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Same Day Edit (SDE) — Wedding Reception Surprise

Same Day Edit (SDE) — Wedding Reception Surprise

A short cinematic film of your wedding morning and ceremony, edited on-site and screened at your reception the same evening — the surprise that stops the room.

A Same Day Edit (SDE) is the most spectacular moment in any wedding reception. While your ceremony is underway, a dedicated editor on-site begins cutting footage in real time. By the time dinner is served, a 3–5 minute cinematic film of your ceremony is ready to screen — and when it does, the room goes silent.

The SDE requires a dedicated on-site editing station, a fast workstation, and a separate editor who does not leave the editing suite from the moment filming begins. It is a logistically complex service — but the impact is unforgettable.

We project the film during the dinner segment of the reception, typically with a custom introduction. Guests who were at the ceremony experience it again with fresh emotion; guests who missed it see it for the first time. It is, consistently, the moment couples cite as their favourite of the entire day.

What's Included

On-site dedicated editor
3–5 minute runtime
Screened same evening
Projector setup included
Ceremony & prep footage
Score-matched music
Delivered digitally after
Guest reaction is priceless

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the same-day edit work logistically?
A dedicated editor and a second camera operator are stationed at the venue with a fast editing workstation. They receive footage from the ceremony in real time and begin cutting immediately. The film is ready to screen by the dinner segment of the reception, approximately 2–3 hours later.
How long is the same-day edit film?
Typically 3–5 minutes — long enough to tell the morning and ceremony story, short enough to hold an audience's full attention.
Is the SDE available with any package?
The SDE is available as an add-on to any of our film packages. It requires advance planning and coordination with your venue, so it must be booked at least 4 weeks before the wedding.

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