How to choose the right photo booth company for your wedding

spoiler alert… its simpler than you think!

 

Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. There are so many to make when planning your wedding that it can kind of make your head spin. But choosing the right vendors can make all the difference. Here’s how to choose the right photobooth company to celebrate with you:

First of all, ask yourself.. WHY?

Why a Photobooth? Are you looking for a fun activity for your guests, do you want the immediate gratification of a gallery just days after your wedding? Are you looking for a meaningful favor to give to your guests? Did your bestie have on at her wedding and it was a blast? All of the above?

Once you’ve figured out why. The search is on to find the photobooth company that lines up with your vision. Are you looking for a quirky company? A budget company? Or something a modern and sleek?

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Soirée’s Classic Photobooth Service at the Santa Barbara Historic Museum. Photo by Emma Nicole Photography.

 

Here at Soirée Photobooth Co. We’ve kind of become known for our minimal look. Less is more, we say!

Less Props

In fact, many of our clients go prop-less. If you like the props, we tend to stick to sunnies, plush pillows and funny signs.

Simple Backdrops

The Cloud Backdrop is an all-time fave. It is totally white, sleek and modern, and best of all keeps your loved ones the star of the photo. It’s the one that is pictured mostly on our website and instagram. It just works.

All-inclusive packages

After doing hundreds of weddings, we’ve found the things that matter most to couples and work with 90% of weddings. Our packages are simple to understand, include a team member to ensure that every detail runs smoothly. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a seamless experience, from setup to breakdown. You can relax and enjoy the day while we take care of the details.

 

save yourself the headache

When interviewing your photo booth company, there are a few important items that could save you headaches later. Questions like…

  • Are you insured?

  • How long have you been in business?'

  • Do you have client reviews?

  • Have you worked at <insert your venue here> before?

  • Are you insured?

  • Do you charge a travel fee?

Choosing the right company is actually pretty simple when you keep these guidelines in mind:

  • Why do we want a photobooth?

  • What is our vibe?

  • What is our budget?

  • Is the company reputable?

  • is this company a good fit for our wedding?

Our wooden booth is modern and vintage all in the same time and a client fav for outdoor events.

 

At Soiree Photobooth Co., we’re all about supporting your vision for your big day. As a company here’s where we land:

Style: Minimal and Modern. We tend to lean a bit more subdued, focusing on exceptional quality photos.

Years in Business: Since 2018, so we’re heading into our 6th year in business!

Insurance? Yes of course, and licensed.

Happy clients? Yes. Tons. We’ve got plenty of reviews on The Knot and Google.

Do you charge a travel fee? Yes. It’s a per-mile- fee, with 30 miles from our home base included. Most clients end up paying between $15-$50.

How much do your services cost? At the time of this blog, most clients spend around $1000.

Choosing the right photobooth (or any wedding vendor) is actually quite simple when you have the right questions in mind. Happy Planning!

Elizabeth Rubio