Couple’s one-year-old takes over videographer duties during their elopement wedding—and nails it

Who would’ve thought eloping with a toddler could be more joyful than stressful? Surprisingly, a toddler can double as both a tiny witness and an unexpectedly talented videographer. In a TikTok video shared by Grace (@grace_and_hazel), a touching moment unfolds as a couple’s wedding is charmingly captured by their daughter from her stroller. The clip begins with Grace handing her phone to her toddler just as the judge walks in and quips, "Oh, we've got a photographer too, alright."

The couple shares a laugh as the judge adds, "That's probably the best use of a cellphone I’ve ever seen." The ceremony then begins, with the judge starting with the declaration of intent. "Beloved, we’re gathered here on the side of God and and in the face of this company to join together this couple," the judge says before asking the couple if they wish to be married. The video then cuts to the toddler’s cute face, who briefly turns the camera toward herself before pointing it back to the judge and her parents. Soon after, the judge pronounces the couple married, and the baby coos, almost as if approving the union. The baby’s cooing and gurgling made the moment all the more special. The mom then takes the official papers and cheers, "Yay!"

Unsurprisingly, the video resonated deeply with viewers, who flooded the comment section with heartfelt messages. "You’ll forever be able to watch yourselves get married through her eyes, this is the best video possible," read the top comment by @reilly.barrett. @tiana_.87 joked, "She took a better video than my mom ever has." Many viewers also pointed out how the toddler managed to keep her parents in the frame for the most part. "She did such a good job!!! I love how she got all of you in it," wrote @madi. One comment mentioned the baby’s cooing, which almost sounded like she was reacting to her parents getting married. "I like how she gave us her reaction too," expressed @intheaftermath. "She even got the judge! I would say she's the greatest photographer ever but she talked the whole time," added @frogdaughter3 (new-acct). Another comment by @mysticallymyself talked about how wholesome the moment was, "The most wholesome memory she created for you all, and even though she’ll never actually recall it, having this treasure for her when she’s 50 is everything."

The video, which garnered over 195k views, was later reshared on Reddit. Many people once again took to the comment section to react. "Me: There’s no way that’s really a one-year-old. It’s [the video] too good for that age. I mean, they’re actually trying to keep mom and dad in the frame. Sees kid. Oh. Wait. Is that kid even a full year?? Also, love the brief baby selfies and the raising of the pacifier in a toast at the end," wrote u/SlothLoverAJE. 

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