You’ve booked the perfect photo booth for your wedding reception entertainment. Now it’s time to make the area around it stand out! Decorating and personalizing the space around your photo booth will make it eye-catching, match your wedding style, and attract guests.
Pick an ideal location
Choose a photo booth location with enough space for props, decor, and guest waiting lines. While partying, guests can easily snap photos near the dance floor or bar. Consider placing it in a corner, using an unused hallway, or going outside if space is limited.
Use your wedding theme as inspiration
Your photo booth backdrop sets the tone for your whole setup. A neutral curtain makes a blank canvas for props and guests to pop.
- Fabric in your wedding colors
- Paper decor like ribbons, flowers, vines
- Balloons, streamers or tassels
- Lights – fairy lights, marquee signs, string lights
- Your floral arrangement above or behind the booth
- Your name and date on a wooden sign
If the booth orientation is adjustable, consider flipping it vertically for an extra tall, dramatic backdrop. An eye-catching backdrop encourages guests to pose and draws attention to your fun photo zone.
Use your theme
Incorporate your wedding theme into the photo booth area for a cohesive feel. Some ideas:
- Tropical – Leafy greens, tropical flowers, pineapples, coconuts
- Rustic – Fall flowers, hay bales, and mason jars
- Boho – Dreamcatchers, macrame, pompoms, floor cushions
- Holiday – Seasonal greenery, ornaments, snowflakes
Your theme supplies the perfect photo props too – leis for tropical, bandanas for Western, etc.
Light it up
Lighting is crucial – too dark and your photos will appear dim. String festoon or fairy lights above and around the booth for a dreamy glow. Add floor lamps or table lamps in the space for a well-lit area. Drape fabric overhead and hang globe string lights or paper lanterns for a whimsical look. Even line the booth with twinkle lights or attach battery-operated lights for extra sparkle! More information can be found at snap-booth.com.
Bring in greenery
Greenery instantly makes any space feel fresh. To create an eye-catching backdrop, use palm trees and flowering plants in pots. Hang vines or a floral swing above the entrance for a botanical style. Or line the walls with bursting flower arrangements and garlands. For outdoor booths, border the space with potted trees or bushes.
Layer in fabrics and textures
Fabrics in different colors and textures add visual interest. Drape swaths of gauzy fabric overhead and let them billow down the walls. Use ribbons to tie back fabric panels. Or opt for paper pompoms and tissue tassels. Hang embroidered fabric pieces as photo booth curtains and lay patterned or metallic runners on tables.
Add fun signage
Cute, playful signs encourage guests to use the photo booth. Place eye-catching signs outside the booth pointing people to the entrance. Inside, post fun instructions and props tips to get people striking creative poses. A well-decorated photo booth space will attract guests into your booth for an unforgettable photo opportunity!
