Our Wedding: Photobooth Props DIY

This is something I really wanted to post about because EVERYONE loves the photobooth! Renting photobooths can be pricey but there are so many alternatives to the regular booth box. It can be as simple as using bed sheets as a backdrop or leftover tinsel from the holidays or even streamers.  
For more fun, you can add props! We made some superhero masks because the hubby LOVES Marvel. 

To add a girly touch I made Hello Kitty bows, lips, and mustaches.

Making your own props saves money from renting/buying them and it was convenient for us because we were able to personalized it into our 'Superhero theme'.  This project was about 2 days worth of time but all you need is:  Foam Sheets 6x9 (we bought a pack of various colors) 2.99 Wood Dowels (15pc/pack)  ~$2-3 Dry Eraser 2 Sheets 5.99 for speech bubbles Exacto Knife Hot glue gun + glue sticks Total spent: ~$10.00

Tips: 1. I found shapes of masks online so I was able to use it as a frame for making sure I cut out the placement of the eyes correctly (I always mess up on that part! Links below).  2. To save time, print out the masks on regular paper using color ink and then paste it on the foam using it as support. (ex: Hello Kitty and Batman masks) 3. It can also be counted as a party favor because guests get to bring home a memento.  Photo booths can be incorporated into any event from birthdays to holiday parties to weddings. This is an interactive treat for ALL guests, young and old. I seriously cracked up when I saw photos of my grandma having a ball with the bright red boa and batman mask!

I love my guests. They were hilarious!  Here are the sites I used. Each have downloadable links to use as a template: TiffanyKelley DIY Mustaches Photobooth Prop First Palette Superhero Masks Oh Happy Day Photobooth Props
Tip #5 If you wanted to use words as props instead of masks, another suggestion is to make speech bubbles so friends can write special messages or whatever to EXPRESS THEMSELVES! And if you can read their bubbles...our friends expressed themselves VERY clearly! 

P.S.  We ain't making babies anytime soon!!!