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School Formal Hire

Posted on 2025-03-272025-03-14 by In the Booth

Planning a school formal is an exciting yet challenging task for each year’s cohort. From choosing the perfect venue to arranging entertainment, every detail matters. One key element that can take your event to the next level is a photo booth! With school formal hire, you not only keep students entertained but also provide them with a tangible memory to cherish long after the night is over.

The Ultimate Entertainment Solution

One of the biggest concerns for event organizers is ensuring students remain engaged throughout the evening. A photo booth offers the perfect solution. Whether it’s a senior formal, semi-formal, or junior school dance, students love capturing fun and candid moments with their friends. The booth provides endless entertainment, keeping students of all ages engaged for the evening.

Customised Instant Prints

A school formal is a significant milestone in a student’s life, and every detail should reflect the theme and spirit of the event. That’s why our school formal hire packages include instant prints that can be fully customised. Whether you want to include the school logo, formal theme, or a unique design, we can tailor the prints to match the formal’s aesthetic. This ensures that every guest takes home a keepsake that truly represents the night and their schooling years.

Memories That Last a Lifetime

In today’s digital age, kids take countless photos, but many of them get lost in endless camera rolls. With printed photos from a booth, students and families receive physical mementos that stand the test of time. These prints can be displayed, tucked into memory books, or even framed as a reminder of a special night. Unlike digital snapshots that might get buried, a printed photo carries sentimental value and becomes a cherished keepsake.

Creating a Social Experience

A school formal is all about celebrating friendships, achievements, and shared experiences. A photo booth enhances this by bringing students together in a fun, interactive way. Groups can pose with themed props, strike hilarious poses, or capture elegant shots in their formal attire. The booth truly becomes a social hub where students create unforgettable moments of their final school days together.

Hassle-Free Setup and Operation

Event planners and school coordinators already have enough on their plates, especially during formal season. That’s why school formal hire is designed to be stress-free. The booth setup is quick, and a friendly attendant ensures everything runs smoothly throughout the night. From guiding students on how to use the booth to managing print distribution, the process is seamless. Teachers and organizers can focus on other aspects of the event while trusting that we have taken care of the entertainment.

Why Choose In the Booth?

At In the Booth, we specialise in providing top-quality photo booth experiences for all types of formal events. Our booths are designed using cutting-edge technology. They include high-resolution prints and an easy-to-use touch screen interface. We also offer a variety of customisation options, allowing schools to add a personal touch to every print.

Our experienced team will make your school formal an unforgettable experience. From the moment students step in front of the camera to the moment they receive their printed memories, we ensure a fun and seamless experience. With our professional service and attention to detail, you can trust that your formal will be one to remember. It’s why so many of our schools come back to us year after year.

Book Your School Formal Hire Today

If you’re looking for a way to elevate your school formal for 2025 and create lasting memories, our booths are the perfect addition. Not only does it keep students entertained, but it also provides them with a meaningful keepsake to take home. With customisable prints, hassle-free operation, and an engaging experience, school formal hire is a must-have for any formal event.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make your school formal an event to remember. Contact us today for a customised quote!

Bridal Expo Tips

Posted on 2025-03-202025-03-14 by In the Booth

WEDDING & BRIDAL EXPOS – YAY OR NAY?

Why attend a bridal expo?

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, with countless details to arrange and decisions to make. One of the best ways to simplify the process is by attending a bridal expo. A wedding expo or venue showcase brings together top wedding vendors. This gives you the chance to explore options, meet suppliers, and gain inspiration—all in one convenient location. In addition, wedding venues will often showcase using their preferred suppliers. It’s always important to know you’re speaking with reputable companies.

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At a wedding expo, you’ll find everything from wedding gowns and florists to photo booths, caterers, entertainment, and décor specialists. It’s the perfect opportunity to compare services, ask questions, and chat to business owners in person. Many exhibitors offer samples and live demonstrations. It’s definitely one of the best ways to take our photo booths for a spin prior to your wedding! We’ve even had our customer come to an expo dressed to the nines ready to take photos in the booth for their save the dates!

One of the biggest advantages of attending a bridal expo is the chance to try before you buy. If you’re considering a photo booth for your reception, you can test different backdrops, props, and photo styles to find the perfect fit for your wedding theme. Seeing how our booths operate in real time allows you to understand the multiple entertainment experiences and how it enhances your guests’ memories of your wedding.

Where to find bridal expos in your area

Wedding venue websites and Facebook pages are great sources for wedding expos and showcases. Wedding suppliers commonly post on their socials when they’re going to be attending an expo or showcase. Follow your considered suppliers on social media and keep an eye on their ‘Events’ page for upcoming locations. Google will also be your friend – just search for ‘Bridal Expo Your City’.

Last but not least, attending a bridal expo not only makes wedding planning easier but also ensures you’re making informed choices. Meeting vendors face-to-face helps build trust and gives you confidence in your buying decisions. After all, who’s the face behind the website who will be delivering the first-hand service on the day? Whether you’re newly engaged or finalising last-minute details, a bridal expo is the ultimate resource to bring your wedding vision to life.

Bridal Expo Tips

Be prepared with a tote bag or backpack for all the information and samples

Take plenty of water – you’re going to get a dry mouth from a lot of talking!

Take a notebook or be prepared to take notes in your phone for any ideas

Be prepared to make booking decision on the day in regards to any expo specials

Wear comfortable shoes

If you’re planning on trying on gowns, wear clothes that are easy to get in and out of

Book in your Mum, bridesmaids or significant other for moral support on the day!

Farm Vigano Wedding for Eamon & Alyssa

Posted on 2025-03-132025-02-25 by In the Booth

MELBOURNE WEDDING

Farm Vigano Wedding

If you’re on the wedding venue hunt in Melbourne, make sure you add Farm Vigano to your list. First of all, you have exclusive use of the venue and all their gorgeous spaces. Seat up to 120 guests including your dance floor inside and 160 guests outside. Farm Vigano have experienced coordinators on hand to keep a close eye on all the details and ensure a stress-free day. What more could any Melbourne wedding couple want?! In the Booth Melbourne West has been boothing at Farm Vigano for many years. You won’t be disappointed with their amazing service!

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Farm Vigano Italian Inspired Wedding

Eamon and Alyssa’s wedding was everything a wedding should be: relaxed, fun and with wonderful food. Our lovely couple were blessed with gorgeous early Autumn weather for their Farm Vigano wedding. March is truly one of our favourite months for a Melbourne wedding. You can hit two birds with one stone by beating the heat and cold all in one!

Alyssa made the most gorgeous bride. Her flowing locks and flower crown paired beautifully with her classic gown with a daring split. And don’t get us started on those green shoes! Be it a favourite colour or favourite flower, make sure you incorporate those little touches into your special day. Eamon was equally handsome in his classic suit. Alyssa and Eamon opted not to have a bridal party which added to the relaxed vibe of their day with our stunning couple truly the stars of the show.

This wedding proves why heart shaped sunglasses aren’t going anywhere as photo booth props! They make such a fun gift for guests to enjoy for the night and take home. In fact, we often find a pair of gifted sunnies keeping watch on their pile of photo booth prints at the end of the night. A few white paint-style pens on each guest table will set off the creativity. It’s always fun to see what guests have come up with in the booth!

Timeless Print Design

Eamon and Alyssa chose our super cute ‘Just Married’ print template. This design is dear to our hearts as it’s been popular since the very first days of In the Booth! There’s something so simple and sweet about it, just like our beautiful couple. Guests got stuck right into the photo both as the frivolities progressed into the evening. We were also all heart-eyes for Eamon and Alyssa’s wedding cake that carried through their Australiana florals for the day.

Thanks so much for having us guys! Your wedding day was a dream.

A note from the Bride…

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“We wanted a fun and laid back wedding day, something that represented our relationship. We enjoyed celebrating our love with all our family and friends. Our special day was perfectly us!”

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School Event Entertainment

Posted on 2025-03-062025-03-06 by In the Booth

It’s time for some school event entertainment planning for 2025! With schools back in full swing for the year, we are seeing a wide range of school events our photobooths are being booked for. Throughout the calendar year, there are many reasons to celebrate for both senior and primary schools. A photo booth is the ideal entertainment and photo memory from graduations, formals, semi-formals, school dances, school discos and fetes. School anniversaries, open days and Mother’s and Father’s Day events are also common event types for the In the Booth team. The booth has always been the ideal school event entertainment and encourages guests of all ages to come out of their shell a little more.

Here are some of the school event types we find are made all the better for having a photo booth:

Senior Formals

The most obvious right? Weather is senior formal, year 12 formal or semi forma, the booth will be right at home in your event space. At In the Booth we have proudly been providing our booths for school formal events since we started boothing! We absolutely love the opportunity to see students dressed to the nines on their big night!

Primary Graduations

Graduations have always been popular amongst our returning primary school clients. It’s a wonderful opportunity for some family photos as they leave primary school behind. Students love grabbing those last few photos with friends before they start the next phase of ‘big school’.

Trivia Nights

At In the Booth we have attended trivia nights and fundraising events of all shapes and sizes. What better way to encourage guests to participate in your fundraiser than a photobooth? Trivia nights are super fun ways to fundraise. Talk to us about ways the booth can help raise funds for your P&F.

School Reunions

What better way to get together with the graduating class of 1981! School reunions are always such lovely events to attend as the cohort gather to exchange stories and memories from high school. Grab your crew from back in the day and get boothing.

Fetes

A photo booth at a school fete will have a queue as long as the Super Slide! Talk to us about how the booth can assist in fundraising for your fete. The most successful method is pre-sales of armbands that permits fete-goers unlimited photos in the booth.

Mother’s & Father’s Day Events

Forget the Mother’s Day stall – hire a photo booth for all Mum really needs – a photo with her babies! Mother’s and Father’s Day morning teas and events are growing in popularity. Mums and Dads absolutely love the opportunity for a photo memory with the kiddos.

80th Birthday Celebration for the Great Rosie

Posted on 2025-02-272025-02-25 by In the Booth

In the Booth Adelaide sends a massive ‘Happy Birthday’ to the Great Rosie! Rosie celebrated her 80^th birthday at Kooyonga Golf Club. The birthday girl rang in her milestone 80th birthday in absolute style with a Great Gatsby themed event. The party was complete with champagne tower, light up letters and of course, a photo booth from In the Booth Adelaide!

To suit the theme, Rosie chose our ‘Brush Strokes Blush’ print design in our ‘Traditional Logo’ print style. Rosie and her guests took full advantage of our Guest Cam feature. Additionally there was a separate arch for photos outside the booth! We love that all the moments from the night were able to be captured both in the booth and via GuestCam. To complete the Gatsby Booth, we provided a black entry curtain, gold shimmer backdrop with our glam props. Video message, Slo Mo, and GIF were also in full swing for the night.

Milestone 80th Birthday Party

Guests jumped on board with the Great Gatsby theme for Rosie’s party, donning flapper dresses, pearls, feather headpieces and gloves. The birthday girl wore a stunning blue sequinned dress complete with feature headpiece and gloves. You could even spot the occasional 1920’s gangsters getting around the room – in character of course!

Rosie chose to set the tables with photos and vintage styled feather pieces, showcasing some of the most important times of her life. We especially loved the extras Rosie chose to include in her special day, such as the incredible champagne tower! As the night went, the room was filled with speeches, dancing, music and a whole lot of love. We asked – ‘what more could you possibly throw into a party?’ and of course, there was more! Rosie was lucky enough to have her loved ones write a poem to celebrate her, this was presented on screen for all guests to join in.

Rosie, we celebrate you! Thank you so much for inviting In the Booth Adelaide along. It was truly an honour to help celebrate your 80th birthday!

Wedding Vendor Selection

Posted on 2025-02-202025-02-19 by In the Booth

Wedding vendor selection to enhance your wedding celebration is both daunting and exciting. On the plus side, there’s so many vendors and there’s no shortage of choice. On the down side, there’s so many vendors and so much choice 😉

From price to product, choosing the right wedding vendor can really make or break an awesome celebration. Here are our best tips for choosing the right wedding vendor for your big day.

Read plenty of reviews

Whether it be on Google, Easy Weddings, ABIA or from John and Nelly down the road, look for reviews not crafted by the business owner. Genuine feedback and reviews from past customers will always give you a great idea of what to expect on the day. Trust past client experience to give you an honest opinion – the good, the bad and the ugly!

Reputation is everything

We’ll say it once and we will say it again! A vendor with a great industry reputation is the right vendor for you. Choose the wedding vendor that is experienced and preferably has been to your venue before. Don’t select a vendor who thinks they should be paid to practice. Your venue refers certain vendors for a reason. Chat to them and find out why.

Product quality

Take a good look at the product offering. Does this visually meet your requirements? Ensure your vendor is using high quality equipment to give you a high quality experience. Let’s use photo booths as an example. At In the Booth we use a professional DSRL digital camera to capture your images in high resolution. An iPad or webcam camera will not produce high-quality photographs.

Inclusions & hidden extras

Make sure you check out all the inclusions that your vendor is able to offer for your hire period. Our photo booths are all inclusive in regards to our hire packages, meaning no sneaky extra fees or additional costs. For example, it’s common for a guest book to be an added extra with photo booth hire.

Wedding vendor support

Will your vendor be taking care of the delivery and set up on the day of your event or will you be left to do this yourself? Will someone be on hand if a guest has questions? With so many exciting things happening on your big day, the last thing you need to be doing is running around trying to put together your balloon garland!

Communication

Don’t make excuses for your wedding vendor communication! Taking weeks to respond to your queries is not acceptable even if they’ve “been busy”. Customer service is an essential part of event planning. There’s always someone waiting so planning can move forward. Quality vendors don’t keep their customers waiting.

Coral Sea Resort Wedding for Jase & Tash

Posted on 2025-02-132025-02-13 by In the Booth

Coral Sea Resort provided the spectacular backdrop to Jase and Tash’s spring wedding. Coral Sea Resort is really the epitome of an island wedding without the trouble of departing the mainland! Decorations for your wedding are almost pointless when your reception backdrop are swaying palm trees and a spectacular sunset over the bay.

Airlie Beach is a tourist mecca located in. the Whitsunday region of Queensland. Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, it’s approximately 1,1000km north of Brisbane.

At Coral Sea couples have the enviable choice between the Jetty, beach or Upper Lawn for their ceremonies. Reception options expand even further with the options of combined beach and lawn, the Jetty, the Jetty Landing or the Ballroom or Cabana.

In the Booth Whitsundays at Coral Sea Resort

In the Booth Whitsundays has been providing photo booth hire at Coral Sea for over a decade. We never tire of a reception on the sand under the beautiful lanterns! An outdoor reception is made for Airlie Beach. With the incredible weather and scenery, why would you ever want to be inside? Jase and Tash thought the same thing as their reception was hosted in our favourite Beach & Lawn combination.

Guests enjoyed drinks and canapes and snapped away in the photo booth as the sun went down. It also wouldn’t be a Coral Sea Resort wedding without a sunset photo on the swing! High heels not required as Jase and Tash’s guests enjoyed a barefoot afternoon in the white Airlie Beach sand.

Jase and Tash chose our classic combination of ivory backdrop and ‘Infinity’ print style. Having the booth outdoors while guest mingle means photos were snapping from right after their ceremony all through the evening. Guests were off and away with their traditional photo booth prints as well as snapping dozens of Guest Cams against the stunning bay backdrop.

Memory Table Ideas

Posted on 2025-02-062025-01-30 by In the Booth

Memory table ideas are a common Google search for our couples. Memorial tables have been growing in popularity in recent years and we certainly understand why. One of the hardest things we have to deal with on special days is facing the reality of some of those dearest to us will not be in attendance. Honouring the memory of those no longer with us keep their presence close while we celebrate, knowing how much they would love to be there with us.

There are so many beautiful memory table ideas available for how to plan and set up your space. Make sure you take into account the physical space available at your venue. Traffic flow is also another consideration. Make sure you table is set up in an area of your wedding where your guests will have the space to pause and reflect. Right next to the main entrance will not foster this. Try to select a quiet corner or alcove. Your venue will have experience with previous weddings and events and be able to guide you.

Let’s take a look at the various components of a memorial table and how you can customise one to honour your loved ones.

Signage

Etsy has endless beautiful signage options for introducing your memorial table to your guests. It can also be a challenge to come up with the perfect wording so you’ll find plenty of ideas and customisable options.

Photos

Photos of your loved ones are often the best way to have a physical memory for your guests to visit. Even though the photos may be all shapes, sizes and conditions, you can select similar frames in a cohesive colour scheme to tie everything together. Small labels with names and dates can also be added so your guests know your relationship.

Lanterns and candles

Soft lighting such as lanterns and candles are a beautiful addition to your memory table. You may like to have a small candle per photo or one statement piece in the middle.

Florals

Talk with your florist about a small additional bouquet to suit your memorial table. Alternatively, perhaps there are flowers that are special to you and your relationship with your loved one? If your Nan was famous for her home-grown roses, a bouquet of her favourite varieties would be super special.

Trinkets

Likewise, some small items can make sweet additions to your memorial table. For example, a golf ball or two if your pop played golf every Sunday. Perhaps a special item they hand made for you. All you need to do is think about your relationship with your loved one and the ideas are sure to flow.

Pets

Our passed furbabies can of course have a special place on the table too. A collar or name tag and a favourite photo will communicate the special place in your heart your pet will always have.

Reserved ceremony seating

This is a sweet additional idea to your memorial table. Reserved seating at your ceremony for special people who are attending from heaven is a beautiful touch. You can also find lovely and customisable reserved seating signage on Etsy.

Groomsman Ideas

Posted on 2025-01-302025-01-30 by In the Booth

Groomsman ideas for gifts tend to instil a sense of panic in couples! Let’s face it. Men are renowned for being difficult to buy for. Then throw in budget and different ages and relationships into the mix and it can all get a bit hard!

The first decision to make is if you would like to present your gifts on the day of your wedding or earlier, perhaps at your buck’s party or rehearsal dinner. What the gift is will play a big part in this decision. Presenting your gift prior to your wedding can be a great idea. Your wedding day is going to be hectic, full stop. There’s a lot to fit in and you don’t want to rush gifting your groomsmen because the schedule determines it.

Do you want to present your gift in front of others or privately? Is it a gift that’s “easy” to give? For example, is it a physical item that needs to be refrigerated or kept safe? Do you want a “one size fits all” option or are you wanting a unique gift for each bloke? Some prior planning will make the seemingly innocuous task of gifting your groomsmen a lot simpler!

Secondly, keep in mind the two features of practical and personal. Both of these features are key in a well-loved gift. Thirdly, these men are important to you. You’re either family or you’re friends for a reason. What do you love doing together? Sometimes it’s as simple as that to come up with the ideal gift.

Still stuck for groomsman ideas? Here’s some of our favourites to get you started.

Funky socks: Budget friendly and a classic one on any list of groomsman ideas.

Customised YETI: Who doesn’t love a YETI? They come in all shapes and sizes and you can order them engraved.

Groomsman Undies: Yep! Search Etsy or get that cousin who’s handy with a Cricut on the job.

Portable Speaker: Every bloke needs one, the end.

Cufflinks: Customised cufflinks come with photos, engraving and all the bells and whistles these days.

An experience: Think cocktail or cooking class, sky diving or go karts.

Coffee or Liquor: Depending on their preferences, coffee beans or a bottle of their favourite and a matching engraved glass will be well received.

Gift Cards: If your gentlemen are no fuss, pick them up a gift card to their favourite hang out accompanied by a heart felt letter or card.

Wedding Fireworks

Posted on 2025-01-302025-01-30 by In the Booth

Wedding fireworks are right up there with one of our favourite things! Guests of every age will cast their eyes upwards and a hush will fall over the crowd for fireworks. At In the Booth we’re big on timeless entertainment and wedding fireworks certainly fall into that category! Some of our favourite Guest Cams are of our gorgeous couples enjoying their fireworks, just like Jacob and Hannah here who booked with In the Booth Toowoomba.

Wedding Fireworks Suppliers

There are two common ways to have your fireworks supplied for your wedding. There are of course pyrotechnic suppliers that specialise in wedding fireworks displays. This can include choreography of colours, effects and music. Trust us, firework shows are similar to a stage show! There are hours of design work prior to some pretty colours going ‘pop’ in the sky.

A professional supplier will also come with years of advice and experience on what works and what doesn’t. It goes without saying that any pyrotechnic display must also come with the appropriate permits and licensing. Gone are the days where Uncle Bob can put together a couple of special things in his back shed! Safety of your guests must always be paramount and a professional service will take this aspect seriously.

Some wedding venues may have included add-ons of firework displays. In some instances they may have a special license for this or they will cross-hire to their preferred fireworks supplier. Knowledge of the venue’s layout and guest movements on the property will play a big part in a well-delivered display.

Remember the luxury car TV ad that said “isn’t it nice when things just…work?”. We recommend this become your mantra for considering your fireworks display budget! A professional display will come at a cost. However, it’s best to assess your budget and make some clear decisions. A wedding fireworks display will be charged by the minute, or in some cases, even seconds. A 15 second display is most likely to fall flat, simply due to being not long enough for your guests to engage with. Make some realistic assessments of your budget and then see if that will allow enough time for your fireworks display to have an impact.

When to include fireworks at your wedding

During the first dance (if it is outside of course!)

Prior to the bride and groom’s exit

During the bride and groom’s exit

While cutting the cake

When the budget doesn’t allow for wedding fireworks

That’s ok, you’re certainly not alone! There are other options which may not have guests looking skyward but will still create an amazing effect and photos.

Sparkler exit

Cold sparkular effects for your first dance, entrance or exit

Glow sticks for guests to use on the dance floor and for photos

Confetti canons (check with your venue first though!)

Party poppers

Dancing on a cloud

Dance floor lighting displays

School Formal Hire

The Ultimate Entertainment Solution

Customised Instant Prints

Memories That Last a Lifetime

Creating a Social Experience

Hassle-Free Setup and Operation

Why Choose In the Booth?

Book Your School Formal Hire Today

Why attend a bridal expo?

Where to find bridal expos in your area

Bridal Expo Tips

Farm Vigano Wedding

Farm Vigano Italian Inspired Wedding

Timeless Print Design

A note from the Bride…

Supplier Dream Team

Megan Jordan Celebrant

Thrive Flowers

Miss Penny Cakes

Wedding Shots

Let’s get you boothing!

Senior Formals

Primary Graduations

Trivia Nights

School Reunions

Fetes

Mother’s & Father’s Day Events

Milestone 80th Birthday Party

Read plenty of reviews

Reputation is everything

Product quality

Inclusions & hidden extras

Wedding vendor support

Communication

In the Booth Whitsundays at Coral Sea Resort

Signage

Photos

Lanterns and candles

Florals

Trinkets

Pets

Reserved ceremony seating

Still stuck for groomsman ideas? Here’s some of our favourites to get you started.

Wedding Fireworks Suppliers

When to include fireworks at your wedding

When the budget doesn’t allow for wedding fireworks