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Selecting the Perfect Wedding Photo Booth
The key to a successful wedding reception may no longer be a matter of booking the hottest venue, finding the best caterer, or engaging the right band. Photo booths are fast becoming today's “must haves” to ensure your celebration is truly memorable. Of course, the trick for many brides-to-be is picking from the wide variety of innovative types springing onto the rental market. As if wedding planning wasn't already stressful enough, right? Here are a few tips to make this task a little easier.
While the selection of a photo booth is largely a matter of personal taste, many wedding planners seem to prefer vintage-style booths. The exteriors of these booths are straight out of the 1950s, and many still use the classic “dip-and-dunk” photographic process to produce 1.5” by 7.4” strips. Of course, there are also newer versions that offer the vintage look while incorporating all the bells and whistles that come with Webcam-style photography and digital thermal printers. For example, NYC Photobooth offers a variety of vintage-style photo booths to meet all needs. For a small additional fee, they'll even supply your booth with props, like hats and scarves, to inspire your guests' creativity and add to the wedding party amusement.
For those who find these old fashioned vending-style booths a bit unattractive, there are many companies, like Party Booths Digital Photo Rentals, that offer elegantly designed booths that enhance the beauty and ambiance of a formal reception, rather than distract from it. Although Party Booth Digital Rentals is based in Minneapolis, MN, it delivers nationwide and offers a full complement of services, including customized film strips that carry a special message or the names of the bride and groom. Its handsomely designed booths also have a removable bench seat to accommodate large groups. This extra-large VIP size often encourages guests to cram all their family and friends in at once.
Indeed, there is nothing quite like the charm of watching groups of 12 or more friends trying to fit into the booth at once in a dead heat to see who can make the goofiest strip. Many couples have the photo booth placed next to the bar for added enjoyment. Some even have their DJs announce photo strip contests or games as added incentives that really get the party going!
One of the best things about having a photo booth at a wedding is the ability to take virtually unlimited photos that truly capture the joy of the moment and the characters involved. The photo strips make truly unique keepsakes that your guests will cherish. Many companies, like Photo Booth Scrapbooks and Freeze Frame Photobooth & Guestbook, will provide an attendant to help your guests create a one-of-a-kind, custom-made guestbook for the bride and groom. Unlike traditional guest books, which are little more than a collection of autographs, these books capture the most memorable and fun elements of your wedding day, as guests contribute their own favorite shots and messages. The company then creates an elegant Photo Guest Book suitable for display on the newlywed's coffee table.
The cost of renting a photo booth can vary considerably, with some companies adding extra fees for special features, such as audio enhancements in the booth; “green screens” that allow guests to select their own backdrops; or battery operations for remote locations. The average cost is about $1500 to $2000 per four-hour event. Some companies will charge lower fees for rentals during off-peak times, like weekdays. It is important to communicate with the company you are working with to be sure you understand all the “extras” available to you and any fees involved.
Whatever photo booth you select, the hours of enjoyment it will add to your event and the years of memories to come will certainly be well worth the investment. Recent wedding experience shows, your photo booth reception will take the cake!
