Are you looking for a friendly and original wedding photo animation ? Perfect ! Here are some unusual activities to capture fun and wacky wedding photos ! From setting up the photo corner to choosing photobooth props , including the creation of photo challenges , we share with you everything you need to know to be up to date on D-Day.
1. Opt for different wedding photo animations
Why limit yourself to just one photo animation? You can choose several according to your desires, the age of your guests or the theme of your wedding.
To help you, we have selected something for you to delight all your guests!
Wedshoots app
This free mobile application allows you to create a photo album from your smartphone and share it with your guests. Thus, everyone can participate, “like” and even comment on the photos.
On the other hand, the quality is not always there and it is not the animation adapted to the elderly, generally uncomfortable with new technologies (« sorry Auntie Jeanine! »). It is still a good way to recover hundreds of memories of this great day.
Polaroid rental
The polaroid is in fashion! You can rent several and leave them self-service on each reception table. It is an original animation suitable for country or bohemian weddings, for example. Business card sized photo paper refills are easy to change and install.
However, their costs can be high and the photos are difficult to personalize. Thanks to instant printing, however, your guests will appreciate leaving with their vintage photo.
Photobooth
Fun and easy to use, the photobooth is the essential entertainment for memorable parties. It brings together all your guests in front of the camera to dress up and take fun and quirky photos! Via the touch screen, you can send your digital photos by e-mail and also find them in a private and unlimited online space.
But even better, you have the option to print your high quality photos instantly, in various sizes and customizations. Laughter and good humor guaranteed!
2. Choose the right location for your photo corner
Consider placing a few signs to indicate the location of your photo corner. It must be hidden from view so that even the most timid feel comfortable. Whether you prefer to install it indoors or outdoors is up to you.
However, we recommend that you choose a location that is accessible, bright and sheltered from bad weather. Choose a sufficiently spacious place suitable for group photo shoots. If you use a photo box, be sure to keep a distance of 1.50 m between you and the device. The ideal is to carry out tests beforehand to be ready on the wedding day.
3. Arrange your photo booth well
You can customize the background of your photo booth according to the theme of your wedding. Some opt for a printed backdrop, or a simple curtain with bands, to which they add decorations.
Others prefer a more interactive setting where the guests create real scenes. In this case, photo frames, cardboard silhouettes or headliners are the perfect accessories for funny or even crazy shots!
For a more intimate photo booth, a large slate board allows guests to leave a little note to the bride and groom. Garlands of flowers, sequins or lights are also unanimous!
4. Make many accessories available
The ridiculous does not kill, and fortunately! It’s time to put on the most original costumes and accessories. You will find that superhero and princess costumes are still popular, even among the biggest.
For an unforgettable wedding photo animation, let’s go all out: masks held by sticks, false mouths, glasses, hats, crowns, mustaches, etc.
Diving masks and snorkels can also complete the panoply of zany disguise accessories! It takes all tastes.
So that the participants get a makeover, we can install a dressing table with make-up and glitter. 1, 2, 3… Marmoset!
5. Encourage guests to complete photo challenges
Who will have to photograph “his neighbor at the table”, “the worst dancer of the evening” or even “the bride and groom kissing”? Will we succeed in taking a picture of “the human pyramid of witnesses”?
Let’s go for the photo challenges!
The goal is simply to have fun. You can have different lists of challenges on the tables and let those who want to take part in the game.
We suggest that you launch this animation after the reception. In general, the guests have already gotten to know each other and are more relaxed. Kids love to be paparazzi too, but best give them disposable cameras!
6. Provide a guestbook
It would be a shame to have organized all these wedding photo animations and not to keep track of them …
If you have made the choice of printed photos, the traditional guest book is the essential accessory to collect them. Each guest can thus paste the photo prints of their choice and add a little handwritten note. You will find expressions of affection, congratulations and certainly other surprises!
By choosing a rather sober guest book, you will be able to decorate it as you wish. It will also be an opportunity to recall the memories of your union and the strong emotions associated with it!
7. Make the most of your marriage
It’s time for you to have one of the happiest days of your life!
To avoid too much stress during the festivities, it is best to group photo sessions with your guests. If you have hired a professional photographer, he will take care of capturing your best moments. Trust him.
As for the photo animations proposed above, they are carried out independently and allow your guests to be natural and express their creativity. They appeal to children as well as to the not-so-young. So, relax and enjoy the moment of this special day!
We sincerely hope that these tips will be useful to you. It is emphasized that you must take time for yourself the day before your wedding and delegate when the time comes. At Burddy, we provide photobooth rental with complete peace of mind! Custom frames and multiple formats are included and you only need to wait 10 seconds to get the photos printed. We also offer options including the guest book, photobooth props and funny virtual props. In addition, it is inexpensive: from148 €.
With all this, it is the guarantee of a busy day / evening and a successful wedding party!
