Weddings

Photo Booth Guest Book: How It Works and Why Guests Love It

A guest book full of faces and messages instead of just signatures. Here is how a photo booth guest book works and how to set one up.

Custom 2x6 photo booth print strips from an event

A traditional guest book is nice, but most pages end up full of quick signatures. A photo booth guest book is different. Each guest adds a photo strip from the booth and writes a message next to it, so you end up with a book full of smiling faces and real notes from the people you love.

How does a photo booth guest book work?

It is simple:

  1. Guests take photos in the booth.
  2. The booth prints their photos right away.
  3. Guests stick one print into the guest book.
  4. They write a short message next to it.

At the end of the night, you take home a finished book. Many booths, including ours, print unlimited copies, so guests can keep one for themselves and put one in the book.

What you need

  • A photo booth with prints. A print booth like our Classic Unlimited, Modern Insta or Vintage Luxury booth.
  • A guest book or album. Choose a book with thick pages so glue or tape will not show through.
  • Double-sided tape or photo corners. Easy to use, no mess.
  • Pens. A few fine black or gold pens.
  • A small sign. For example: “Strike a pose, add a print, leave us a note.”

Ideas to make your guest book special

Match the print to the book

Design the photo strip with your names, date and colours so the whole book feels like one set. See our print layouts for ideas.

Pick the right print size

A 2×6 strip fits nicely in most books. A 4×6 photo gives a bigger, frame-worthy picture.

Use prompts

Add little cards with prompts like “Advice for the newlyweds”, “Our favourite memory of you” or “Date night idea”.

Put someone in charge

Ask a friend, your coordinator or a family member to keep an eye on the guest book table, so it stays tidy and every print gets a message.

Place it right next to the booth

Guests are more likely to sign when the table is right beside the booth.

Is a photo booth guest book only for weddings?

Not at all. It works for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties and baby showers too. Any event where you want to remember who was there is a good fit.

The best part

Years later, your photo guest book will be one of the most fun things to look back on. You will see who came, who danced, and who wore the giant sunglasses all night.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a photo booth guest book work?

Guests take photos in the booth, stick one print into the guest book and write a message next to it. You take home the finished book at the end of the night.

Do guests still get to keep a print?

Yes. Our print booths include unlimited prints, so guests can keep one and add one to the book.

What kind of guest book should I use?

Choose an album with thick pages and use double-sided tape or photo corners. Pick a size that fits a 2×6 strip or a 4×6 photo.

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