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Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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How Much Should You Charge for Wedding Video Editing?
Wedding video editors typically charge $500–$2,500 per project depending on deliverables. A cinematic highlight reel runs $400–$900, while a full-day edit with ceremony, speeches, and same-day edit can reach $2,000–$3,500.
Floor
$400
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Typical
$1,200
per hour
Premium
$3,000
per hour
Find your exact rate
Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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What do you actually charge?
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What changes the price
- Highlight reel only vs. full ceremony and reception footage
- Hours of raw footage (4-hour vs. 10-hour wedding day)
- Cinematic color grading style
- Drone footage integration
- Number of cameras/angles synced
- Licensed music selection and licensing cost
- Same-day edit (SDE) or standard delivery
- Number of revision rounds allowed
Real quote breakdowns
3-Minute Cinematic Highlight Reel
The videographer shoots a 6-hour wedding and passes 8 hours of footage to an editor. The editor produces a 3-minute cinematic highlight reel with color grading and licensed music.
Breakdown
12 hours of editing and color grading at $50/hour = $600, plus $50 music licensing reimbursement. Total $650.
Highlight + Full Ceremony Edit
Client receives a 5-minute highlight reel plus a full 45-minute ceremony edit. Two cameras to sync, drone footage included, and one round of revisions.
Breakdown
Highlight: $650. Ceremony edit: 6 hours at $50/hr = $300. Drone integration: $150. Sync/color for two cameras: $300. Total $1,400.
Full Wedding Package with SDE
Destination wedding, 12-hour day, 3-camera setup, drone, same-day edit screened at the reception, plus a 6-minute cinematic highlight and 90-minute full edit.
Breakdown
SDE: $800. Highlight film: $900. Full edit: $900. Multi-cam sync + color: $400. Rush premium: $200. Total $3,200.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to edit a wedding video?
A 3–5 minute highlight reel typically takes 10–20 hours. A full ceremony and reception edit adds another 8–15 hours. Budget 25–40 total editing hours for a complete wedding package.
Should I charge extra for same-day edits (SDE)?
Yes. A same-day edit requires pre-planning, fast equipment, and on-site editing under pressure. Most editors add $500–$1,200 to their standard package rate for an SDE.
Who pays for licensed music in a wedding video?
Either build music licensing into your project fee or present clients with the cost upfront. Sites like Musicbed charge $50–$150 per track for a single-use license. Never use unlicensed music on client deliverables.
How many revisions should I include in a wedding edit?
Include 1–2 revision rounds in your base price. Additional revisions typically cost $75–$150 per round. Be clear in your contract about what constitutes a revision versus a re-edit.