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Photo booth?

Brittany, on July 24, 2019 at 11:50 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 21
Whats the general feeling towards photo booths these days? My fiance and I are meeting with a potential DJ tomorrow and in one of his packages he includes a photo booth. Are these so overdone that they arent enjoyable anymore, or worth the money? Are you including one for your reception?

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Latest activity by Cristy, on July 25, 2019 at 5:06 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I had one! Was fun and definitely used and worth it. Now a days they can be digital copies and photo printed
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  • Courtney
    Master December 2019
    Courtney ·
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    I've been to weddings, or heard of those with photobooths, and they were more trouble then they're worth. Either the equipment was down or there were long lines, etc.

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  • Danielle
    Master June 2019
    Danielle ·
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    I really wanted one for our reception, but couldn't afford it. Our reception was still great without it though. However, a good friend of mine had one at hers, and it was a hit.

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  • Mandi
    Master October 2020
    Mandi ·
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    We have one.
    I put on an event in college that had one and it was such a hit. And I loved having the strips from them.
    So I'm happy we got one. Plus we get a copy of all the photo strips.
    We've not seen them done at a wedding before, so we're looking forward to it.
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  • Dita
    Expert August 2019
    Dita ·
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    I’ve been to weddings that have had them and even though they can be a lot of fun, I knew I didn’t want one for my own wedding. As fun as they are, I feel like they can take away from the wedding. I’ve seen long lines whether it’s picking props, waiting to be able to use it, waiting for their pictures etc. then people get caught up in it that they’re only standing/hanging out in that area. We personally want people on the dance floor with us as much as possible.
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  • Kim
    Super September 2019
    Kim ·
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    We are having one! I've always enjoyed photo booths at the weddings we've been to, so we are doing it.

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  • Sara
    Expert October 2020
    Sara ·
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    In my area every wedding or event has a photo booth so I just feel like they are over done and won't be doing one. Last wedding we went to nobody even knew it was there and the bride was running around telling everyone to take pictures in it! Last 2 non wedding events they had to like beg people to use the photo booth. But they are a cool momento to have I guess. I like the ones that you put a copy of the photo strip in a book and write a message to the bride and groom.
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  • Rose
    Devoted August 2020
    Rose ·
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    We will be having a photo booth at our wedding. We won’t be giving favors so having prints will be in leu of the favors. I love photo booths at weddings! We will have a small “open air” photo booth so I won’t be a big ole box taking up space, it looks like a big mirror so it won’t be unsightly.
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  • Nora
    Expert July 2019
    Nora ·
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    I had one and everyone LOVED it!! It’s definitely a “know your crowd” thing. Mine wasn’t a party crowd so the photo booth was perfect
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  • Erin
    VIP September 2023
    Erin ·
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    There’s one included in the venue package that I’m looking at and planning to book , so we’ll probably have one but it’s kind of take it or leave it. If the venue didn’t offer one I wouldn’t feel inclined to hire one specially.
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  • Keri
    Expert November 2019
    Keri ·
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    We will have one in place of traditional favors.
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  • K
    Devoted August 2019
    Kelsie ·
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    I thought about one but decided against it. It's just not worth the money in my opinion. A friend had one at hers and it was pretty cool, but we would have never done it if the line didn't die down. And honestly right off, I don't know where the original copy of our photos is. I will say everyone really enjoyed at her reception though. I just don't want the extra expense for mine.

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  • Jess
    Super September 2019
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    We are having a photobooth! For our families a photobooth is a MUST! So it definitely depends on your audience if it will be a hit or miss!

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    Master October 2019
    Jolie ·
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    I think they are worth the money for the right price! I don't think they are overdone because I have experienced many different methods of the photobooth. It gives guests something to do besides just dancing or mingling around after dinner. We are having one for 2 hours for our 4 hour reception. It will open after dinner.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    I had one and everyone loved it! Plus, I was able to get everyone's photos on a USB drive at the end of the night which was fun to see the photos.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    It’s a nice touch but definitely not necessary imo
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  • Michaela
    Super May 2020
    Michaela ·
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    I think they are a bit overdone personally, but I still participate lol. If it's a good price in your budget, then why not?

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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    We're not having one because of the budget, but I'm a fan of photo booths. I think they're fun!

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  • Hillary
    Expert October 2021
    Hillary ·
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    We are having one and I'm excited about it! Everyone will get their strips and all the pictures will be uploaded into a gallery for FH and I to have, which I think is a huge bonus.

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  • Vanessa
    Just Said Yes September 2019
    Vanessa ·
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    I highly recommend trying to find a Magic Mirror if thinking about doing a photo booth. They are like a giant selfie camera that you can draw on and they are incredible fun. A bit more open than a photo booth and more customization.

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