From the classic curtained-booth that print black and white strips to the booth-free style that prints from a geo-tag or social hashtag, photo booths have become a mainstay at weddings. Not every couple chooses to have one, nor should you feel pressured to, but if you do there are a million and two (we counted) ways to make it exciting and fun.
If you hire a local photo booth company, you can likely also rent backdrops and props from them as well. If not, we happen to know a place where you can get all the DIY photo booth props you need and more. Love how this photo booth was set up? Go here, to see how to make it your own. If you are planning on providing props, this Photo Booth Prop Station is a good idea. Whether you are hiring a booth or making your own, here’s a list of supplies to get you started.
Photo Booth Backdrop:
- Buy pre-designed backdrops that coordinate with your wedding theme such as this Macrame Wedding Backdrop for a boho themed wedding or this Personalized Spring Greenery Vinyl Backdrop that can work for a variety of themes.
- DIY backdrop using balloons, streamers/ribbons, flowers (real/faux), or tissue paper fans. This DIY Ombre Balloon Heart Backdrop will have all your guests dying to get their photo taken in front of it. Another fun and easy backdrop is this DIY Ribbon Wedding Backdrop. The great thing about these backdrops is that they can can double as both decor and a photo booth!
- Create a photo booth that matches your wedding theme. Are you getting married outdoors and heading to Hawaii for your honeymoon? Surf’s up - celebrate with leis, hula skirts and coconut bras in front of a tropical beach backdrop, dude! Find items that fit your style and let guests have fun. You won’t see all the pictures until later, which guarantees post wedding laughter. #ourfriendsarecrazy
- We even have a DIY Photo Booth Backdrop Board where you can completely personalize your own backdrop from scratch. Find more DIY photo booth ideas here!
Photo Booth Props:
- Let guests get crazy and silly with masks, hats, toys, boas, glasses, etc.
- Stick props can be used throughout your wedding reception for impromptu photo ops. Place them in vases as informal centerpieces with small table signs, asking guests to use your #weddinghashtag when posting their images online. For example these Greenery Wedding Photo Stick Props and Hashtag Photo Stick Props are great for guests to use for a photo booth.
Instant Camera (optional)
- No attendant needed, but somebody might need to see if film needs to be replaced.
- Film is not generally an inexpensive purchase not can you monitor its use.
- Guests take turns shooting each other. Shooting pictures of each other, that is!
- Downside: You won't get copies of the photos!
Instant Printer (optional)
- Prints from any smartphone.
- Depending on brand, print can look like old school Polaroids or regular photos.
- Guests may be required to download app to send image to printer.
- Printer paper will need to be refilled by guests or attendant.
Wedding Hashtag
- Create a unique hashtag for your wedding so you can see all photos guests upload to social media in one spot.
- Create signage to place in key spots throughout your wedding to encourage guests to use your #weddinghashtag. You can place these hashtag table tent cards on each table so guests don't miss it.
- This option allows you to print copies of your wedding crew and guests after the wedding.
You have just two months until "I Do"! The countdown is on! Bachelorette party, anyone? We’re also planning gift table and card box logistics and an epic send off toss after the wedding.
See more tips for every phase of your planning process in our Month-by-Month Wedding Planning Guide.
Article written by: Melissa Collier
