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Mrs. Firefly, New York Age and Occupation in 06: 31, Attorney Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance Engagement Date: April 11, 2004 Wedding Date: June, 2006 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I was born in the city of Donetsk in the former Soviet Union (now the Ukraine) and grew up in Brooklyn. Many of my parent's friends are from Russia and the Ukraine as well. We want all of our guests to have a great time and hit the dance floor so we've hired a band that can play both Russian and American music; not to mention a mean rendition of the Gypsy Kings and chair-raising hora!
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The Photobooth

September 8th, 2006 @ 9:17 am by Mrs. Firefly

I decided to forgo traditional favors and have a photobooth instead. I went with NYC Photobooth and found them very easy to work with. The owners scoped out Battery Gardens before the wedding to be sure that the logistics were set, and on the day of the wedding they set up the photobooth early so that they would be out of my hair.

The photobooth wasn’t cheap — around $1600 for 5 hours — certainly more than I would have spent on favors. Was it worth it? Yes and no. Some of my guests loved it and the photobooth was very popular during the cocktail hour. But once guests moved upstairs for dinner, only the diehards went back down to take more pictures. I think the photobooth would have gotten much more use if all of the wedding events were on the same floor. I did wind up with a great photo guest book, but I probably could have gotten a somewhat similar result with a polaroid camera. A

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i really like the photo booth idea…but sounds like it might be pricey for the amount of use it got…

this is completely unrelated, but i hope somone can make a post on these gorgeous cupcakes:

http://flickr.com/photos/lecupcake/

 
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Mrs. Bee

I would much rather take a photo strip than a favor from a wedding. But yah… quite pricey. Photobooth pics are so cute!

Oh and h… we featured those cupcakes last week!

 
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tristan

I love that ideas so much, but it didn’t fit into our budget :(

 
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kanipark

i love love LOVE them!!! i wish i could have done something like this :)

 
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Miss Daisy

Mrs. Firefly, i also love the idea of a booth like that too!! i saw it at some bridal expo and was all “i *must* have it!”
but i’m in the same multi-level boat as you. i appreciate hearing how it actually worked out logistically–esp. since our dinner and cocktail hour are three stories apart.

 
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bluebird

I have been wanting to do a photobooth, but hadn’t actually heard any reviews from someone who had one. Thanks for posting this! And your guestbook looks wonderful. One question…Did guest fix the strips in the book themselves, or did you do it later? Just wondering about logistics! Thanks!

 
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Daisy

I absolutely love this idea. It’s entertaining and original, but probably won’t be for too much longer! What a great concept.

 
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Mrs. Firefly

Bluebird — NYC photobooth did everything. They set up the strips and put little wedding do-hickies (craft store like thing-ies) on every page of the Kolo album. Because my wedding was small (around 110 guest) and not quite all of the guests put a strip in the book (I yelled at one friend), only around 2/3 of the book is full.

 
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lindsay

so cool. i absolutely adore the idea of a photobooth!!!

 
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J

I wanted to do a photobooth too… but decided against it. Not worth it for my wedding since we’ll only have 50 people.

 
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Strawbebi

that’s such good idea!~ kinda pricey though, i wonder..do they charge extra for coming to philadelphia?

 
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Jamie Sneider

Can I ask you — how did you attach the green ribbons in the Programs?

 
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Kari

I am using a photobooth in July, and I was wondering about your photo guestbook in particular. It looks like you pre-made the photo spots witht he corners? Or, did you just set out the materials and leave it up to the guests OR did you put it all together after the fact? :O)

 
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NYC Photobooth

Hello everyone!

I have noticed quite a few questions about photobooths that I would be happy to answer. Please call me directly with all of your questions and inquirys regarding our amazing Photobooth and Scrapbooking services or visit nycphotobooth.com.

Daniel Savatteri
President
daniel@nycphotobooth.com
212-537-6213

 
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Rolland Elliott

Starting at $595 http://www.rentphotobooths.com will set up a booth at your wedding with unlimited pictures. Please feel free to call us toll free for more information 1-877-274-4830

 
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Steve

Hello everyone,

The photo booth is a great idea, but to get live video that can be emailed and compiled on a DVD with the options of Karaoke to a kissing booth, plus the ability to ask questions of your guest, and present video or images of the bride and groom…sorry i can go on forever….at a cheaper price please take the time to visit http://www.gabzebo.com, Interactive Video Recording Booth.

Thank you!

 
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FestiveFotobooths (message)  3 posts, Wannabee

Just wanted to let you all know about one more photobooth rental company, in the Philadelphia area: http://www.festivefotobooths.com

Thanks!

 
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Mrs. Firefly, New York Age and Occupation in 06: 31, Attorney Fiance's Age and Occupation: 35, Finance Engagement Date: April 11, 2004 Wedding Date: June, 2006 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I was born in the city of Donetsk in the former Soviet Union (now the Ukraine) and grew up in Brooklyn. Many of my parent's friends are from Russia and the Ukraine as well. We want all of our guests to have a great time and hit the dance floor so we've hired a band that can play both Russian and American music; not to mention a mean rendition of the Gypsy Kings and chair-raising hora!

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