Step-by-Step: How to Style Your Personalised Wedding Photo Booth

1. Identify Your Wedding Style

The first step to designing the perfect booth? Know your wedding theme. Whether it’s classic romantic, bohemian luxe, industrial chic, coastal, or rustic barn—your theme sets the tone for all visual decisions. This ensures your photo booth design ideas for weddings feel like a natural extension of your décor.

Pro tip from Picmax: We recommend starting the photo booth design process 3–6 months before the big day to allow time for material sourcing, custom signage, and backdrop testing.

2. Choose the Right Backdrop

The backdrop is the most photographed part of your personalised wedding photo booth. It frames the memories—and defines the vibe.

Popular ideas include:

• Floral walls: Perfect for romantic and garden themes.
• LED signage: Adds a modern, high-end look. Customise it with your names or wedding hashtag.
• Vintage props & velvet curtains: Gorgeous for moody or retro weddings.
• Greenery + fairy lights: Soft and dreamy for boho or rustic themes.
• Custom-printed backdrops: Include wedding motifs, custom monograms, or location sketches.

The backdrop should complement your venue, theme, and even your colour palette. At Picmax, we offer a range of backdrop styling add-ons tailored to your vision.

3. Add Props with Purpose

Let’s be honest: props can be cheesy if they don’t match the rest of your wedding style. But when done right, they become playful, aesthetic, and completely on-brand.

Here’s how to pick the right ones for your personalised wedding photo booth, based on common wedding themes:

• Boho Weddings: Think flower crowns, macramé frames, pampas grass elements, and neutral earthy tones. These props add a whimsical, relaxed vibe perfect for outdoor weddings or nature-inspired venues.
• Glam Weddings: Go for champagne glasses, feather boas, sequinned hats, crystal tiaras, and metallic accents. These elevate the booth into something luxurious and photo-ready for guests in black-tie attire.
• Rustic Weddings: Include cowboy hats, vintage lanterns, wooden signs with calligraphy, and hay bales. These props feel cozy and blend beautifully with barn or vineyard settings.
• Modern Minimalist Weddings: Stick with monochrome props like sleek acrylic speech bubbles, geometric photo frames, and clean-line accessories. Less is more when the design is elegant and focused.
• Travel-Inspired Weddings: Suitcases, vintage boarding passes, tiny globes, directional signposts to favorite destinations—these props give a global flair that’s fun and adventurous.

For a more personal touch, couples can also include props that relate to their story—like inside jokes, shared hobbies, or even custom caricature masks. The more meaningful the props, the more memorable the photos.

4. Match the Booth Layout to Your Theme

Modern booths aren’t limited to small square boxes. Open-air booths, 360 video booths, mirror booths, and selfie stations offer flexibility and flair.

When styling your wedding theme photo booth, think about:



• Location within your venue: near the bar or dance floor = more traffic.
• Lighting: string lights or uplighting can add ambience.
• Furniture: vintage chairs, Persian rugs, or wicker benches can tie it all together.
• Signage: A chalkboard or neon “Grab a Pic!” sign adds charm.

Real Wedding Inspiration from Picmax

Picmax has brought dozens of personalised wedding photo booth dreams to life across Sydney. Here are a few favourite highlights:

Sophie & Jack – Coastal Chic in Bondi

• Theme: Minimalist beach
• Backdrop: White wood slats + soft aqua drapes
• Props: Sunglasses, surfboards, shell garlands
• Lighting: Soft warm string lights

Why it worked: The setup reflected their beach ceremony perfectly and encouraged barefoot dancing fun.

Eliza & Thomas – Vintage Glam in The Rocks

Theme: Gatsby-era
Backdrop: Art Deco gold foil curtain
Props: Pearl necklaces, cigar props, flapper fans
Why it worked: The vibe matched their jazz band and black-tie dress code, creating seamless elegance.

Priya & Daniel – Cultural Fusion in Surry Hills

Theme: Modern + traditional Indian
Backdrop: Vibrant marigold wall with embroidered signage
Props: Bollywood-themed masks, traditional hats
Why it worked: It honoured Priya’s heritage in a fun, colourful way that delighted guests.

These are just a few examples of how a personalised wedding photo booth can help express the uniqueness of your wedding day.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even with the best ideas, there are pitfalls. Here’s what we help clients avoid:

• Clashing décor: If your photo booth looks totally different from your reception space, it will feel off.
• Too many props: Keep it curated and thematic.
• Poor lighting: No amount of styling will save dark, grainy photos.
• Bad placement: Don’t hide the booth in a corner—make it a feature.
• No time buffer: Allocate at least 90 mins for setup (especially for elaborate booths).



Working with experienced teams like Picmax helps you avoid these issues so your setup runs smoothly.

FAQs

How early should I book a photo booth?

Most Sydney couples book 6–12 months in advance, especially during peak wedding season.

Can I use my own props and backdrop?

Yes! Picmax offers flexible packages, including BYO styling elements.

How long does setup take?

On average, 1.5–2 hours for full setups. Picmax handles everything from delivery to breakdown.

Do I get digital copies of photos?

Absolutely! Instant prints and a digital gallery are included in most Picmax wedding photo booth packages.

Final Thoughts

Your wedding deserves to be unforgettable in every detail. A personalised wedding photo booth helps you go beyond ordinary entertainment to create a meaningful, stylish, and deeply personal experience for your guests—and your future selves.



Whether you’re planning a dreamy garden soirée or a bold rooftop party in Sydney, Picmax is ready to bring your theme to life.

Start your journey with Picmax wedding photo booth packages today and design a booth that matches your wedding’s soul. Because the best memories come with the perfect backdrop.