A do-it-yourself wedding film service from KAYCO Photo/Video

FilmUnscripted

Film your own wedding. We ship the cameras, you hit record, we edit the film.

No shot list. No posing. Just the real day, filmed by the people who were there.

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The best parts of your day happen off script: the speech that went sideways, the grandma on the dance floor, the toast nobody planned. Those moments belong to your people. We put the camera in their hands.

How it works · Camera kit

Three takes. Zero rehearsals.

  1. 01

    The box shows up

    Pick up your kit locally in northeast Indiana, or we'll ship it anywhere in the US, arriving 3–4 days before your wedding (or before your weekend kicks off with The Whole Story). Inside: one or two charged Sony 4K Handycams, each with 2 batteries, a charger, a light and tips & tricks cards. Open it and you're ready to roll.

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  2. 02

    Your people roll

    Hand the camera to the best man, your cousin, your college roommate, then pass it around. Big red record button, steady footage, no learning curve. They film it the way they see it.

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  3. 03

    Send it back, we cut it

    Drop the cameras off or ship them back within 72 hours of the last night of your wedding. The KAYCO Photo/Video team goes through every clip and edits it into a film you'll actually want to rewatch. Your full film arrives in 4–6 weeks, and with The Whole Story your 60-second teaser arrives within 7 days. Most wedding films take months.

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No cameras? Go QR.

Everyone's phone becomes part of the crew.

Our camera-free option: your guests already have phones in their pockets. We give them one place to send what they filmed.

  1. 01

    Get your QR code

    We make a custom QR code for your wedding weekend, ready to print on signs, table cards or the program.

  2. 02

    Guests scan & upload all weekend

    From the rehearsal dinner to the send-off brunch, anyone can scan and drop their phone clips straight into your shared cloud folder (Dropbox or Google Drive).

  3. 03

    We edit your film

    Our team gathers every upload and edits it into your wedding film: $399 on its own, or $199 added to any kit.

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An open black kit box holding a compact 4K camcorder, a battery, a charging cable and tip cards on a wooden table

What's in the box

A real camcorder, ready to roll.

Every kit uses the Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam, a classic grab-it-and-film camcorder made for people who've never thought about camera settings.

  • 1 Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam, charged and ready (2 with the Two Cam Kit)
  • 2 batteries and a charger for every camera, so you can swap and keep rolling
  • An on-camera light for dim receptions and sparkler exits, if you need it
  • Memory card, ready to record
  • Tips & tricks and how-to-use cards, plus a shot list for inspiration if you want it
  • Return instructions. Cameras ship back within 72 hours of the last night of your wedding

One big record button

Press it to start and press it again to stop. Your least techy uncle can do it, and that's who we picked it for.

Crisp 4K

Sharp footage that looks good on a big TV now and will still hold up years from now.

Built-in stabilization

Sony's Balanced Optical SteadyShot smooths out walking, dancing and happy-crying hands.

Lasts the whole night

Long battery life keeps it rolling from the first look to the last dance. Top it up between moments if needed.

Good in low light

String lights, candlelit tables, sparkler exits. It handles the dim reception moments phones tend to lose.

Real moments

Guests catch things a hired crew never sees, because they're already in the middle of it.

Packages · camera kits from $649

Choose how it gets filmed.

Every package includes a professional edit by our team.

Camera kit · 1 camera

The One Cam Kit

$649

  • 1 Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycam, picked up locally or shipped to you
  • You and your people film the day your way
  • Pro-edited wedding film, 3–5 minutes
  • Full film delivered in 4–6 weeks
  • All raw clips included, neatly organized in subfolders
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Camera kit · 2 cameras

The Two Cam Kit

$895

  • 2 Sony FDR-AX53 4K Handycams, so both sides of the room are covered
  • Twice the angles, twice the candid moments
  • Pro-edited wedding film, 5–8 minutes
  • Full film delivered in 4–6 weeks
  • All raw clips included, neatly organized in subfolders
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No cameras · QR guest upload

Guest Footage Film

$399 on its own

or $199 added to any kit, including The Whole Story

  • Custom QR code for your wedding weekend
  • Guests scan and upload phone clips all weekend
  • Clips land in a shared Dropbox / Google Drive folder
  • We edit the guest footage into your film
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Best value · Most popular

The full wedding weekend

The Whole Story

$1,195

  • The Two Cam Kit for the whole weekend, from the rehearsal or welcome party through the day-after brunch
  • A longer feature film, delivered in 4–6 weeks
  • A 60-second social teaser reel, delivered within 7 days
  • All raw clips included, neatly organized in subfolders
  • Add the Guest Footage Film for $199
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Add-on

Add guest footage to any kit.

Booking a camera kit? Add the Guest Footage Film for $199 and we'll cut your guests' phone clips into the film too.

Traveling?

Destination weddings, too.

Getting married away from home? We can plan the kit around your travel, and the QR option works anywhere your guests have a signal. Reach out and we'll put together a quote.

Not a wedding?

Parties & events, unscripted.

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, graduations, company parties. If people are gathering, there's a film in it. Reach out and we'll put together a quote.

Home venue partner

Getting married at Loft 102?

Your kit can be waiting for you at the venue. Ask about Loft 102 couple perks when you book.

Ask about Loft 102 perks

Are you a venue? We'd love to partner. Get in touch about having Film Unscripted kits ready for your couples.

Free for anyone planning

The Unscripted playlist.

Songs for the first dance, the last dance, and the stretch in between, with a few filming tips mixed in. Drop your email and we'll send it over.

Based in northeast Indiana

From Avilla, Indiana, with zero scripts.

Film Unscripted is a do-it-yourself wedding film service from KAYCO Photo/Video, run by Cody Meyers. Based in northeast Indiana, out of Avilla.

We ship you one or two Sony 4K camcorders before the big day. You and your people film it your way, with no shot list and no posing. Once the cameras are back, the KAYCO Photo/Video team edits everything into a film you'll actually want to rewatch.

The moments couples love most usually aren't the planned ones. They're the laughing, in-the-crowd clips somebody happened to catch. Film Unscripted puts the camera in those hands, and then a pro edits it.

Cody Meyers Film Unscripted · KAYCO Photo/Video

FAQ

Good questions.

Do my guests need to know anything about cameras?

No. The Handycam has one big record button, and the cards in the box cover the basics in about thirty seconds, plus a few prompts for moments worth catching.

One camera or two?

One camera, passed around, covers most days. Choose two if you have a big guest list, a large venue, or want both sides of the aisle covered at the same time.

How does the QR guest upload work?

We make a custom QR code for your wedding weekend. Guests scan it with their phone camera and upload clips straight into a shared cloud folder (Dropbox or Google Drive) all weekend long. When the weekend wraps, we edit it all into your film. It's $399 on its own, or $199 added to any kit. Guests don't need an app, just their phone camera.

Is this instead of a videographer?

It can be, or it can sit alongside one. A pro crew gets the polished, planned shots. Film Unscripted gets the view from inside the crowd. If you want both, ask about pairing it with KAYCO Photo/Video coverage.

When does the kit arrive, and when do I send it back?

Shipped kits arrive 3–4 days before your wedding, or before your weekend kicks off if you booked The Whole Story. Local couples can pick up their kit in northeast Indiana up to 3 days before the wedding. Cameras ship back within 72 hours of the last night of your wedding. Need longer? Extra days booked ahead are $25/day. Late returns carry a $25/day late fee.

How do I book, and is there a deposit?

A $150 non-refundable retainer holds your date. The remaining balance is paid in full before your kit is picked up or ships.

How long until I get my film?

Fast. Once your cameras are back with us, the full film is delivered in 4–6 weeks. With The Whole Story, your 60-second social teaser arrives within 7 days, so you can share it while everyone's still talking about the weekend. Most wedding films take months.

Do I get all of the raw footage?

Yes. Every kit comes with all of your raw clips, neatly organized into subfolders so you can find any moment fast.

What if a camera gets lost or broken?

Treat the cameras like they're yours. If a camera is broken during your rental, you agree to pay the full price of the camera.

Is it just for weddings?

Weddings are where we started, but the kit works for any gathering: birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, showers, graduations, corporate parties and more.

Do you ship, or can I pick it up?

Anywhere in the US. We're based in northeast Indiana (Avilla), so local couples can pick up and drop off their kit, and everyone else gets it shipped. Getting married at Loft 102? Your kit can be waiting for you at the venue.

Book

Let's hold your date.

Kits are limited each weekend. Tell us about your day and we'll confirm availability. A $150 non-refundable retainer locks in your date.

Nothing specific in mind? No worries, we'll make it amazing for you.