Nine times out of ten, a delayed wedding video isn't slow editing. It's material sent late and photos arriving in batches. This page works the schedule backwards, so you know what to do when and aren't still hunting for photos the week before.
Videos played before or at the wedding
Growth videos, opening videos and thank-you videos all fall here. Counting back:
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks before | Decide which videos you want, collect photos from both families, fill in the request form. |
| 4 to 6 weeks before | Send all the organised photos, clips, narration and text at once. |
| After we receive it | We assess and quote; after confirmation and payment, production starts. |
| First cut ready | You review it and send all revision notes in one go. One round of minor revisions is included; the scope follows the quote. |
| 1 to 2 weeks before | Receive the final file and test it at the venue. |
The actual production time depends on the amount of material and the number of videos; we give an estimate after assessing. The closer to the wedding, the less room there is, and we'll say so honestly.
Videos edited after the wedding
The highlight video, the full-length version and vertical shorts from the day's footage have no playback deadline, so the schedule is more flexible. We suggest collecting the footage from your videographer or guests within two weeks, while memories are fresh. See can guest phone footage become a highlight video.
The four most common causes of delay
- Photos arriving in batches: every batch means re-ordering and re-timing. Send everything at once; if you must add more, do it in one go.
- Narration recorded last: the video's rhythm follows the narration. Late narration means re-cutting what's already done.
- Changing the music late: a new song means re-timing every cut. Before choosing, see can a wedding video use a pop song.
- Revision notes in several rounds: gather everyone's comments, then send them once with timestamps.
If you're already running out of time
Contact us first with the wedding date, the videos you need and the state of the material, all in one message. We'll look at our schedule and tell you honestly whether it can be done in time and what would need to be simplified. See can video editing be rushed.
Frequently asked questions
Can we commission the growth video and the opening video together?
Yes. Photos can be shared, the style stays consistent, and the schedule runs more smoothly than doing them separately.
Can we change the content after sending the material?
Yes, but bigger changes take longer. Changes after production starts count as revisions, per the quote.
The wedding was six months ago. Can we still get a highlight video?
Yes, as long as the footage exists. Check that the files still open; if not, see the video repair site.
