March 2026 - In The Booth

Blue Mountain Hotel Wedding for Marco & India

Blue Mountain Hotel Wedding for Marco & India

IN THE BOOTH TOOWOOMBA

Blue Mountain Hotel Wedding for Marco & India

Perched on the escarpment, Blue Mountain Hotel offers a wedding setting that feels both relaxed and unforgettable. Toowoomba couples and those from further abroad choose this venue for its sweeping views and welcoming atmosphere. Moreover, the location creates a natural backdrop that needs little extra styling. Why style when nature provides all the beauty you need for your wedding photos?

From the moment guests arrive, the venue is inviting. Meanwhile, the panoramic scenery provides endless photo opportunities throughout the celebration. The hotel’s versatile spaces allow couples to tailor their wedding to suit their vision. Whether you prefer an intimate gathering or a lively reception, the space adapts with ease.

Not only does the Blue Mountain Hotel deliver stunning views, but it also offers exceptional dining experiences. Therefore, your wedding menu becomes a highlight that guests remember long after the day ends. Above all, weddings here feel personal, genuine, and beautifully curated. Ultimately, Blue Mountain Hotel Toowoomba blends charm, Darling Downs scenery, and service into one memorable celebration. If you’re at the start of your planning, this venue should definitely be on your visit list.

Marco and India’s late summer wedding day was quite simply a joyful one!

Have you considered not having a bridal party? It’s not something we see frequently however Marco and India rocked it and reminded us why it can be awesome! To get started, can we just a moment for the bride and her awesome wedding gown? India’s absolutely stunning frock paired with her chapel length veil bought such a fun and unique vibe to their wedding. With a gorgeous beaded bodice and satin skirt, it showed off India’s showstopper wedding heels to perfection! The dapper groom was resplendent in his navy three piece suit, with the jacket and tie removed to bring a relaxed feel to their photos.

Marco & India’s Wedding at Blue Mountain Hotel Toowoomba

The moody sky and textured clouds created the perfect backdrop for their formal portraits. With no bridal party to worry about, the photographer can put all their focus into wall-enlargement worthy portraits. And boy did The Finches deliver! The green rolling hills and dramatic sky form the ideal backdrop for the stars of the show.

Guest Cam took care of al the informal snaps (we’re loving the barefoot India cutting the cake!). Marco and India’s guests, many of whom had travelled from Italy, were treated to In the Booth Toowoomba, a lolly bar and a delicious BBQ dinner. It was a wedding day done right.

Our lovely couple took dare to be different to new height with selecting our blue backdrop for their photo booth snaps. Again, it’s not a colour we bring out often for weddings but we absolutely love the bright, happy vibe it bought to their photos. Your booth backdrop can make such a statement to your photo booth memories so don’t ever be afraid to go outside the box!

It was our pleasure to help celebrate your wedding day, Marco and India! Wishing you both every happiness for the years ahead. We hope your wedding photos continue to bring you so much joy in years to come.

A note from the Bride…

Blue Mountain Hotel Toowoomba Wedding

“Our wedding day was perfect! To see my friends and family enjoy themselves was important to us, especially since we had friends and family travel from Italy. Our day was colourful, loud, fun and filled with love!”

Blue Mountain Hotel Wedding

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Planning your own wedding at the Blue Mountain Hotel Toowoomba? We’ll help make it even more awesome!

Wedding Planning Tool Box Tips

EVENT PLANNING TIPS

Wedding Planning Tool Box Tips

Wedding planning can get a bad rap. With the right wedding planning tool kit at your disposal, wedding planning doesn’t have to be the nightmare it’s advertised to be. Granted, being organised definitely helps. However, we live in digital worlds and we are digital girls (or boys!). Let’s get your tool kit set up correctly from the start and you’ll have your co-brides asking you how you make it look so easy!

Wedding Planning Tool #1: Wedding Email Address

You are going to receive a lot of information via email. It’s vital that you keep it all in one location or inbox. Either create a specific wedding Gmail for all your wedding enquiries or create a folder in your mail client to keep your wedding emails together. You will save so much time if you’re not madly searching for emails.

Wedding Planning Tool #2: Wedding Email Address

Create an address book or contact list just of your suppliers. In the beginning you can even do this to keep track of enquiries and their responses. We encourage our couples to keep track on how long it takes a company to reply to your initial enquiry. The speed of their reply is a sign of things to come! Create a spreadsheet of your suppliers with their website, contact number and email address once you have made decision and bookings. It will be a life saver as you get closer to your day.

Wedding Planning Tool #3: Trello

Trello is an awesome tool for managing moving parts! Think Pinterest, but like a library. You can store all your wedding links and brochures under topics or ‘boards’. Create contact cards for your suppliers and keep all invoices and information together. Better yet, it can still have a visual component with images and videos. It’s a bride’s planning dream!

Wedding Planning Tool #4: Guest List Spreadsheet

A guest list spreadsheet is going to save your bacon along with your sanity. Create your guest list within a spreadsheet with the following:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Contact phone
  • Email
  • Street address
  • Suburb
  • State
  • Postcode
  • Dietary

If you’re sending formal invitations in the post, you’re going to need all those details. Need to follow up with a guest on their RSVP? You’ll need those details. If you have to reach someone urgently about a dietary requirement, you guessed it – you’ll need those details! You guest spreadsheet will have a multitude of uses from importing into your wedding website to creating place cards to assisting your venue.

Wedding Planning Tool #5: Wedding Website

This is a big one. Choose a wedding website that also doubles as RSVP management. Look for a service that allows you to upload your guest list and then tracks RSVP’s as they come in. Ask any couple that has recent planned a wedding and we guarantee they’ll say managing RSVP’s was the worst!

Wedding Planning Tool #6: Be Efficient

We know your to-do list is a million miles long but do everything you can to send prompt replies to your suppliers. You’ve employed them to look after the details on one of the most special days of your life. Give them the information they need promptly so they can do their job. Be respectful of deadlines and understanding that set requirements are there for your protection.

Life Sized Cut Out Prop

PHOTO BOOTH PROP

Life Sized Cut Out Prop

If you want your reception to feel unforgettable, add a life sized cut out to your photo booth setup. These bold props instantly grab attention. They spark conversation, create laughter, and give guests something interactive to pose with. Best of all, they just look awesome in photo booth photos!

In the Booth’s 2026 magazine features Brenda and Joel’s wedding as our cover! The highlight? A life sized cut out of Taylor Swift standing proudly beside the booth “Taylor Swift” as a guest at their wedding! Naturally, guests lined up all night to snap photos with “Taylor.” Even better, the cut out matched the couple’s playlist perfectly. As a result, their photo booth gallery felt cohesive, fun, and completely personal.

So, how can you use life sized cut outs at your own wedding? Let’s break it down.

Why a Life Sized Cut Out Works So Well

Firstly, they create an instant focal point. When guests walk into your reception, they’ll immediately notice a familiar face. “”Bob, is that you?!” From a celebrity to an overseas guests who unfortunately can’t attend, a life size cut out creates a super fun “guest” of honour.

Secondly, they suit any theme. For example, you might choose a favourite relative, a movie character, or even a custom cut out of your pet. Or put the focus fully on the reason for being there and select an engagement photo of yourselves. Alternatively, go full pop culture and channel Brenda and Joel’s Swifty-inspired celebration.

Additionally, they encourage shy guests to loosen up. Instead of awkward poses, people interact with the cut out. They hug it. They’ll kiss it. They pretend to sing into a microphone beside it. Therefore, your photo booth prints capture genuine personality and so.much.fun.

Finally, they elevate your theme. A life sized cut out adds that perfect point of difference. All your real guests are sure to get a chuckle out of your special guest addition.

DIY: How to Make Your Own Life Sized Cut Out

If you love a hands-on project, you can absolutely create a life sized cut out yourself. Follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Choose Your Image

Select a high-resolution photo. Make sure the subject stands upright and remains fully visible. The clearer the image, the sharper the final result.

Step 2: Remove the Background

Use an online background removal tool or editing software. Carefully refine the edges around hair and clothing. This step makes your cut out look professional.

Step 3: Resize to Life Scale

Adjust the image height to match real-life proportions. Most adults range between 160cm and 185cm tall. Therefore, confirm your measurements before printing.

Step 4: Print in Large Format

Upload your file to a large format printing service. Request thick poster paper or adhesive vinyl. If possible, choose matte finishing to reduce glare in photos.

Step 5: Mount to Foam Board

Adhere the print to sturdy foam board or corflute. Smooth out bubbles as you press it down. Then, trim around the outline carefully using a craft knife.

Step 6: Add Support

Attach a cardboard easel stand to the back. Alternatively, secure a timber brace for extra stability. This ensures the cut out stays upright throughout the reception.

Step 7: Transport and Protect

Wrap the cut out in protective plastic during transport. Once at your venue, position it beside your photo booth with enough space for group shots.

Bringing It All Together

Ultimately, a life sized cut out transforms your photo booth from simple entertainment into a statement feature. The ideal photo booth prop invites creativity and that’s exactly what a life size cut out will do. It encourages interaction. Most importantly, it creates hilarious photos and videos from the booth as well as popping up on Guest Cam.

Brenda and Joel proved that one well-chosen prop can define the night. Their Taylor Swift cut out didn’t just decorate the space. It became part of the celebration. We guarantee their guests are still talking about “her”!

Last but not least, whether you choose a pop icon, a beloved pet, or yourselves in superstar form, don’t underestimate the power of going larger than life with your life sized cut out props!

Branded Photobooth Hire

BRANDED PHOTOBOOTH HIRE

Turn your event into a marketing moment

If you want guests to engage with your brand, you need more than a logo on a pull-up banner. You need an experience. That’s exactly why branded photobooth hire has become a powerful tool for modern marketing campaigns. Instead of handing out flyers that end up in the bin, our booths help create shareable moments people actually want to take part in.

At In the Booth, we transform photo booths into fully customised brand activations. As a result, your audience doesn’t just see your brand — they actually interact with it.

Why Branded Photobooth Hire Works

Firstly, people love taking photos. Secondly, they love sharing them. It’s a match made in marketing heaven. Therefore, when you combine entertainment with branding, you instantly increase exposure.

Branded photobooth hire allows you to place your logo, colours, slogans, and your campaign messaging directly onto instant prints, our touch screen and of course the booth itself. Consequently, every printed strip and every shared image becomes a mini advertisement.

Moreover, guests don’t feel like they are being marketed to. Instead, they feel like they are part of something fun and interactive. That emotional connection strengthens brand recall long after the event ends.

In addition, branded booths create organic reach. When guests share their photos on social media, they amplify your campaign without additional ad spend. So while your activation may last a few hours, its impact can continue for weeks. Our instant prints don’t get thrown out – they’re treasured.

Custom Branding That Stands Out

At In the Booth, we customise every element of your activation. For example, you can wrap the booth in full vinyl branding to match your campaign visuals. You can also design bespoke print designs that feature your logo and brand message. As a result, your brand remains front and centre from start to finish.

If you are launching a product, you can incorporate campaign messaging directly into the prints. Alternatively, you can use seasonal themes that align with a broader marketing push. Either way, branded photobooth hire keeps your message consistent across every touchpoint.

Most importantly, the experience still feels effortless for your guests. They simply step in, pose, and share and are naturally engaged in the experience because they’re sharing with friends. Meanwhile, your brand gains maximum exposure.

Boost Engagement at Brand Activations

Brand activations need energy. They need movement. Above all, they need interaction. A branded photo booth draws people using all those things!

For instance, at shopping centre promotions, a booth creates a visible focal point. People see others laughing and posing, so they join the queue. As a result, foot traffic increases around your activation space. We’ve all seen those boring stands with equally bored promotion staff. Add a photo booth and boredom vanishes!

Similarly, at corporate events or expos, branded photobooth hire helps you stand out among competitors. Instead of relying on brochures alone, you offer an experience. Consequently, attendees remember your stand long after the event ends.

Additionally, booths encourage repeat engagement. Guests often return for a second or third photo. Each time, they interact with your brand again. That repetition reinforces your message without feeling repetitive – after all, your guests want to be there!

Let our Booth Make Your Brand the Star!

Ultimately, marketing works best when it feels natural. Branded photobooth hire blends entertainment with strategy. Instead of pushing a message into guests’ faces, it’s printed into their waiting hands!

At In the Booth, we help businesses transform ordinary events into memorable brand moments. Whether you are planning a product launch, retail promotion, festival activation, or corporate function, a branded booth always delivers with impact. Instead of hoping they remember, give them an experience we guarantee they won’t forget!