Something Old, Something New

Many of us can think back to a time in our childhood, whether on the boardwalk at the beach, in the mall, at the arcade or elsewhere, that we stumbled upon a photo booth.  We couldn’t resist the temptation of squeezing in with our friends and loved ones to capture 4 quick shots of the best poses we could think of at the time: some kissing, some laughing, surely one with our tongues out and especially one with our best smiles.  All of our originality made it onto one fantastic strip of photos that printed instantly and was bound for the refrigerator as soon as we got home.  Classic, timeless, fun and memorable, who can resist that combination?

Those qualities can seamlessly be translated to weddings.  So, it should come as no surprise to anyone that this celebrated past time is making its way back into the lime light with a fresh new look and use.  So many details, thoughts, energy and preparation go into planning a wedding.  Yet it arrives, it happens and it is gone before you know it.  A photo booth adds so many elements to the big day that make it last forever.  Entertainment is provided for guests as they scheme to think of the best poses for their turn in the photo booth.  The finished product is available for them to take home as a favor.  Duplicate photos are left behind for the bride and groom with a personalized written message next to them, giving the bride and groom a visual memento of all the wonderful friends and family that came together to celebrate their union.  Post wedding, guests will reflect on the unique experience, making it unforgettable.

Planning brides and grooms add their own personal touches and choose different aspects to express their style as a couple.  The photo booth allows guests the opportunity to add their personal touch to a wedding.  It compliments the photographers work and often let’s them focus more on the newlyweds and other details rather than candid shots of guests.  Not to mention, there is just something novel about getting in the booth and closing that curtain.  People warm up to the camera, get creative, and have FUN.At a recent wedding, a 95 year old grandmother, who despises having her photo taken, stepped into the photo booth to appease the bride (her granddaughter) & groom.  Not only did she end up being a “repeat offender”, by using the booth multiple times, she even stuck her tongue out with the rest of her grandchildren around her.  Priceless.  What will you capture in your photo booth?

A special thanks to Kelly Simons of Shutterbooth for her contribution to this blog.   Shutterbooth was recently awarded “Bride’s Choice 2010″ for unique services on weddingwire.com. Please visit their website at http://www.shutterbooth.com or contact them at 435.783.2342.