How Much Does Photo Booth Hire Cost for a Wedding?
A clear, no-nonsense guide for couples planning their big day
When you’re planning a wedding, the costs can start stacking up fast: venue, catering, photographer, flowers… and then there’s the photo booth. You might be wondering: is it worth it, and why do prices vary so much?
Let’s break it down so you can make a confident, informed decision.
Typical UK Photo Booth Pricing
Across the UK, wedding photo booth hire usually sits somewhere between £300 and £700+ for a 3–4 hour package. The wide range comes down to what’s included, how long the hire lasts, the style of booth, and whether there’s staff on hand.
Some suppliers only include digital files or limited prints, others drop the booth off and leave you to manage it yourself — all of which lowers the price, but also changes the experience.
At The Selfie Box, our packages are all £699 for 3 hours, no hidden extras, and come with everything you need for a smooth, stylish, luxury experience.
What You Get with Our Booth
Here’s what’s included in every wedding hire:
- 3 hours of booth time — plenty for guests to enjoy and capture moments
- Unlimited instant prints — one for every guest, no awkward decisions
- Personalised print templates — customised with your names, date, and colours
- A4 Deluxe Guestbook — messages and photos together (full extra set included)
- Photo + boomerang mode — short clips and stills for variety
- USB of digital files — all individual images, not just the printed montage
- Professional studio lighting — editorial-style images, every time
- Dedicated booth assistant — making sure everything runs smoothly
- Live online gallery — guests can access instantly, download, share
- Set up and break down
- Travel within 50 miles of Leamington Spa
Why Prices Vary So Much
A few things that really affect the price:
1. What’s included
Some booths only include digital files, or a limited number of prints, or no guestbook — which lowers the price but changes the experience.
2. Staffing
This is a huge factor. Fully staffed booths cost more, but that assistant is there the entire time to:
- help guests feel confident using the booth
- keep prints consistent and high quality
- fix technical issues immediately
Drop-and-go booths might be cheaper, but queues can build, guests can get stuck, and if something goes wrong, the booth can be out of action entirely. That’s not a risk we’re willing to take.
3. Quality of the kit
Not all booths are built the same. Our booth is solid oak, not plastic, with a mirrorless DSLR and professional studio lighting, giving you consistent, polished images every time.
4. Styling, props & guestbooks
Cheap props and generic guestbooks are easy to source in bulk. We’ve invested in luxury linen guestbooks from an independent UK supplier, quality props, and a curated selection of backdrops and print templates — all of which make a noticeable difference to the guest experience.
5. Choice & customisation
A wide range of backdrops, print designs, and personalised touches takes time, creativity, and investment behind the scenes — which is why our packages sit at the premium end of the market.
Tips for Couples
When comparing suppliers, it’s worth asking:
- Is unlimited printing included for all guests?
- Are digital files included, and are they high-res?
- Will there be a dedicated booth assistant?
- Can I customise backdrops and print templates to suit my wedding?
Bottom Line
There’s no one “right” price for photo booth hire. What matters is knowing what’s included and what kind of experience you want for your guests.
With The Selfie Box, you get a fully staffed, high-end, luxury booth — with unlimited prints, digital copies, guestbooks, professional lighting, and an oak booth that blends beautifully into your venue.
It’s not just a photo booth — it’s part of your wedding, done properly.