Weddings

YES! We love to celebrate ALL couples, and we are woman and LGBTQIA+ owned.

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Yes! Booking packages from several different companies can add up! Bundling our services together only benefits the customer, from cost savings to simplicity and ease of event execution.

Our team of photographers, videographers, DJs, coordinators, and photo booth attendants have worked together on many events at numerous venues in the area, and they do it in an efficient and fun way.

If your ceremony is in a different location as your reception, the Complete Weddings + Events team is able to travel between both locations. Many weddings need photography, videography, sound, or music for both their ceremony and reception, and we can build a package that accommodates your specific situation! Depending on where the ceremony and reception are located in comparison to one another, there could potentially be mileage fees.

Having your ceremony and reception in the same place can be convenient for you and your guests, especially if you have a late afternoon or evening ceremony when the cocktail hour or dinner is starting right after the wedding ceremony. Many venues even have separate space available for the ceremony, so there is no need to flip the room, or the venue may have space for the cocktail area so guests can leave while the staff prepares the room for the reception and dinner. It’s all up to you!

If you need more time than what you booked prior to your event, you’re able to add time on at any point (even the night of) with any Complete Weddings + Events service! Just let us know, and we’ll take care of you on your special day!

We recommend having most of the details filled in about 60 days before the wedding as we will be reviewing your account around that time. It is best to have it completed and finalized 3-4 weeks before the wedding – the forms will be locked 30 days before your event (you can always communicate any updates or changes at any point and we can make sure those are reflected).

To pay the booking fee and officially lock in your date with Complete Weddings + Events, visit completeeventmanager.com.

Add in your email address and password (provided from your event consultant) to log in to your online account and make a deposit or payment.

Your balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding day, you can make a payment online at anytime or we will send you a reminder a couple of days before your balance is due.

Gratuity is not included in Complete Weddings + Events’ services rate. Whatever you feel is best to tip your professional(s) at the end of the night is up to you! While 10% to 20% tips for wedding vendors is a guide, nothing is expected, but it’s always appreciated!

Short answer – yes! If you don’t already have a wedding planner and don’t plan to get one, a day-of coordinator takes the stress of your shoulders so you can relax on your actual wedding day for less than the cost of a wedding planner. They make sure your wedding is set up perfectly to your vision, make sure your vendors arrive on time, and are your go-to for anything you need that day! If there’s an issue, you will never know because they’ve got it handled.

The price of a wedding coordinator varies depending on length of service requested and the date and location of event(s). On average, couples spend $1,850 on coordination in the Chicago area.

Complete Weddings + Events provides day-of coordination for $1,695 with a package that you can customize for your specific needs!

The price of a wedding photographer varies depending on length of service requested and the date and location of event(s). Across Chicago, couples spend an average of $2,900 on wedding photography.

Complete Weddings + Events photography packages start at $2,395 for 8 hours and can be tailored to include exactly what you need.

Packages usually include a professional photographer, edited images, an online gallery, and sometimes engagement sessions or albums. Want something specific? We can customize our photography packages to give you exactly what you’re looking for!

Having a second photographer for the full day is completely up to the couple! We recommend at least having a second photographer for about 4 to 6 hours to be able to capture both the getting ready events, both wedding parties and family in a timely manner, and both reactions for the first look and the wedding ceremony.

With so much going on before the actual wedding reception (sometimes in two separate locations), it is a huge benefit to have a second photographer for the morning events through the wedding ceremony and family photos. After that, one photographer is absolutely able to capture everything you need.

We don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. Our team includes photographers experienced in a range of styles, and we tailor the look and feel of your photography to match your vision for the day.

In the weeks leading up to your wedding, you’ll meet with your photographer to discuss preferences, expectations, and must‑have moments. You’ll also have access to online planning forms where you can outline specific shots and stylistic details.

After your wedding, our production team offers multiple editing styles to choose from, ensuring your final images reflect the mood, tone, and aesthetic you’re looking for.

Your photographer will reach out to you about a month out from your wedding date to setup a time to meet with you and go over all the details for your special day! They’ll also help you finalize your timeline if you haven’t done that yet, too!

The price of a wedding DJ varies depending on length of service requested and the date and location(s) of the wedding ceremony and reception.

Complete Weddings + Events provides DJ packages starting at $1,295 while packages across the Chicago area average around $2,000.

Complete Weddings + Events Wedding DJs take on many responsibilities during a wedding reception including, but not limited to, managing the flow of events, releasing tables for dinner, assisting with dance floor rules and clean-up, and giving any house-keepings announcements, announcing the wedding party and introducing anyone giving speeches.

Most wedding reception DJs are hired for 5 or 6 hours. This allows for music coverage during the cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Additional DJ time is sometimes needed if you need music or sound during your wedding ceremony or for a longer dance party!

Yes, our DJs are experienced emcees and can handle announcements, introductions, and keeping the vibes up and things on track.

Our music library is huge. Whether you want classic hits, current pop, country, or something totally different, we’ll work with you to make sure we match your vibe and vision.

Ideally, you’ll want to book your videographer 9 to 12 months before your date. The best ones get snatched up early.

A wedding planner is involved throughout the planning process, helping with budgeting, design, timelines, and vendor selection from the start. A day‑of or wedding coordinator focuses on execution, typically stepping in a few weeks before the wedding to finalize details and manage the rehearsal and wedding day.

In short, planners help you plan the wedding, while coordinators ensure the wedding you planned runs smoothly.

Your coordinator will reach out to you about 60-90 days before the wedding to schedule your first meeting. They’ll review your planning sheets and make sure every detail is logged so they can execute your day perfectly and coordinate with any other vendors.

Yep, we send a friendly attendant to help things run smoothly with our Signature Plus booth, and you’ll receive a copy of all the physical prints. Our Signature booth doesn’t include an attendant, but our photo app is very easy for guests to use! You’ll receive unlimited digital prints.

Yes! Several of our packages include engagement shoots – it’s a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and with your photographer before the big day!

Absolutely – we love a good theme! We can work with your vision so your photo strips reflect your event.

Yes, all of the Complete Weddings + Events photographers are professionals and able to give direction for you and your family/bridal party/friends. You’re able to work with them ahead of time to make sure they know of specific shots you’d like captured on your special day!

Not much! We can squeeze into most venues, but a 6×6 foot area is ideal.

Every package comes with setup, props, unlimited sessions, a digital gallery, and a custom scrapbook if you want one. Our Signature Plus booth comes with an attendant for 4 hours and unlimited prints.

Most packages cover the ceremony, vows, toasts, and a highlight film. Some also include drone footage and a digital download link. Check out our package options for details – we can always customize a package to get you exactly what matters most.

Prices vary depending on the event length, features, and extras. Get a quick quote here.

Your videographer is scheduled to reach out to you about 3 weeks before the wedding. We usually recommend doing your videography meeting after you meet with your photographer.

Absolutely. We encourage you to share your vision or special requests with your videographer to make sure your wedding film feels personal.

You can help give suggestions on what kind of style and type of music you’d like incorporated throughout your highlight video if you’d like! Due to licensing rights, there are restrictions with certain songs that we need to be abide by.

Turnaround times can vary, but most Chicago wedding videographers deliver your finished video within 6 to 12 weeks. If you’re in a rush, let us know and we’ll see what we can do.

Absolutely. We think it’s important to see a complete gallery so you can get a real feel for a photographer’s style, not just their highlight reel.

It can vary, but it typically takes up to 8-10 weeks (up to 12 weeks during peak wedding season) for our post-production team to edit your photos/video and get it back to you!

Absolutely! We love getting your must-play and do-not-play lists. It helps us get the vibe just right. You’ll have access to online planning sheets that allow you to lay that all out and allow us to know exactly what you want.

Since most weddings are private events, typically the couple and their families do not want outside guests or “wedding crashers” to attend. In respect for the couple and event hosts, we do not allow guests to attend private events to see our staff.

We also customize each event to adhere to the specific couple and their requests, so each wedding Complete Weddings + Events DJs perform at is so different. We’ll work with you to make sure you have the perfect personality & vibe match for your event.

Lighting is offered as an add-on to our packages. Uplighting can be added to enhance your event. We’ll help you choose what works best for your space and vision.