Since June of 2000, the staff at Bittersweet Media has worked
with more weddings than any other project. Nothing gives us greater personal
satisfaction than working for a client on that special day. All weddings are
different, and no two should be treated the same. That is why Bittersweet Media
offers different packages and the ability to customize each package.
Your wedding video is too important
not to know who your videographer or editor will be. Here at Bittersweet Media
we can tell you exactly who you will be working with on your wedding video. We
have two chief camera operators, Jeremy Bowman and Joe Latona. We only have two
people because we care more about quality then quantity. In addition to that,
Joe Latona edits every video personally unless otherwise noted in your
contract. Because of this promise, we can only videotape two weddings per day.
Streaming video is available near the bottom of the page,
request a
DVD video to be sent to you free of charge,
or setup a meeting at
Bittersweet Media's downtown Chicago office.

| Bittersweet Media - Wedding Editing Styles | ||||||
| Name of package | Ceremony Package | The McCormick | The Burnham | The Adler | The Buckingham | |
| Approx. running time of Disc 1 | Approx. 60min | Approx. 90min | Approx. 120min | Approx. 120min | Approx. 120min | |
| Approx. running time of Disc 2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Approx. 20min | Approx. 40min | |
| Cost | $745 | $1,245 | $1,495 | $1,995 | $2,245 | |
| Hours of videography w/ package | 3 hours | 7 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
| Locations | 2 locations* | 4 locations* | 4 locations* | 5 locations* | 5 locations* | |
| *crew/time constraints may inhibit the ability to travel | ||||||
| Additional Video Coverage per Hour | $120 | $120 | $60 | $60 | $60 | |
| Additional Camera Operator | $180 | $180 | $180 | 3 hours included | 3 hours included | |
| Microphones available | 4 microphones | 4 microphones | 4 microphones | 5 microphones | 5 microphones | |
| Opening title and/or credits | Opening Title | Title and Credits | Title and Credits | Title and Credits | Title and Credits | |
| Pictures for photo montage | $60 | $60 | 30 photos included | 30 photos included | 30 photos included | |
| Client selected background songs | Up to 2 | Up to 6 | Up to 7 | Up to 7 | Up to 7 | |
| Use of complex editing and video effects | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Client assisted editing | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Custom short-form video | $320 | $320 | $320 | Included | Included | |
| Highlights Montage | $45 | Included | Included | Included | Included | |
| DVD copies of final product | 3 DVDs | 3 DVDs | 5 DVDs | 5 DVDs | 5 DVDs | |
| Raw Footage on DVD | $150 | $150 | Included | Included | Included | |
Bittersweet Media Wedding Packages
The six editing styles listed are simply suggestions of packages that we know have worked in the past for previous clients. If you can’t find anything that meets what you need for your wedding video, please give us a call. Larger companies would never offer you the creative control, quality, or honesty that we give to you. Working with Bittersweet Media is a totally different experience. Sample videos are at the bottom of the page or contact us to receive a free DVD sample sent to you via the US mail.
Ceremony
Package - $495
(Documentary Style)
The Ceremony Package is a great choice for clients looking to document only their ceremony or for clients with a smaller video budget. We will often go to the bride and/or groom’s house before the ceremony to set the tone for the day. The ceremony itself is documented in the same way as our Burnham package. A music segment closes the video after the ceremony is complete with a shot of the bride and groom driving away. You may add additional services or coverage to this package for an additional cost.
The McCormick -
$1245
(Documentary Style)
The McCormick is an excellent package for clients looking to capture their wedding day forever in perfect digital clarity. It is presented in the same documentary/photojournalistic style that Bittersweet Media is known for. It is edited in the same style as the Burnham package but with a shorter running length.
The Burnham -
$1495
(Documentary Style)
The Burnham package shows the ceremony and reception the way they truly unfolded on your wedding day. It also includes a video storybook sequence in the beginning, fun music segments between locations, and an exciting video recap with credits at the end of your video. With a total of ten hours of videography coverage you can be sure you won’t miss one important moment.
The Adler -
$1995 *ask about our special
offer for Friday clients
(Custom Edited Short-form)
The Adler is our most popular package. This package is one of the reasons why Bittersweet Media is so different compared to other video production companies. You will get to choose what makes the final cut to this amazing video! Using the raw footage from all three cameras and the included documentary “Burnham” version that comes with this package we will make a 20 minute highlights version of your wedding day. You get to choose the shots, music, and overall theme to your video!
The Buckingham
- $2245 *ask about our special
offer for Friday clients
(Custom Edited Long-form)
The Buckingham, like the Adler, is a highlights version of your wedding day. It has the same coverage and editing features. The only difference between the two packages is that the Buckingham is 40 minutes long versus the Adler’s 20 minute running time.
The Chicago -
$2995
*ask about our special offer for Friday clients
(Custom Short-form with Love Story Video, projection or DVD
wedding favors)
The Chicago package gives you the Adler video in addition to four extra hours of coverage with the second camera operator. The extra camera will be used for the toasts, cake cutting and first dance. The extra camera gives the editor a greater selection of angles and shots.
It also includes a video about your story leading up to the wedding day. We simply call it the “Love Story” video. Running around 15 minutes, we will duplicate the video onto 125 DVDs to be taken home by your guests at the reception or you can have us project the video during the reception on a large screen. The Chicago, just like all of our packages, is adjustable in coverage and cost making it completely customizable to your needs.
We have videotaped events all over the Chicagoland area. Click here to view clips from locations in Chicago and the suburbs.

Video Samples:
| Burnham Wedding Samples | |||
| Real Player | Windows Media Player | ||
| Hotel/Home Coverage | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Pre-Ceremony | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Ceremony | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Post-Ceremony | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Photos @ Beach/Park | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Pre-Reception | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Reception | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
| Recap | View Sample Video | View Sample Video | |
View Adler Video Sample (requires Windows Media Player).
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312.464.0778 • jlatona@bittersweetmedia.com