Photo booths first appeared in NYC in 1925 and have been creating unforgettable memories ever since. From in the mall jam-packed with your friends to now a main feature at a wedding reception, the photo booth has always been a mechanism for laughter, smiles and friendship.

At a recent bridal fair we visited 3 vendors offering photo booth services. Each one boasted how a photo booth at a wedding even can engage your guest, create photo memories and even promotes comaderadery amongst those waiting in line or squished into the booth during a photo. Everyone said that no matter what package you end up choosing that photo booths provide a good value for the experience.

Adding a photo booth to your event can increase the photography budget – somewhere in the ballpark of $500 for a few hours to $1500 for a full day service. But we thought while spending money on a photo booth might be breaking the bank, you can save money by skipping on the table cameras for candid snap-shots, and pair down photography services for the reception as most of your guest will give you a strip of photos for fun. When discussing the photo package with a photo vendor try to understand if it is a complete package or a base with add-on options:

• Is set-up and tear-down included in the cost and time allotment of rental
• Is double strip prints included (do your guest get a keepsake and you get a copy for a guest book)
• Is there a charge for providing your own guestbook or can you purchase one through the vendor
• Is there a delivery charge or distance charge
• Is there an extra hour fee for overage time
• Is there an attendant on-site and will they match personality-wise with your guest
• How big is the booth
• How many prints do you get, and are they archival
• What is the quality of the prints and are they available online
• Are props included or can you add them

After getting all your questions answered, try to assess if their booking schedule is available for the date you have selected for your event. With the growing popularity of photo booths, often reservations are booked early and you may find yourself with the perfect feature of your event but without the date you want.

If budget is a challange for you in preventing you from renting a photo booth, contact the vendor and explain your situation and ask for any promotional rates or reduced time packages to fit it into your perfect event.

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