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30 Photo Booth Prop Ideas Perfect for Your Wedding

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A wedding photo booth is one form of wedding entertainment that can be customized to be completely YOU. The best way to set your photo booth apart from a bunch of generic selfies is to stock a costume box full of fun photo booth props.

Photo Booth Tips

  • Choose photo booth props that fit with the wedding atmosphere.
  • Always rent a reliable photo booth unit to avoid breakdowns and headaches (use these tips to select a quality photo booth for the big day).
  • Designate someone in charge of troubleshooting any photo booth problems so you can enjoy your wedding day (or rent a photo booth unit with a staff member who can troubleshoot any issues).
  • Strategically position the photo booth at the wedding venue so there is a natural flow of guests and you get lots of shots.
  • Make (fun) signs that direct guests to the photo booth.
  • Select the right backdrop that fits with the style of your special day.
  • Include social media hashtag in your photo booth props.
  • Make sure your photo booth props are sturdy so the props don’t look worn in late night shots.

Photo Booth Prop Ideas

  1. Top Hats
  2. Feather Boas
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Paper Fans
  5. Bow ties
  6. Ties
  7. Mustaches
  8. Flowers
  9. Crowns
  10. Hearts (strung together or individual)
  11. Frames (choose styles that fit with the wedding atmosphere)
  12. Masquerade Masks
  13. Mardi Gras Beads
  14. Hawaiian Leis
  15. Large Playing Cards
  16. Foam Fingers
  17. 4-Leaf Clovers
  18. Bows
  19. Magnifying Glass
  20. Umbrellas
  21. Berets
  22. Trophies
  23. Pirate Hat
  24. Mickey Mouse Ears
  25. Cowboy Hats
  26. Frame with Wedding Date
  27. Large Letters & Numbers
  28. Chalkboard (for customizable messages)
  29. Sticks/signs with cute sayings in dialogue bubble (“I’m just here for the cake!”)
  30. Sticks/signs with wedding hashtag

5 Epic Wedding Photo Booth Musts

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wedding guests in photo booth with silly hats and funny facesA photo booth can be the source of a million funny shots or an unused wedding prop. These tips can ensure that your wedding photo booth is a big hit—and one of the guests’ fav kind of wedding entertainment.

Props

When it comes to photo booths, silly faces aren’t always enough. Supply your wedding guests with an ample supply of photo booth props. If you have a wedding theme, select props that fit with the theme. Think leis and grass skirts for a tropical wedding, feather boas and top hats for a theater theme, and clown noses and top hats for a wedding at the circus. Be creative and have fun choosing the best wedding photo booth props.

Frame

If you want guests to mark the special occasion, provide a frame with the wedding name (i.e. Smith Wedding, Doe-Smith Wedding) and/or the date and social media hashtags. If a frame isn’t your first choice, instead opt for a chalkboard (perfect for a school teacher wedding) or a rustic sign.

Location

Don’t let your photo booth become a forgotten wedding entertainment prop. Position the photo booth in a convenient location that guests can easily reach (without too much direction). The ideal location for a photo booth should be near the dance floor and bar—easily accessible for a fun shot in between wedding dances.

Space

Not all photo booths are created equal. Do you want group shots? Smaller, personalized shots? Old-fashioned printed professional shots? Weigh your options carefully as you decide on the right photo booth rental. For a less-stress option, choose a DJ that offers a photo booth rental as part of a wedding entertainment package.

Reliability

To get every shot (and the best pics) possible, make sure you have a reliable (and well-built to avoid a photo booth collapse!) photo booth that won’t break down. Unfortunately, a do-it-yourself photo booth is not always the most reliable equipment—and doesn’t come with a back-up when it does shut down. For those reasons, research wedding photo booth rentals carefully; rent a wedding photo booth that comes with a back-up in case of problems and the pros with expertise to get awesome wedding reception shots.