Name: Lisa + Peter | Fox River Grove, IL | Avante Banquets And Conference Center
Uploaded: 2018-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 3 min 18 s
Description: It may have started with Lisa looking into Peter's big green eyes, but the time they spent together soon showed how much those eyes saw. Not just a beautiful, smart, generous woman, but a future with her that they officially started on a late February day in Fox River Grove, IL.

Avante Banquets And Conference Center

Smiling Toad Productions

Blue Swan Media

It may have started with Lisa looking into Peter's big green eyes, but the time they spent together soon showed how much those eyes saw. Not just a beautiful, smart, generous woman, but a future with her that they officially started on a late February day in Fox River Grove, IL.

Lisa + Peter | Fox River Grove, IL | Avante Banquets And Conference Center

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Casual weddings are most often a style used in backyard weddings, but we also see it at beach or tented weddings. For the attire, brides may want to wear a tea-length dress or jumpsuit. Grooms should stick to lighter shades, like tan, and toss the jacket.

Consider serving drinks prior to the ceremony to get your guests in a party mood!

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A casual wedding is playful, fun and great for weddings with a smaller guest list. The ceremony is often outdoors or hosted in a backyard and we love the thought of using benches for the seating to really keeps the formality to a minimum. String lights are a must!

With a more informal celebration, you can really get creative with the menu and play with your décor. There's no need for china or chargers at a casual reception so have fun with the place settings, like a patterned or textured placemat. As for food, comfort food is a no-brainer. Try an elevated version like mini chicken and waffles or shooters of tomato soup with tiny grilled cheese bites on the side. We encourage you to consider family-style dining as opposed to a formal plated dinner.

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A simple wedding can be held anywhere but we suggest using the same venue for both ceremony and reception. You can also look into all-inclusive venues that will take care of food, décor, photographer, alcohol, staff, guest accommodations and more. What could be simpler?

Consider mismatched wedding party dresses, and brides may want a gown with clean lines or even a tea-length dress.

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A simple wedding sticks to the basics, doesn't go crazy on décor and keeps the guest list minimal. The venue should be somewhere that will look beautiful as is or with only a few extra touches or will require only a little DIY effort.

At a simple wedding, be very particular with your guest list. You really only need to invite your "A-list," aka your immediate families and closest friends. It will help your budget and less guests means more face time with each person. Consider a shorter timeline—this will help your budget and keep the celebration from feeling too formal. And only focus on the most important details, there's no need to calligraphed signage at a simple wedding!

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I WANT YOUR WEDDING FILM TO TRANSPORT YOU BACK TO THE EXHILARATION YOU FELT MARRYING THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. ♡

Hi!! I’m Lindsay – a wedding videographer based out of the Chicagoland area. It is my passion to document timeless love stories that couples and families can cherish for years to come.

The thing I love about film is it lets you relive moments over and over again! I work my hardest to capture all the details you planned, and all the candid moments you didn’t.

If you'd like some stats: I've shot over 100 weddings, been in business since 2019, and have a 2 year "Best of Weddings" streak here on the Knot!

ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, THINK OF ME AS A GOOD FRIEND WITH A FEW NICE CAMERAS ♡

Your wedding day experience is my #1 priority! I WILL NOT turn your wedding day into a giant movie production! I want you to be able to soak in the small moments without being too distracted by your photo/video team.

I work very well with wedding photographers! I actually was a photographer before I was a videographer:) I like to say I can read their minds haha! During your wedding day, I will give them priority while still capturing amazing shots for video!

I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. It's important to me that your family & friends can actually experience the important moments of your wedding day! Therefore, I try my best to not let myself or my equipment block their view.

I’M HERE FOR YOU:)

This season is certainly exciting, but I understand that wedding planning can also be stressful and overwhelming. I want to be a resource and advocate in any way I can – wedding videography related or not! I am here for you throughout the entire planning process. After booking with me, I will send you an 80-page wedding planning guide in the mail! It has some amazing (up-to-date) tips and tricks. Hopefully, it will make wedding planning even just a little bit easier!

My packages start at $3600 (for 6 hours) and my average couple spend is $4500. All of my packages include 1 videographer (myself), a cinematic film, a teaser reel, an 80 page wedding guide (as mentioned before), an 8-12 week average turnaround, and Digital / Glass USB delivery.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME:

Some things that make me especially happy: mountains, coffee, reading, traveling, moody colors, and minimal design. 

I’m an INFJ, I struggle hard with social media (if you’re an introvert, we’re the perfect fit 🤍), and I couldn’t live without Spotify!

I’ve been a creative my whole life! I have a degree in Graphic Design and an extensive background in Photography – I started my LLC on a whim in 2018, found my passion for filming weddings in 2019, and haven’t looked back since!

I feel deeply honored and privileged to be able to do something that makes me feel so fulfilled in life. It’s a true passion of mine and it makes me so happy to be able to produce films that families will preserve forever.

If you're thinking about reaching out, I would LOVE to hear from you!!

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Lisa and Peter

in Fox River Grove, IL

Videographer: Smiling Toad Productions

Venue: Avante Banquets And Conference Center

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