Everyone loves a zany photo booth opportunity at wedding receptions. In an era where everyone has grown used to posing for selfies and cosplay is common, guests throng for the chance to play act, dress up and use props.
Standard fare includes Elton John goofy glasses, day-glo wigs, mad hats, fake mustaches, overblown lips, Groucho eyebrows, and of course the boa feather wrap.
Depending on the couple’s sense of humor and venue, hand-held props can also include word art signs like “Dodged this Bullet,” and even personalized landmark photos, symbols and motifs pertaining to the couple.
Say the venue is held at the Bronx Zoo (it’s a thing!) then plastic animals, caged bar photos and lion tamer gear is a fun nod. Getting married in New York City? Empire State, King Kong, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty props are on point. A beachy outdoor ceremony? Bring on the mermaid crowns, shells and Neptune’s Trident!
If the couple have unusual or unique back stories—they met in Africa, for instance—then of course the typical safari gear like pith helmets and safari jackets appear, or maybe even some throwbacks to Tarzan and Jane?
Whatever the props decided, every booth needs a personalized backdrop, too. Many print-on-demand sites offer a feature to customize the background. You can select the size needed up to extra-large which covers an area 88” x 104” and cost less than lunch to order. Some brides elect to recreate a copy of the wedding invitation itself with the same themed colors and font used. Others take the actual theme and tailor the design to that idea—nautical and burgee flags if the wedding is held at a boathouse or lakeside, for example. Photos of the couple are not uncommon, especially if the couple wishes to appear to be “photo-bombing” their guests!
