Guest-ertainment!

When we started planning, our number 1 goal (aside from the actual getting married part) was to ensure our guests came away saying "what a great time!" If we are going to spend this much money on a party, it had better be fan-freaking-tabulously fun, right? So, we're trying to integrate lots of little activities or treats to keep our guests entertained and excited. I want to keep a few of these things under wraps to maintain an element of surprise, but I'm so excited about this one, I just had to share the news!

We *heart* photobooths. If we had all the money, we'd have one as a permanent fixture in the house, just for fun. And we'd probably jump in there once or twice a day to take some really silly cute, and sweet photos peppered by the occasionally obsene. Cuz that's how we roll, yo. So, immediately we knew that a photobooth was a top priority for our reception. Lots of our friends are actors and/or hams, so mayhem is sure to ensue :)

It took some real time and scouring online to find a company who fit our criteria (old school style booth, CD Rom of all the pictures included, fast printing, and plasma TV slideshow of photos as they're taken) along with being a pleasure to work with. Then along came the great team at Classic Photobooth and we were sold!
(retro happiness in a box!)

They offer both the classic style and digital photobooth options, as well as arcade game rental, casino tables, temporary tattoo and henna artists (go figure). Their customer service is awesome - very fast responses, informative and appreciative. Classic Photobooth services the following states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and South California (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Franscisco). I really feel confident in our selection, and would definitely recommend contacting them if you're in the market for fun!

I can't wait to see all the fun pictures that our guests take, and I hope they enjoy themselves. We can use the CD Rom to upload the pics to flickr for everyone to see and share, and also create a photo album keepsake for ourselves.

I'm crafting up a cardstock photo-matte with our logo or some cute graphic on it and magnet tape on the back for people to attach their strips to after they print. That way, they can take it home and put it on their fridge of office cubicle. I know I love seeing my friends' photo strips... they're always good for a laugh or three!

Have you been to a wedding with a photobooth, or are you planning to have one at your shindig? What other fun treats do you have in store for your guests?