Unique Wedding Photo Booth Ideas to Entertain and Capture Magic Moments

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Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful. There are so many spinning plates!

One of the most important things is to hire a photographer that will capture the special moments. But should all the pressure of capturing one of the most important days of your life be left in the hands of one person? Renting an additional photo booth could be the answer. 

Wedding Photographer Vs Photo Booth Rental

First of all, it’s important to consider why you would want a photo booth if there is already going to be a wedding photographer. The answer is that they both offer unique lenses and experiences. 

A wedding photographer will have their own creative angle and approach. Usually they are chosen based on their portfolio of work, reputation and reviews. All photographs of groups, individuals, the venue and the newly-weds will be in their style and aesthetic. They also offer the ‘fly on the wall’ moments when people don’t know they’re being photographed. Usually they follow the couple and guests throughout the day to capture the ceremony, the speeches, and the formal group shots.

Photo booths, on the other hand, are guest curated!

What Photo Booths Offer:

• Instant photos: There is no waiting around to see the results. Photos can be instantly shared amongst guests and digitally over social media. Usually, printers can also be hired as an add-on for physical mementos on the day. 
• Guests take creative control: On the day the guests will pose how they want which means that the photos are a total surprise for the married couple when they finally get the chance to see them.  
• The party: Generally, wedding photo booths are arranged to use after the ceremony when the party is beginning. The tears are over, guests have been fed and now they are ready to dance, socialize and have fun. 
• A buzz amongst guests: Like a dance floor at a wedding, photo booths have a way of enticing a crowd. Once one guest starts jumping in for photos, everyone else joins in. Even the shyest of guests will be striking a pose. 
• The right kind of wedding drama: Photo booths tend to be used to spice up the party and create an exciting, interactive element for guests to capture the magic.
  Depending on where the booth is set up it can create an incredible, sociable, focal point.

So, with the why established, let’s cover how to make your booth a standout success. 

Showcase the Vintage Look

Going for a vintage look? That doesn’t need to stop at the wedding dress. Why not go all out and opt for a vintage style photo booth that will immerse the guests in the theme. 

Using props and a custom-made backdrop can be a great way to help guests find their character and embrace the theme. It’s guaranteed to get guests of all ages joining in on the fun. It’s not just kids that love playing around with props!

Here are a few movies to inspire vintage-themed photo booths: 

• 1920s Great Gatsby: Feathered headbands, strings of pearls, bow ties, pocket watches and mustaches. 
• 1950s Grease: head scarfs, 50s rock & roll microphone, wigs, cat-eye glasses, neck ties, and fake leather jackets.  
• 1960s Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Glamorous costume jewelry, chic feather fascinators, long gloves, and big hats.  

Make a Grand Entrance 

If you want to make a big statement with the photo booth, why not position it in a prominent location as guests enter the wedding venue. You can play around with creating a fun walkway and set that will set a glamorous scene.

Glam booths are a popular choice for weddings. As the name suggests – everyone looks incredible in these photos so guests love to share them.

These booths are equipped with a skin softening beauty filter. All blemishes and wrinkles are smoothed out giving guests a flawless finish. Usually, these booths have a brilliant white backdrop and specialist studio lighting which enhances the guests’ natural beauty. The default configuration is to produce sophisticated black and white photos; however, color photos can often be created as an upgrade. 

Flowers, Flowers and More Flowers! 

Flowers play an essential role at any wedding. Especially for those keen on catching the bouquet! 

Why not create a romantic setting using a photo booth with a stunning floral background? Kande Photo Booths offer an incredible choice of premium handmade flower walls that are crafted using multi-layered, high quality artificial flowers that look ultra-realistic in the photos.

Depending on the theme and color scheme of the wedding the photo booth backdrop can be chosen to match. Kande offer the following options: 

• Daquiri rose wall
• White leaves flower wall
• Pastel pink and white rose wall
• Sangria rose wall
• Purple haze rose wall
• Rainforest rose wall

This option is very eye-catching during the wedding as guests always flock to a beautiful backdrop! 

Immersive Fantasy Green Screen

Modern photo booths have come a long way from the classic set up when guests sit inside a confined space and get a series of four photos. One choice that is popular at the moment is using an immersive greenscreen that can digitally transport guests to any fantasy setting of choice.

First, guests have their photo taken in front of the green screen. The advanced software then replaces the background with a digital video or image. Guests are able to choose a background from a pre-chosen gallery connected to the theme of the wedding. 

Popular wedding scenes include Disney fantasy scenes such as castles and enchanted gardens, and romantic iconic landscapes and landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower. You could even choose a landscape that is significant, such as the location of your very first date. 

Photos You Don’t Have to Wait For 

Planning the ultimate wedding photo booth experience for your guests is guaranteed to create incredible, shareable memories that you and your guests will cherish for years to come.

You no longer have to wait impatiently for weeks to get the official photographs back from the wedding photographer. Guests can also put their mobile phones away and just enjoy the magic of the day. A photo booth will allow guests to have something to immediately share and enjoy.