Hiring A Photo Booth for your Wedding

Hiring A Photo Booth for your Wedding

Organising a wedding is no easy task, when it comes to the venue there are all the necessities such as the tables and chairs, for which I recommend Strictly Tables and Chairs, the catering and of course the decorations and flowers. However beyond the necessities are the fun and more unusual additions you can add, today I have been looking at a photo booth…

Photo booths are becoming more and more popular and one of the main reasons is because of their incredible versatility. Having a photo booth at your wedding is the perfect party accessory.

Not only are they versatile in use, but it also doesn’t matter how old you are; photo booths are for everyone. Whether you want a unique way of capturing memories, a little extra entertainment for your guests, or simply some great photographs, there are many fantastic advantages and brilliant thrills of hiring a photo booth for your wedding.

Extra Entertainment

One of the greatest thrills of hiring a photo booth for your wedding is the fantastic amount of entertainment it will provide. You’ll be surprised at the amount of banter and laughs you will hear emanating from the photo booth as people pull silly faces and take great photographs.

The ability to take fun snaps will provide lots of entertainment, but if you want to boost the entertainment factor even more then you can add a box of fancy dress accessories outside of the photo booth. That way guests can pick up a stick on moustache, fairy wand or a tutu on their way into the photo booth and produce even more hilarious images.

Hiring A Photo Booth for your Wedding

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Seeing your guests laugh away and have a lot of fun is definitely one of the greatest thrills of hiring a photo booth for your wedding. You’re sure to get lots of compliments on it as your guests young and old alike enjoy posing for photos.

Unusual Memories

Another of the fantastic benefits of photo booths is that they create very unusual and unique memories. Whether you have the suggested fancy dress extras or not, many people have a lot of fun taking photos with fellow party guests. Whether you have a digital photo booth, or a photo booth that prints the images immediately, guests will treasure their unique memories created at your wedding.

Hiring A Photo Booth for your Wedding

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The great thing for the wedding host as well, is that they usually get a copy of all of the photographs taken (if it is a digital photo booth).

Get Your Guests Talking

Weddings can sometimes be a little bit awkward if not everyone knows each other, but a photo booth can go a long way to changing that. It’s always thrilling to see a wedding party well underway with everyone chatting and obviously enjoying themselves, and this is one of the brilliant thrills that the photo booth can provide.

Photo booths are a sure fire way to get your guests chatting to each other. It gives them a safe topic, with which to safely start conversation, which might even lead to them having a go in the photo booth! They are a great way to help your guests make friends; the buzz from the photo booth is sure to get all your guests talking.

Personalised Service

Finally, photo booth services can be personalised to fit your requirements exactly. Whether you want the photo booth present and open throughout your entire party, or you want it as a special attraction for 1 hour only, you can buy a bespoke package perfect for you.

Conclusion

With so many fantastic advantages and thrills it’s easy to see why hiring a photo booth for a party is a great idea. Whether you want extra entertainment, unique memories or a way of helping your guests interacts quicker, photo booths are a fantastic addition to any party, whatever the occasion.

What are your experiences of photo booths at weddings? Have you been to a wedding with one? Did it have the desired effect? Let us know in the comments below!

Aileen Swansen

Aileen Swansen is a Visual Communications graduate from Kerry who carries out her role as Social Media Executive here at WeddingDates. She loves fashion, illustration and the occasional cupcake!

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