table cameras

LIprincess Posted: Apr 21, 2008 09:29 PM

table cameras

What are you girls doing as far as table cameras? Do you think they are a waste or are they worth while having

songwriterchic Posted: Apr 21, 2008 09:35 PM

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I didn't think it was a necessary expense.

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 21, 2008 09:49 PM

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I think table cameras are a waste of money. Most people just waste all the pictures. Out of the hundreds people take you'll probably get about 10 good shots.

Most people have digital cameras. You can always request people send you the pictures off their cameras.

michesq Posted: Apr 21, 2008 09:50 PM

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I am definitely having them- never know what pic people will capture plus I am a picture freak

yswedding Posted: Apr 21, 2008 10:17 PM

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Only for the kids, to keep them busy. The love it!

I might do a few of the $100 video cameras for the teenagers... need to keep them busy too.

Brooklynbride Posted: Apr 21, 2008 10:25 PM

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Posted by SummerBride10

I think table cameras are a waste of money. Most people just waste all the pictures. Out of the hundreds people take you'll probably get about 10 good shots.

Most people have digital cameras. You can always request people send you the pictures off their cameras.

I agree!!! I will have my photographer take a photo of us at each table (with the people at each table) instead

Bride2Be824 Posted: Apr 21, 2008 10:26 PM

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I was thinking of placing cameras on the tables for those funny pics people take but at times people end up taking the cameras which they shouldn't so it's a gamble. Overall, I think it's a cool idea.

PegaLega Posted: Apr 21, 2008 10:28 PM

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I think they are a waste-I didnt use them-my SIL did and a friend did and they were not happy with the development cost compared to the picture quality. They said there was a handful of pics that could be used and they enjoyed.

If you really want guests to take pictures-maybe give a camera to a handful of people that you know will take fun pics and ask them to return them to you at the end of the night. Might save you some money

sophisticat13 Posted: Apr 22, 2008 09:47 PM

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I was considering them but some of my friends told me not to bother. Like all the previous brides in this post, compared to the cost of the developing, you don't get many photos you can actually use.

melonhead Posted: Apr 23, 2008 12:15 AM

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we had them at katleigh3's wedding this past weekend. we brought them to Costco and bought CD copies of the pics only. it was just under 5 bucks each roll. It was VERY very worth it. Yes, some of the quality is off, but we got some awesome pictures. i posted a few of them here:

pics are here.

I'm glad I'm having them, too. It's nice to see the party from the guests' point of view.

irishgrl1017 Posted: Apr 23, 2008 12:22 PM

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I am not b/c we are paying so much already for the professional pics

roan126 Posted: Apr 23, 2008 12:26 PM

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Posted by SummerBride10

I think table cameras are a waste of money. Most people just waste all the pictures. Out of the hundreds people take you'll probably get about 10 good shots.

Most people have digital cameras. You can always request people send you the pictures off their cameras.

I'm not doing them....these are my thoughts exactly!!

rahana316 Posted: Apr 23, 2008 12:28 PM

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JMO - If you are spending a lot of money on a photographer, then it's not needed. Why add more money for pictures. I'm sure 90% of the people coming to the wedding will have their own cameras. yOu can always ask them to email you some pics.

MrsG2007 Posted: Apr 23, 2008 02:09 PM

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I didn't have table cameras...(because I forgot to get them) and regretted it....because the people that did take pictures..trying to get the pics from them was a chore....only a handful of people gave me pics..

DGoldfarb0776 Posted: Apr 23, 2008 03:09 PM

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For a bridal shower, or e-party I would say yes do it.

But not for a wedding.. I think that its a waste but maybe make up a cute card (like a business size card) with a little saying and email where guests can upload any photos they take with their own cameras to so you'll have them.

Soon2BMrs.T Posted: Apr 23, 2008 03:40 PM

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It is a waste of money... everyone has digital cameras.

Eternalyyourz Posted: Apr 23, 2008 04:16 PM

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I'm having them. I think it is cute and fun for the guests.

PrinceCharming Posted: Apr 30, 2008 10:37 PM

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I dont see it as a necessary item. Everyone has digital cameras today so I think the best idea is to create an online account at a place like snapfish. This way friends and family can upload and share their photos and you can get prints of the ones you want. With table cameras you can get stupid pics or even half used cameras which you end up paying to get developed anyway.

I was thinking of a little saying or poem card to place on the tables or with the favors directing people to the site.

ttw910 Posted: Apr 30, 2008 11:20 PM

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I'm definitely not doing them. Besides that I think they are a waste, two of my friends at work had them at their weddings and they got quite a few inappropriate pics from drunk guys.