Are photobooths tacky?

I got one through incredibooths because I thought it looks sleek and elegant, and also put together props on sticks as opposed to regular props to ensure people don't take them onto the dance floor. My mom freaked out and told me to return it all because its so tacky and takes away from the elegance of a wedding. It was really hurtful because I thought it was a nice way to do wedding favors and thought that putting the placecards in photostrip frames would be really cool and different, but my mom thinks I'm ruining the wedding by having it.

Thoughts??

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I had the same debate with myself. I'm doing very traditional so we chose to put the photobooth in the other room. At WM we have 2 rooms for cocktail hour and 2 rooms for the reception so as long as its out of sight but not out of mind, I'm ok with it. BUT I def don't think it's tacky!!

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

i don't think they're tacky at all (i'm not sure how to vote because both choices seem to indicate that they are tacky!)

i'm having one at my wedding and think it will be SO much fun. we're putting it in the cocktail hour room, which is off the reception room, so it will not be in everyone's face. I'm buying some really nice signs from etsy to put near the door, or on the tables to remind guests it is in there, since it will be out of sight.

i think people LOVE photobooths - they are so fun. plus, for those who aren't big dancers, it gives them something to do!

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Tell mom: They usually set up in a discreet place; not in the midst of the guests or in the middle of the cocktail room. Mine set up in a corner of the room. In fact, I had to tell people it was there! The good thing is that once one table was told word got around to everyone. My guests had a blast! (And it was an older group.)

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In all honesty I think they are tacky. Growing up every single person had some form of a photo booth at their Bar/Bat Mitzvah so I will forever associate them with that. In my opinion they are not sophisticated at all and there is no place for them at an elegant wedding. That being said, it is your day and if you you love the idea of one you should go for it and not care what anyone thinks. It's your day!

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I went to a wedding last month and the photobooth was a HUGE hit! I agree some photobooths can be very tacky looking but if you get the right one it can be so much fun. I'm going with the Ruby Booth and it has a vintage feel to it so it fits in great with my venue!

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Posted by GoingToBoyle

I went to a wedding last month and the photobooth was a HUGE hit! I agree some photobooths can be very tacky looking but if you get the right one it can be so much fun. I'm going with the Ruby Booth and it has a vintage feel to it so it fits in great with my venue!

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wow - so nice!

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I'm not having one because I don't really love them, but just because I'm not a fan doesn't make it tacky. My best friend had one and it was a lot of fun. Everyone has different tastes and 'must-haves,' and I'm sure everyone who is getting one will have a perfectly lovely and elegant wedding.

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Posted by larlynn

I'm not having one because I don't really love them, but just because I'm not a fan doesn't make it tacky. My best friend had one and it was a lot of fun. Everyone has different tastes and 'must-haves,' and I'm sure everyone who is getting one will have a perfectly lovely and elegant wedding.

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This. Well said!

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Posted by StephanieXO

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Posted by larlynn

I'm not having one because I don't really love them, but just because I'm not a fan doesn't make it tacky. My best friend had one and it was a lot of fun. Everyone has different tastes and 'must-haves,' and I'm sure everyone who is getting one will have a perfectly lovely and elegant wedding.

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This. Well said!

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agreed!

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I don't think they are tacky. I wanted one but FH didn't and then we went to a wedding and people were lined up at the photo booth and the dance floor was empty. That was the concern of FH.

Like it says above, everyone has different tastes and must haves. If it is something you really want, go for it!!!!

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I'm also having a photobooth to have them as favors and doing the escort cards in the photo strip!

I don't think they're tacky. I think its something fun and different. And I think its a fun favor! I love photos in general so I love the idea.

Its how I feel about the 'give aways' from the DJ. I don't want them at MY wedding but I'm not going to judge someone who has them at theirs.

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Posted by Lisa and Steven

I don't think they are tacky. I wanted one but FH didn't and then we went to a wedding and people were lined up at the photo booth and the dance floor was empty. That was the concern of FH.

Like it says above, everyone has different tastes and must haves. If it is something you really want, go for it!!!!

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This exactly. I wanted one and FH didn't. Not because it was tacky, but because he wanted people on the dance floor all night. I didn't think about it until I went to a wedding and saw a group of people crowded around the booth at all times.

Do I think a photobooth 'takes away' something from people's weddings? Not at all. We're probably not having one, but I do think they can be a lot of fun. My suggestion would be making sure it's closed at key points in the reception (i.e., cake cutting, special dances, etc).

Are photobooths tacky?

We are having one it is one of our must haves. We love doing it at weddings so we wanted one. It will though not be visible to our guests- there will be an announcement about it will be behind a curtain in our recpetion room. It will also most likely be out favor (magnetic frames)

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I really wanted one but we couldn't find one within our budget. We wanted to save the money, but that is the only reason we are not having one. I think photobooths are so much fun! Of course, it depends on the location where they setup so it doesn't take away from the dancing, etc. If you want a photobooth, I think you should get one. Just explain to your mom that it is not going to be in the center of the dance floor or something and that it won't take away from the classiness of your wedding.

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I'm looking into one because I know our guests (& FH) would love it. They're a really fun group! I definitely don't think it's tacky but it's not on my must have list either. If I do get one, I'm not going to use it for the favor because I wanted something more personalized and noticeable

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Posted by Lisa and Steven

I don't think they are tacky. I wanted one but FH didn't and then we went to a wedding and people were lined up at the photo booth and the dance floor was empty. That was the concern of FH.

Like it says above, everyone has different tastes and must haves. If it is something you really want, go for it!!!!

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OHHHH that's a good point!!! we were thinking if we do, to get it for a shorter amount of time. I've seen 2 and 3 hour rentals for it and you can make some of this during the cocktail hour (if you wanted)

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I think we are going to do it from 7-11 and keep it in the room outside of the ballroom. The wedding ends at 12, so the booth will be gone for the last hour of the wedding. We figured it would be a nice touch at cocktail hour though.

My original worry was that if the booth was in the ballroom, that it would bother the tables that were placed near it because everyone would be lining up near their tables. So I'm hoping that by having the booth in another room, that it would not be distracting

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I don't think they are. We are having one and I'm really excited for it

Are photobooths tacky? - Long Island Weddings

I think they're tacky. I had a small wedding due to it being the 2nd marriage for us both. My nephew had an expensive, elegant wedding with a photo booth in another room. It was quiet and non-eventful. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night and in my opinion, it was not worth the money for the experience guests had. I also feel they are not appropriate for a wedding celebration.

On the other hand, I have had people say if you can afford one, then get one. I am in the midst of planning my daughter's super sweet 16 and she has expressed no interest in it. She has been to Quinceanaras, Bar Mitzvah's, Bas Mitzvah's and Sweet 16's where some have had them and some not. She doesn't want one.