Imagine that you’ve just said good-bye to the last of the wedding reception guests, and you’re thinking, “I spent a year planning this wedding, I’m tired, my feet are killing me, and I can’t wait to get out of these clothes, but I can’t believe it’s already over.”
The day will speed by like it’s rocket-propelled–especially with a tightly scheduled day. One solution: add in some open time between the ceremony and the reception. Use that time for a limo ride to a park, your local watering hole or anything that affords a quick, fun break. Your photographer gets some extra time for photojournalism (candid photography); you get some chill time with your friends.
Some call this type of schedule a “split wedding,” with its added time between the wedding and reception. Great idea, but is there pressure to eliminate gaps in the day for the benefit of out-of-town guests? Perhaps the wedding ceremony and reception are in the same place. Hmmm… are you okay with leaving your guests and reception to go off on your own? What are your guests going to do while you’re gone? You are, after all, the star of the show. Solution: give them something to do while you’re gone.
Whether or not you attend the entire reception, a photo booth is a great way to add a spark to any party. For maximum enjoyment, look for one that will allow your guests to:
- Dress up with wigs, hats, crazy glasses, etc. from a prop box
- Use a booth large enough to accommodate groups
- Use costumes and creative poses to make unique photo keepsakes.
- Create personalized pages for your photo album
- Make videos:
- To send you well-wishes, blessings, congratulations, and messages
- To tell funny stories
- To show off costume creations, dances, songs, or whatever
- Watch an on-going slide show of photos and videos played on a large monitor for all to see and enjoy
So as you say “good bye” to the last of your guests, expect lots of congratulations and thanks for planning a great party. And expect to continue enjoying your party as time goes on with the photos and videos that captured the time, life and people of your special day.
