A wedding videographer in the UK costs £1,514 on average, according to Bridebook’s 2026 data, and most couples pay between £500 and £2,500. In London and the South East, Bridebook estimates an average of about £1,800 to £2,200. What you pay depends on the hours of coverage, the size of the crew, how the sound is recorded and which films you receive. This guide explains each of those, from edit lengths to same-day edits and drone.
The short answer: Expect around £1,500 for a UK wedding videographer, based on Bridebook’s 2026 average of £1,514. Most couples pay £500 to £2,500, a little more in London and the South East. Longer coverage, a second camera operator, a feature film, a same-day edit and multi-day events all raise the price.
If you’re budgeting for photography too, start with our guide to what wedding photography and film cost together. This article focuses on film alone.
Wedding videographer prices by coverage
Bridebook’s videography price guide, updated in July 2026, links price bands to hours of coverage. These are typical patterns across the UK industry, not fixed rules.
| Price band (Bridebook guidance) | Typical coverage | What it usually includes | What’s often missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £1,000 | 2–4 hours | Ceremony and a short highlight film | Preparations, speeches if they’re late, the evening |
| £1,000–£1,500 | 4–6 hours | Ceremony, drinks, portraits, often the speeches | First dance, second camera |
| £1,500–£3,000 | 6–10 hours | Preparations to first dance, highlight film, ceremony and speeches | Second operator, feature film on some packages |
| £3,000 and above | 10 hours or more | The full day, often two operators and a longer film | Little, though extra events cost more |
Bridebook also found that only about one in three couples book a videographer, compared with over 90% who hire a photographer. Film averages slightly more than photography, which Bridebook puts at £1,484: our guide to wedding photographer prices covers that side.
What makes one wedding film cost more than another?
Crew: one filmmaker or two
One filmmaker can cover a wedding well, but they can only be in one place. A second operator gives you two angles on the ceremony, both sets of preparations, and the speaker and the audience’s reaction during speeches. Bridebook’s guidance puts a second operator at £300 to £600 extra. For large weddings, or ceremonies where the filmmaker must stay in one position, it is often the extra worth paying for.
Audio: the part you don’t see
A wedding film lives on what people say. Good sound means small microphones on the couple or the officiant for the vows, a recorder at the lectern or top table for the speeches, and sometimes a feed from the band or DJ’s desk. It also means backup recorders, because nobody repeats their vows. This kit and the time to sync it in the edit are part of what you pay for. In places of worship, we always follow the officiant’s guidance on where we stand and what we record. Our guide to filming wedding speeches explains how to make sure every word is heard.
Edit lengths: how long should a wedding video be?
The edits you receive affect the price more than the hours on the day, because each one takes days at the editing desk.
| Edit | Typical length | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight film | 3–10 minutes (Bridebook); ours run 3–5 | The day told to music and your own words, made to share |
| Ceremony in full | The length of your ceremony | Every word of the vows and readings, with clean audio |
| Speeches uncut | The length of your speeches | Each speech in full, so nobody’s words are lost |
| Feature film | 30–90 minutes for a full feature (Bridebook); ours run 15–20 | A longer story of the whole day |
| Same-day edit | A few minutes | A short film edited during the day and shown at your reception |
We explain each format in our guide to highlight, feature and full ceremony edits.
Same-day edit
A same-day edit means an editor working while the wedding is still happening, so footage from the morning and ceremony can be shown to your guests that evening. It needs extra time and often an extra person, so it is usually priced as an add-on.
Drone
Aerial shots of the venue are an optional extra where the venue and airspace allow. Some venues, especially in central London, aren’t suitable. Read our guide to drone wedding filming in London and Kent before you plan on one.
Multi-day weddings
For Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and many African weddings, film is usually priced event by event. A sangeet full of performances may be worth filming, while a small family mehndi might need photography only. Our guide to photo and film costs for multi-day Asian weddings shows how to plan hours across several days.
Music licensing
A commercial song needs permission from both the publisher and the record label, and films with unlicensed tracks are often muted or removed on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Most UK studios use licensed music so you can share your film freely. Church weddings have their own rules for recording music during the service: the Church of England’s filming guidance explains them, and your vicar has the final say.
Is a wedding videographer worth it?
There is no reliable UK figure for how many couples regret not booking film. What we can say is what film keeps that photographs can’t: your vows in your own voices, the speeches, the music and the way people moved. Whether that’s worth it depends on your budget and on how much those words matter to you. We weigh it up honestly in whether you really need a wedding filmmaker.
How can I save money on wedding videography?
- Book a shorter, focused film. Our simple wedding film is one filmmaker for up to four hours, with a highlight film of two to three minutes, the ceremony in full and the speeches uncut, delivered within four weeks.
- Book photography and film together. With us, booking both costs less than booking separately.
- Choose a weekday or winter date. Monday to Thursday and winter weddings cost less with us.
- Pick your events. On a multi-day wedding, film the events where people speak and perform.
- Skip extras you won’t watch. A drone shot or same-day edit is lovely, but the ceremony and speeches matter more.
Our guide to spending less on photo and film without regretting it has more.
From behind the camera
The weakest part of most disappointing wedding films is sound, not picture. A best man who steps away from the microphone, a DJ who turns the music up during the toast, a register office with an echo: each one can lose words that can’t be recorded again. That’s why I ask every couple for the running order of the speeches and the contact details of their band or DJ, and why we put small microphones where the words happen rather than relying on the camera.
The second thing couples underestimate is the edit. Most of the cost of a wedding film is in the weeks after the day: choosing moments, syncing sound, grading colour and building the story to music. When you compare quotes, look at the films you’ll receive and their lengths, not just the hours on the day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding videographer cost in the UK?
Bridebook’s 2026 data puts the average UK wedding videographer at £1,514, with most couples paying between £500 and £2,500. In London and the South East, Bridebook estimates an average of about £1,800 to £2,200. Hours of coverage, a second camera operator, extra edits such as a feature film or same-day edit, and multi-day events all add to the price.
How long should a wedding video be?
Bridebook’s guide gives three to ten minutes for a highlight film, with five to eight minutes typical. Ours run three to five minutes. Many couples also receive the ceremony in full and the speeches uncut, and some add a longer feature film. A highlight film should be short enough to share easily and want to watch again.
Is a wedding videographer more expensive than a photographer?
Slightly, on average. Bridebook’s 2026 figures put the average videographer at £1,514 and the average photographer at £1,484. Film takes longer to edit, because sound, music and colour all need work alongside the picture. Booking both from one studio often costs less than booking the two separately, and with us it does.
Can we use any song in our wedding film?
Not if you want to share it online. A commercial track needs permission from both the publisher and the record label, and films with unlicensed songs are often muted or removed on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. That is why most UK studios use licensed music. Ask your filmmaker how the music in your film is licensed.
Keep reading
- How much does a wedding photographer cost in the UK?: the photography side, from hours of coverage to second shooters and albums.
- What’s in a wedding film?: highlight, feature and full ceremony edits explained, so you know what you’re comparing.
- Do you need a wedding videographer?: an honest answer from a studio that offers both.
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