Your wedding budget has a lot of lines on it, so it is fair to ask: is a photo booth really worth it? For most couples, the answer is yes. A wedding photo booth keeps guests entertained, gives everyone a keepsake, and captures moments your photographer will never see. Here are nine reasons couples say it was one of the best parts of their day.
1. It keeps guests entertained between moments
There is always some waiting at a wedding: while you take couple photos, while dinner is served, or while the DJ sets up. A photo booth gives guests something fun to do during those gaps, so the energy stays high all night.
2. Every guest goes home with a favour
Forget favours that get left on the table. A printed photo strip is a favour guests actually keep. With unlimited prints, everyone can take home their own copy.
3. You get the photos your photographer misses
Your photographer focuses on you, your families and the big moments. The booth captures the silly, candid side of your guests: your college friends in giant sunglasses, your grandparents laughing together, your cousins in a group of twelve.
4. It brings different groups together
Weddings mix families and friend groups who may not know each other. Nothing breaks the ice faster than squeezing into a photo together with props.
5. It doubles as a guest book
Ask guests to paste one print into a photo guest book and write a message next to it. You get a guest book full of faces and notes, which is much more fun to look back on. Read our guide to the photo booth guest book for ideas.
6. The prints match your wedding style
Your photo strip can be designed with your names, date, colours and even your monogram. Browse our print layouts to see more than 300 designs we can customize for you.
7. It looks beautiful in your décor
A good booth is part of the décor, not an eyesore in the corner. A wooden vintage photo booth or an open air booth with a sequin or white backdrop fits right into most wedding styles. See our backdrop collection.
8. Guests share the photos instantly
Guests can send their photos to their phones by text or email, and everything goes into an online gallery the same night. You will wake up the next morning to hundreds of fun photos from your wedding.
9. It is low effort for you
With a full-service booth, you do not have to do anything on the day. The team sets up before guests arrive, an attendant runs the booth all night, and everything is packed up after.
When is a photo booth not worth it?
A booth makes less sense for very small weddings with only a handful of guests, or venues with no space at all. For most weddings with 50 guests or more, it quickly becomes a guest favourite.
Tips for getting the most out of your wedding photo booth
- Start it at cocktail hour. Guests are mingling and happy to try it.
- Place it near the action. Close to the bar or dance floor works best, not in a far hallway.
- Ask the DJ or MC to mention it. One announcement brings a wave of guests.
- Pick props that fit your theme. A few good props are better than a pile of random ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a photo booth worth it for a wedding?
For most weddings, yes. It keeps guests entertained, gives everyone a printed favour, captures candid moments and can double as your guest book.
When should the photo booth run at a wedding?
Most couples start the booth at cocktail hour and keep it running into the dance party. Three hours usually covers the busiest time.
How much space does a wedding photo booth need?
An open air or vintage booth needs a small corner of the room, about the size of a large rug. A 360 booth needs a little more space. We confirm the space with your venue before the day.
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