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Photo Booth Hire FAQ: Everything Planners Ask Us

Planning an event and wondering how photo booth hire actually works? This page gathers the questions we are asked most often, from deposits and hire lengths to power, space and how quickly the prints appear. If your question is not here, call 07368 631 516 or send us a message and we will answer it personally.

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Photo Booth Hire FAQ: Everything Planners Ask Us

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How booking a booth with us works

Start by sending us the date, venue postcode, rough guest numbers and the booth you have in mind, or run the date through the live availability checker on our site. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote. Packages start from £299 and the quote sets out everything that is included, so there are no surprises later. If you are happy, an £80 deposit secures the booth for your date and we send a booking confirmation with our terms attached.

The remaining balance is due one month before the event. In the weeks between, we will ask for the details that make the booth yours: names and date for the print template, your logo if it is a corporate event, colours that match the theme and any requests for the attendant. Most couples and planners book six to twelve months ahead for summer Saturday weddings, while midweek corporate dates and parties can often be arranged with far less notice. Dates are only released when the deposit is paid, so an early enquiry is the best way to avoid disappointment.

What comes with every hire

Every package includes the same core service whichever booth you choose. We do not charge separately for delivery, setup or pack-down, and the attendant stays for the whole hire to keep the queue moving, swap props and help guests with sharing. The differences between booths are about style, footprint and whether you want prints, not about whether you get looked after.

  • A trained attendant for the full hire period
  • Free delivery, setup and pack-down
  • Unlimited sessions while the booth is running
  • Custom print or overlay template with your names, date or logo
  • Props and LED lighting
  • Guest book with every print booth
  • Digital copies with email and social sharing
  • Public liability insurance

What we need from your venue

Most booths need a level floor area of roughly 2m by 2m, a single standard plug socket within reach and a ceiling of at least 2m. The Inflatable Booth is the exception, needing about 4m by 4m, two sockets and 3m of headroom, and the 360 Booth has its own requirements that we confirm for each venue at quote stage. We also like to know whether there are steps, lifts or a long walk from the loading area, as that affects how early we arrive.

Indoors is always preferred. Marquees work well provided there is a firm floor, power and cover from the weather, and we ask about this before we accept an outdoor or marquee booking. Venues sometimes ask for our public liability certificate and a PAT record, and we can send both to the events team directly, so just pass on their contact details when you book.

What happens on the day

We arrive before the hire starts to unload, set up, test the camera and printer and dress the booth, usually around an hour ahead for the smaller pods and longer for the Inflatable Booth. Setup time is not taken out of your hire. If you would like the booth built early, for example before guests sit down for a wedding breakfast, and then switched on later, tell us and we will quote for the idle time.

Once the booth opens, guests simply tap the screen or step onto the platform and the attendant handles the rest. Prints appear in seconds and go straight into the guest book or home with your guests. At the end of the hire we pack down quietly, and your digital gallery or USB follows shortly after the event so you can share every shot.

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Photo Booth Hire: Your Questions Answered

How much does photo booth hire cost?

Packages start from £299. The final price depends on the booth, the hire length and the journey to your venue, and every quote includes the attendant, delivery, setup, pack-down, unlimited sessions, props and a custom template. Send us the date and venue postcode and we will quote within 24 hours.

How much is the deposit and when do we pay the balance?

An £80 deposit secures your date and your chosen booth. The remaining balance is due one month before the event, and we send a reminder ahead of time so it is never a surprise. Payment details are included on your booking confirmation.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our terms, including what happens if you need to cancel or move the date, are set out on your booking confirmation. If your plans change, contact us as early as you can and we will talk you through the options and do our best to help.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can once the date and venue are fixed. Summer Saturday weddings and corporate dates in December are booked well ahead, often many months in advance. Midweek events and parties can sometimes be arranged at shorter notice, so always ask; the date is only locked once the deposit is paid.

How long is a hire and can we add extra hours?

The hire length is agreed when we quote, so tell us the running order and we will suggest what fits. Extra hours can usually be added at booking or, if the attendant's schedule allows, on the night itself. We price any additional time on your quote so there are no surprises.

Do you charge for travel?

Delivery, setup and pack-down are free across our service area, which covers London, the Home Counties, the South East, the East of England and the Midlands. For the longest journeys we confirm on your quote whether any travel contribution applies, so you always know the full price before you book.

Are you insured?

Yes. We hold public liability insurance and can send a copy of the certificate to you or directly to your venue, along with PAT records for our equipment if the venue asks for them. Just pass on the events team's contact details when you book.

Who operates the photo booth?

A professional attendant from our team comes with every booking. They set up, run the booth for the whole hire, keep the props tidy, help guests with sharing and prints, encourage people to sign the guest book and pack everything down at the end. You never need to manage the booth yourself.

How quickly do the photos print?

Prints appear within seconds of each session finishing, so guests can take them straight away or stick them into the guest book. Our booths use dye-sublimation printers, which produce dry, smudge-free prints immediately. The attendant keeps the printer stocked throughout the hire.

Are props included?

Yes, every booking includes a selection of props, and the LCD SlimPod and GIF Booth add virtual props and filters on screen as well. If your event has a theme, tell us when you book and we will bring props to suit it wherever we can.

Do we get a guest book?

Every print booth comes with a guest book. The attendant invites guests to add a copy of their print and write a message beside it, so by the end of the night you have a complete, personal record of who was there. Digital-only booths such as the GIF Booth do not include one.

How much space does the booth need?

Most of our booths need a level area of about 1.5m by 2m or 2m by 2m, with the Party Booth needing around 2.5m square and the Inflatable Booth roughly 4m by 4m with 3m of headroom. For the 360 Booth we confirm the space needed for your venue at quote stage.

What power do you need?

One standard plug socket within reach of the booth is enough for everything except the Inflatable Booth, which needs two. We bring our own extension leads, but a socket close to the setup spot avoids trailing cables across walkways. Tell us if the venue runs on a generator.

Can the booth be used outdoors?

Our booths are designed for indoor use. A marquee or covered outdoor area is fine provided there is a firm, level floor, power and full protection from rain and wind. We check this with you before confirming an outdoor booking, and the attendant may pause the booth if the weather turns.

How long does setup take and does it come out of our hire time?

No, setup is not deducted from your hire. We arrive before the agreed start time to build, test and dress the booth, typically around an hour ahead for the slim pods and longer for the Inflatable Booth. If you need the booth built much earlier and left idle, ask us for a quote.

Can we customise the print template?

Yes. Every booking includes a custom print or overlay template designed with your names, date, logo, colours or theme. Send us your invitation or brand guidelines and we will produce a design for you to approve before the event. Changes before the day are no problem.

Do we get digital copies of all the photos?

Yes. Guests can email their photos or share them to social media from the booth during the event, and afterwards you receive the full set, by USB or digital gallery depending on the booth. Digital-only booths deliver instantly by email or QR code.

How do you handle guest photos and personal data?

Photos and any email addresses entered at the booth are used only to deliver the images and to provide your gallery; we do not sell them or pass them to third parties. If a guest would like a photo removed, they or you can ask us and we will delete it. Our privacy details are available on request.

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