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Your wedding. Your vision. One expert team to bring it all together.

Your dream wedding starts here with everything you need under one roof. Essence Weddings is a dedicated all-in-one team committed to making your planning seamless and stress-free.

Explore photography & videography, formalwear & bridesmaids' dresses, florals, entertainment, DJs, photo booths, décor and MORE! - all handled by our in-house experts. No middlemen, no outsourcing - just personalized service from the team who will bring your vision to life.

Make an appointment to see, touch, and experience wedding essentials firsthand. Schedule a Fittings & Fizz party for the girls, bring the boys for tux fittings, check out all the newest décor and trends. Our specialists will be available to provide on-the-spot quotes and answer your questions, helping you plan with confidence.

Essence Weddings: Elegance & Expertise, All in One Place

Pricing

Starting at $1,299
Couples usually spend $1,699
Photography
$1,499 / starting price
8 hours
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What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Essence Photo & Video

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Essence Formal Wear received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their wedding photography, videography, and DJ services, with special accolades for Peggy, Jolanta, and Jason. The team was praised for their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture beautiful moments throughout the events. Peggy stood out for her exceptional attention to detail and ability to create stunning memories. Reviewers highlighted the fast turnaround time for receiving photos and the seamless coordination between different services provided by Essence. Overall, customers highly recommended Essence for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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Essence Formal Wear received glowing reviews from multiple customers for their wedding photography, videography, and DJ services, with special accolades for Peggy, Jolanta, and Jason. The team was praised for their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture beautiful moments throughout the events. Peggy stood out for her exceptional attention to detail and ability to create stunning memories. Reviewers highlighted the fast turnaround time for receiving photos and the seamless coordination between different services provided by Essence. Overall, customers highly recommended Essence for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

Debbie
Debbie Sent on 03/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Wish I could do 10 Stars!!!! We used Essence for our DJ, Photo & Video and couldn’t have been happier!!! They went above and beyond our expectations. The DJ had the dance floor full all night. The photographer & videographer were amazing. They got all the regular weeding shots but also got stuff I never would have thought that we wanted..but we did!!! And every time I had a friend taking a pic of us the photographer was there to take a professional picture for us!!! I would recommend Essence to anyone who is looking for a great, caring, professional experience for their wedding!!!
Rob
Rob Sent on 04/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stylish, Professional, and Truly Exceptional Experience

Essence Formal Wear went above and beyond for me and my best man. Gerry and his team were incredibly knowledgeable, helping us find the perfect fit and offering expert advice on how to coordinate ties and socks with our suits and shoes. Their attention to detail made all the difference. We looked sharp, felt confident, and got so many compliments on our look. The entire process was stress-free, professional, and honestly enjoyable. I can't recommend them enough for any groom or wedding party looking to make a stylish impression. Thank you, Essence, for helping us look our absolute best!
Cristina
Cristina Sent on 10/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Essence for the win!

Could not have been happier with the services and product we received! We picked Nora as our photographer as it seemed like she was great at using natural lighting and did a good job with capturing photos that weren’t posed. We were not disappointed! Nora made the process as easy as humanly possible and very comfortable. She was able to read us easily and could tell when the group was getting restless and even could tell if I wanted certain photos without me saying. Nora was the only photographer but managed to capture all the photos we could have hoped for. The ceremony photos were beautiful but the reception photos perfectly captured the night. The quality of the photos when we got them was spectacular. Additionally, the entirety of the photos were sent to us within just over 4 weeks despite the fact that they had 8 weeks. Lastly, we booked the DJ through essence as well (spinning’ discs) and Nora and the dj worked together great which made it that much easier. If you’re considering essence, do it - you will not regret!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Essence Photography has been at The Arboretum Club often and the photographers always do a great job. They are creative, polite, professional and very easy to work with. Essence really cares about their clients and makes sure their clients are happy and comfortable. I would highly recommend Essence to any Bride and Groom!

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I have worked with Essence Photo & Video for a long time. When Essence is working with my clients I am at ease knowing that they are being well taken care of and their photographs and video will be nothing short of spectacular. Essence Photo & Video are very professional and take great pride and care in training their photographers. I highly recommend this company for any event you do.

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Essence Photo & Video frequently asked questions

Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Essence Photo & Video offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Essence Photo & Video is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.

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