💍 The Real Cost of Hiring a Destination Wedding Videographer (And What You Get)

🌍 Why Destination Wedding Videography Costs More Than Local Coverage

Let’s be honest—destination weddings are an adventure. And like any great journey, they come with a few more logistics. Here’s what contributes to the cost of hiring a destination wedding videographer:

✈️ Travel & Lodging

Travel fees typically include airfare, baggage for professional gear, rental cars or taxis, and hotel stays (usually 2–3 nights minimum). For international weddings, it may also mean longer stays, visa fees, or customs considerations.

📦 Equipment & Preparation

Filming on the road requires careful planning, backups, batteries, and even local gear rentals in remote locations. Plus, as an FAA-certified drone pilot, I often bring aerial capabilities—legally and safely—to your shoot.

📅 Multi-Day Coverage

Most destination weddings aren’t just one-day events. Welcome parties, excursions, rehearsals, and farewell brunches often span a weekend or more. That means more hours behind the camera—and in the editing studio.

🎬 What’s Included in a Destination Wedding Videography Package?

Every filmmaker is different, but here’s what you can typically expect from Ivory Image Films:

• Full-day wedding coverage (from prep to reception)

   

• Drone footage (weather and permits permitting)

   

• Multi-day event coverage (welcome parties, excursions, etc.)

   

• Professional audio and cinematic storytelling

   

• A highlight film (4–7 minutes) designed around your story

   

• Raw footage or full-ceremony films available

   

• Seamless travel coordination—handled on my end

   

💵 So… What Does It Actually Cost?

While each wedding is unique, here’s a ballpark look at current 2025–2026 destination wedding videography pricing:

This usually includes travel, lodging, filming, editing, and delivery. It’s not just hiring a videographer—it’s investing in a film that lets you relive your wedding for decades to come.

🎥 Why Hire a Destination Wedding Videographer?

Sure, you could ask a guest to capture a few clips. But if you want to actually relive the emotion, beauty, and joy of your wedding, there’s no substitute for a professional filmmaker.

Here’s what I bring to every wedding:

• Over a decade of videography experience, including 5+ years focused on weddings

   

• An eye for light, color, movement, and human emotion

   

• A collaborative approach that keeps the day stress-free

   

• FAA-certified drone capabilities for cinematic aerial footage

   

• Custom editing that turns real moments into your love story

   

I don’t just shoot weddings. I craft films that help couples feel the way their day felt—again and again.

📍 Based in Charleston, Available Anywhere

While I’m proud to be a Charleston wedding videographer, I love traveling for destination weddings around the country and across the world. So whether you’re getting married on the Carolina coast or halfway across the globe, I’d love to help tell your story.