Wedding photography and videography in Kenosha and Racine, Wisconsin, from VIDART — a Madison, Wisconsin studio that works across the Lake Michigan shore between Milwaukee and Chicago with no travel fee anywhere in our service area. Half-day and full-day rates, digital delivery included, no hourly surprises.
Local knowledge. The 18 Kenosha-area venues listed below are places we know well or have scouted; we plan your timeline around their light, not a generic one.
Simple pricing. $1,500 for a half day (up to 5 hours) or $3,000 for a full day (up to 10 hours), delivered as edited high-resolution JPGs in an online gallery and on a USB flash drive, with a print release. Albums, prints and archive drives are optional add-ons.
Photo and video from one team. Add videography at the same rate: one crew, one timeline, one contract.
Kenosha wedding venues we photograph
These are the Kenosha-area venues couples ask us about most. The notes are the things that matter when we plan a wedding day there — where the light is, whether the ceremony is indoors or out, what the room looks like once the dancing starts.
On the water
- Wind Point Lighthouse (Wind Point – Racine, up to 150 guests) — Grounds of the 108-ft 1880 lighthouse on Lake Michigan; lakefront paths, Memorial Brick Garden, small beach; indoor space in a vintage outbuilding rentable for ceremonies and showers.
- Carthage College (Kenosha – north lakefront campus, up to 300 guests) — Lakefront campus with indoor and outdoor ceremony sites directly on Lake Michigan; sunrise over the water; Lincoln statue on campus.
Downtown, hotels, historic and industrial spaces
- The DeKoven Center (Racine – south lakefront, up to 250 guests) — Built 1852; Gothic Revival stone buildings and stained glass on 11 acres above Lake Michigan; gardens and lake-view lawn for ceremonies; indoor halls for receptions; packages from elopements to full weddings.
- The Stella Hotel & Ballroom (Downtown Kenosha – 5706 8th Ave, up to 225 guests) — Restored early-1900s building; two-story ballroom with 20-ft ceilings, vintage chandeliers and large windows over downtown; original balcony; second-floor bridal suite with natural light; lower-level Elks Room (70) for small ceremonies; seasonal rooftop bar.
- Kemper Center (Kenosha – south lakefront, up to 500 guests) — 17.5-acre lakefront park with historic halls (up to 150 indoors) and tented outdoor events to 500; garden vignettes and small lakeside gazebo; short walk from downtown.
- The Vault Kenosha (Downtown Kenosha – 625 57th St, up to 325 guests) — 1928 Kenosha National Bank; ornate ceiling, chandelier and skylight in the main hall; marble staircase down to the bank-vault level; up to 500 standing; bridal suite included; not wheelchair accessible.
- Upper East (Downtown Kenosha – former Barden’s building, up to 300 guests) — Second-floor loft with expansive windows and tin ceilings; on-site bridal suite; lodging options; all-inclusive packages.
- The Covenant at Murray Mansion (Racine – 2219 Washington Ave, up to 320 guests) — Former Danish church with all-white interior, 30-ft ceilings, stained glass and a pipe-organ back bar; adjoining 140-year-old Murray Mansion holds two dressing suites; outdoor ceremony option on landscaped grounds.
- Veterans Terrace (Downtown Burlington, up to 300 guests) — Historic landmark on the White River and Echo Lake beside the Echo Lake dam and park; lakeside sunset views for portraits; large ballroom.
- Mercantile Hall (Downtown Burlington, up to 220 guests) — Historic mercantile building with exposed brick and hardwood floors; outdoor garden space for ceremony or cocktails; in-house bar and coordination.
- The Ember Lodge (Caledonia, up to 150 guests) — Lodge on the grounds of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park; near-30-ft vaulted ceilings, timber beams and stone fireplace; on-site accommodations.
- Roma Lodge (Racine – south side, up to 700 guests) — Eight-acre property with five banquet rooms from 25 to 700 guests, each with its own bar; long-running full-service banquet and conference hall.
Barns, gardens, country clubs and wineries
- The Club at Strawberry Creek (Kenosha – west side, up to 250 guests) — Outdoor ceremony site for up to 250 with creek, pond and meadow views; indoor ballroom reception; in-house catering; wheelchair accessible.
- Meadowbrook Country Club (Mount Pleasant, up to 250 guests) — Private golf course backdrop; clubhouse with fireplace, wood beams and chandeliers; patio; in-house chef; on-site accommodations.
- 1841 Farms and Vineyard (The Landing 1841) (Burlington, up to 200 guests) — Rustic barn on 50 acres along the White River with river views and vineyard rows; outdoor ceremony and barn reception.
- The Farm at Dover (Kansasville – Dover, up to 170 guests) — Historic two-story barn established 1874 on 20 acres of gardens and meadows; storybook rural setting.
- Apple Holler (Sturtevant, up to 300 guests) — Family orchard with apple trees, hardwood forest and barn; private rural setting with seasonal blossoms and fall color.
- Flower Bee (Franksville – Caledonia, up to 150 guests) — Countryside venue on a working flower farm; surrounded by cutting-flower gardens and greenery in season.
If your venue is not listed, it is almost certainly somewhere we can scout before your date — ask when you check availability.
Getting married in the Kenosha area: licenses and civil ceremonies
Marriage licenses for Kenosha weddings come from the county, not the city. In Kenosha County the office is the Kenosha County Clerk (Kenosha County Administration Building) at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. Civil ceremonies in Kenosha County: the clerk takes marriage-license applications by appointment only; couples arrange their own judge or court commissioner for a civil ceremony. Rules and fees change, so confirm on the official page before you book a date. If you are planning a courthouse or civil ceremony, our half-day coverage ($1,500) covers the ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby.
| County | License fee | Waiting period | Courthouse / civil ceremony | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Kenosha County Clerk (Kenosha County Administration Building) | n/a | n/a | n/a; the clerk takes marriage-license applications by appointment only; couples arrange their own judge or court commissioner for a civil ceremony | official page |
| Racine County Racine County Clerk (Racine County Courthouse; applications also at Burlington City Hall) | $110 cash only ($25 extra for an emergency waiver of the waiting period) | 5 days, starting the day after application | n/a; applicants make their own arrangements with a judge, reserve judge, municipal judge or court commissioner (list available at the clerk’s office); applications by appointment, 262-636-3121 | official page |
Where Kenosha couples take their portraits
Portrait and engagement-session locations we recommend around Kenosha. Where a park or garden requires a photography permit, we arrange it as part of the day.
- HarborPark and the North Pier Lighthouse (Downtown Kenosha / Simmons Island) — Red pierhead lighthouse at the harbor mouth, Sculpture Walk along the harbor, electric streetcars passing by; sunrise comes up over the lake.
- Simmons Island Beach and Southport Lighthouse (Simmons Island, Kenosha) — Sandy Lake Michigan beach with the Southport Light Station and keeper’s museum behind it; listed as a Kenosha sunset spot; tower can be climbed for a view of the city.
- Kemper Center grounds and gazebo (Kenosha south lakefront) — 17.5-acre park with historic stone buildings, garden vignettes and a small tucked-away gazebo by the lake; sunrise location. Permit: private grounds; event rental through the center, portrait use n/a.
- Downtown Kenosha brick alleys and murals (Downtown Kenosha – 6th Ave and 57th St) — Historic brick walls with climbing vines between buildings, “Greetings from Kenosha” mural at 5500 6th Ave, AMC Gremlin mural at Friendship Park, Starry Night mural at 2008 63rd St.
- Petrifying Springs Park (Somers – Kenosha County) — Wooded county park with a scenic footbridge and trails; the adjoining golf course is listed as a sunset spot.
- Carthage College lakefront (Kenosha – north side) — Campus sits right on Lake Michigan; listed as a sunrise viewing spot; Abraham Lincoln statue.
- Wind Point Lighthouse (Wind Point – Racine) — 108-ft white tower on the lake with maintained flower gardens, lakefront paths, benches and a small beach; limited parking. Permit: public grounds; event rental available for the park/outbuilding.
- North Beach (Racine) — Wide award-winning sand beach on Lake Michigan near downtown Racine; open lake horizon for sunrise sessions.
- The DeKoven Center grounds (Racine – south lakefront) — Gothic Revival stone cloisters and arches, stained glass, formal gardens and a Lake Michigan overlook. Permit: private venue; arrange with the center.
Good to know. The City of Kenosha had an estimated population of 99,239 as of July 1, 2025, per U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. Wind Point Lighthouse is a 108-foot tower first lit in 1880, still an active navigation aid and listed on the National Register of Historic Places; its grounds include lakefront paths, a Memorial Brick Garden and a small beach. Kenosha runs seven historic electric streetcars on a loop through downtown and the lakefront, and the red North Pier Lighthouse on Simmons Island is the city’s signature photo landmark.
Wedding videography in Kenosha
Our video coverage is filmed by a second shooter working alongside the photographer, so neither one is in the other’s frame. You receive an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts, with clean audio from wireless lavaliers and the DJ board.
Looking for film only? See Kenosha wedding videography, or watch recent work in the video portfolio.
Pricing
Same rates for photography and videography. Book one, or add the second for the same price.
| Coverage | Photography | Videography | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day — up to 5 hours | $1,500 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Full day — up to 10 hours | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
Every booking includes professional editing, an online gallery, a USB flash drive with the edited high-resolution JPGs (or the finished films), and a print release so you can print anywhere. Videography includes an edited highlight film plus the full ceremony and toasts.
Albums, parent albums, prints, canvases, archive drives with the RAW files and discs are available as add-ons — see the pricing page for the full list. A $300 non-refundable deposit holds your date; the balance is due on the day. Destination weddings are the full-day rate plus travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Kenosha?
Wedding photography in the Kenosha area typically runs from about $1,500 to $4,500 for a full day. VIDART charges $1,500 for a half day or $3,000 for a full day, and videography is available at the same rates on its own or as an add-on.
Do you charge travel fees to Kenosha?
No. Kenosha is inside our service area, which covers Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan with no travel fees. Destination weddings outside the Midwest are the full-day rate plus travel.
Can you photograph a courthouse or elopement wedding in Kenosha?
Yes. Our $1,500 half day covers a civil ceremony, a celebration meal and portraits nearby. Civil ceremonies in Kenosha County: the clerk takes marriage-license applications by appointment only; couples arrange their own judge or court commissioner for a civil ceremony. Check the county page for current rules.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular Saturdays from May through October in the Kenosha area book 9-12 months ahead. Off-season and weekday dates are often available on shorter notice.
How long until we get our photos and video?
Finished files take 2-12 weeks depending on the season and our editing backlog: edited photos usually arrive in 2-6 weeks and finished films in 4-12 weeks. If you need something right away, we can deliver the unedited JPGs – or raw footage on request – within 72 hours of the wedding.
Do we need a permit for photos at Kemper Center grounds and gazebo?
Private grounds; event rental through the center, portrait use n/a. We arrange permits as part of the day wherever they are required.
Do we get the raw files?
You receive every edited high-resolution JPG in your gallery and on a USB drive with a print release. An archive hard drive with all the RAW files is available as a $250 add-on.
Beyond Kenosha
We photograph weddings across the Midwest with no travel fee inside our service area: Milwaukee, Chicago, Green Bay, Rockford, Dubuque, Davenport and the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Appleton and Oshkosh, Iowa City, La Crosse, Minneapolis and St. Paul, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Des Moines and Omaha, Wausau, the Driftless Area (Dodgeville–Platteville), Madison, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo, Door County, Galena, Janesville and Beloit, Waukesha County and Lake Country, Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Sheboygan, Kohler and Fond du Lac, Peoria and Bloomington-Normal, Rochester and Winona, Grand Rapids and Holland, South Bend and Elkhart. We also produce corporate video and film production.
Check your date
Peak Saturdays in the Kenosha area book 9–12 months out. Send your date and venue and we will confirm availability within a day.