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Photobooth - How long to rent?

BreJá, on December 1, 2011 at 11:26 PM Posted in Planning 0 13

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Hello ladies (and gents),

I tasked my BMs to research photobooths and most companies ask how long we are wanting the booth for. I am having 60-70 guest. I got a quote for $275 for 2 hours. From first glance, that's a great price, but is two hours enough time for our guests to take pics? I don't want to pay for hours that end up going unused because the guests were able to take pics in a short amount of time. How many hours should I request? What's a good price range for a photobooth? The wedding location is Sacramento, CA. Thank you in advance!

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Latest activity by Heather Kanillopoolos, on December 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM

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Kelley · on December 1, 2011 at 11:28 PM
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I'm doing 3 hours.
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Kelley · on December 1, 2011 at 11:29 PM
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That's a good price though. Mine is $650 for the 3 hours.
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Danielle · on December 1, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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Im doing 4 hrs
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BreJá · on December 1, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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Damn! Is the booth made out of gold?? LOL jk. That is really steep, though. Do you get scrapbook supplies or props?
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Kelley · on December 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM
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Lol, maybe. There is a scrapbook, props and DVD. I checked out all the ones in my area and it was the best price other than the home made booths.
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Rebecca · on December 1, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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We are doing 4 hours, $675, two hours idle -in Central Ohio.
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BreJá · on December 2, 2011 at 12:09 AM
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So, is $275 for 2 hours logical?
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Mrs. B for real :) · on December 2, 2011 at 12:44 AM
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Yes , most photo booths in my area are $1000-$1200 for 4 hrs!!! Does your $275 include the scrapbook and props? If so that's a great deal and I feel like 2 hours should be enough time it's a 2 min process
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BreJá · on December 2, 2011 at 1:08 AM
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No, they say I can add the props for an extra $75, BUT a fellow WW member posted photobooth cutouts and I am definitely going to use those :o) I could go by the dollar store and buy scrap book stuff for them to create
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Angela · on December 2, 2011 at 8:06 AM
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We are getting ours for 800 for 5 hours, the price also includes props.
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BreJá · on December 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM
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Well, I will go ahead and purchase the photobooth; I just hope everyone who wants to take a picture is able to. Thank you ladies!
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Mrs. B for real :) · on December 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM
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You never know, sometimes people are nice in the end of the day and aren't going to clock watch for minute 120
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Heather Kanillopoolos · on December 2, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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Speaking as a vendor, I offer full-reception time photobooths, and I find that it can take a few hours for the booth to really take off and get busy. It's often the busiest just after drinks start pouring. Make sure that your DJ/band/etc is prepped to announce the booth a few times (IE, "the photobooth is still open for xx hours- get in there, folks!") to rustle up users and keep in mind that if you recruit a few friends to drag the unsure folks in there, things will speed up as they discover how fun it is.

Have you asked your photographer if he/she is willing/able to provide a photobooth? Many photographers do so in a "portable studio" fashion. Not all include printing, but many (like myself) include the full DVD- and most of the time, the "portable studio" booths photographers provide are much bigger than the vintage "box" style. I have a few examples of what I'm talking about on my site... here's a wedding with one: http://www.irememberforever.com/galleries/weddings/allison
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