Live streaming wedding ceremonies is one of the best ways to provide a killer service to your couples, grow your business, and make significantly more income from every wedding you film. Seriously, if you’re not doing this yet, it’s time to consider it.

I want to walk you through the easiest way to live stream an entire wedding ceremony. I’ll show you the tools and equipment you need, how to set them up from start to finish, and share professional advice from my 15+ years of filming weddings.

To save you time, I’ve put together a cheat sheet of all the gear you’ll need for live streaming.

What Equipment Do You Need for a Wedding Live Stream?

Let’s start with the basics.

Cameras: You need at least one, but for a more professional look, two or three cameras can make your live stream much more dynamic. For this example, I’m using three.

Audio: You absolutely need a wireless microphone system. I recommend putting it on the officiant—it guarantees clear, high-quality audio that captures the ceremony and the couple’s vows perfectly.

Switcher & Laptop (or not): Traditionally, you’d need a switcher to handle multiple cameras, which would then feed into a laptop connected to Wi-Fi or a long Ethernet cable. It works, but it’s a lot of gear to carry and set up.

But what if you could simplify all that into one device? That’s where the YoloBox Extreme comes in. It replaces the switcher, the laptop, and even handles your internet connection. Live streaming a wedding becomes dramatically easier.

Setting Up Your Wedding Live Stream

Set up your YoloBox in a central, accessible spot. Unlike traditional setups with tables of gear, the YoloBox is compact enough to mount on a tripod or light stand. If you’re only using one camera, you can even attach it to your camera tripod. The device comes with a hot shoe mount adapter, but given its size, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re mounting it on a camera cage.

Use HDMI cables to connect your cameras to the YoloBox. The shorter the cable, the less chance of signal issues. If you’re using multiple cameras, the YoloBox acts as a switcher, letting you easily change angles during the live stream.

Pro tip: Passive HDMI cables have length limits. For 4K, stick to 10–15 feet; for 1080p, you can go 25–50 feet. Want longer runs? Fiber optic HDMI cables can extend hundreds of feet, but they’re pricier.

Positioning Your Cameras

Position your cameras wisely. Place one camera to the side for close-ups of the couple and officiant, and another in the back for a wider shot down the aisle. For a three-camera setup, add a mobile camera on a gimbal using a wireless transmission system like the Accsoon CineView. You can follow the bride walking down the aisle or capture the guests in action. All cameras feed into the YoloBox for seamless switching.

Using the YoloBox Extreme

Once your cameras are connected, turn them on along with the YoloBox. Set cameras to 30fps (I find this works best for live streaming). Connect cameras to HDMI inputs 4–8 on the YoloBox Extreme—these inputs are optimized for 4K and will work more reliably. Tap Live Streaming, create a new stream, title it, and optionally schedule it. Add a thumbnail if you like—keep it generic, like “Wedding Ceremony Live Stream,” rather than showing the couple.

The interface is intuitive: preview window on top left, input selection bottom left, settings on the right. Change the video transition from “cut” to “fade” for smoother live switching. Set resolution to 1080p, 30fps, and a bitrate of 4 Mbps for reliable streaming. You can also record the stream in 4K at 30fps with H.265 encoding, either internally or on an SD card/USB. Enable Generate Timeline FCPXML to automatically create a pre-edited timeline for Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve—perfect for delivering a polished video after the wedding.

Audio Setup

Plug the wireless microphone receiver directly into the YoloBox mic input. In the audio menu, keep only the mic and program inputs enabled for streaming. Optional: multiple mics can be controlled individually. Auto switch based on audio: the YoloBox can detect who is speaking and automatically switch camera angles, staying on the officiant until the bride or groom speaks. Don’t forget to monitor audio through the headphone jack.

Streaming Platforms & Internet

The YoloBox supports YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or any platform that accepts RTMP or SRT streaming. Simply add your account and select your platform.

Internet options: Wi-Fi (antennas boost signal), Ethernet (wired, reliable), or a cellular SIM card for remote locations. For maximum reliability, YoloBox offers Network Bonding (paid feature), which combines Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and cellular simultaneously. If one connection drops, the others take over automatically—perfect for critical events like weddings.

Wrapping It Up

Live streaming a wedding doesn’t have to be stressful or overly complicated. Using the right tools, like the YoloBox Extreme, you can save time, reduce gear, and deliver professional-quality streams that your couples will love.

Download my free Wedding Live Streaming Cheat Sheet to see all the gear I recommend. You can also check out the YoloBox Extreme I used, as well as smaller setups for simpler streams.

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