Photo Favors?

OXOX14_5182289

Hi!
I am considering a photo favor for my wedding. I want a photographer to come during cocktail hour and take guests pictures as they arrive. The photo will then be presented to them as they leave. I like the idea of everyone getting a professional picture of themselves because often times they get all dressed up and don't take their own picture! Does anybody have any recommendations of vendors? I am considering "Photo Favors" in Edison.
THANKS!

uppereastgirl

Hmm... I've never heard of that before.  What would single guests do -- would they have pictures taken by themselves?  And how fast does the line move? 

akmackay

Can you do a photo booth instead?

OXOX14_5182289

yes, single guests get their own picture or can take a picture with friends and/or family. from what i hear, the line moves quickly. i am hoping that is true...

i think it's a pretty cool idea- different from the normal favors...if that doesn't work out i also like the idea of an edible favor. maybe a "p" cookie since our last name begins with a "p."

OXOX14_5182289

thanks for the idea allie! for some reason i don't like photo booths though

kristen8040

I don't know, it seems kind of awkward to me, like something you do on cruise ships before going to dinner.  Just my opinion of course.

kwilkinson14

I think it is a really nice idea but the logistics seem to be the big question. I wouldn't want to stand in line at the end of the party to just have my picture taken for a favor. Could you make it optional just in case it doesn't go as smoothly as possible? Where cookies, like the ones you mentioned, be prepackaged for guests to take instead of having the picture favor.

OXOX14_5182289

from what i gather there are a few way of doing it...
1- take the pictures as people arrive to cocktail hour
2- take pictures during cocktail hour
3- set up a station and ask guests to go there to have their picture taken

gia0404

That's exactly how they do it! My venue actually recommended it and gave me a name of someone who has done it there a few different times. They say it works out great & guests love it! It is actually my back up idea if the photobooth doesn't fit our budget....

www.photofavors4u.com
Victor Orozco 908-451-1121
victor@photofavors4u.com

I think he quoted me a lil less than $600 incl tax & everything for approximately 120 guests whether it was a couple, single or group shots he didn't limit it....

felicia220

I went a wedding years ago that did photo key chains.  While I don't recommend doing a key chain (it was cool for me because it was around the time I got my car, but most adults just threw it out or didn't do it)  I think its  a cute idea.  They did it during the reception and people could go up throughout the night and get their picture taken. It didn't take long at all and never really formed a large line.  

Reilly626

I had my photog take "couple pics" and then in their thank you card I sent them a copy. But I did regular favors.  Im not sure how receptive everyone would be for that, but its worth a try. 

uppereastgirl

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[QUOTE]from what i gather there are a few way of doing it... 1- take the pictures as people arrive to cocktail hour 2- take pictures during cocktail hour 3- set up a station and ask guests to go there to have their picture taken
Posted by OXOX14[/QUOTE]

<div>I'm not sure how receptive people would be to that.  I agree that it is kind of like a cruise (or prom pictures) and I would think that a lot of people wouldn't bother getting in line during cocktail hour or later.  And it seems awfully expensive for what it is -- if you have 120 guests and it is $600, that is $5 per person, which isn't bad.  But what if 1/3 of the guests never bother going up, and lots of couple only get one picture taken?  Then you're paying more like $10 per picture.  And I would guess that the people who take these pictures aren't all that great (because if they were, they'd be doing better photography work), so you may not get anything that great.</div><div>
</div><div>It is a really thoughtful idea, but I don't know how great it would be in execution.  I think people would be way more receptive to a photo booth because then you can goof around (and the resulting photos are more fun so they're more easily thrown on a fridge or whatever even if they aren't the greatest photos ever.</div>

JandP51212

I agree with kristen8040 it seems like something you do on a cruise and I personally hated being disturbed during the cruise to do it.  I would fell forced to do it at a wedding, just like when the videographer used to go around and ask you to send a personal message to the new Mr. and Mrs it was awkward. I would agree with Reilly626 and just have your photographer take them and just send them out afterwards. The concept is great, I would just rather a photo booth (which i am doing) if i were a guest.