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Planning Tip of the Week: A DIY Photo Booth

by Gretchen of mywedding.com

Photography by April Greer - see more at www.aprilgreer.com
Having a photo booth at wedding receptions is a super fun and cute idea. But renting one does cost quite a chunk-a-change.

So, here's an idea...

Take a friend, a polaroid camera, and a whole bunch of film. In an area at your reception, use a room divider to give the area some privacy, hang up a white sheet or some fabrics, and you've got an insta-studio!

For a bit more fun, have a selection of masks and props available for your guests to use for their silly poses! Include a chalk board or a dry-erase board for your photo subjects to write out a message of "CONGRATULATIONS!" while holding it up in their polaroid!

Say Cheese!

Gretchen mywedding.com August 11, 2008

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    • kristi
    • 08-13-2008   12:07 AM (PST)
    • Really like that idea!!!
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    • Melinda Ledbetter
    • 08-21-2008   06:34 PM (PST)
    • Most friends and family like to joke in front of the camera and some prefer to stay out of the video. This is an awesome idea!
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    • Echo
    • 09-04-2008   10:58 PM (PST)
    • Any idea on WHERE to buy Polaroid film?
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    • Angela
    • 10-10-2008   09:23 AM (PST)
    • Buy Polaroid Cameras and Film from Ebay!!
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    • Never teh Bride
    • 12-16-2008   07:42 AM (PST)
    • How difficult this is depends on how complex you want your set-up to be, but you can actually get pretty professional without breaking the bank! If you set up a digital DIY photo booth, you can let guests handle the snapshots themselves, which means you don't have to designate someone to wield the camera.
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