A camera that gets passed around.
Phones catch quick clips and go back in pockets. A camcorder gets handed from table to table, so you get the toasts, the dance floor, and messages from guests, filmed by the people who love you.
From the Text My Wedding team
Your guests already send you photos. Hand them a camcorder too.
We ship a Sony 4K camcorder to your door before the wedding. Your friends and family pass it around and film the weekend from the inside, and we cut it into a film you'll watch for the rest of your lives.
Booking now for weddings on or after Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
- From $399
- Free shipping both ways
- Raw footage in 24 hrs
- Edited film in 14 days
Why a camcorder
The footage phones don't get.
Phone clips, edited in.
On Deluxe and The Full Feature, we cut your guests' phone videos into the film alongside the camcorder footage, so nothing the camera missed gets lost.
Not a videographer's price.
Couples spend $3,993 on a videographer on average (Zola, 2025). Our kits start at $399. Your guests do the filming, so it's candid footage rather than professional coverage. You can still book a videographer for the ceremony.
Packages
Pick how much of the weekend you want.
Every package includes shipping both ways, a shot list, and every second of raw footage.
The Raw Tape
Just the camcorder and every clip.
$399
1 camera · raw footage only
- 1 Sony 4K camcorder
- 5-day rental
- All raw footage, organized, within 24 hrs of return
- Shot list and on-camera guide
- Free shipping both ways
Core
One camera, one film to keep forever.
$749
1 camera · 3–5 min film
- 1 Sony 4K camcorder + wireless mic
- 7-day rental for the whole weekend
- 3–5 min edited film in 14 days
- All raw footage within 24 hrs of return
- Free shipping both ways
Deluxe
Two cameras, twice the moments.
$999
2 cameras · 5–7 min film
- 2 Sony 4K camcorders + wireless mics
- 7-day rental for the whole weekend
- 5–7 min edited film in 14 days
- Guest phone clips edited into your film
- 60-sec social reel
- All raw footage within 24 hrs of return
The Full Feature
Every angle, every toast, uncut.
$1,399
3 cameras · 8–10 min film
- 3 Sony 4K camcorders + wireless mics
- 10-day rental
- 8–10 min film plus full ceremony and toasts edit
- Priority editing: film in 7 days
- Guest phone clips edited into your film
- 3 social reels
- VHS keepsake tape
- Damage protection included
Add-ons
Bachelorette / bachelor camera
A camcorder for the trip before the wedding. Its footage opens your film.
$249
Another angle for the ceremony, the dance floor, or the kids' table.
$199 each
72-hour rush edit
Your film delivered within three days of the kit coming back.
$199
Social reel
A 60-second vertical cut, ready to post.
$79 each
VHS keepsake tape
Your film on a real VHS tape with a hand-labeled case.
$79
Keep the camera for the brunch, the trip home, or the honeymoon.
$49 / day
Damage protection
Accidental drops and spills at the party are on us.
$39
How it works
Four steps, and your guests do the filming.
- 1
Today
Book your date
Pick a package and tell us about your day. Your date is held the moment you check out.
- 2
A few days before
Open the box
Your camcorder arrives charged and ready to record, with a one-page guide anyone can follow.
- 3
Wedding day
Let your guests film
Pass it around. Guests catch the toasts, the dance floor and the moments you'll miss.
- 4
After the weekend
Ship it back
Drop the box at any UPS with the prepaid label. Your raw footage comes a day after it reaches us, your film within two weeks.
FAQ
Good questions.
How far ahead do we need to book?
At least 3 weeks before your wedding. Every kit is built, tested, and packed for your date, and we want it on your doorstep with plenty of time to spare.
What camera will we get?
A current Sony 4K Handycam. It holds like a classic camcorder, so anyone can use it, but it records sharp footage with real stabilization and clear audio. We grade your film for that warm home-video feel.
When does it arrive, and when does it go back?
Your kit arrives a few days before the wedding so you can test it. After the weekend, put it back in the box and drop it at any UPS location with the prepaid label inside.
What if our guests forget about it?
It's the most common reason guest-cam footage disappoints. Every kit comes with a shot list of moments to catch, and we'll help you pick a camera captain, a friend whose job is to keep it moving all night.
How long until we get our film?
Raw footage within 24 hours of the kit reaching us. Edited films within 14 days, 7 days on The Full Feature, or 72 hours with a rush edit.
What if something gets broken?
Normal wear and tear is on us. Add damage protection for $39 (included with The Full Feature) and accidental drops and spills are covered too.
What if we need to cancel?
Cancel at least 2 weeks before the wedding for a full refund. After that we can't refund, because your kit is already being packed and shipped.
What if our date changes?
Move it for free from your account, any time before your kit ships, as long as we have a kit for the new date.
How long do you keep our footage?
Your film and every raw clip stay in your account for a year after we upload them. Download copies before then to keep them forever.
Can we pick the music and style?
Yes. After booking you'll tell us the vibe, the songs you love, and the moments you can't miss. We use properly licensed music so you can post your film anywhere.
Where do you ship?
Anywhere in the lower 48 states and DC, with free shipping both ways. We can't ship to Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, or military addresses.