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Modern + Vintage Booths • DJ Shawn Cox • Wireless Venue Lighting

At Boardwalk Entertainment, we bring the energy, the heart, and the fun. Led by owners Shawn and Carolyn Cox, we mix vintage charm, modern quality, and professional polish to create events that feel effortless and personal from start to finish.

Whether your vision is classic or contemporary, our photo booths, DJ services, and lighting are designed to keep guests smiling, dancing, and celebrating all night long.

What can we bring to the party?

  • The Model 14: Our signature enclosed booth with wood-grain panels and velvet curtains — timeless style paired with pro cameras and instant 3- or 4-pose photo strips.

  • The Beacon: A sleek, open-style booth with studio-quality lighting and beautiful backdrops — perfect for larger groups and modern wedding vibes.

  • The Coney: The ultimate vintage photo booth experience — unlike anything else in Virginia. Hand-built in Chicago and inspired by the Auto-Photo booths of the 1960s, it features chrome trim, a spinning pan seat, a checkerboard floor, and half curtains — pure retro charm with modern reliability.

  • Professional DJ & MC Services: Led by DJ Shawn Cox, a polished, experienced pro who keeps the energy right, transitions tight, and the dance floor packed.

  • Wireless Uplighting: Elegant, customizable lighting that transforms your space and ties everything together beautifully.

Why couples love Boardwalk:

We’re a small, owner-operated business — not a franchise or rental chain — and that personal touch shows in everything we do. You’ll work directly with Shawn and Carolyn from your first message to the last song of the night.

With decades of experience, five-star reviews, and a true passion for our craft, Boardwalk Entertainment has become a trusted favorite across Virginia and the North Carolina coast.

Contact Shawn and Carolyn today to see how Boardwalk can bring your celebration to life with music, style, and great energy.

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Reviews of Boardwalk Entertainment

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Heather Sent on 09/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photo Booth and DJ!!!

We had an amazing wedding experience! The photo booth was awesome and so cool with custom details to make the experience extra jazzy! We also loved our photo guest book, it was so neat and a great memory piece. Our guests absolutely loved it! The staff were so helpful and friendly! Also Shawn is an amazing DJ! He helped us through the process and carried out our dream song playlist! We had so many compliments on Shawn’s DJ skills and how the night flowed so perfectly! He did a fabulous job with his announcements and also with the wedding party entrance! Shawn’s business is the best out there, the only thing that makes it even better is the special combo of teaming with his wife, Carolyn, for wedding coordinating/planning. All star team!!! You’ll want the whole package!
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Mandy Sent on 09/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Shawn, Carolyn, Jessica, and all Boardwalk Photo Booth staff are the epitome of a great time. My now husband and I hired Boardwalk for our wedding without hesitation. Their professionalism, upbeat and positive attitudes, promptness, and amazing booths wowed us from the start. Shawn was great with allowing us to come in to check out the booths and the props and taking sample pictures, and his graphic design skills were outstanding. Shawn and Carolyn really went above and beyond to make our wedding match our vision. Carolyn and Jessica's scrapbooking skills and outgoing personalities really set the theme for the reception. I saw other vendors at different bridal shows, and none of them even compared to the quality of Boardwalk's booths or energizing personalities of Boardwalk's staff. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Boardwalk Photo Booth Company for any event!!! If I could give them 10 stars I would!! Book quick, it is an experience you will cherish forever!
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Melissa Sent on 05/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We found Boardwalk through our venue and they were great! The props were great and it was fun to have everyone piling into a traditional booth. We used the Photo Booth as our guestbook for the wedding so it was a nice touch that they could personalize the design. We were able to put our monogram and colors on the printouts which gave a nice continuity to everything. They also give you access to all the photos digitally which is another great way to capture moments of your wedding that you miss out on while trying to talk to everyone. I highly recommend going with Shawn and Boardwalk!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Cathy Smith Photography Cathy Smith Photography Wedding Photographers

These are my go to recommended photo booth company. The quality of their photos is far better than many of the other booths I've worked with! And their personality is just as awesome!

Michelle Amarillo Event Planning Michelle Amarillo Event Planning Wedding Planners

I love working with Boardwalk Photo Booth Company! Shawn and Carolyn are some of the greatest people you will ever meet and whether my clients use them for their photo booth or DJ services, they never disappoint! They are professional, easy to work with, and really excel at what they do!

Echard Wheeler Photography Echard Wheeler Photography Wedding Photographers

Love Boardwalk Photo Booth Company! They always bring an extra dose of fun to any wedding we work together!

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