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Photo Booths & Weddings

Friday, March 8th, 2013
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From Contributing Blogger Sofia Angeli:

 

You see them in most events these days. And they’re often there to add fun to the occasions. They’ve actually become a trend for parties, especially wedding receptions. Photo booths have definitely come a long way from the early kiosks that were mainly there to provide instant ID photos and, at times, fun to kids and kids-at-heart. But how did the photo booth reach its new status of becoming almost a staple in weddings today?

A bit of history

The curtained photo booth that most people remember today is attributed to Russian Anatol Josepho. The one standing on Broadway, New York City, USA in 1925 is said to be the first of the many photo booths to come later.

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In those days, digital cameras were never thought of and it took days for regular consumers to have their photos printed out. But this novelty machine generated photo prints in about 10 minutes. For those who needed to have their faces on ID cards, necessary documents, application forms, etc., it was a very welcome convenience. And for those who wanted a new kind of entertainment or fun souvenir, well, it was also a very welcome convenience.

Photo sticker booths

The Japanese introduced a version of the photo booth that made the machine more entertaining than it was before. In the 1990s, the photo sticker booth came about in Japan and also became a trend in South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines and other Asian countries. It was also introduced in Australia, Europe and North America.

This opened up the people’s minds to the idea of the photo booth being used mainly for fun and souvenir purposes. For a minimal amount, you can have your solo or group photo taken and have them printed on sticker paper. You can also pick the design or background that you want.

The main reason why most adults didn’t fully embrace this purikura, the Japanese shortened word for “print club,” is that it features mostly animé designs that are quite juvenile for the tastes of many. Customers of these Japanese photo sticker booths are mostly teenagers.

Photo booths and engagement rings

Then came someone who had this ingenious idea of using the enclosed photo booth as the venue for his marriage proposal. Now, it’s become a logical choice for those who’d like to ask someone to marry them.

As long as you’ve got good timing, the photo booth will provide you an image capture series of the surprise, happiness and, possibly, tears when you popped the question and presented the ring to her. And it provides a good amount of privacy, too.

Wedding fun and favours

As mentioned earlier, the photo booth is now a famous entertainment alternative in wedding celebrations. Most photo booth rentals can now even offer you a selection of outputs – usually black-and-white prints, stickers and full-colour photos.

You can use them not just for you and your guests to get wacky photos with props and a themed backdrop. Some photo booth services also offer image albums that can replace the old-school store-bought guest book. Your guests can write their wishes and notes to you on that album. You can even hold a contest for the most hilarious pose or any other category that would go with your theme.

Decades ago, you probably won’t see photo booths and weddings in the same sentence. But now, this image capture machine attracts the second longest queue in a wedding – next to the buffet.

If you’re considering having a photo booth in your own wedding reception, talk to the rental company about your theme and your plans for the party. Remember how the current photo booth craze came about, and don’t be surprised if they can offer you some ideas you never thought were possible.

About the author

Sofia Angeli is a PR & communications consultant for companies in various industries. In particular, she brings her writing skills and passion for travel, culture, arts and lifestyle, including wedding planning and engagement rings, to the online world.

Photo Booths at the Adult Swim!

Thursday, February 21st, 2013
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Yes, it is true! Top Hat Photo Booths will be at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum this Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 as part of the “Adult Swim” This is a “grown-up” event (over 21) and is a time for adults to enjoy all the fun of The Children’s Museum along with dancing, groovy games, a “casual-chic cocktail lounge” and a lot more!

Top Hat Photo Booths Indianapolis is delighted to be part of this event!

Bridal Open House at Misselwood

Thursday, February 14th, 2013
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BE SURE TO VISIT TOP HAT PHOTO BOOTHS AT THE FABULOUS MISSELWOOD BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE

Misselwood

DATE: February 24, 2013

TIME: 11:00 - 1:00

WHERE:

Misselwood House

407 Hale Street

Beverly, MA 01915

Be sure to check out Misselwoods Facebook Page for more information about this great event! We’ll see you there!

 

Best Wedding Favor for 2013

Sunday, February 10th, 2013
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Who needs another candle, bottle opener, or coaster. The best wedding favor is the guests experience of a photo booth and capturing the fun on their photo strips. Everyone keeps coming back and posing in front of the camera using our upscale props to enhance their photo fun. They go back to the tables laughing and showing off their photos. Not only do they get a photo but the second print is put into a memory album/guest book for the bride and groom to enjoy and remind them of their special day.

Looking for Honeymoon Ideas?

Thursday, January 17th, 2013
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Top Hat Photo Booths is committed to not only providing the the best photo booth but also providing our clients with information from high quality vendors in different markets where we have locations. Hott Destinations Travel is a travel agency in the Indianapolis, Indiana area that specializes Sandals Caribbean Destinations. PERFECT for your honeymoon!

YOU ARE INVITED

 

We would like to Invite you to attend our

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Sandals Caribbean Night

Wednesday February 26, 2011 starting at 6:30 pm

 

I will have a rep from Sandals that will have a presentation on the different Sandals Resorts.

This is an opportunity to learn what Sandals has to offer you for your Honeymoon.

You will also learn the differences in each property

Sandals Has More Quality Inclusions Than Any Other Resort in the World

There will be specials that will only be available for those that attend.

 

Country Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport South

5630 Flight School Drive (Behind Culvers off 465 & Kentucky Ave)

Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

 

Top Hat Photo Booths Indianapolis is pleased to work with this vendor. Wedding photo booths are FUN, think about a custom honeymoon background.

 

Bridal Show Photo Booth Review

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013
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The holidays are the most popular time for engagements. Christmas Eve, New Years and Valentines Day top the list of most popular days to get married. With that comes the most busy time of a brides life in getting ready for the big event. One of the best ways to get ideas for your wedding is to attend several bridal shows in your area. Attending a bridal show will give a LOT of ideas on what you might want for your wedding and it will also allow you to meet with vendors of the items you might want for your wedding.

One of the comments we here at Top Hat Photo Booths is that there are many vendors for all kinds of items such as DJ’s, Photographers and of course photo booths. One thing you will want to do is come with a list of questions for each vendor to see if they can indeed supply what you want and meet your expectations.

One thing, MONEY should NOT be the main deciding criteria. For example, you can probably hire a kid to plug in his ipod to supply music for your event for cheap or free.

But, do you know if he will play the music you want or show up at all?

When looking for a photo booth be sure it is one that you and your groom can fit into the booth along with a few fri

ends. Many photo booths are VERY small and many times it is quite a task for the bride and groom to get a nice fun series of pictures. Plus, wouldn’t it be more fun to have a booth that up to 8 adults can fit in for great group pictures? Something else to keep in mind, make sure it is a real booth, not a velour shower curtain, plywood box or plastic box run by some high school kid. You don’t

want your memories to be left to some 16 year old kid working with the photographer that has not interest in doing a good job. Be sure that the photo booth company specializes in JUST PHOTO BOOTH. You want a true professional for your event. Don’t fall for the DIY kits, you will spend a lot of time and money and likely not save anything if the pictures and the experience is bad.

An easy way to make your decision easy is to talk to Top Hat Photo Booths. We offer top of the line equipment, including REAL CAMERAS, a gorgeous stand up booth that is great for group pictures, highly trained staff, fast printing and FUN PROPS. We have done over 1000 events and a true professionals in the industry. Many of the best companies use Top Hat Photo Booths and depend on our quality service.

With locations in 16+ cities along the east coast and in the midwest, the best photo booth for your event is just a click away. click here

 

 

 

How the Fiscal Cliff was Averted

Saturday, January 5th, 2013
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John & Harry

 

‘Twas the night before New Year when all through the House

Both sides were pointing “He is the louse”.

The cliff was for certain that very night

For no one would budge without a dog fight.

 

The Prez was nestled all snug in his bed

While visions of re-election still danced in his head.

Then John in his jacket and Harry his cap

Said “One way to solve this - bring in Top Hat”

 

So into the photo booth they went arm in arm

For once they agreed - “What is the harm”.

One smile at the camera that almost looked real

That’s how it happened - the Fiscal Cliff deal.

 

Well almost.

 

Happy New Year from Top Hat Photo Booths!

Snappening Snaphunt Contest

Friday, January 4th, 2013
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The Indianapolis office of Top Hat Photo Booths is delighted to again partner with some of the best vendors in Indianapolis to offer a lucky bride and groom to be a fabulous prize package! The contest is called Snaphunt with a Snappy Bridal Package of the Year that is valued over $14,000 from some of the best vendors in Indianapolis, Indiana!


This is a terrific line up of services from the following:
Party Time Rental | Indy Wedding Ideas | EventzPlus | Park View Banquet Center | molly connnor photography | Pink Poppy Ink | Cakes by Cathy | FARMbloomington |Ooh La La Events | Piper’s Premier Caterers | La Dolce Salon & Spa | Posh Petals | Eiteljorg Museum Rentals & Events | Conrad Indianapolis | Events by Love | LGI Linens | Unique Heart Productions | Lucy’s Bridal | Truly Yours Bridal | Just Pop In! | Muzik & Memories | Frittle Candy | L’Evento Boutique | Midwest Sports & Social Complex

Here is how to plan and try to win:

Here’s how to play:
Step 1. “Like” Snappening on Facebook to find the first part of today’s promo code.
Step 2. Then, follow Snappening us on Twitter for the second part. We’ll be tweeting it out multiple times each day for you.
Step 3. And lastly, register on Snappening.com with the full promo code to enter to win! It’s just THAT easy.
GOOD LUCK! Somebody is going to win BIG for their wedding!

 

 

 

Custom Photo Booths

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
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Top Hat Photo Booths had the pleasure of working with Jessica Strickland Photography at the fabulous wedding of Taryn and Austin at the Crown Plaza in Indianapolis, IN. The Wedding Planning was done by Tonya Shadoan of Circle City Planners who also did the gorgeous flowers for the event. The wedding Videographer was Jet Kaiser.

The custom photo booth was done using engagement photographs of the bride and groom from Jessica Strickland. Top Hat Photo Booths has the ability with our large photo booths to offer any type of exterior wraps or customizing to fit your event. We are doing a lot more customization of wedding photo booths. Brides realize that our quality booth can really enhance their big day and make their reception that all of their guests will remember.

Top Hat Photo Booths can also offer customized photo strips that are terrific for your guests as a party gift for all of your guests. We can match the font and color of your event to be sure that everything is just right and to meet your expectations. Guest LOVE taking home the custom strips. The photo strips are always hung up so they can be looked at as a nice reminder of your event for a long time.

The holidays are a popular time for engagements and for brides to book photo booths. Be sure to contact Top Hat Photo Booths soon to reserve your date. We look forward to making your event special.

 

 

 

Best Photo Booth Logo’s

Sunday, December 9th, 2012
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Most weddings these days have some type of theme or logo that makes their event more personal and memorable. Top Hat Photo Booths offers a huge selection of logo’s that can be personalized to your event. Check out our Logo Help Center.

We can match almost any color to be sure that the photo booth logo matches the colors of your wedding. We want ensure that the logo that prints out on each photo strips is exactly what you want for your big day!

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Hat Photo Booths strives to be the best photo booth in the business. We offer the best wedding photo booth rentals you can possibly hire. With location in Maine, Boston, New York, North Carolina, Indianapolis Photo Booth Rentals, Wedding Photo Booth Chicago and many other cities.