Unique Photobooth Ideas for Weddings and Events: 7 Ways to Ensure Your Booth is a Blast
We’ll let you in on a little secret: not all photobooths are created equal. At The 805 Booth, our goal is always to ensure your booth blends with your design aesthetic, adds something to your event, and provides endless entertainment for your guests. Today, then, we’ve rounded up 7 of our favorite unique photobooth ideas for weddings and events to ensure your booth stands out from the masses and keeps your guests coming back for more. Read on for our top tips and ideas.
1. Custom Backdrops
We’re firm believers that photobooths don’t have to be tucked away in the corner or stick out like a sore thumb. Instead, we love the idea of building a custom backdrop to match the theme and aesthetic of your wedding. You can choose to DIY your own background if you get the booth specs from your photobooth company—or you can have a professional do it for you (we offer custom photobooth backdrops at The 805 Booth, so don’t hesitate to reach out with an incredible idea or off-the-wall request). If you’re using a custom monogram throughout your wedding, we love the idea of a step-and-repeat style backdrop displaying the pattern of your monogram. Or, if your wedding is chock-full of lush flowers, why not work with your florist to build a custom floral wall or display of suspended florals (i.e. pretty petals hung from fishing wire) for a photobooth backdrop that perfectly parallels the rest of your event?
2. GIF Photobooths
GIFs are all the rage right now—and we don’t think they’re going anywhere anytime soon. If you want to add a little fun and some serious action to your booth, a GIF photobooth is the perfect way to do so. GIF booths take your guest’s photos and turn them into animated boomerang GIFs that they can then share on social media. We can create a custom GIF theme that matches your event aesthetic and displays any text you’d like.
3. Curated Props
When it comes to unique photobooth ideas for weddings and events, nothing elevates your booth like the addition of thoughtful props. We say skip the cheesy plastic sunglasses and feather boas and opt for a curated collection of stunning props that match your event aesthetic or have personal meaning to you. This could be anything from handcrafted floral crowns (perfect for a boho wedding) and vintage top hats (great for a black-tie affair) to astronaut helmets or swag from the college you attended or your favorite football team. We’ve even seen animal origami masks used in photobooths for some seriously stunning photos.
Pro Tip: Our co-founder, Emily, is known for her knack for sourcing one-of-a-kind props—so be sure to ask for this service if high-quality, custom props are important to you.
4. Greenscreens
Greenscreens aren’t just for Hollywood—turns out they also make for incredible photobooth experiences. With a greenscreen, your options are quite literally endless–so we love this service for anyone hoping to get crazy-creative with their photobooth. We can set a greenscreen backdrop to look like anything from the locale you’re slated honeymoon at to the set from your favorite movie—you can even work with our in-house graphic designer to completely customize your greenscreen backdrop for your event.
5. Face Filters
Beauty filter, anyone? If your friends are Snapchat lovers, face filters can be a super fun addition to your wedding photobooth. You can add flower crowns, turn faces into animals, or soften the look of your guests’ faces—the options go on and on (and on!). Because of its flattering nature, we find that our beauty face filter is one of those things that keeps wedding guests coming back (and back) to your photobooth for their close-up during your reception.
Pro Tip: Be sure to ask about the addition of a fan or a makeup station when booking The 805 Booth. Coupled with our black-and-white beauty face filter, these additions make for the ultimate glam photos (talk about celebrity status).
6. Slow Motion Video
Slow motion video is at the top of our list when it comes to unique photobooth ideas for weddings and events. From capturing a bride’s sassy hair-flip to capturing bridesmaids’ mid-air jumps or groomsmen high-fiving, slow-motion videos turn seemingly fleeting moments into envy-worthy, seemingly star-studded footage—especially with the addition of a fan for added movement. We particularly love black-and-white slow-motion videos for an extra elevated feel.
7. Social Media Sharing
We saved the best for last. Social media sharing is pretty much a must when it comes to wedding photobooths—especially if you’re using a custom hashtag for your big day. All of The 805 Booth’s wedding photobooths are equipped with the latest technology and allow guests to seamlessly—and instantly—share their photobooth images on social. (Get ready for all the heart-eye emojis to come your way.)