Wedding Videography Costs in the United States (2026)
US wedding videographers charge $2,000-5,000+ for full-day coverage. Cinematic highlight films are the standard, with same-day edits and social media teasers growing in demand.
Updated for 2026
Average videography cost in United States
Range: US$2,000 – US$5,000
What you’re paying for
Basic package
Ceremony and highlights, 3-5 minute film
US$1,500 – US$2,500
Standard package
Full-day, highlight film, ceremony, speeches
US$2,500 – US$4,000
Premium package
Multiple cameras, drone, documentary edit
US$4,000 – US$6,000
Social media teaser
60-second vertical edit for Instagram
US$200 – US$500
How to save on videography
Book photo and video together
Studios offering both save 15-20% over booking separately.
Skip the raw footage
You will never watch 8 hours of raw video. The edited highlight film is all you need.
Common questions
What is a reasonable budget for a US wedding videographer?
$2,500-4,000 for quality full-day coverage. Major metro areas (NYC, LA, Chicago) will be $4,000-6,000+.