane Floral
👰♀️ Bridal Boys Complete Bridal
🤵♂️ Gentleman's Quarters Formalwear
🎶 Highland Preferred
🎂 Mad Batter Bakery and Confections & Your Day Your Way Weddings & Events
📷 Parker Photography IL
Taylor & Shawn | Wedding Highlight Video
I've always said no two weddings are ever the same. Each couple has its own vision, and every couple has always had their own special touches and surprises on their wedding day. Taylor and Shawn definitely hit every mark with that statement. They hired a trolley to get the family and their bridal party to Walton Island for formals, and it made for such unique photo opportunities. Shawn's best man presented him with a version of the ever-elusive green Master's Jacket as a gift. They had a solo acoustic guitar player not only for their reception but for a quiet intimate session just before they walked down the aisle, surrounded by friends and family in the bridal suite.
⛪️ The Highland Lofts
🎶 Highland Preferred
🎂 Your Day Your Way
📷 Parker Photography IL
Ashley & Jeff | Wedding Highlight Video
Ashley & Jeff were married at a small intimate private venue in McHenry, IL in September of this year. Although the location is a privately owned former equestrian barn turned man cave, it was the perfect spot for their outdoor wedding.
⛪️ Private residence, McHenry, IL
💄 Hair for You/Marguerite Preston
💐 Jewel Osco
👗 Men's Wearhouse, Eddy K
🎂 Fishtabs Services/Just 4 You Treats
📷 Parker Photography IL
Kathleen & Mike | Wedding Highlight Video
Kathleen & Mike tied the knot in Elgin at the Highland Lofts in July 2022. Their wedding was unique from the beginning, but you've got to check out their reception entrance. One-of-a-kind!!!!!
💄 Blow Bar/Kara G Makeup
💐 Ofelia's Garden
🎂 Your Day Your Way & Peterson Bakery
📷 Parker Photography IL
Harmony & Joshua | Wedding Highlight Video
Harmony & Joshua were wed at the Highland Loft in Elgin, IL last month. Although I met with them for an engagement shoot last summer, it wasn't apparent until their wedding just how in love with each other they really are! After seeing all the pics in their gallery, just the absolute adoration they have for each other is apparent.
Venue: The Highland Loft Elgin, IL
Dresses: Wolsfelt's Bridal
Suits: Gentleman's Quarters Formalwear
Flowers/decor: Gatherings By Design
Cake: Mad Batter Bakery
Catering: Your Day Your Way Weddings and Events
Photography: Parker Photography IL, Second shooter, Sierra Burke, at Sierra Marie Photography
Taylor & Spenser | Wedding Highlight Video
Taylor & Spenser were married back in November at the Highland Lofts. We were honored not only to photograph their wedding, but to make their highlight video. Everything about their day was unique – and then Taylor threw a big surprise at us, just a few short weeks before the wedding day – the ring bearer would be driving a car down the aisle, and very, VERY few people knew about the surprise. COUNT US IN! He and the flower girl were nothing short of adorable, and he did a great job of staying on the mark as he drove.
Venue: The Highland Loft, Elgin, IL
Dresses: Revelry & Madeline Gardner New York
Suits: Generation Tux
Food and staffing: Your Day Your Way Events and Catering
DJ: Highland Preferred, DJ Chris Hodson
Second shooter, Sierra Burke, at Sierra Marie Photography
Photography: Parker Photography IL
Videography: Parker Photography IL
Katy & Jake | Wedding Highlight Video
Katy & Jake's wedding, set in the beautiful resort town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, was unique from the word 'go.' Their wedding theme was Nightmare Before Christmas. Her gorgeous gown was white trimmed in black lace, and his tux was black and purple brocade. My jaw dropped when I saw both of their wedding attire. Their reception tables were all decorated in various centerpieces (all themed of course) but they carried the theme through the entire event (have you seen a bride walk down the aisle to Thriller?!)
Flowers provided by Donna at Dagny & Lane Floral. Wedding gown by Alexis Kay Designs. Food and staffing were catered by Your Day Your Way Events and Catering.
Jen & Tony | Wedding Highlight Video
Jen & Tony tied the knot in the resort town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin in September, at the beautiful Riviera Ballroom. With sweeping views of the lake, and last-minute boaters enjoying what was left of summer, they were surrounded by friends and family who showed them nothing but love. Their ceremony intertwined traditions from both of their cultures, with a mix of true happiness as they blended their families together.
Tonya & Dave | Wedding Highlight Video
Tonya & Dave were married in 2020; however, COVID had other plans for their big day. In August of 2021, they were able to renew their vows in front of all their friends and family, and throw one heck of a party. Most of my previous couples should recognize these two, as they are the Your Day Your Way team!
Heide & Joey | Wedding Highlight Video
Heide & Joey were finally married in July 2021, after trying to reschedule multiple times, thanks to COVID. They chose the gorgeous barn venue, State Road Gardens Farm, in Dekalb County, Illinois, and the fields were perfect for the backdrop of their ceremony and sunset photos.
Esmeralda & Manuel | Wedding Highlight Video
Esme & Manny married at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Calumet City, IL with a reception following at Centennial Park in Munster, IN. This is the highlight of their big day, from getting ready at the groom's parent's house to ending with the Snake Dance at their reception. We can't wait for you to enjoy their journey!
Toni & Jon | Wedding Highlight Video
This video was shot at The Highland Loft in Elgin, Illinois. The Highland Loft offers full wedding services from ceremony to reception, and everything in-between.
Tami & Jay | Wedding Highlight Video
This video was captured at Rancho Alegre Barn in Hampshire, IL. This rustic barn in Kane County was an idyllic country setting for Tami & Jay to perform their ceremony and reception.
Crystal & David | Save-the-Date Engagement Video
This video was shot as part of their engagement shoot, and they kindly agreed to allow us to share it with our clients.
