Photobooth Alternatives

RochelleAnn2302

I love the photobooth idea but I don't like to do what EVERYONE else seems to be doing. I was wondering if any one had any good ideas to wow your guest that serve as a form of entertainment. I don't want a show or performer, I want people to be able to interact with the entertainment as they please (such as you would with a photobooth). Any good ideas out there? Thanks!

danieliza1127

Are photobooths really that common in your area?  Remember that just because something is being done a lot here on the Knot or in the wedding industry in general, doesn't mean that it's common in your area or that your guests have seen it before. 

mbcdefg

I've only seen a photobooth at one real wedding, even though I've seen a ton in Knot bios. And unless your guests are all engaged or recently married, I'm willing to bet that they'd think it's a very original idea if they saw it at your wedding. But only do it because YOU want to, and likewise don't avoid things that you love simply because you don't want to do what other people are doing.

Food stations have gone over well at weddings I've attended, where people can watch their food (pasta, Asian/wok-style, carving stations, maybe someone making fresh mozzarella cheese, etc.) being prepared fresh for them.

Or maybe some kind of setup with photos of you and FI and your families, or a slideshow playing on a loop in a quiet corner, that people can browse at their leisure.

JamieK1882

I've never seen this at an actual wedding, but at a bridal show I was at they had something similar to a photobooth but it took movies instead of pictures. That way people could leave you a recorded message and it was put on a dvd for you.

Probably not necessary if you have a videographer, but its something different. Also, people could go and talk in private (not interview style)

Jeffie86

If it's photos you're looking for, you could have a friend take Polaroids of people--and you could have hats, glasses, and other accessories that guests could use to dress up in for the photos. 

I like the video idea of the previous post, but I feel really uncomfortable on video, and have shied away from wedding videographers asking people for messages in the past. 

LiLLisaSue

These are very popular in Los Angeles. Photobooths are popping up everywhere! If you plan to do one, make sure its of "high quality resolution" I took a couple different ones at bridal shows and only one had good resolution. That was Socal Shutterbooth. I"m using them for my wedding! I like the way the photos turn out!

crimsonchik

i bought some guest books with slots on each page for a polaroid.  now that i am seeing the prices for polaroid film, i wish i had researched a little before buying the books. 

polaroid film is no longer being made!!!!! you can still find stuff that expires this year, but it is very very pricey!  i am watching ebay everyday, and still havent been able to find anything that expired in the last year or so that is what i deem a fair price

danielleleandra

I really like the idea of renting a photobooth, but there really isn't one in my area and it would cost alot to pay someone the extra travel, so we are doing a cut-out wall. I haven't exactly worked out the logistics of it yet, but basically we are going to take plywood and cover it with wallpaper and decorate it like we would a wall in our house only instead of mirrors or pictures in frames there will be cut-outs for people to put their faces. I don't know if I am explaining it very well! Anyway, our photographer is going to have an assistant man the area for a few hours during the reception so everyone who wants to can have their pictures taken.  You could also have a friend take the pictures or even set your camera up on a tri-pod and have it set on delay.

destinycs

How about hiring a caricature artist to draw your guests?

ncm1026

We are getting disposible cameras to place on the reception tables instead of having the photobooth.  I think our guests will have fun taking pictures throughout the night, plus it will be a great addition to our wedding photos!  We are going to put the pictures up online so that everyone can see them after the wedding.
Another plus: this is a much cheaper alternative to a photobooth