Before becoming a Catholic Wedding Videographer, I was a bride who wanted something more than a photo album to revisit my wedding memories with. That’s why my husband and I made room in our wedding budget for Catholic wedding videographer costs. The most significant difference between wedding photos and a wedding video is the audio. Not only can we see the day, but we can hear it, too. Our wedding video replays the laughter, the dialogues, the emotional letter-reading, the heartfelt toasts, and more.
For this reason, Catholic Wedding Videographer Costs are well-worth the investment. If you and your future spouse look forward to re-watching the joy of your wedding for years to come, then hiring a wedding videographer will be a worthwhile expenditure. Here’s how much money you should expect to budget for a Catholic wedding videographer.
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Average Costs of Wedding Videographers
On average, couples spent $33,000 on their weddings in 2024, with only an average of $2,300 of that total budget dedicated to videography. In fact, that was less than the average cost of a photographer in the same year. However, videographer costs range widely. I have seen vendors online who charge as little as $500, and I know vendors who charge as much as $10,000 or more. The difference in cost boils down to a these key elements:
1. Length of coverage
This is how many hours you contract the videographer to work on your wedding day. Typically, the videographer begins coverage during the getting-ready period, and coverage continues until the reception. Couples who plan to do a grand exit (bubbles, sparklers, last dance, etc.) often pay the videographer to stay until the end of the reception. Multi-day weddings may contract videographers for one or all of the days of the wedding festivities. Thus, it costs more to hire a videographer for longer coverage times.
2. Camera equipment
Camera equipment includes the actual camera, extra lenses, flashes, drones, tripods, and the like. Better equipment coupled with highly-skilled videographers will translate to higher quality final products.
3. Audio equipment
As mentioned before, audio is what sets video apart from photography. Some wedding videographers provide microphones to capture the vows, letter-reading, and any speeches or toasts. This audio equipment is often redundant to ensure that the final product has clear, crisp sound.
4. Number of videographers
Depending on the size of the wedding and the length of coverage, a common wedding videographer cost accounts for the number of contracted individuals who would be capturing the day. For a basic one-day wedding with ceremony and reception, two videographers is generally sufficient. Discuss your wedding day plans and venue locations with the videographer to see what he or she recommends.
5. Final deliverables (Eg. Wedding film, RAW footage, ceremony edit, etc.)
Ultimately, your final Catholic wedding videographer costs will depend on the services you choose. Some videographers may offer different “packages” at set price points. Others may offer some a la carte options such as RAW footage, drone footage, or a ceremony edit. Inquire with wedding videographers to understand what services they offer and which services can be added on for an additional cost.
Overall, a larger wedding film budget should translate to a high quality product and upscale experience. For basic video, $1,000 might be enough. However, expect a budget closer to $10,000 for strong Catholic wedding videographers who offer a wider scope of professional services. No matter your final budget, make sure you ask these important questions before hiring a videographer to find the right fit for your wedding.
The most important thing to remember about Catholic wedding videographer costs: The value of your wedding video appreciates over time.
Wedding videos are an investment, but thirty years from today you will thank yourself for prioritizing that cost. For instance, some couples request extra footage of particular family members who have passed away since their wedding day. Personally, I find solace in the fact that I will always have a recording of my father’s voice speaking to me at my own wedding. So, while the initial cost of a wedding videographer can seem steep, the realized value over time is priceless.
Hire a Catholic Wedding Videographer
Thirty years ago, when my parents married, their wedding video was simply a camera on a tripod in one corner of the church. There was a similar setup for the reception, too. While I love these videos, there is no recorded audio, nor is there a final, edited film recapping the entire day. Today, couples have the opportunity to truly capture their wedding day with high-definition video and high-quality audio. Catholic wedding videographer costs cover the time, equipment, editing software, and technical and creative skills of the videographer. Keep this in mind when you explore different options and price-points.
As a Catholic wedding videographer, capturing and creating a couple’s wedding day is a prayerful job. From participating in your wedding mass to asking the Holy Spirit for creative guidance, Four Loves delivers wedding films that highlight the beauty of your love and Christ’s love for all of us. Read more about the benefits of hiring a Catholic wedding videographer here.
For a discounted videography package, hire Four Loves Photo and Film for both photo and video on your wedding day! We offer a $400 discount when you book us for wedding photography and wedding videography.
