Montreal wedding planning guide
Alternatives to a traditional wedding photo booth in Montreal
A traditional print booth is not the only way to give wedding guests a photo activity. The right alternative depends on whether you care most about quick strips, social video, candid coverage, guest participation, or a substantial portrait each person can take home.
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The main alternatives
Montreal couples can choose among several genuinely different formats. A classic booth prioritizes fast repeated snapshots. A glam booth usually focuses on a polished monochrome look. A 360 booth creates short social videos. A portrait corner uses a photographer and planned setting. Polaroids are informal and immediate. A portrait booth turns a guest photograph into a prepared creative portrait direction.
None is automatically best. The useful question is what guests will do during the reception and what they should still have after it.
- Traditional strips for speed and repetition
- Glam portraits for one consistent finish
- 360 video for movement and social sharing
- Polaroids for a casual guest-book activity
- Portrait corners for conventional photography
- Creative portrait booths for greater visual choice
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Where MyPortraitBooth fits
MyPortraitBooth is designed for hosts who want the familiar ease of a photo-booth activity but a different finished object. Guests browse numbered portrait themes, take a photograph alone or with other guests, return to the reception, then review a full 6×8 portrait before it is printed.
The planned service includes both founders on site, more than 2,100 prepared portrait ideas, help choosing a theme, camera and lighting, portrait creation and review, a full-size copy for every person pictured, and protective sleeves.
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Questions to ask any vendor
Before comparing prices, make sure the proposals include the same things. Ask what is physically printed, whether an attendant is present throughout, how groups are handled, how guests receive files, what the venue must provide, and what happens if equipment or internet access fails.
- 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 is the backup and delivery plan?
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Fit it into the reception
A guest activity should complement dinner, speeches, and dancing rather than compete with them. Confirm where it will be placed, when it will open, how guests know it exists, where finished work is collected, and whether the service time matches the guest count.
MyPortraitBooth uses advance and on-site QR browsing so guests can arrive with favourite numbers, while a printed collection and personal help remain available at the booth.
Questions hosts ask
Practical answers before you book
Is MyPortraitBooth a photo booth?+−
It fills the same role in an event plan: guests choose an idea, step in for a photograph, and receive a printed result. The difference is that the finished piece is a reviewed full 6×8 creative portrait rather than an automatic strip.
Can guests take a portrait as a group?+−
Yes. The photographed guests determine exactly who appears, and the initial print quantity matches the number of people pictured.
Do guests have to decide before the wedding?+−
No. Advance QR browsing is optional. Guests can also use the portrait book, browse on their phone, or ask for help during the reception.
What does MyPortraitBooth cost?+−
The published starting price is $1,750 CAD for two event hours. Additional event time is $500 per hour, and the recommended length depends on the guest count and schedule.
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