MK’s Inspiration Station: Light Up Your Reception (& Guests) with Photo Booth Backdrops

As if the schmillion other posts I’ve previously done on this topic weren’t evidence enough, let it be known to all – men, women and children alike… I la’louvre Photo Booths!  (For those of you who don’t speak Mary:  la’louvre = deep rooted levels of paramount love, which hover somewhere between “pushing the limit” and “you’ve gone too far” – hehe.)

Which is why I am through the roof with excitement to present our latest line to enter the realm of  awesomeness – aka Marilyn’s Keepsakes :) – Personalized Photo Booth Backdrops!  With reception photo booths becoming one of 2010’s biggest wedding trends, it’s no wonder we wanted to be first in line to give brides-to-be something to make them even more amped to use them on their big day!

Available in 6 designs, 13 of today’s hottest wedding colors and personalized absolutely free of charge, these are the kind of products dreams are made of!  Okay, okay, maybe dreams is taking it too far, but at the very least, there have to have some sort of rainbows, candy coated shells or pot’o’gold magic somewhere in their formula, because they are all kinds of fab(to the)ulous and create a great way to inspire interaction and entertainment among your guests!

Below are the current designs we’re offering – as modeled by yours truly, three of my work cohorts and a bucket full of ridiculousness :)  Of course, I’m using the word “modeled” here very loosely – haha, but we’re workin’ it nonetheless!  So, without further adieu, I give thee Photo Booth Backdrops, as presented by Marilyn’s Keepsakes:

Flourish Photo Booth Backdrop

Timeless Photo Booth Backdrop

Embracing Hearts Photo Booth Backdrop

Regal Photo Booth Backdrop

Vintage Scroll Photo Booth Backdrop

Elegance Photo Booth Backdrop

Wedding Photo Booth (& Day) Success… YES!

I’m baaaaack!  I know you all missed me – it’s inevitable when you reach my level of fabulosity.  Haha!  For cereal, though, I’m super excited to announce that this is my first official post as THEE Mrs. Dietz, and in a word, I’m pumped!  The Mister and me’s wedding day went off without a hitch (okay, there were “hitches” but who cares???), and it has easily over taken all previous days and captured the ultra elusive spot as my most favorite day ever!!  I’m head over heels with gratitude for all the ahhh to the mazing work everyone did in order to make it happen!  So, thank you!  Thank you!  THANK YOU for all your over the top support and effort!  It truly means the world!

Now, let’s get down to all the juicy deets, shall we?  One of the best parts of our wedding was the photo booth we set at our reception.  We successfully (and by “we” I mean the Fabulous Jessika Feltz Photography Team!) launched the most ultimate photo arena this side of the Miss’ippi, and I suspect that many others will want to follow suit.  Photo booths, honestly, are one of the best and easiest ways to get your guests involved, as well as capture wedding day memories (and advice) that would’ve otherwise been lost!

While the Mister and I toyed with the idea of renting a photo booth for the big day, we couldn’t be happier that we altered the plans slightly and had a “prom posing” picture taking area set up instead.  Fit with a white backdrop, perfect lighting, ridiculous props and a white board for special messages, this über unique section of the reception produced some seriously incredible (and outrageous) results.  Here are some that I dug the most!

My Sister-in-Law with her SILs and the infamous bedazzled jean jacket!

Three of my little cousins - showing off their inner rockstars!

One of my bridesmaids with her hubby, brother and mom - what a fam!

Haha! My Mister with my co-workers! Classic!

My new In-Laws, sporting their ultimate saying, "Yes, my love!"

Yep, just me, some friends and one killer mousstachio - sheer perfection!

A group of friends showing off their Sunday Best - haha!

The Mister & Me with our fabulous photogs - Jessika & Jimmy Feltz! (Oh! And Arnold - long story)

My uncle sporting the gag gift Tan Man got him for Christmas one year - increds!

Me with my two brothers - wow, what a trio!

Wedding Photo Booths: Letting *The Prom Pose* Reign Supreme Once Again

Now, look over here… watch the birdie… watch the birdie… and BIIIIG smiles… and… 1, 2… OH, shoot,  whoops!  <CLICK>  And perfect.  Next!

We’ve all been there.  For at least twelve years of our lives, we were forced to sit on wobbly stools, accompanied by God awful, neon colored backdrops and force out our best BIIIIG smiles for underpaid, overworked school photographers who really could care less if our foreheads were sweaty and our hair was quaffed with Alfalfa sprouts.  (Yes, I’m still bitter about that one myself.) 

It is true.  Awkward poses are simply part of life, but no awkward pose can ever – and I mean EVER – compete with the infamous “prom pose.”  Which is why I feel it’s vital that some sort of jimmy rigged, back dropped gazebo be a part of my wedding reception celebration; so, everyone – young and old – can relive their glory days.

Of course, I’m hoping that our set up will be a little bit classier and produce a little bit better images, but if a few overly forced, uncomfortable shots show up, I’m good with that too :)  To be completely honest, weddings are a celebration for all.  Most girls, even those not pertaining to any part of the ceremony, still spend hours finding the perfect hair style to match their perfect dress topped off by the perfect shade of gloss.

So, why not have a chance to showcase it with a professional photographer??  We decided to go with a royal wedding photography package, which includes two photographers on at our big day events.  (Shout out to the incredible Feltz husband and wife duo!)  And at our reception hall, there is both an entrance foyer and a main, party vestibule; so, the Mister and I were thinking about setting up an area in the lobby area where couples, families, groups of friends, etc. could all go out and get their picture taken.  (Can we say, next year’s Christmas card?) 

We could also exploit this area to snap images we want of certain groups.  For example, college roommates, co-workers, high school buddies, so on and so forth.  It would be similar to the wedding Photo Booth idea that has popularized itself in recent years… but better!  We plan on providing funny wigs and costumes for the more outrageous; a dry erase board for those looking to make a statement and a universal backdrop for the more traditional.  *Glamour Magazine and the WeddingBee show great examples of my vision.

And while most of the wedding day details have been focused on vintage – the dress, the shoes, the centerpieces – this is one area I think contemporary style will really shine.  And I encourage all you fabulous brides out there to do the same!  Find your perfect blend of trend, tradition and personalized style to create a wedding day experience that you’ll cherish forever!