The list covers a vintage-style booth, a classic enclosed curtain booth, and a wooden tripod camera booth, and the shape of your venue’s floor decides which of the 3 fits.
Whichever you choose, the print is the part guests take home, and the 2×6 strip with your names and date is where customizing shows up in every one.
1. Vintage-style Photo Booth
A wooden stand with a screen, set against draped white curtains, makes a clean corner for guests to wander into.
Because the backdrop is plain, it fits almost any color scheme, and the checkered floor adds the vintage note without any extra props.
Renting is the practical route here, since you pay for the event rather than owning a piece of equipment.
Ask what the rental covers before booking, and leave a few feet of clear floor around the stand so a line can form without blocking the room.
2. Classic Enclosed Curtain Photo Booth
Red velvet curtains over a freestanding wooden cabinet give guests the old-fashioned feeling of ducking inside and pulling the drape closed.
Custom signage is what makes it yours, so a pun or your names on the outside of the booth will be the first thing guests see as they line up.
I like this one best for couples who want the booth to be a focal point rather than a corner extra. Surround it with a few flowers and one sofa, and it works as a small room of its own.
3. Vintage Wooden Tripod Camera Booth
A wooden box on a tripod is the lightest-looking booth of the three, and it moves easily, which is why it works outdoors on gravel.
Guests pull the printed strip out by hand, and that small moment is half the fun.
A small vase of flowers on top ties it to your florals for almost nothing.
With no enclosure, the box suits a garden or patio where guests can pose in the open, though it gives up the privacy of a curtain.
Customization Options
Ask what can actually be changed before you pick a company. Some rentals let you redesign the print layout and add branded panels, and some stick to a fixed template.
The print is the part guests take home, so I’d put the customizing effort there first. A custom photo template with your names and date is the one change that shows up in every strip.
Check what the package includes by default. One Boise-area package, for example, lists a DSLR camera, studio lighting, color and black-and-white filters, unlimited photos, 2×6 prints, a tap-to-start screen, props, an online gallery and an onsite attendant.
Guestbook prints usually cost extra, so if you want a second strip for a scrapbook page, ask for it as an add-on before you book.
Guest Experience
Booth rentals are sold by the hour, so think about when guests will actually use it. Open it after dinner, when people are loose and the room has settled, rather than during the ceremony cocktail hour.
An attendant makes a real difference. Someone who hands out props, gets groups into the frame and fixes a jam keeps the line moving, and guests don’t have to figure out the screen alone.
Ask each vendor about venue fit, too. Booths come in different footprints, so confirm the space before you sign.
Booking Considerations
Start by choosing between a classic booth and a studio-style one, since some companies sell just those two packages. Decide which fits your venue and guest count, then ask the vendor to walk you through the details.
Book as early as your date and venue are locked. Popular dates fill first, and the options you want go with them.
Before paying a deposit, get these answers in writing:
- How many hours the rental covers
- Whether an attendant is included
- Whether travel is covered for your venue
- When you’ll receive the digital gallery
- Whether extra prints are included
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a photo booth rental cost?
It varies widely with features and rental length. One enclosed curtain booth company lists its standard package at $5,000, which covers up to 4 hours, a custom photo strip logo, unlimited photos, premium curtains and a post-event gallery.
Extra time and an attendant cost more, so ask what’s included before comparing quotes.
What types of events can photo booths be rented for?
Photo booths suit weddings, parties and corporate events. For a wedding, the booth style matters more than the event type, so match it to your venue and guest count.
What is a photo booth venue placement?
It’s a program where a booth company places its booths in a venue to add to the guest experience, with no financial burden on the venue.
It is separate from renting a booth for your own event, where you pay for the hours you book.
