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Wedding Guest Books (The Photo Booth Way)

By Tasha Shepherd | Published August 23, 2021 | 3 min read

How to turn a wedding guest book into a more interactive keepsake by pairing written notes with photo booth print strips.

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Wedding guest books are a classic tradition that have made a comeback in a modern way. Guest books have been a form of signing in and list the guests attending your wedding. Guests can use the book as a simple congratulatory signature. They can also offer wisdom when it comes to marriage. The more modern approach has been very similar, but with a twist. Instead of just written sentiments, photo booths can provide a visual to your guest book. There are many reasons that this will give more lasting memories than a simple signature.

Looking Back on Your Wedding

A list of signatures does not have very much appeal. Reading over the advice can be nice, but it can often be difficult to read. The photo booth guest book acts more like a yearbook. Instead of trying to look at names and remember who that was, you have a face to match the name. 

It is helpful for guests who do not know that there is a guest book. Many signatures can be left out because guests did not know that a guest book was an option. Plus, people can forget or get so caught up in the fun of your wedding that they never write their message. A photo booth is a destination for guests to get their picture taken and provide you with guest book photos. They will want to use it anyway so use it to its fullest potential.

More Photos of Guests

Vertical wedding photo strip of couple and guests for Bethany and Joe Your wedding day is about you and your partner. All the photos will most likely feature you with your guests. But it is more rare for guests to have the chance to get their own picture taken. They can use a photo booth to show exactly how excited they are for you and to have a moment for themselves.

The best part about this is you get to share a keepsake with your guest. They will get a picture that will remind them of your wedding. You will get to add them to your collection and remember them exactly as they were on that day. Guests put effort into looking their best for weddings — The Classic Photo Booth with its instant printed strips is a great way to capture that moment and share the memories after.

A Unique Experience

While they have become more in fashion, photo booth photos for a guest book are still a newer practice. Photo booths are a versatile service that can be used for you and your guests. When the photo booth attendant prints out a copy for you and your guest, it creates a shared memory of your wedding. This shared experience will be one that both of you can look back on fondly for years to come. Using a photo booth for a guest book is an amazing way for you to remember these moments exactly how they happened. That will make it so much more meaningful than just words on a page.

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Why We Do What We Do


Photography has always meant something to us. It’s where we got our start, after all. Being able to capture and preserve a moment or memory isn’t something you can get with anything else.  

As everything becomes more and more digital, photography (and by extension, photo booths) have to keep up with the times. That’s why we always try and stay as up-to-date and modern as we can with our photo booths.

Many people decide against booking a photo booth because they think they’re outdated or tacky. Granted, some still are. If we’re talking about some dusty curtain booth shoved in a corner with no attendant, then yes, we agree. They are tacky. But the booths we provide at PBPC are always cutting-edge and top-of-the-line. You won’t find any tacky booths in our repertoire.

Ready to secure a Photo Booth Picture Co Photo Booth for your next big event, wedding, reunion or other special occasion? Call us today at (206) 317-4556 or contact us for booking and availability.

Or browse our photo booth rentals to see what's available.



Author

Tasha Shepherd

Owner & Founder, Photo Booth Picture Company

Tasha Shepherd founded PBPC after 18 years planning corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, golf tournaments, music festivals, and weddings. She has worked in the Seattle-area event scene since 2016. Learn more about Tasha Shepherd.

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