Hiring a photo booth for a wedding: the complete 2026 guide
The photo booth has become the must-have wedding entertainment: self-service, sociable and, above all, it gives your guests a printed keepsake to take home that very evening. But how do you hire the right one? What budget should you plan? How many photos do you need? Here is everything you need to know to get it right.
Why have a photo booth at a wedding?
- Entertainment that runs itself: no host needed, your guests have fun on their own while you enjoy your evening.
- A physical keepsake: every guest leaves with their printed photo, in your colours.
- An icebreaker: family, friends and colleagues who have never met come together around the booth and the props.
- A living guestbook: your guests stick in their photos and leave a little message.
How many photos do you need for your number of guests?
This is THE key question. A photo booth gets a huge amount of use at a wedding: allow on average 2 to 3 visits per guest over the evening.
| Guests | Recommended photos | Badabooth package |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 100 prints | 100 photos |
| 50 to 100 | 150 to 300 prints | 150 or 300 fast photos |
| 100 to 150 | 300 to 450 prints | 300/450 fast photos |
| 150 to 200+ | 400 to 800 prints | Large booth 400/800 |
💡 Tip: for a wedding, go for fast printing (a few seconds per print) and multi-format (10×15, polaroid, photo strip). Your guests will love the retro photo booth strips.
What budget should you plan for a wedding photo booth?
On the French market, expect to pay between €150 and €400 for a weekend, depending on the package. Watch out for hidden costs: some hire companies charge extra for delivery, return or refills.
At Badabooth, the price is all-inclusive: delivery and return anywhere in France are included, along with the personalised frame, unlimited digital photos and GIFs. Our wedding packages start at around €244 (150 fast photos, up to 100 guests).
Personalise your frame to match your wedding
A personalised photo frame makes all the difference: your names, the date, your theme (rustic, boho, chic, floral…). At Badabooth, you design it yourself online with our editor, and it is included free of charge.
Pitfalls to avoid
- Wi-Fi: many wedding venues and reception halls have no reliable Wi-Fi. Check that the booth works offline (Badabooth booths do: printing is 100% local).
- Logistics: who sets it up? A good booth sets up in 5 minutes, with no technician.
- Too few prints: nothing is worse than a photo booth running out of paper at 11pm. Plan generously (see the table above) or choose a package with a refill.
- Booking too late: in peak season (May to September), booths go quickly. Book several weeks in advance.
How to book your wedding photo booth
- Set up your package online by entering your number of guests and your budget: we will recommend the ideal booth.
- Personalise your photo frame.
- Receive the booth 1 to 2 days before the wedding, ready to use.
- After the big day, send it back with the prepaid return label, and get all your digital photos in HD.
A successful photo booth means a wedding where everyone leaves with a smile and a photo in their pocket.
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