Photobooth?

mels823

Hi Ladies!

 I am having a photobooth at our reception which I am SO excited about!  At our last meeting with our reception hall the wedding coordinator was asking about how we plan to let our guests use the booth... we were planning on just letting people enjoy it and use it on their own time with whoever they want, but she suggested having the DJ send certain tables up at a time? To me that seems weird! She said it is the normal thing to have tables go up one at a time in an organized manner.  So who of you have been to weddings with photobooths and how did it work?  I would really appreciate any input you could give me! thanks so much!!

saharnshard

It hink what your coordinator suggested is a little weird, too. I can see the logic behind it, but what if people from different tables want to take pictures together?

For my photobooth, it's just going to be free reign. If the line is long, I'm sure they'll return when it's not as long.

mels823

Thanks so much for your response, that is how we would like to do it too!  They made us feel like we were crazy when we suggested that. Oh well, we are giving them lots of money to hold our reception there so we will have the final say in this photobooth! thank you!

LuckyGirl1713

i would just have it open and available to guests all night. that is what we are doing if we make the final decision to have a photobooth.  if you send up one table at a time you probably aren't going to get the fantastic pictures you could get by people just taking hte pictures when the mood strikes them.  some people will go in there multiple times and take quite a few pictures. if you structure it to much then people won't be able to relax and enjoy the extra special treat you have set up for them.

LuckyGirl1713

and i would like to add..what if someone is in the bathroom or in the middle of dancing up a storm on the dance floor.  you don't want anyone to feel like they are missing out or peeing their pants just because their table has been called!

AurorasEnvy

I think it is weird, too.  Just let it flow naturally - first come, first served =]

rlkfsu

Hi. We are getting married in April and I would say have it open during Cocktail hour and a little into the reception. During Cocktail hour is a good time because you are busy doing your pictures and your guests won't be bored waiting. Also, end it like 2 hours into the reception so everyone isn't focused on getting to the actual photo booth but more focused on you guys. Trust me everyone will know when the photo booth time is almost over or you can have your DJ announce it like 30 minutes left for photo booth or make sure you get your last pictures at the photo booth.... Hope this helps!

TiffannieF

No, do not have DJ release tables for photobooth.  Allow guests to go do it on their own with whom ever they want.  Guests don't necessarily take pictures only with the people that they were sitting by.