7-30-2010
One of the first weddings I worked was in Hartford at the Chandelier Ballroom. As I walked in I was greeted with the views of a warm inviting foyer. There was an old ticketbooth window, with a rotary phonebooth next to it. I walked into the ballroom to meet with the wedding consultant and I could already smell the delicious dinner being prepared.
As I was setting up the booth in the foyer for A & S, I encountered many curious individuals who were inquisitive about what I was doing. As soon as I informed them I was setting up the photobooth they were very excited and could not wait for me to open. A & S had chosen to have a memory book created during the reception. After guests took their photos they were encouraged to create a page for the bride and groom. There was a table provided with numerous supplies of ribbon, colorful paper, markers, and glue. This allowed the guests to be creative with the supplies, creating a memorable page.
As I think back on this wedding I was amazed not only at the beauty of the location but also with the different things the bride and groom incorporated. In the foyer there were a number of pictures around the room. Some were color while others black and white, the one common factor for all the pictures was A & S. The photos showed different stages in the couple’s relationship.
I was able to pick out four photostrips that stuck out for me. The first is a young couple that had ventured into the photobooth a few times throughout the night. They were very sweet and seemed to be having a great night. Their photostrip has a variety of pictures from funny to serious. I really like the last photo with the monkey faces. The second photostrip has the same guy in the pictures. He was the life of the party throughout the wedding, and helped to get everyone excited.
The group of guys were very excited to take part in the photo booth. They took some time before taking the photos to search through the props and to come up with a few ideas. Last but not least is photostrip number four, which was all about the ladies. “A” was able to join a few of her friends in the photobooth to share in the experience.
I would like to thank A & S for allowing me to play a role in their special day. It was a very memorable night.
