Creating the perfect wedding day timeline can be daunting, but when you’ve got a solid plan in place, everything falls into place. One essential element you’ll want to include? A lovely vintage photo booth!

From capturing candid moments to providing entertainment during lulls, it’s an ideal addition to any wedding. Here’s how to plan the perfect timeline with a photo booth included.

1. Before the Ceremony: Setup and Guest Arrival

Start your day with a smooth setup for your photo booth. If your ceremony is at a venue with a separate reception space (such as Hazel Gap Barn or Doddington Hall), the photo booth should be ready before your guests arrive. Have your provider set up early, so there’s no disruption during your pre-ceremony photos or vows.

💡 Pro Tip: Provide a timeline to your photo booth provider, ensuring they know when to arrive and when to be ready for guests. Sometimes it makes more sense for them to setup at a different time.

2. Cocktail Hour: A Fun Way to Break the Ice

After the ceremony, there’s often a lull while the newlyweds take photos. This is the perfect time for guests to enjoy drinks and mingle. A photo booth keeps everyone entertained while they wait for the reception to begin. It also encourages guests to get to know each other in a lighthearted setting.

🌟 Guest Tip: Use this time to encourage guests to take fun, creative photos.

3. During the Reception: Entertain Guests and Capture Candid Moments

Once the reception kicks off, a vintage booth is a must-have to capture candid moments between dances, speeches, and dinner. Place your photo booth in an area where guests can easily access it during the festivities but without interrupting the flow of the event. Locations near the dance floor or next to the bar tend to work well.

📸 Pro Tip: Include a backdrop that complements your wedding colours or theme for seamless integration with your chosen decor.

4. Late Night Fun: A Keepsake for All

As the night progresses and your guests begin to wind down, the photo booth remains a hit. It’s the perfect opportunity for everyone to get one last shot in before they leave. Plus, the vintage feel of the photo booth creates a beautiful contrast against the excitement of the night.

💬 Tip: Encourage guests to leave a photo strip in your guestbook with a personal message for the bride and groom, creating a keepsake for years to come.

5. After the Wedding: Relive the Memories

Once the big day is over, you’ll want to relive the memories created in the photo booth. We offer a digital gallery and guestbooks so you can revisit the fun moments long after your wedding day.

🌟 Bonus Tip: Create a slideshow for your thank-you cards, including your favorite photo booth shots!

Why Picturematic is the Perfect Choice

At Picturematic, we specialize in creating seamless experiences for your wedding day. Our vintage photo booths are designed to entertain and capture moments throughout your celebration. Whether you’re hosting at Langar Hall or Stubton Hall, we work with you to integrate the booth perfectly into your wedding day.

👉 Contact us today to book your Picturematic wedding experience and create unforgettable memories!