In the age of the selfie, we are always taking fun photos of ourselves and our friends on almost every night out, and the same thing happens at weddings! The best way to get those fun photos of your guests at your wedding is by having a photo booth! Photo booths –They are SUCH a fun activity to incorporate into your wedding! As a wedding planner, I’ve observed all the fun that guests have at wedding photo booths, which is one of the many great reasons why you should have one at your wedding. Whether you hire a photo booth professional or do it yourself, here are our top 3 reasons why you should have a photo booth at your wedding:
1) They Are Great Entertainment!
One of the best reasons to have a photo booth is to entertain your guests. It’s a great way to keep your guests entertained during down times like when you are getting your formal photos done after the ceremony and during the cocktail hour, when sometimes guests can get a little antsy waiting for the cocktail hour to end and the reception to start. Photo booths are perfect for this part of your wedding day! Guests can be goofy and stay entertained while they wait for the reception to start.
2) They Make Great Memories!
Most photo booths have the ability to print out multiple copies of photos, which ensures guests get a copy, as well as you, the bride and groom! Some photo booth companies even have the option of making a photo guestbook from the photos taken at the booth, which makes for a great keepsake. After your big day, you can look back and see all the photo booth photos and remember how much fun their guests had at your wedding!
3) They are FUN!
Wedding photo booths are so much fun and one of the best things about them is that they are great for all ages! I’ve seen everyone from kids to grandparents enjoy a photo booth! A photo booth provides endless entertainment from the beginning of the night, all the way until the end!
DIY Photo Booth Projects
Up the fun factor by creating your own DIY Photo Booth. You can even build your own photo booth wall that your guests will love and that will look amazing for photos!
The Wall
This is a beautiful feature in any wedding and can be created to match the décor and theme. It’s a perfect photo opportunity and a wonderful chance to create some fun memories.
For the wall, you’ll simply need a few sheets of plywood and a small frame as well as a brace so the “wall” will stand on it’s own. Then, select large, ornate frames – you can find these at thrift stores and yard sells around dated art – and cut out holes in the wall at different heights that are slightly smaller than the frame.
Tip: When building and painting the wall, make sure it’s done completely outdoors. The wall should stay outdoors but can be covered with a portable canopy to reduce the sun and heat if you’re having a summer wedding.
Picture Frames 
Guests just step behind the wall or scene and put their faces into the frames so pictures can be taken. There are lots of fun combinations; take pictures of the bridesmaids, the parents of the couple, the grandparents, the bride and groom themselves. To do this, hang the frames around the holes and then either wall paper the wall or paint it. You’ll probably want to paint the frames as well.
If you want a wedding filled with laughs, endless fun and great memories, a photo booth is definitely the right source of entertainment for your big day!
