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Hi! Im thinking in fun activities to do for my wedding reception.
If you were a guest would you enjoy a Caricaturist rather than a Photo-Booth??
Do you have any other ideas on how to entertain guests??
Thanks!! xo
I think I would truly enjoy either of those options. My FI and I are having a cigar roller as something "extra" for our guests. You could also do a candy table and let them fill up small bags of goodies - this could even be your favor to them...
I think either would be a lot of fun. The only plus of the photobooth is that more people might be able to use it during the span of your reception (assuming setting up the photo and taking it takes less time than the drawing).
I'd rather have a photo booth - cariactures are awesome but don't go with my home aesthetics. Photobooth pics (whether strips or otherwise) can go anywhere.
I think either are good options.
Perhaps it is best to decide based on the number of people you are expecting. A photobooth is much quicker than an artist. If you have a large guest list, you may get a line.
I think both ideas are super fun, but I'd be worried about a line forming with the caricaturist. They can only draw so fast, ya know? :)
I like the caricatures in theory but at a reception I wouldn't want to spend a whole time sitting getting sketched and potentially looking ridiculous when I could pop in for a picture in the booth and be done with it.
Either would be a ton of fun! We had a semi-photo booth at our wedding. I had 2 photographers, so the second was outside taking goofy pictures of my guests. My MOH had the same at her wedding, and it's hilarious to get them back at the end of the wedding!
The caricaturist is an awesome idea, but I do think like others have said, the photobooth might end up making more sense.
i would prefer a photobooth i am seriously hoping to have one at my wedding
OOOH How fun! Both option are awsome, but I think I would like the photbooth more
One of my MOH had a caricaturist at their reception and while it was an awesome idea and people were excited to get theirs done, the line to get one done was so long. FI and I ended up not getting one done because we wanted to enjoy the reception instead of waiting in line.
I guess I have to go against the grain and say I would prefer the Caricaturist to the photobooth.
I think it looks so much cooler than just a photobooth as I will have a camera at the wedding anyways and I certainly would wait in line if I have to for the picture.
It makes sense that the guest should not be waiting in line at the reception.
But what about a raffle or taking numbers? Does that seem too cheesy?
Why stress yourself out with more details such as raffle numbers and making sure lines don't form for the artist drawings. I would just say stick with the photobooth. Less maintenance and you can allow your guests to come and go as they please with it without too much supervision.
Side note though, I really do like the idea of the artist. I don't think I've heard that idea yet!
I love the idea of having caricatures but in practice I think it would be really difficult and stressful to pull off. And although photobooths are all the rage right now and might seem a little unoriginal there is a reason they are so desired. They're fairly easy, are a ton of fun, and offer even more documentation of your day.
I've been to two weddings this year with photobooths, but none with a caricaturist! That would be fun and different! That said, the other posters have good points about the logistical concerns...
I like the idea of a caricature, but logistically I don't think a wedding would be the best place for it. My reasoning is that A) if you don't have enough artists, the lines could be super long and B) caricatures require sitting and "staying still", which is a bold contrast to the atmosphere of many wedding receptions. People like to be mingling, dancing, whatever. The longer they have to wait in line and sit still for their portrait, the less time they have to socialize with you and other guests.
Additionally, I think photobooths are more interactive. Guests can do whatever goofy/silly things they want and can carry the "party" into the activity, all in a fraction of the time it would take to do a caricature.
Honestly I don't think we'd keep a caricature of us around other than on the fridge but with a photobooth it would stick around and at least go in an album.
photobooth. most people wont wanna sit and be drawn up.. esp while drinking.
@Cricket1524 So in your opinion, a photo-booth will be more memorable than a caricature?
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One more vote for photobooth! Personally, I have a caricature aversion.... (says the girl who has never had one done). It's a very creative idea, though!!
As far as other entertainment ideas - what time of day is your wedding, are you having dancing? how many guests, etc?
I like the photobooth personally.... If you are planning on having an open bar and a lot of dancing, then putting out late night food at the end (pizza, ice cream bars, etc)- could be a lot of fun!!!
Is going to be a pm ceremony and reception. I will have music but i want something more...
I had this other idea for entertaining (but not sure): http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/is-this-fun-or-cheap-not-elegant-help
I'd vote for the caricaturist but only if you could find a way to make it where the lines aren't too long.
Definitely photobooth. But I'm a bit biased, 'cause I find caricatures very creepy and I don't really like them at all, haha.
I love the photobooth idea- and with most contracts, the guests in the photos get copies of their photo strip to take home and you get a cd with all the prints too! This way you'll get great pics of your friends having a blast at your reception.
depends on the number of guests. if you have a LOT of guests, go with photo booth - if you have a smaller wedding, go with caracturist (sp? lol sorry its been a long day) - either way i would be stoked with either! :)
Caricaturist! I've never had one done before, but I have a million photos of my fiance and I.
Photobooth! (Wish we had done one-great for your scrapbook or guestbook. We used to always pop in one any time we saw one, so it would have held special meaning-we have tons of photo strips collected over the years.) But I think the reception alone (open bar anyone?) should entertain most guests!
Thanks for the inputs Bees!!! You gals are the best!!
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