In one thing that all couples agree, is in saying that the wedding day flies… And one of the best ways to create original and fun photos and memories of your big day is with the wedding photocall. The decorated corner that will capture the attention of all your guests to take the best pictures on it.
What is a wedding photocall?
A wedding photocall is a corner or decorated space, specially designed for taking photos during the wedding.
It is a special corner, usually with decorative elements or a background decoration, so that your guests and the bride and groom, can take pictures in it.
It should be nice and attract all people attention to take pictures there. And most importantly, they share it on their social media! It will be a very special and fun memory.
How it should be a wedding photocall?
The most important thing about a wedding photocall, is that it captures the attention of your guests so that, they want to take the best photos. You can decorate the background with an arch full of flowers, baskets with pampas, a neon, a decorated color panel, a poster with a special phrase… or even choose a wall or corner beautiful with its own and add some decorative elements.
It is also a good idea to place a sofa, bench or armchair in the photocall, in order the guests can sit down and create the most original photos.
Another thing that you can not miss in your wedding photocall is props (atrezzo): glasses, hats, crowns, posters, etc. Especially if you want the photocall to be a fun corner.
Guests can take photos in the photocall with their mobile phones or cameras, the photographer can also take some, but it will be a very good idea to complement the photocall with a photo booth for weddings. A photo machine that is placed in front of the photocall to take instant photos and print them instantly. In addition, you can add a logo or the names of the bride and groom in the printing. A low cost option for the photo booth would be to place Polaroid cameras next to the photocall, so that guests can take instant photos themselves.
How to decorate a wedding photocall
The ways and ideas to decorate a wedding photocall are endless, but we recommend you choose a decoration according to the wedding decoration and venue. Or for example, if your wedding has a specific theme or style, you can decorate it following that style (boho wedding, vintage wedding, Harry Potter, etc.). The photocall is an element that should capture people’s attention, so you can give rein to your imagination.
It will be important to create a beautiful photocall background full of decoration. You can place an arch decorated with flowers or pampas, hang on a neon with an original phrase (Better together, To the moon and back, Forever and always…), place a personalized poster, decorate a wall or corner with original elements, etc.
Likewise, you can not miss the furniture in your photocall. An armchair, sofa or bench that will give the ideal touch to your photocall (wicker armchairs, a Chester sofa, a vintage bench, etc.). In addition, it will give a lot of ideas to take different photos.
It will also be important to choose the props (glasses, hats, crowns, posters, etc.) following the style of the photocall or even customize it (glasses with the names of the couple, phrases of your group of friends, etc.). The photocall is a fun space, so it gives a lot of game to use all kinds of accessories.
Finally, you can not miss the protagonists: the couple and your guests, to create the most fun and original photos.
by Laura Chacón photography
The best moment to place the wedding photocall
The photocall is an item that can be placed at any time of the wedding, but we recommend you place it during the cocktail or the party, or at both times.
During the ceremony will not be a good time, as it is the most emotional time of the wedding, and it will be important to focus on the ceremony. Either during the banquet, since the guests will be sitting eating the dishes and it will not be a good idea that they get up for taking pictures.
Instead, during the cocktail (appetizers time), especially if the cocktail is abundant, guests can go through the photocall and take photos on it.
And of course, during the party! Definitely, the best time to place the photocall. Since the guests are more animated and they will take the most fun and original photos. In addition, it is the ideal time to take out the props and accessories.
During the party, you can also add a Candy bar a sweet table full of pastries and sweets to keep up the energy of your guests during the party.
by Laura Chacón photography
The wedding photocall is an ideal element for you and your guests, to take some unforgettable and fun photos and memories of your wedding.
Most likely, the venue where you organize the wedding, has a perfect photocall for your big day. Our advice: let them help you and hire the service, if it suits you. We know how many things you have to think about and prepare for the wedding, so if they can help you, you will save a lot of time. And we are sure that the final result will be amazing.
Do you dare to place a photocall for your wedding?