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27
Aug
2026
By Boho
Package names are often the least useful part of a photo booth quote. One supplier’s “signature” package may include an attendant, prints and a full gallery; another may use the same label for a self-service booth with digital files only. The difference usually appears in the small print, just where it is easiest to miss.
A complete package includes everything needed to create the experience you were shown, from arrival and set-up to the final gallery, with clear responsibilities if the venue, timings or technology cause a problem. Decide what you want guests to do and what you want to keep afterwards, then compare each quote against that brief.
What a Complete Wedding Photo Booth Package Should Include—and What Couples Should Ask Before Booking
photo by Adri Mendez Photography. – full wedding here
Start with the experience, not the package name
First, ask the supplier to describe the booth in plain English. Is it a digital drop-off booth that guests operate themselves, a staffed open-air camera booth, a print booth, a mirror experience, a roaming booth or a 360 video platform? These formats create different images, need different amounts of space and move guests through at different speeds.
A professional supplier may build a digital or self-service setup around compact iPad photo booth systems, while another may use a separate camera, lighting and printer. Couples are booking the finished service; the equipment choice belongs to the supplier and should help explain what the package can deliver. Ask whether guests will make still photos, GIFs, short videos or a mixture, and whether prints are produced on site.
Do not judge quality from a styled hero image alone. Request a complete gallery from a wedding with similar lighting and, if possible, a similar venue. Look at group shots, darker reception hours and ordinary guest sessions as well as the best few photographs.
Photo by Jean Smith Photography – full wedding here
Treat the backdrop, props and artwork as one visual brief
“Backdrop included” can mean anything from a choice of several full-size backdrops to one standard cloth. Confirm the exact design, dimensions and finish, and ask whether installation is included. If you plan to use a flower wall, neon sign or attractive venue feature instead, check the camera distance and lighting before removing the supplier’s backdrop from the quote.
Props should suit the celebration rather than arrive as an anonymous box. Ask whether they are physical or digital, whether you can approve the selection and whether signs or handheld items will be easy for all guests to use. Custom artwork also belongs in this brief: the welcome screen, photo overlay and print design should use the correct names, date, colours and crop. Put the artwork approval deadline in writing.
photo by Emma Stoner – full wedding here
27
Aug
2026
By Boho
I am taking you back to Thailand today for the stunning wedding of Camilla and Jonathan who were married on 15th November 2024 at THE SURIN, Phuket in Thailand. They had 38 guests and it took 1 year to plan. For Camilla and Jonathan, their wedding was all about creating an intimate celebration that felt relaxed, personal and full of experiences they could share with the people closest to them. They chose the beautiful Surin Phuket for their destination wedding, bringing together just 38 guests for a tropical celebration by the sea. After a year of planning, their vision came to life through a romantic mix of boho, coastal and rustic details, with warm natural textures and a soft sunset-inspired palette.
Rather than following every wedding tradition, Camilla and Jonathan focused on what mattered most to them: good food, music and having an unforgettable time together. Their guests enjoyed a Thai dinner, live music during the ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by a surprise fire show that kicked off a night of celebration. Even the traditional wedding cake was skipped in favour of investing in entertainment and experiences — perfectly reflecting the easy-going spirit of their day. Big thanks to photographer Pik Pongpol and planner Wedding Boutique Phuket for the gorgeous submission.
a romantic mix of boho, coastal and rustic details, with warm natural textures and a soft sunset-inspired palette.
26
Aug
2026
By Boho
When you’re deep in the throes of wedding planning, it’s easy to spend all your energy on the big-ticket decisions: the venue, dress, guest list. However, there’s one detail that gets left until the last minute, even though it shapes your entire day: what time should the celebration end? Too early, and you risk cutting the party short as everyone’s hitting their stride on the dance floor. Leave things too open-ended, and you might run into venue curfews, exhausted vendors, or a breakdown and cleanup that eats into the next morning.
There’s no single right answer here, but there is an answer for you, your venue, and the kind of night you’re hoping to have. So, before you pencil in a finish time without much thought, let’s look at what’s worth considering.
Wedding End Times – What’s Best for You?
photo by Ally M – full wedding here
Make note of any ordinances
Before you get too attached to the idea of dancing until 2am, it’s worth checking what your venue and city will allow. Many UK venues have licensing restrictions on how late music can play, particularly if there are neighbours nearby or the venue sits in a residential area.
Sara Landon, Owner & Principal Planner at Sara Landon Events, says, “Couples should first consider any venue restrictions or local noise ordinances, as these may create a firm end time regardless of how long they would like the celebration to continue.”
It’s an unglamorous first step, but getting the practical stuff sorted early saves you from planning your dream send-off around a time that was never available. A quick conversation with your venue coordinator should tell you what you’re working with, so you can build the rest of your timeline around a realistic number.
photo by Estefanía Herrera Photograp – full wedding here
Remember the lighting
The time of year you’re getting married has a bigger impact on your timeline than you might expect, especially if outdoor photos are part of the plan. A summer wedding gives you a long window well into the evening, but a winter one means the sun could be down by 4pm.
“Another thing couples don’t always take into consideration is the time of year and the lighting available for photography,” confirms Hattie Kearney, Wedding Planner at Peach Perfect Weddings. “If you start your wedding too late, especially during the autumn or winter months, your window for good natural light is much shorter. During the summer, however, there’s usually more flexibility to have a later wedding.”
If those natural-light photos matter to you, it’s worth working backward from sunset rather than forward from your ceremony time. That might mean adjusting your ceremony start or building in a slightly earlier photo slot, so you’re not left scrambling for light once the sun’s down.
photo by Amy Faith – full wedding here
26
Aug
2026
By Boho
Hello you lovely people and welcome to the middle of the week, how are you all? Today I am taking you to Switzerland for the gorgeous outdoor wedding of Curry and Benj. This wedding is full of love, laughter and the most exquisite hand painted dress. Curry and Benj wanted a venue that gave them an outdoors option as well as the rustic barn, this they found in Maxililian in Solothurn. They chose a colour scheme of blue, white and green with the blue being mirrored in Curry’s stunning hand painted gown, which is totally breathtaking. Adding in their own personal details this wedding oozes personality and of course a whole lot of love. All captured perfectly by Stephanie Wittmer.
A colourful, joyful celebration with a generous pinch of Japan and Carnival spirit.
Curry and Benj were married on 20th September 2025 at Maxililian in Solothurn, Switzerland. Benj stumbled across Maxililian whilst searching online, and it immediately felt right. The combination of a marquee and a barn spoke to both of them — Benj grew up in the Jungwacht Blauring (the Swiss equivalent of scouts), with summers spent in tents, and was raised in a village where barns were simply part of life. On a more practical note, the venue offered everything under one roof: catering, décor, and contingency plans for bad weather. There was no need for a wedding planner — just one point of contact, and everything flowed from there. We had 70 guests and it took roughly a year and a half, though it was more of a steady start-stop than a relentless march of spreadsheets. They secured the venue early — by that point, only three weekend dates remained — and locked in the most important elements first: the venue, the wedding dress, the officiant, and the photographer. Everything else followed at its own pace.
25
Aug
2026
By Boho
Most destination wedding advice skips the two questions couples actually lose sleep over: what it really costs, and who is going to run the day so you are not answering caterer questions in your dress. St. Martin is one of the loveliest places in the Caribbean to marry, and it is also one of the more practical, once you understand how weddings work on an island that is quietly two countries at once.
Here is the honest version, from the numbers to the logistics.
Planning a Destination Wedding in St. Martin: What It Actually Costs and Who Handles It
photo by BackyardProduction
First, pick your legal side (or skip it)
St. Martin is split between France and the Netherlands, and the legal marriage requirements differ on each side. The French side has a residency requirement that makes a legally binding ceremony there genuinely difficult for visitors. The Dutch side (Sint Maarten) is far more accommodating and offers a legal civil ceremony to non-residents, though it requires paperwork submitted well in advance.
The move most couples make: handle the legal marriage quietly at home, then hold the real celebration, the one with the sunset and the guests and the dress, on the island with a symbolic ceremony. It removes the paperwork stress entirely and lets you marry anywhere you like, including a private terrace above the sea. If a legally binding ceremony on the island matters to you, plan the Dutch-side civil route and start the documentation months ahead.
photo by Delpixart
