The whole concept of entertainment at a wedding reception has completely transitioned over the last couple of decades. Instead of the old mainstays, there are some very unique elements that have been introduced and that are available to you now. One of the more popular trends in recent years is the renting of a photo booth. Think about how much fun your guests will have with an option like this. And one of the added benefits of providing this attraction is that your guests who aren't necessarily into dancing will have something to enjoy and keep them occupied. A photo booth also tends to get people talking to each other. There are so many positives associated with renting a photo booth, but there is one major negative that we must tell you about. Because of the rise in popularity of this feature, there has been numerous less than reputable companies rushing into the industry. This is something that you just need to be aware of because you need and deserve the best quality photo booth that you can possibly find for your big day. This guide will help you to search throughout the Portland area for quality vendors and will assist you in targeting the photo booth provider who will serve you and your special day the best.
Finding some quality photo booth providers is your first mission. To accomplish this, there are a few avenues that you can pursue. Start by talking to your wedding vendors that you already have a relationship with. Ask each one if they have a list of photo booth providers that have high ratings. This will be the beginning of your reference list of photo booth providers to check out. The last thing that you want to do is to forget about a source that is around you all of the time. Check with your family, friends and coworkers to see if any of them have every rented a photo booth. If they say they have, find out if the experience was a good one and if they would recommend the provider. But if you are really going to make headway with your search, you absolutely have to tap into the power of the world wide web. Do a Google search for “photo booths in the Portland area.” Take the list that you get back and start clicking on links. Read up on each provider and especially take note of the equipment they use in the booths and the the pictures provided. Do the booths look like they are of a high quality in terms of how they have been maintained? Take your list and setup a time to visit each provider at their location.
We have provided some questions for you to ask and you need to get some answers. Do they have a booth that will be available on your wedding date? If so, it is important to know how long they have providing photo booths to events. Make sure that they have been in business at least five years. Are they insured? How much insurance do they carry? This will protect you and your guests just in case anything goes wrong. Ask for references. Getting first hand accounts of other's experience can go a long way to helping you decide which one to hire. What kind of equipment are the booths equipped with? Make sure that it is of a high quality professional grade. How many people can fit in one of their photo booths? What do the photo strips look like? It is a very good idea to check out a booth while you are on site and have them show you how it operates. Are you happy with the product? Do they provide an attendant that will stay with the booth? This is a very good idea because they can help show people how to operate the booth, restock the booth if needed and possibly fix any problems that arise. What do they charge? Do they offer package deals? Do they require a deposit if you want to reserve a booth and their services? Once you have made the rounds to all of your candidates, you should be ready to make an informed decision on who will be providing an entertaining photo booth on your wedding day.
