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Alina
VIP August 2012

For those who can't afford photobooths...

Alina, on February 8, 2012 at 8:10 PM Posted in Planning 0 9
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The other thread about what everyone wishes they could have made me post this.

I wanted a traditional photobooth too that you can rent, but couldn't afford it, so I'm compromising.

Now, I am setting aside a small corner with a backdrop put up (I'm probably going with a patterned bed sheet, but it could be whatever you like) and having a table with a bunch of fun props. hats, chalkboards, etc.

I found these websites helpful:

http://www.tiffanykelley.com/blog/2010/10/diy-mustaches-photo-booth-prop/

http://printable.tipjunkie.com/free-photo-booth-printable-lips-and-mustaches/

http://www.bridepop.com/do-it-yourself/do-it-yourself-photo-booth/attachment/diy-photobooth-wedding1/

Anyways, just in case you hadn't already thought of it, this is a way to have a photobooth without really costing very much.

We have a friend who is going to take pics at it during the cocktail hr and then we plan on sending pictures to everyone.

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Latest activity by Lala, on February 9, 2012 at 7:23 AM
  • Alina
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    Alina ·
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    If you don't have anyone to take pictures, you could set up a tripod or a table that they cna put their cameras on and set a timer on the camera. Or leave a camera set up with a remote that they can use on their own.

    I think it's going to make for some really cute pictures!

    I made the moustaches and stuff all from $store supplies, and it only took like 30 mins.

    edit: used stores are a great place to find funky hats! I got some cute straw ones.

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  • PhillyBride103
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    We are doing a semi homemade photo booth We are paying a couple hundred dollars more to have a 2nd photographer added to our package. Instead of having both photographers out on the dance floor taking pictures during the reception, one is setting up a backdrop to do a fake open photobooth. We will be providing homemade props for it!

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  • Carrie
    Master December 2011
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    Thanks for sharing, I am going to have to pass these links along to friends.

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  • Amanda
    Dedicated July 2012
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    A few weeks ago LivingSocial had a deal for half off a photo booth rental, so I ended up spending $199. Keep your eyes peeled! Maybe they'll do it again.

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  • Alina
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    That's a really good deal Amanda! The ones in my area run anywhere from $800-1400. Way too much!

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  • Just Reenski
    Master December 2012
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    We're going to attempt a DIY photobooth. My old computer died a while back, so I have some spare parts for this, and FH is handy with computers so he can probably get it all working together. Here's how to do it from Offbeat Bride:

    http://offbeatbride.com/2010/08/diy-photo-booth

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  • Anonymous
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    If you have an iPad there are two apps that could really work. One is a wedding booth for pictures (called Wedding Booth) and the other is a video/picture booth (called Thrilled For You). We are going to use our iPad or my girlfriend's brother's computer. It is a Mac and I hear they have a computer app as well that works. You can still bring props and even build a makeshift booth using a curtain.

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  • Sabrina
    Master November 2014
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    These are great ideas.... I definately think I will 1. keep my eyes open for Groupon or Living social deals and 2. in the meantime make my OWN. I think it might be fun. All my DIY things i kinda am making my dad do.... lol so I can do this... OORRR he can help with that too! Gotta love dads!

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  • Lala
    Master May 2012
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    Our own, 2d Bride has a helpful page about this. I've gotten so much help from their page (lighting, DIY photobooth)!! Thanks, 2d!! Smiley smile

    http://sites.google.com/site/2dbride/photography/diy-photobooth

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