Montreal wedding planning guide
Wedding photo booth ideas beyond the familiar strip
A printed strip, a moving video and a transformed portrait offer different kinds of guest activity. Start with what you want people to enjoy during the reception, then consider what they’ll take home.
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Choose the format before the extras
Think about whether your guests would enjoy posing, moving, leaving a message or imagining a different version of themselves. Then ask each vendor how their particular setup works.
- Classic strips: familiar repeated poses, with a compact printed result
- Glam portraits: a consistent photographic look; ask about lighting and retouching
- 360 video: movement rather than a still print; check space and file delivery
- Instant-photo guest books: pictures paired with handwritten messages; plan supplies and someone to guide guests
- Portrait corners: photographs of guests as they are dressed for the occasion
- MyPortraitBooth: guests choose a different scene or style, with a transformed portrait printed for each person pictured
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What guests do at MyPortraitBooth
Guests explore the collection together or ask us for a suggestion, then pose for their chosen portrait. Both founders host the experience and check the result privately before calling the group to see it.
Everyone pictured approves before printing, and each receives a sleeved 6×8 copy. Guests wait together by the portrait screen after their photos so we can call them together.
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Questions to ask any vendor
Ask for a sample print or file and a written breakdown of the service. Use these questions to fill in what the proposal leaves unclear.
- What size is the finished print?
- Does every person in a group receive one?
- Is the station actively staffed?
- Can guests approve the result?
- Are setup and breakdown included?
- What happens if service is interrupted?
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Fit it into the reception
Plan the booth around dinner, speeches, and dancing. Confirm its location, opening time, guest instructions, pickup area, and enough hours for the expected group sizes.
For MyPortraitBooth, advance browsing is optional. Guests can explore the collection at the reception with our help.
Questions couples ask while comparing
Is MyPortraitBooth a photo booth?+−
Yes. It is a staffed photo booth that turns guest photos into a chosen scene or artistic style, rather than simply arranging the photos in a template.
Can guests take a portrait as a group?+−
Yes. We print one full-size 6×8 copy for everyone in the photo.
Do guests have to decide before the wedding?+−
No. Advance QR browsing is optional. Guests can also use the screen at the booth, browse on their phone, or ask for help during the reception.
What does MyPortraitBooth cost?+−
The starting price is CAD $2,500 before tax for three event hours. Each approved additional hour is CAD $600 before tax, and the recommended length depends on the guest count and schedule.
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