Summary
- Full-day coverage costs $2,000–5,000 or £1,200–3,500.
- Audio equipment matters more than camera specifications.
- Watch two complete films, never just a showreel.
- Confirm who actually attends on the day.
- Get delivery time and illness backup written into the contract.
Quick answer
Wedding videography costs $2,000–5,000 in the US and £1,200–3,500 in the UK for a full-day film with one or two shooters. Half-day coverage starts around $1,200 or £800, and premium multi-camera productions exceed $8,000 or £6,000.
Typical 2026 packages
| Package | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Half day, highlights film | $1,200–2,200 | £800–1,500 |
| Full day, one shooter | $2,000–3,500 | £1,200–2,400 |
| Full day, two shooters | $3,000–5,000 | £1,900–3,500 |
| Premium / multi-camera | $6,000–12,000 | £4,500–9,000 |
| Drone coverage | +$400–900 | +£300–700 |
| Raw ceremony and speeches | +$300–800 | +£250–600 |
| Same-day edit shown at reception | +$800–2,000 | +£600–1,500 |
| Extra hour | $250–500 | £180–400 |
One shooter or two?
One shooter is fine for a small wedding in a single venue. Two become genuinely valuable when: getting ready happens in two locations, the ceremony has a wide aisle or a large guest count, or you want reaction shots during vows and speeches. Most couples who regret a choice regret having one shooter at a large wedding, not the reverse.
What to watch when choosing
Contract terms
Getting a better film
Build fifteen minutes into the day purely for couple footage, ideally in good light. Tell your officiant and venue there is a videographer, since some restrict positions and microphones. Brief speech-givers to hold the microphone properly. And give the videographer a short list of people who must appear — family who travelled, elderly relatives, close friends.
Summary
Budget £1,200–3,500 or $2,000–5,000 for full-day coverage. Watch two complete films, ask specifically about audio equipment, confirm who actually attends, and get delivery time and backup arrangements written into the contract.