Just when you thought the days of prom photos in front of themed backdrops were behind you, in comes the age of the wedding photo booth.
I’ve seen the photo booth popping up on occasion over the last couple of years, but now it’s one of the hottest new wedding trends. Photo booths capture hilarious, touching and off-the-wall photos as guests enjoy the spontaneity of posing for pictures and revealing their true personalities behind the curtain with friends, relatives and co-workers.
You have two choices if you want to join in on the photo fun. You can rent one or do-it-yourself. To create your own, make a simple or patterned background from fabric then string it up on a clothes line or get a pipe and drape frame from your party rental company or venue. Or use a background illustration (also known as a scene setter) from a party store that attaches directly to the wall. I recommend hiring a photographer to set up and operate the camera and hook it up to a printer so guests can take their photos home. If you're looking to rent a photo booth, make sure you go with a reputable company who has references and proof of vendor insurance. Find out about any limitations to the photo booth rental. Many companies have a limit for the amount of pictures that can be taken or the number of hours you can have the booth on site. Ask about the delivery and pick-up details.
Make sure you put your photo area away from the action since a line usually forms and you don’t want the booth in the background of your photos.
For an added fun:
1. Create a photo guest book. Have the guests take two photos, one for themselves and one for the book. They can paste their photo in a scrapbook and add a message. You’ll need a small table, archival scrapbook, cardstock pages, markers, embellishments and scrapbook adhesive.
2. Have a dry erase board so people can take their photo with their message. 3. If your wedding has a theme, i.e. vintage, have props available so that guests can dress up for their photo.
If you can afford to have a photo station at your wedding, you’ll add a wow factor your guests will love.
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