Anyone hired or hiring a photobooth?
ellieaness
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I originally thought about setting up a bit of a DIY instant photobooth with a polaroid camera but thought it might be easier, and possibly a bit more impressive, to hire a photobooth for the evening reception that would print out the photos instantly. Also, since they are discontinuing the film it seems to be fairly expensive, even on ebay.
I've done a search on google and come up with a few companies Boothbox (http://www.boothbox.co.uk/) who offer more of a passport style booth, and one called Say Fromage which looks like it might be cheaper (http://www.sayfromage.co.uk/). Does anyone have any experience with any of these, or are able to recommend another company? Also, how much am I looking at?
I just think it would be such a nice idea, we could have a fancy dress box too and a chalk board for people to write their messages on.
I've done a search on google and come up with a few companies Boothbox (http://www.boothbox.co.uk/) who offer more of a passport style booth, and one called Say Fromage which looks like it might be cheaper (http://www.sayfromage.co.uk/). Does anyone have any experience with any of these, or are able to recommend another company? Also, how much am I looking at?
I just think it would be such a nice idea, we could have a fancy dress box too and a chalk board for people to write their messages on.
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The only reason I am hesitating on this is that because I am in Scotland they wanted an additional fee for travel expenses (which is totally understandable).
Where abouts in the country are you?
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The companies whose websites I've looked at provide a print out of each photo session as part of the cost and also create an online gallery for guests to look at later. One can even project the images onto a wall as they are taken which might be fun, but I don't think i'd go for that option.
I suppose, since I'm at work and it is fairly quiet, that I might email some of them and get some quotes.
We had a photo booth for our wedding just over a week ago and it went down a treat. We used rentabooth and they were great. The owner has a real passion for photography and his team were really good at getting people in and using it (although they didn't need a huge amount of encouragement to be fair). Guests got two sets of their photos - one set of which went into the guestbook they supplied, and they wrote a message, and they could take the other set home. The company also supplied a big box of props, and they were well used. Our guests loved it and I would totally recommend it. One thing I would say is it's worth the money if you actually hire someone than do a DIY job, then you don't have to worry about maintaining it, making sure it doesn't break down, helping people to use it etc. It's just one less thing to worry about.
Other companies that were really helpful when I was making my initial enquiries were booth box, funkyphotobooth, the photobooth company and snappabox.
Prices I think depend on where you are, how far they have to travel and how long they need to stay. Some do unlimited photos and others have a limit, so definitely worthwhile checking when you ask for a quote.
Hope this helps!
Say fromage got back to me and quoted me £350 for the booth, a cd with all images, an online gallery and 100 print outs, which I think is all we would need. That sounds like quite a good price but there set up isn't like a 'proper' booth.
Ideally i would like a manned booth with a dressing up box but also someone to take a few group shots or an area big enough to take them. Does anyone have any feedback or recommendations for the South West area?
just wanted to add my 2p. My friend at work had one of these at her wedding, and said they were so worth the money, the photos were fantastic and everyone loved using them. there are 4 of us in our office, and 2 of us are getting married this year and she's said to us that is the one thing she really really recommends, even if it means you have to forgo something else! she went through rentabooth and in fact there are some photos of her and her husband on the site.
My friend hired one from Legend Events, they did an excellent job and the booth was really in keeping with her venue. The photos with the supplied "Props Box" gave us all much amusement on the night and the digital versions have been emailed far and wide!
Have booked them for my wedding next year with as many photos on the night as we can take for £500.
They can be found at www.legend-events.co.uk
Rgds
We hired one through our photographer and it is by far the best wedding decision you will make! It was sooooo much fun for us and the guests too! We had the booth plus a table with a guest book, pens, scissors and glue so everyone could cut out the photos and stick them in with the message. The book is one of my favourite post-wedding things to look at as it still cracks me up now! Ours was hired through James Anderson of Star Pictures (fabulous photographer) who can also be found at www.groovybooth.co.uk. He is genuinely a complete star and it is the best money you can spend on your reception! It prints 2 copies of really good quality photos so your guests get one and they can put one in your book. We are Jen and Midge on 3 January if you want to see ours! Good luck!
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My friend had a photobooth at her wedding a couple of weeks ago and it was so much fun - I am def booking one for mine.
She used GroovyBooth
http://www.groovybooth.com/home
They were very professional the booth was immaculate and they had additional items such as hats wigs etc.
It was so much fun!
Nicki
Not sure on other booths but our one had an easy to use touch screen (my grandad used it) and the photos came out instantly
they capped each 'session' to five people at a time but we asked nicely to get the entire bridal party (8!) in one shot and they were fine with that
very reasonable rate @ £450 for 3 hours
A friend got one from same company for her wedding last year and it was amazing! It's an actual booth too
Steph xx
Photo booths are great fun at Weddings capture in the fun and atmosphere. your guest will really enjoy the prop box full of fun glasses, wigs and speech bubbles. We at JSENT offer a fully customised photo layout so we can match you invitation and wedding stationary but I think the best bit is your guest get to take away a copy and you have a photo album full of fun memories!
I found our wonderful photo booth hire through a photo booth comparison website called https://www.photoboothhire-compare.co.uk.
The website is new, and you can compare all the photo booth companies that cover your area!
Really easy to use. :-)
We provide cheap photobooth hire starting from £199! www.akaphotobooth.co.uk