How much does a wedding content creator cost?

Pricing varies based on coverage hours and deliverables. My packages start around $800 and go up from there depending on what you need. I always create custom quotes based on your specific wedding day.

When do I receive my wedding content?

I deliver same-day content. You'll have shareable videos on your phone before you leave your reception. No waiting weeks or months.

Can I book both a videographer and content creator?

Absolutely. Many of my couples do exactly that. The videographer handles the cinematic film for watching later, and I handle the social content for sharing right away. We work well together and stay out of each other's shots.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes. I'm based on the Gulf Coast and cover Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana. I also travel for destination weddings with a travel fee.

What equipment do you use?

I film on an iPhone 16 Pro and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 with a DJI stabilizer. This gives you crisp, modern footage that's optimized for vertical viewing on social media.

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What is a Wedding Content Creator and Why You Need One

March 1, 20266 min read

You've probably scrolled through TikTok or Instagram and seen those beautifully edited wedding clips. The ones with trending audio, quick cuts, and captions that make you tear up. That's the work of a wedding content creator.

I'm Kourtney, and this is exactly what I do. Let me explain what a content creator brings to your wedding day and why it might be the missing piece in your vendor lineup.

What I Actually Do on Your Wedding Day

I show up with my camera gear and capture your wedding with one goal: creating short, shareable content for social media.

I film throughout your day. The getting ready moments. The first look. The ceremony. The toasts. The dancing. All of it.

Behind the scenes: editing content during the reception so you can share it that night

But here's where it gets different from other wedding vendors. I edit on-site. While your guests are eating dinner or dancing, I'm putting together polished videos. By the time you leave your reception, you have content ready to post.

No waiting two months. No horizontal video that doesn't fit your Instagram Stories. Just ready-to-share content, delivered to your phone.

How This Differs From a Videographer

I get this question all the time, so let me break it down clearly.

Traditional videographer (left) vs content creator (right): different tools, different goals

A videographer creates your wedding film. I create your wedding content. They're complementary, not competitive.

Traditional videographers are amazing at what they do. They create cinematic, horizontal films that tell the full story of your day. These films are 10-20 minutes long and meant for watching on a TV or laptop with your family years from now.

But that content usually takes 6-12 weeks to receive. And it's formatted for screens, not phones.

Here's what I do differently:

Vertical format: Made for phones, Instagram, TikTok - Same-day delivery: Content in your hands before you leave - Trending audio and editing: The style you actually see on social media - Quick turnaround: No waiting months to share your day

Why Couples Are Booking Content Creators

The couples I work with want to share their wedding in real time. They want their friends and family who couldn't attend to see the first dance that night, not two months later.

There's also the practical side. If you've spent years building your Instagram aesthetic or growing a TikTok following, you want wedding content that fits. Horizontal video doesn't work on Stories. Phone-filmed clips from guests are shaky and low quality.

I bridge that gap.

"I had my videos posted before we even cut the cake. My friends who couldn't make it felt like they were there." - Rachel, Mobile AL bride

Do You Need Both?

The moment you receive your same-day content is pretty special

This depends on what matters to you.

If you want a cinematic film to watch on anniversaries, book a videographer. If you want content to post on social media, book a content creator.

Many of my couples book both. The videographer focuses on the formal moments and long-form storytelling. I focus on the candid reactions, behind-the-scenes moments, and shareable highlights.

We work together without stepping on each other's toes.

What to Look For When Booking

If you're considering a content creator, here's what to ask:

Same-day delivery: Can they actually edit on-site and deliver before you leave? 2. Editing style: Does their work match your aesthetic? Watch their videos with sound on. 3. Equipment: Do they have professional gear? Backup equipment? 4. Experience: Have they worked weddings at your venue or similar venues?

Look at their portfolio. Really watch the videos. Make sure their style feels right for your feed.

The Bottom Line

Wedding content creators fill a gap that didn't exist five years ago. Social media changed how we share our lives, and couples want their wedding content to match.

If sharing your wedding in real time matters to you, if you care about having vertical videos that fit your Instagram, if you want content without the two-month wait, a content creator might be exactly what you need.