Couple Hands Phone to Baby for Wedding Video—You Won’t Believe the Results

Weddings are filled with magical moments, but Grace and Jacob Kretzing’s courthouse ceremony featured a unique touch that melted hearts everywhere—a baby videographer. Yes, their 8-month-old daughter, Hazel, captured the entire event from her stroller, proving that sometimes the most unexpected moments create the most cherished memories.

A Wedding Like No Other

Grace, 23, and Jacob, 24, decided to tie the knot in a simple courthouse ceremony after an unexpected pregnancy. Without a photographer or videographer, they handed Hazel a phone and hoped for the best. To their surprise, Hazel captured everything, from their vows to candid moments, even including a few shots of herself playing with toys.

“It was just us, and I handed Hazel my phone hoping for the best. Somehow, she got everything – us, the officiant, and even herself,” Grace shared.

Dressed in her stroller seat and gripping a lime in one hand, Hazel became the star of the show. As the judge officiated their wedding, he couldn’t help but joke, “Oh, we got a photographer too!” He added with a laugh, “That’s probably the best use for a cell phone I’ve ever seen.”

Capturing Love Through Baby Hazel’s Eyes

The footage, kept a secret for nearly a year, was revealed by Grace on their first wedding anniversary. Watching it brought laughter and joy to the couple, who realized how precious the moment truly was. Hazel’s unique perspective captured everything—the judge’s humor, her parents’ nervous smiles, and even a self-shot clip of her happily playing with toys.

One viewer captured the sentiment perfectly, saying, “You’ll forever be able to watch yourselves get married through her eyes. This is the best video possible.”

Another joked, “She took a better video than my mom ever has!” Hazel even managed to record the judge, a feat one fan humorously “complained” about: “She even got the judge! I would say she's the greatest photographer ever, but she talked the whole time.”

The Magic of an Unplanned Moment

For Grace and Jacob, their courthouse wedding holds a special place in their hearts, even after celebrating with a larger ceremony in June 2024. Reflecting on their spontaneous first wedding, Grace said, “It was such a private moment—just the three of us. I had more butterflies that day than at our big wedding later on.”

Baby Hazel’s role in the ceremony wasn’t just a novelty; it was a symbol of their journey as a family. Grace fondly recalled, “She even stayed quiet during our vows, like she knew something special was happening.”

A Treasure for a Lifetime

Hazel’s charming footage is now a viral sensation, and for good reason. It’s not every day you see a baby take on the role of a wedding videographer—and nail it. The video has become a keepsake that Grace and Jacob will treasure forever, a snapshot of their love story from their daughter’s innocent eyes.

Lala, a commenter on the video, captured the essence of Hazel’s work: “She was like, ‘You don’t need to see that kiss. Here, look at my toy.’ Sooo stinking cute!”

For Grace and Jacob, this adorable keepsake is more than just a video—it’s a reminder of love, laughter, and the little moments that make life extraordinary. As Grace put it, “Hazel will love seeing it when she’s older.”

Their story is a testament to how unplanned moments often hold the most meaning—and how sometimes, the best videographer might just be a baby with a lime.