1. It’s a source of entertainment. Having a few “stations” or things to do at your reception can be a good way to keep guests engaged. There are plenty of people who will want a break from dancing or even from making conversation, and the photo booth provides a great escape. It’s also a great way for people who haven’t met yet to strike up conversations.

2.It helps create a wedding keepsake. For you as much as your guests. Sure, some guests having a few new pictures of themselves, but even if they don’t care about that, you will love having pictures of your guests (especially because what’s in the pictures will probably be a fun surprise to you a few weeks after the wedding). If you think of it less like a party favor and more like a guest book, there’s really no reason to skip it just because your guests may have seen it before.

3. Your guests don’t spend hours looking at wedding blogs. While your also-engaged maid of honor might think photo booths have become a cliche, that’s probably because she’s got wedding planning (and attending!) fatigue. But your older relatives and guests who don’t attend many weddings will likely find the photo booth totally delightful and fun.

4. Every photo booth is different. Even if your guests have been to five weddings with photo booths, they haven’t been to your wedding with a photo booth. The vibe at every wedding is so different and things like the time of day to the crowd to how strong the bartender is making drinks can have a big effect on how the photos turn out. But the simple fact that the guest list is different at each wedding means the photo booth photos will be different at each wedding. Maybe people are over taking pictures with their dates, but they would love a chance to take silly pics with old friends or relatives who they haven’t seen at all those other weddings.

5. Just because a wedding trend is ubiquitous doesn’t mean it has to be abandoned. If you’re counting on your photo booth to be the coolest thing ever that none of your guests have ever seen before, you may need a reality check. But if you’re just adding it to the list of popular wedding details that you happen to like and choose to have, who cares if it’s been done before? Some elements of your wedding will be personalized and unique, but plenty of others will be part of bigger traditions that started out as hip trends before becoming ubiquitous. But don’t skip out on the things you really like or really want to do just because they’ve been done before.

We continue to push on and always improve by continuous training of our staff, updating our props with hand crafted wood, and being in contact with you from start till end with the best customer service out there.  Not to only also mention our professional hosts that we hand pick to provide an amazing service on your special day as well.

We are excited about the up coming wedding seasons and all of the wedding events that we area already committed to and future ones we will be receiving as well.  We can’t wait for your feedback and reviews in the future.

Until then check out our reviews on Wedding Wire and see what past clients have said about us and why they think we are a 5Star company!

It truly makes us happy with the level of AMAZING feedback we got from everyone.  This is why we are in business!  We are/and we want to remain the BEST Photo Booth company in Chicago and are expanding into the L.A. market to provide amazing and unique experiences there as well.

We would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed their Sunday at the Bridal Expo and with us.  We look forward  to doing many bridal expos in the future as well.  So if you are looking for an amazing photo booth vendor in the chicago area that truly cares about your special day and will go the extra distance for you then look no further! #MagicMomentPhotoBooth

{Chicago, IL} – January 16, 2013 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Magic Moment Photo Booth has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 for  Photo Booth Rentals in Chicago, IL!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.

Magic Moment Photo Booths’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by  past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews.  While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Magic Moment Photo Booth

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.  As a Bride’s Choice Awards winner, Magic Moment Photo Booth is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.

“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards® program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize {Enter Your Business Name} for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

Magic Moment Photo Booth is thrilled to be one of the top {Enter Your Service Category} in {Enter Your City, State} in the WeddingWire Network of sites, which include leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® for 2013.

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Like it or not, if you’re the bride the spotlights are going to be on you for your wedding. If this makes you feel a bit self-conscious and camera-shy, don’t worry. There are methods to camouflage what you don’t like, and yes…in certain instances there are even ways to fool the camera. Here are some tips:

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The popular trend of having a photo booth at weddings isn’t going anywhere just yet. They offer a great way for both the happy couple and the guests to have fun and commemorate the occasion. If you’re thinking of adding a photo booth to your big day, we have some tips to help you choose the right one.

To learn more, we turned to Danielle Nelson from photo booth rental company. “The demand for photo booths at weddings has been growing,” she says. “Photo booths offer soon-to-be-wed couples a 3-in-1 solution for photography, entertainment and party favors, and it’s just as much fun for children and seniors as it is for young adults.”

There are many different types of photo booths now available for couples to choose from so she shares her top three tips for picking the best one for your nuptial needs

Get a visual

Many photo booth rental companies don’t post pictures of their booths on their websites. Before renting one based only on price, request to see the photo booth in person and test it out before making any commitments, Nelson advises. If you’re not able to see the booth in person, then request multiple images, as well as the booth’s dimensions.

“Photo booths come in all shapes and sizes. A visual not only allows you to see if the booth matches your wedding’s aesthetic, but also lets you see if the booth’s size is ideal for your event space,” she explains. The Capture POD for example, has curved walls, while other booths may have a boxier shape or be completely open with just a backdrop. Some booths are a solid color while others have text and graphic design.

Consider your guest list

Before deciding on a photo booth
for your event, think about who will be at your wedding. Is your crowd younger or older? Will they know how to operate a photo booth? Will small children be tall enough to be photographed?

Nelson suggests asking your photo booth rental company what the start to finish process will be for guests using the photo booth. “Testing the booth prior to the event before booking is highly recommended so that you can experience it for yourself,” she says. “A photo booth is no fun if no one knows how to use it.”

Add a personal touch

Many photo booths will let you personalize your photo strips. Ask to see the designs that they currently have available and what changes can be made to them, Nelson advises. “Your guests will most likely hang on to their photo strips for a long time, so make sure that your prints look the way you want your big day to be remembered,” she says.

She also suggests finding out if your rental package includes props, and if so, whether they can be coordinated with your event. If not, ask your rental company if they would be willing to buy some. Lastly, if your rental only offers a black curtain, ask if you can provide your own background. “This way your photo booth will look and feel more a part of your wedding. Every bride loves her wedding colors.”

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Your marriage can last a lifetime–your wedding, just a day. With all the planning, money, and energy put into the perfect wedding day, it’s over far too fast. At the end of the night, the details you put your heart into are cleaned up and sometimes thrown away, and you’ve got only the memories and photos to remember it by. But what if you could include a few special elements that live on — and give daily reminders — of your celebration and commitment?

The wedding and reception may be eight hours from start to finish, but here are five great ideas to make a lasting impact with your special day.

Use Your Wedding to Strengthen Your Community
Weddings are expensive ventures, no doubt . . . but if you choose to hold your wedding at a museum or nonprofit venue, your money goes toward improving the local community and providing essential programs. Bonus: Museums and botanical gardens have beautiful and timeless built-in décor, so you’ll save on decorations and help support a nonprofit at the same time.

Make a Difference for Others with Your Celebration
Instead of (or in addition to) a traditional gift registry, raise money for causes you care about by requesting donations to charity as wedding gifts. Start a charity registry with I Do Foundation, and guests can conveniently give online. It’s a great way to support an issue close to your heart or fund research for a disease that’s affected your friends or family.

Create a Living Reminder of Your Love
Searching online, you can find a lot of creative and symbolic ceremony ideas. Instead of a candle lighting or sand ceremony, try planting a tree. You and your partner can join two types of soil (think soil from your hometown, and soil from your partner’s) into one pot. By planting a tree or a small, hearty plant (a succulent, like jade, can move with you from home to home) you’ll have a constant reminder of your wedding day. Plus, the symbolism is beautiful: the plant grows as you grow as a couple, and its roots represent the roots of your marriage.

Choose a Meaningful Favor
Your wedding day is about the two of you: take the opportunity to express and share your personal values with guests through your favors. Make a donation to a cherished cause or to remember a loved one in lieu of buying traditional trinkets or mints. Your guests won’t miss the sterling silver wine stopper or soon forget learning about what matters to you most as a couple.

Plant a Garden Using Your Décor
Wedding day flowers are gorgeous–how sad to see your centerpieces thrown in the garbage at the end of the night when they are no longer needed! Even if you donate some to local retirement homes, they likely won’t live beyond a week. Instead, opt for live plants as reception decorations, which you can plant in your garden after the main event. An even cooler idea? Use a few unique roses in your bouquet, and turn them into bushes that you can enjoy for a lifetime.

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