TRAILERS
A four-minute, big-picture look at your wedding day. We start by finding the best audio clips, like the line in your vows that made everyone laugh. Then we pair them with visuals that tell the story of the day, from shots of your rings to footage of you walking down the aisle as a married couple.
“We loved the creative touches they added”
– Rachel and Adam, The Fairlie
“The cinematic style was beautiful.”
– Desi and Chris, Union League Club
SHORTS
At 10-15 minutes, our short films give us more time for the main events of your day. At the same time, we’ll be on the lookout for those deliciously unexpected, joyful moments you’ll want to relive over and over—hugging your nana, clinking espresso martinis with your friends, or laughing at a dad joke.
“Amazing job capturing all the best parts of our day.”
– Callie and Michael, Bottom Lounge
– Marica and Harry, Itasca Country Club
FEATURES
A feature film documents your entire wedding with room to linger on the details, so you can experience the whole day as if you were one of your guests. You’ll be able to listen to your vows & the speeches in their entirety. Our 45-90-minute feature films have “chapters” that make it a breeze to find and rewatch a certain part of your day.
“Captured the audio perfectly.”
– Blake and Chris, Camp Wandawega
“Smiling Toad made sure our music choices were listened to.”
– Christine and Tyler, Geneva National
CONTENT CREATION
Shot on an iPhone for that relatable, in-the-moment feel, our content creation includes an edited highlight in vertical format that’s available for you to upload the very next day.
It was awesome waking up to that beautiful video!”
– Marissa and Jon, Park Ridge Country Club
“These look amazing, thank you so much!”
– Caitlin and Tommy, Swisshotel
“Thank you so much for capturing our special day, we had the best time reliving it!”
– Alexa and Ryan, Chicago Athletic Association
FAQs.
How do you make us feel at ease?
You’ve probably never spent a day with video cameras following you, so we do everything we can to ensure you feel relaxed.
During your entire wedding day, we lean into the flow of the day. That means we won’t interrupt to tell you how to pose or ask you to recreate a moment.
We also know exactly what angles to work from so that we can get the shots you want, while still allowing you to focus on what’s going on around you.
Who will be the one filming my wedding?
About 4-6 weeks before your wedding, after we’ve had our planning consultation, we’ll select the team member(s) who are best suited for your wedding. We take into consideration a number of factors, including your coverage priorities, your venue, and your personalities. We’re always very transparent about the process, and we want you to know well before the wedding.
Do you offer wedding photography?
Although we do not offer photography directly, in 20 years of working alongside Chicago’s best photographers, we have kept track of some great recommendations we’d love to extend to you. Contact us today to find out more!
What’s your pricing?
On average, couples spend $5000 when they book us for film alone. That said, we customize every package based on what our couples need, so please request your package today.