how long does a typical wedding and reception last
Average Lengths. Just as each couple is different, so is each wedding reception. Although there is no specific length that a reception should last, most receptions that include a full sit-down meal last around four hours. Some couples will extend the party by planning a five- or six-hour reception, while others plan an after-party at a second location.
For me the length of the wedding video completely depends on the type of wedding I'm filming. Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, chinese or other Asian weddings tend to are usually 3-5 hours in length. Church or Catholic weddings would be approx. 2 hours long. Civil weddings are less than this.