Is a photobooth a good idea?

Well, to put it another way, why wouldn't you want one? (Apart from budget.)

Advantages are:

-- They'll have lighting, and (usually) a clean backdrop. Whereas if guests are just taking photos anywhere, lighting will be terrible. I prefer the ones with flower walls rather than the ones that are more like a little booth you go into. (You can fit more people if it's not a little booth, and background looks better.)

-- It's fun for guests. Gives them something to do. They can take photos with different combinations of people, without bride and groom having to be present.

-- If you get a copy, you get more photos/memories. What photobooth people normally do is print out little square photos, which the guests then glue into a message book. I imagine they print out two copies, one for the guest and one for the guestbook. Some photobooths might deliver online instead. 

-- You'll get different sorts of photos than what most photographers take. Usually goofy photos with lots of props.

Alternatives to photobooths:

-- Put disposable cameras on each table.

-- Video booth. These are pretty uncommon. But it's possible to find, for instance, slow motion video booths.

-- 360 degree videos seem to be very popular now for some reason. You know -- you stand on a platform, do a little dance, and the camera swirls around you. I've got the feeling these will look dated ten years from now, but they're popular right now!

It is a great way for guests to have a keepsake, as they get a print staight away. Later in the evening is where most would take a turn to take a few silly pics, even bringing in some of the more camera shy guests as this becomes more of a group activity.

You can also pair the photobooth with a scrapbook where guests are engcouraged to paste a copy of the photos and write a short message or a heartfelt letter ?? This way you would make the most of it and you get to keep a physycal copy of all the memories of the night.

I 100% think that some of the funniest and craziest moments can be captured with a photobooth. Especially once everyone has relaxed and find themselves really letting their hair down, ha ha! It also provides great entertainment for the guests, giving them something to do with the time, while waiting for food / speeches etc. You won't regret booking one, and you will most definitely enjoy the crazy wierd variety of photos afterwards. Go for it!

Hi There, 

Photo booths can be fun and keep the guest entertained. I am also a DJ as well as a photographer and in my opinion, although they are lot of fun you can also have insta cameras on the tables with some cheap costume accessories from one of the cheap shops on a table somewhere, this may be just as cost effective. obviosly the best photos will come from someone like me as a preffessional photographer with all those great candids that we can catch of teh guests having fun with those cameras. Just a suggestion and good luck, cheers Chris 

Yes, You can never have too many photos! And it adds another fun dimension to your night as well as being a great keepsake for your guests and yourselves.

It is great for keepsake photos and can encourage and bring people of any age together. Make sure to choose a good photo booth that suits your personality. It can sometimes be a bit "cliché" and limited in style. Hope that helps! Good luck with all the prep! :)

Yes, the best photos always happens much later in the evening