A wedding is made up of hundreds of small moments – and the loveliest are rarely the posed ones. It's the glances between two dances, the laughter at the table, the uncle in the bride's hat. A photo booth captures exactly these moments because it isn't in the way but part of the day: guests walk over on their own, try out props and come back with pictures you'll laugh about for years.
Why a photo booth suits a wedding
The classic photographer covers the ceremony, group pictures and the couple shoot. Between these programme items there are long stretches when the guests are on their own. This is where the photo booth comes into its own:
- Guests get talking to each other. Anyone posing together in front of the booth instantly has a topic – especially with guests who didn't know each other before.
- Everyone takes something home. The instant print goes into a pocket, onto a fridge magnet or into your guest book.
- You get all the pictures. All shots are available digitally after the party – even the ones nobody printed.
The guest book you stick photos into
Many couples put an album next to the booth. Each guest prints two photos, sticks one in and writes a few words next to it. The result is a guest book you'll enjoy leafing through: with faces, grimaces and handwritten wishes.
A design to match the wedding
The photo booth comes with many ready-made designs – your guests choose one themselves for every photo. On top of that, your names or your own text go on the prints (“Wedding of Anna & Tom, 12 June”). If you want it really personal, there's a custom design: entirely to your wishes, in the style of your invitation, matching flowers and colours. The price calculator shows you the current prices.
How many prints do you need?
Rule of thumb: allow 2–3 prints per guest – more with children, because they stand in front of the booth for a long time and take lots of photos; with many guests, lots of people take photos one after another, so it adds up quickly. For a wedding, 300 prints is a good start. If you want to fill an album, better plan a few more. How much gets printed depends on your guests – too few is more annoying than too many. In the guide we explain the calculation in more detail.
Digitally you can take as many photos as you like – the package only determines how many of them are printed. We always recommend the high-speed printer, at the latest from 50 prints: the photo is ready in about 10 seconds, the paper only needs changing once at most, nobody has to queue, and the booth runs smoothly all evening. With the standard printer a print takes one and a half to two minutes, and paper and ink ribbon need changing often.
Voices to listen to: the audio guest book
Many guests aren't writers – but almost everyone enjoys saying a few sentences. With the audio guest book they leave you wishes, stories and greetings as voice messages. You listen to them together later, perhaps the morning after or on your first anniversary. In this form the audio guest book is unique – no other provider has this. The audio guest book needs no Wi-Fi: it works fully without a phone. Optionally, you connect your phone to the device's own Wi-Fi, upload your own greetings and can download all recordings yourselves at the end. If you book photo booth and audio guest book together, there's a combo discount. You'll find more on the audio guest book page.
A photo show on a big screen: the projector
A slideshow of the couple, old photos or a film: with the projector you put pictures and videos on the screen – a lovely look back for all guests.
Practical points for the wedding day
- Pick-up and return: We arrange them individually with you – usually shortly before the date, one or several days before the party. Friends or guests can pick it up too, for example a best man. We explain the set-up in person. If you're celebrating at the weekend, you have the equipment for the whole weekend.
- Space and Wi-Fi: allow about 1.5 × 1.5 metres and a socket. The photo booth needs an internet connection via Wi-Fi to start – if in doubt, a mobile hotspot is enough; the venue's Wi-Fi is better, then features such as “photos by email” work during the party too. A quiet spot a little away from the dance floor works best.
- Props included: Hats, glasses and signs are ready in the case. Your own signs with your in-jokes are a nice addition.
- Short-notice bookings: Also possible at short notice. We recommend enquiring early – then your date is safe.
Our recommendation
For a wedding we recommend a print package with 300 prints and the high-speed printer. You can see all packages and current offers in the price calculator – and send an enquiry for your date straight away, no obligation.