How to Edit Wedding Videos 10x Faster: Essential Tips for Filmmakers
Hey wedding filmmakers! Are you spending too much time editing wedding videos—only to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or buried in endless footage?
If you want to edit wedding films faster without sacrificing quality, you’re in the right place. In this guide, I’ll share three expert editing hacks to help you speed up your workflow, plus a bonus tip for overcoming creative blocks.
Let’s dive in!
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1. Speed Up Your Video Editing Workflow with Proxy Footage
High-resolution video files can slow down your editing workflow, making scrubbing through footage a nightmare. That’s why professional wedding videographers use proxy footage—a game-changing trick that makes editing wedding videos smoother and faster.
What is proxy footage?
Proxies are low-resolution versions of your original video files that allow you to edit quickly. Once your edit is complete, your software replaces them with the full-resolution files during export—so you don’t lose any quality in the final video.
Why Use Proxies for Wedding Video Editing?
Eliminates lag when scrubbing through footage
Speeds up playback in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
Smoother timeline performance (especially for 4K and 6K footage)
If you haven’t used proxies before, start now—it’s one of the fastest ways to improve your editing workflow.
Want a step-by-step proxy setup tutorial? Let me know in the comments!
2. Save Hours with Wedding Video Editing Shortcuts
If you’re manually clicking through menus instead of using keyboard shortcuts, you’re wasting hours of editing time.
Why Learn Editing Shortcuts?
Cuts your editing time in half by eliminating unnecessary clicks
Helps you edit wedding videos faster and more efficiently
Makes the process more intuitive so you can focus on storytelling
To help you out, I’ve created a free cheat sheet with the most essential wedding video editing shortcuts for Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve.
Download your free wedding editing shortcuts cheat sheet here!
3. Plan Your Shots for a Faster Wedding Video Edit
One of the biggest reasons wedding video editing takes forever is because you’re trying to piece together a random collection of clips.
How to Shoot with Editing in Mind
Film with a story structure—know the emotional beats you want to hit.
Capture reaction shots—parents, guests, and bridal party moments add depth.
Record natural audio—laughter, whispers, and vows make editing easier.
When you plan your shots with storytelling in mind, you’ll already have a roadmap for your edit, making the process much faster.
Bonus Tip: Use a System When You Get Stuck Editing
Every wedding filmmaker hits a creative block at some point. That’s why having a structured workflow can help you get unstuck and edit wedding videos with confidence.
In my free training, The Storytelling Framework, I teach my complete story-driven editing workflow, including:
How to structure your wedding edits for maximum impact
My step-by-step editing system to save time
Techniques for overcoming creative blocks
Want to master storytelling in your wedding films? Join the training here!
Final Recap: How to Edit Wedding Videos Faster
Use proxy footage to speed up playback and eliminate lag.
Master keyboard shortcuts to edit efficiently.
Shoot with a clear story in mind to simplify the editing process.
Have a system for creative blocks to stay on track.
Download your free editing shortcut cheat sheet to start editing wedding films 10x faster today!
Happy editing!