What makes a good wedding highlights edit?
A good wedding highlights edit passes five tests: the people who matter to the couple are in it, the important words can be heard, it tells a story rather than playing the day in file order, its pace suits the wedding, and it ends on a moment that lands.
Of the five, people and words are the ones couples notice first. A father's reaction or a line from the vows often matters more than the most beautiful drone shot.
Pace is a matter of the wedding, not a rule. An intimate elopement can breathe; a big reception can move fast. Slow motion should have a reason.
| Test | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| People | Are the parents, grandparents and wedding party there? |
| Words | Can you hear the vows and the best toast lines? |
| Story | Does it build, rather than run in file order? |
| Pace | Does the rhythm suit this wedding? |
| Ending | Does the last moment land? |
Last reviewed 2026-11-05 by WeddingEditor
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