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Rehearsal Dinner Photographers in Illinois
MacroSnaps covers rehearsal dinner celebrations throughout Illinois, from Chicago, Aurora and Rockford to smaller communities across the state. We are one company with our own photographers and videographers, not a marketplace, so every rehearsal dinner in Illinois gets the same standards, prices and delivery times.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
The night before the wedding is often the most relaxed part of the weekend. Families meet properly, friends arrive from out of town and the toasts tend to be more personal than at the reception. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover rehearsal dinners and welcome parties so this evening is part of your wedding story, not just a few phone photos.
Choose your city below for local venues, typical coverage and answers to common questions, or book directly online. A typical rehearsal dinner is about 2 hours of photography ($350) and 2 hours of videography ($500).
Illinois
Rehearsal Dinner Photographers in Illinois cities
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Chicago
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Aurora
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Rockford
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Joliet
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Naperville
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Springfield
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Peoria
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Elgin
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Waukegan
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Champaign
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Cicero
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Bloomington
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Arlington Heights
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Evanston
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Schaumburg
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Bolingbrook
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Decatur
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Palatine
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Skokie
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Des Plaines
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Orland Park
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Tinley Park
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Oak Lawn
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Berwyn
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Mount Prospect
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Normal
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Wheaton
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Oak Park
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Hoffman Estates
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Downers Grove
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Glenview
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Elmhurst
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Lombard
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in DeKalb
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Moline
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Plainfield
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Urbana
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Belleville
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Bartlett
- Rehearsal Dinner Photographer in Buffalo Grove
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in Illinois
The rehearsal
The wedding party walking through the ceremony with the officiant, a relaxed preview of the next day.
Arrivals and welcomes
Guests arriving, families greeting each other and friends seeing the couple for the first time that weekend.
Both families together
Group photos of the two families, often the only time before the wedding they are all in one place.
Toasts and stories
Speeches from parents, siblings and friends, which are often funnier and more personal than reception toasts.
Gifts and thank-yous
The couple thanking parents and the wedding party, and any gifts exchanged during the evening.
Candids at the tables
Natural photos of guests at dinner, at the bar and outside on a patio or terrace.
Venue and details
The restaurant, table settings, place cards, welcome signs and any welcome bags for guests.
Pricing
Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties photography & video prices in Illinois
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical rehearsal dinners & welcome parties coverage: 2 hours = $350
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical rehearsal dinners & welcome parties coverage: 2 hours = $500
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for a rehearsal dinner with toasts; add an hour for the ceremony rehearsal or a larger welcome party.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Our work
Planning tips
Planning your coverage in Illinois
Book 2 to 3 hours
Most rehearsal dinners are well covered in 2 to 3 hours, from arrivals through the toasts. Add an hour if you want the ceremony rehearsal covered too.
Schedule toasts early
Holding speeches soon after the meal starts keeps coverage shorter and makes sure everyone is still there to hear them.
Make a short group-photo list
Note the combinations you want, such as both families, grandparents and the wedding party. A list keeps group photos to a few minutes.
Record the speeches on video
The night-before toasts are worth keeping with sound. A videographer can also include them in your wedding highlight video if you book both days.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why clients across Illinois choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Illinois gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
FAQ
Rehearsal Dinners & Welcome Parties in Illinois: common questions
Do you cover rehearsal dinner events everywhere in Illinois?
Yes. Our own crews work across Illinois, including Chicago, Aurora, Rockford and Joliet. The price is the same in every city, because travel is included in the first hour.
Can we book the rehearsal dinner with our wedding coverage?
Yes. You can book the rehearsal dinner or welcome party as a separate booking alongside your wedding day, each with its own number of hours.
How much does rehearsal dinner photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. Every couple pays the same rates.
Do you cover welcome parties for all our guests?
Yes. Welcome drinks, beach gatherings and casual parties for out-of-town guests are covered the same way, with candids and group photos.
When will we receive the photos?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.
Does the restaurant need a certificate of insurance?
Some do. We are insured through State Farm with $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate coverage, and we can send a certificate of insurance on request.
Services in Illinois
Other events we cover in Illinois
- Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
- Indian Weddings
- Pakistani Weddings
- Muslim Weddings
- Jewish Weddings
- Chinese & Asian Weddings
- Nigerian & African Weddings
- Same-Sex Weddings
- Elopements & Courthouse Weddings
- Engagement Parties & Proposals
- Bridal Showers & Bachelorette Parties
- Quinceañeras
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Proms & School Dances
- Birthday & Milestone Parties
- Anniversary Celebrations
- Baby Showers & Gender Reveals
- Graduation Ceremonies & Parties
- Retirement & Farewell Parties
- Galas & Fundraisers
- Corporate Holiday Parties
- Award Ceremonies
- Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions
- Festivals & Community Events
Book rehearsal dinners & welcome parties coverage in Illinois
Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.