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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

Pets at Weddings

Posted on 2025-01-172025-01-17 by In the Booth

Pets at weddings are simply one of our favourite things! When all our family members are gathered it only makes sense to include our furry family members as well. There are so many super cute ways you can incorporate your pets into your wedding.

One of the first things to decide is whether it’s practical or possible to have your pets physically present at your wedding. Pets at weddings certainly add a new dynamic to proceedings! For example, if you’re having a destination wedding, your pets will most likely be off the invite list. However this certainly doesn’t mean you can still include them. Today on the blog we’ve got some great ideas for including pets at weddings either in person or from afar.

Hire a Pet Assistant Service

Wedding pet assistants are a fantastic way to keep the stress levels on your day low. Hiring a professional means you won’t have to worry about your pets being hungry, thirsty or…ahem…having accidents at inappropriate times. Wedding pet services are experienced at what they do and come prepared for all situations. What’s more, most also offer services where your pet can be taken home after their role in the day is complete. For example, your pet may be part of the ceremony but not able to attend the reception. The last thing you want to be worrying about is which family member has to take the unruly labradoodle home!

Pets at your Wedding Ceremony

Cue the ‘aaaawwwwww’s from your guests! Ring bearing pets are simply gorgeous and will get your entire guest list smiling, guaranteed. There are so many sweet options online for page boy and flower girl outfits for dogs and even cats! Remember this important job will depend on your best friend’s mood on the day. If they are particularly shy or extra rambunctious, it may be too much for them. However if your pet is well trained and loves people it’s probably the idea job for them on your wedding day!

Wedding Photos with your Pet

Definitely run this one past your photographer with plenty of time before your day so they can plan. Bridal party photos including your pets are gorgeous and will make such a sweet memory. Remember to request your photographer take some photos of you with your pet on their own too.

Pet Photo Table Numbers

If having your pet present on the day isn’t possible, consider incorporating them into your table numbers! Different photos of your pet on each table or small ornaments or models make super sweet details.

Pets on your Cake

This idea is one of our favourites. Talk to your wedding cake supplier about how your pets can be incorporated into your wedding cake. We’ve seen everything from custom toppers to paw prints and full sugar models! This is such a great way to include your pets in an important part of your wedding – after all, what guests doesn’t walk up for a close up look at the cake? Your cake supplier will help you think creatively by asking about your wedding theme and hobbies. For example, it’s difficult to include horses at a wedding but how about bride and groom horses as your cake topper?

Pets in the Photo Booth

Pets are always welcome in our booths and on Guest Cam! Nothing beats the memories captured with your furry friends on your wedding day. We encourage all our couples with pets at weddings to take them into the booth for some happy snaps! If you can’t bring them along, how about adding your pet’s image to your instant photo booth prints? That way every guest will take home a printed memory with your furry bestie included. Cardboard cut outs of your pets are also fantastic fun in the booth!

Photobooth Hire Trading

Posted on 2024-12-192024-12-16 by In the Booth

Photobooth Hire Holiday Trading

Booking Office closes for 2024: 20th December 2024
Booking Office re-opens for 2025: 13th January 2025

How is it that 2024 has come to a close? It’s been another awesome end of year season with school formals for 2024 graduates rolling into Christmas parties. It’s always a high energy way to finish off the year and we love it!

Our formal season was a particularly busy one with many returning customers and some new schools adding our booths to their celebrations as well. We’re hearing from customers that it can be quite difficult to confirm reservations for venue and services. This is due to the high peak of formals happening right when students complete Year Twelve. Our only suggestion to avoid this stress is book early! Our most organised return customers either book immediately after the previous year formal happens or first thing when school returns.

The compounding issue is also that there are only a small amount of venues large enough to seat an entire cohort, plus partners and in some cases, parents. Research large capacity venues in your area early and get one booked in! Another suggestion is to look at hosting the formal on a Monday or Tuesday evening, which are traditionally less popular than Wednesday through Friday.

When it comes to Christmas parties, anything goes! We’ve had some super fun themes this year which you’ll see from the prints below. We love that customers often go outside the traditional Christmas theme and incorporate anything and everything into their holiday celebrations. Any excuse for a fun theme we say! Working in with our customer’s ideas and themes is one of our favourites things to do.

As we close our 2024 photobooth hire trading, 2025 is looking bigger and better than ever. We have some product refinements on the cards as we constantly seek to make a better experience for our customers. 2025 is also In the Booth’s ‘Sweet Sixteenth’ birthday which is one to look forward to!

A peaceful, blessed and very merry Christmas to those on the road alongside us. As a small business, we simply would not be here without your support.

Christmas Party 2024 Wrap Up!

Posted on 2024-12-122024-12-16 by In the Booth

It’s Christmas party time! The team at In the Booth looks forward to late November and the six week onslaught of Christmas parties! It’s a great time to look back on the year that’s been and catch up with some of our awesome customers who rebook with us every year. It’s an honour to receive Christmas party enquiries with our customers stating “the staff have demanded In the Booth come back again!”. This is not a privilege we take lightly!

In addition Christmas party season brings with it all the creativity and fun of festive season themes. We see everything from traditional Christmas colours to themes that add a yuletide twist! Our glitter backdrop range certainly gets a workout during the festive season. We love when our clients see the end result of their custom options all come together in the magic of their instant prints.

Our return customers tells us that nothing breaks the ice at corporate get togethers like the booth. It can be challenging to find activities that appeal to workplaces of all ages and backgrounds. In this day and age everyone understands a photobooth = fun! You’ll find tables and departments mixing like nowhere else! Even the photobooth queue is an awesome environment. With nothing to do but stand in line, you’ll find co-workers chatting away like they haven’t seen each other all year!

It can be near on impossible to find an appropriate guest gift for company functions. After all, how many pens do they need?! Photo booth prints are one of those unique souvenirs that don’t get thrown away. We have customers collecting their Christmas party prints for years! It makes for a great company history to look back on.

Closing 2024 with a big Christmas Party thank you!

Finally, thank you to all our amazing corporate customers for 2024! We’ve had an awesome timing boothing it up with you this year. To our small business customers especially, we are so thankful for your custom. From one small business to another, Merry Christmas!

+1 Party Ideas

Posted on 2024-12-052024-10-17 by In the Booth

EVENT INSPIRATIONS

+1 Party Ideas

+1 party ideas are on the rise! Have you heard about this theme? Traditionally a +1 meant to bring along a guest of your choice. Essentially this still remains to be true! However today when we’re talking about +1party ideas we’re talking about milestone birthdays. A +1 party is for the boys and girls who may be struggling a little with rounding up their age! For example, 29+1 for a 30^th birthday; 39+1 for a 40^th birthday and on it goes. We’ve all been to countless milestone birthday parties – but if you’re looking for a unique theme a +1 party may be right for you!

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Milestone birthday themes are readily available. Why not shake it up by hosting a plus one party instead? There are plenty of resources on sites like Pinterest to get the creative party planning juices flowing.

Jodie did just that when looking at +1 party ideas for her Karratha celebration. We’re sure you can all agree from the photos that this is one party we’d all like to be at! Jodie put so much through into the details for her event. As well as the plus one theme there was also a super fun pink dress code!

+1 Party Ideas in Karratha!

Guests were treated with custom made sunglasses and Yellowglen Pink on arrival. A bluebird Karratha day was ordered in advance which made this indoor/outdoor celebration all the more stunning!

A gorgeous pink themed balloon backdrop was a popular location for heaps of Guest Cam photos. We thought Jodie’s choice of our Rainbow Confetti design for her booth prints was a perfect match! Dancing and speeches were all part of the festivities. Guests’ bright outfits popped against the classic back backdrop. Last but not least, how fun are those flamingo head bands?!

Thanks for having In the Booth Karratha along to help celebrate Jodie! Hope to see you all again at your 49+1!

Photo Booth Award Press Release

Posted on 2024-12-022025-03-14 by In the Booth

PHOTO BOOTH AWARD

Queensland’s #1 Photo Booth

More than 350 of Queensland’s best wedding vendors — venues, photographers, celebrants, floral designers, cake designers and the like — convened at Brisbane City Hall recently for the 26^th Annual Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards and a wedding celebration of epic proportions.

2024 QLD ABIA AWARD RESULTS

Local Photo Booth awarded prestigious wedding industry accolade.

With invitations limited only to the state’s highest-ranking wedding specialists and 37 awards up for grabs including the Photo Booth Award. 10,130 newlywed Queensland newlyweds are invited to determine the results. The onstage announcements of ABIA’s Managing Director Natasha O’Meara held the finalists’ attention amid the cascades of flowers that filled the main auditorium and the live band, violinist and saxophonists that serenaded them.

Among the winners announced, local Photo Booth In the Booth QLD, took out the title of Queensland’s Best Photo Booth Hire. The photo booth award win celebrates their hard work, perseverance and dedication throughout 2024. This recognition within the wedding industry is a remarkable attainment.

“They should take great pride in this accomplishment,” Ms O’Meara remarked. “It reflects their unwavering commitment, passion, and professionalism in delivering their products and services to couples marrying in Queensland.”

Backyard Wedding Considerations

Posted on 2024-11-282024-10-17 by In the Booth

WEDDING INSPIRATION

Considering a backyard wedding?

Hosting a backyard wedding is such a sentimental and awesome way to celebrate your special day. If you’ve opted against the all-inclusive wedding venue, maybe you’ve seen the same wedding repeated. It might be time to consider hosting your wedding at home. While there is bound to be more work involved by planning the day yourself, we can assure you some of the best events our booths have attended have been right at home. Here are some things to consider when planning your backyard wedding.

IN THE BOOTH WEDDINGS

Backyard Wedding Locations

While getting married in Nan’s backyard might be the dream, there’s realities to consider. If it’s too small and uneven there won’t be any room for a boogie. Consider the logistics and practicality of hosting a backyard wedding. We love the idea of getting married at a sentimental spot but there’s practicalities to consider. Don’t forget you will need to ensure there is enough space for guests, tables, chairs, dancing, food, gift and speeches. For one thing, is the surface event? Guests in formal footwear tripping over gravel will not make for a relaxing evening! Likewise if you’ll be on a grass surface. You need rain to keep it green but not too much rain so it’s a quagmire! Remember vendors will need a hard, flat and stable surface for equipment. Guests will need to be getting around the space easily – you wouldn’t want any accidents on the night!

Power Access

When planning your backyard wedding it’s important to remember you will need sufficient power. It’s important to make sure you have enough power for vendors so there will be no power source issues. Imagine the music cutting off right before the chorus of the first dance! Power surges and issues are one of the most common problems we encounter at backyard wedding events. Catering equipment will cause a huge surge in power which can cause other items to drop out. Likewise for DJ lighting when the dance floor starts to ramp up. Then there’s power management throughout the night. If the generator runs low on fuel, who will be attending to that? Power at a private event requires it’s own qualified and experienced staff member. They can manage loading and anticipate any problems.

Weather

Rain on your wedding day is good luck right? Luck aside, if the heavens decide to open on your wedding day with no protections this could lead to disaster! Make sure you have a backup in the case of bad weather such as a marquee. Think of the surface you’ll be on as well. If it’s wet on your day is there a back up flooring option to keep your dress clean and guests comfortable? No one wants to face the reality of a ‘Plan B’. Of course, you’re aiming for a perfect sunny day! However if the day arrives and it’s raining, you’ll still be married and it will still be wonderful! You just need to ensure some plans are in place to prevent stressful situations.

Dance Floor

It’s not a party without a dance floor! When planning your backyard wedding it’s important to allocate a spot for dancing! We all know once the speeches wrap up and the cake is cut, the rest of the night is for celebrating the night away. Make sure you have allocated enough space for guests to get down and boogie. Likewise there should also be break out space for older or non-dancing guests to be able to escape the music and chat. A hard dance floor surface will be much more enjoyable for guests dancing in heels. You don’t want people getting bogged in the grass during ‘Twist and Shout’!

2025 Cake Trends

Posted on 2024-11-212024-11-22 by In the Booth

WEDDING CAKE INSPIRATION

2025 Cake Trends

Thanks for visiting our 2025 cake trends blog! It’s not a celebration without cake, right? Cakes can be the easiest or sometimes the trickiest detail to finalise for your celebration. With so many cake and dessert options available, it’s hard to choose which cake will be the best! So far in 2024 we have seen many different cake and unique dessert trends appear at weddings and parties. Here’s our predictions for the most popular 2025 cake trends.

WEDDING CAKE DESIGNERS

Home Made

The cost of living means everyone has to keep an eye on their budget. Home made or family made cakes are surging in popularity. In another case it’s not just about cutting costs – it’s super special to have your loved ones create something special.

Vintage Heart

Vintage Heart cakes and one for the most popular cake styles to emerge in 2024. They can be designed in any colour combo, such as a traditional white wedding through to bright pinks, sage greens and any colour in between.

Flowers

Pressed and dried Flower cakes have become increasing popular in 2024. The sweet touch of dried flowered embossed into the design of your wedding cake is such a beautiful addition. Fresh flowers remain as popular as ever too!

Themed Cakes

Themed cakes will never cease to be popular! Be it a theme for your event or just a theme that says “you”, a unique cake is guaranteed when you make it all about you for the day!

Bling

Bling just says celebration to us! Gold, silver or anything shiny always makes for a gasps from guests when they spot the cake. From bold statements to shimmer effects, you can’t lose.

Unique Details

Tiny details unique to the couple or birthday boy or girl are predicted to continue as 2025 cake trends. Little features guests can ‘discover’ on your cake are so much fun!

Brownie Boards

Cake not really your thing? Why not send your guests home with a sweet great to be enjoyed the next day. Moreover brownies are sure to be a crowd favourite. 📸 Hooray Brownies

Unique Structure

Structured cakes with unique design and texture are gaining in popularity. In addition if you’re looking for that “wow” moment, a show stopper in icing are what wedding memories are made of!

Dessert Stations

Finally, couples choosing dessert stations over cake continues! A dessert station can be anything your heart desires. From donuts to chocolate fountains, they’re guaranteed to give you happy guests!

Australian Country Wedding for Chloe & Morgan

Posted on 2024-11-142024-10-16 by In the Booth

MACKAY WEDDING

Private Property Wedding in Mackay Queensland

Thinking of an Australian country wedding for your big day? They’re a hard one to beat! If you’re after a relaxed feel for your big day an Australian country wedding theme may be the perfect fit for you. In the Booth Mackay were invited to bring the photo booth fun at Morgan and Chloe’s big day. They hosted their nuptials on a private property near Mackay.

VISIT MACKAY REGION

Australian Country Wedding in Mackay

Morgan and Chloe selected Autumn as their Australian country wedding season. Who could blame them! There’s nothing more gorgeous than north Queensland weather in the autumn. The heat of summer is behind us and being outdoors becomes a pleasure instead of a chore.

Weather is a big consideration when planning your Australian country wedding. Likewise is your location on the map! A winter wedding in Darwin is a different consideration to a winter wedding in Melbourne and so on. Always think about the season when researching your venue and available wedding dates. Remember, off season dates may have better deals but there may also be weather concerns to contend with.

How beautiful are the colours Morgan and Cloe selected for their day? Chloe’s bridesmaids wore differing gowns in the same rust colour that stood out boldly against the country landscape. Australiana flowers were the perfect complement to their gowns and the colours of the season. The gentlemen opted for a country casual look with suspenders and black slacks.

Vintage cars were a highlight of Morgan and Chloe’s day perfectly adding to their vintage country theme. Their reception was hosted outdoors under a tent of twinkling fairy lights. The ladies donned custom denim jackets to ward off the evening chill while the photobooth ramped things up. Our lovely couple chose a chalkboard effect print design coupled with our classic grey backdrop. We loved the end result of their sweet photo strips!

Thank you so much for booking with us Mr & Mrs Simpson! We hope you had the best day ever.

A note from the Bride…

Mackay Wedding

“We wanted a very relaxed and laid back wedding which I think we successfully pulled off! It was an incredible day shared with all of our closest friends and family…”

MACKAY WEDDING SUPPLIERS

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Groomsman Ideas

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

Hire a Pet Assistant Service

Pets at your Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Photos with your Pet

Pet Photo Table Numbers

Pets on your Cake

Pets in the Photo Booth

Photobooth Hire Holiday Trading

Closing 2024 with a big Christmas Party thank you!

+1 Party Ideas

+1 Party Ideas in Karratha!

Queensland’s #1 Photo Booth

Considering a backyard wedding?

Backyard Wedding Locations

Power Access

Weather

Dance Floor

2025 Cake Trends

Home Made

Vintage Heart

Flowers

Themed Cakes

Bling

Unique Details

Brownie Boards

Unique Structure

Dessert Stations

Private Property Wedding in Mackay Queensland

Australian Country Wedding in Mackay

A note from the Bride…

Supplier Dream Team

Coffee & Hops

Best Intentions Tent Co

Under the Veil

Let’s get you boothing!