Joanna & Nick

This is back in April. Joanna and Nick had a wonderful ceremony and reception at Orange Tree Golf Resort. They had an outside cerimony and then the guests moved into the waiting hall off of the ball room for cocktails. This is where we were set up. The guests wasted no time in using the booth. They loved it. Joanna and Nick went all out with the booth. They had the custom exterior, props and logo, I think the props were the biggest hit. There were some guests that wanted to take the props home with them. Unfortunatly, we were not able to get cards from the other venders to put them on here, but every one did an amazing job. The Orange Tree also blogged about the wedding, check it out. And these are their pics from the booth.

It was a blast!!!! Thanks guys.

What about the Flowers?

Maybe you've already picked your venue, you even have your colors all coordinated. But what about the flowers? (Hopefully you take them into consideration when you're choosing colors).

The main questions lately are regarding how much or how many. Do you only want flowers for your bouquet and the brides maids? What about the boutonniere? And family - who all is entitled to a corsage? Will your tables have flowers in the centerpieces or the head table be all decked out?

It's traditional for the bride, maid of honor, brides maids, groom and groomsmen to have flowers. Also, the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom. When you include grandparents and siblings with a corsage or boutonniere - they can feel more included in the wedding.
The best idea for keeping floral costs low is to get flowers that are in season. If you are dead set on a unique flower that needs to be imported - you are paying for a lot of shipping and handling instead of just the flowers.

"Picking" a florist (pun intended) is similar to choosing any wedding vendor. Interview several and feel comfortable with your decision. If you're not sure what you need to know, ask them? Ask what are the biggest hurdles they come across with weddings? What do they suggest to coordinate with your dress, colors, venue etc. Do you or your fiancé have allergies? What about silk flowers? (sometimes silk flowers get a bad rap - but they have come along way from the generic plastic stuff you remember)

Doing it yourself? I'm not going to tell you that you can't put together your own flower arrangements. However, keep in mind that professional florists know a whole lot more about flowers. They can assist with design, color coordination, and have everything fresh and ready on the big day. If you feel comfortable doing the flowers yourself - just remember that the few days before the wedding to have plenty of space in a refrigerator available for flowers, buy the flowers as fresh as possible, remember all the supplies you'll need and plan on putting together arrangement the night before. By the time you purchase all the necessary supplies and consider your time - DIY may not be the cheapest way to go. Also, remember to research what flowers do better in the heat or last longer out in the open. The last thing you want is wilted flowers because you didn't know they wouldn't last or shouldn't be touched too much.

As you decide on how many flowers to include and where to get them - remember that it's your wedding. Tradition may state that certain things are important, but realistically - this is your day and you can do whatever you want.

Photo courtesy of Ventola Photography

Ok..... A couple of quick notes today.
We hope every one had a great 4th of July.
Next, I used to tell people that our booths are like the ones at the mall. No longer will I sat that. Mari, one of our photo booth professionals, went to the mall with a friend and decided to try out the booth. In here own words " I just waisted three bucks on pictures that sucked." When asked about her experience she said that it was not pleasant. Well of course not it was not an A2Z Photo Booth.
Any way... I am working on getting out to a few places this month so you all can come get pictures. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have those up.
We'll blog another event in the middle of the week.

Saturdays Bridal Show

We had a fabulous time on Saturday at Thee Bridal Show. Kathy, at Thee Wedding Warehouse, put it together. Way to go Kathy!!!! The venue was great, thanks Estrella Vista for letting us be there. And thanks to all of you that attended. We were there with a lot of other great vendors, if you were not there you really did miss out. Make sure to come next time!!

On another note........

We recently rolled on out to the wedding of Leslie and Chad at Portico Weddings and Receptions. An elegant pool side wedding that morphed into a celebration to remember. The guests were entertained by our best photo booth package. They dressed up and did their thing, with silly hats and big glasses. Some of them even made smooching faces at the camera. The rest of the party got to witness everyone’s photo booth fun with our external monitor. The guest got there drinks at the bar and watched the other guest pose for pictures.

Lena’s Flowers and Gifts and Catering Service did an amazing job. The flowers, tables and the center pieces were gorgeous! Everything was jazzed up and looked great!
No one walked away unseen. Either they were captured in our photo booth or by the photographers and videographers. Missy Wilson Photography took pictures of the bride and groom not just next to the pool but with family and friends and even in our photo booth.
Arizona Videography made sure to capture all the memories of the evening, both in the photo booth, on the dance floor, and at the tables.
The evening was a major success that no one will soon forget!

~Mari~

Leah's Bat Mitzvah

Okay - so this Bat Mitzvah was so amazing!! Leah went with the Olympic Theme - the colors of the next Winter Olympics in Canada. She had some great table centerpieces - each a different winter sport (I like the ice skating best!!)

Everyone had a great time with the photo booth. I need to say though, how impressed I was with the DJ. When everyone first got there. He did the introductions, then had everyone come over to the dance floor. In no time at all - he had everyone dancing and laughing and having a great time. (And not just the kids!) Take a look at the DJ's website - Rattle & Roll Entertainment


The Bat Mitzvah was at the Congregation Beth Israel. Such a wonderful setting - very beautiful!!


Tina Celle was the Photographer - She was all over the place getting some great shots! So nice to visit with during brief moments, and she did a wonderful job. I'm sure the photos turned out amazing!


For privacy reasons - I'm not going to put up pictures of the kids from the event. Instead I want to show you the logo that Leah went with. This printed on each one of here photo strips and her guests LOVED the photo booth. In fact, I probably gave away more business cards to Leah's friends then anyone else. Of course they want a photo booth at their Mitzvah!!


Thank you Leah for letting us join you for your special day - we loved being there!!

Just a Reminder

There are a couple of things going on this week to remember. First is the Table Top Event, NACE Elements competition, today at the Arizona Grand Resort. It is open to the public from 3-6pm. Come check out some amazing set-ups. Also this Saturady we will be at Estrella Vista Reception Center for the bridal show. It is from 10am -3pm. Come check it out.

Terri & Roddy

Once again we were out at Trilogy at Vistancia. This time we were there for Terri and Roddy's wedding. It was a great event. These guys had it all. They had props for their guests as well as the external monitor. (I guess what happened in the booth did not stay in the booth.) Every one enjoyed watching others have fun inside. Entertainment, besides the photo booth, was provided by Event Centrale. A great time was had by all. Thanks guys!!

Bridal Shows

4 ways to make the most of Bridal Shows
Tis the Season for Bridal Shows and events. These are fabulous ways to meet vendors and most times you can get some sort of deal or discount. There are 4 things you need to remember to be able to get the most out of these shows.
First – Prepare for the Show. Don’t waste your time filling out form after form with your contact info. Bring some labels with your name, email, phone number and wedding date. Use these labels when signing up for any specials or additional information. When you come across a vendor that interests you – make sure you mark their information before throwing it into your bag. Bring smiley stickers or a marker that will differentiate that vendor for a competitor. Call them as soon as possible to insure availability.
Second – Decide early on which vendors to spend time with. Don’t get caught up with a florist if you already have one lined up. Also – keep in mind any vendors you may not have thought of – perhaps you see a great idea that would work wonderfully with your theme. Be opened minded to additional ideas. Also, keep these additional vendors in mind while planning your budget – leave a little wiggle room for last minute additions.
Third – Start early. Don’t go to the end of a wedding show. Be there at the beginning – you may end up spending more time there than you anticipate. Also, going early on leaves you the opportunity for any give-aways or drawings. We all know it’s so much fun to win stuff!! However, if you can’t go at the beginning – sometimes the end of the show slows down and vendors have more time. It’s better to at least see what’s there then miss out entirely.
Fourth – Book it if you want it. If you find what you want – then be prepared to book it right there. You are probably meeting with the owner/professional that will be handling your wedding service. This is the exact person you want to meet face to face. Be prepared to fill out the paperwork and secure them for your wedding. Sometimes brides feel like they ‘should’ shop around or keep looking. The problem is you probably won’t be able to meet face to face with all the other vendors you’ll be considering. If you find what you want – and the professional you want – then be willing to put down a down payment and get them booked for your event.
Wedding shows are great for brides and vendors. This is an opportunity for both to be able to meet and discuss services, specials and needs. The large shows tend to be crazy and busy – but you will always find what you need. The smaller bridal shows tend to have fewer vendors – however you typically get more attention and personal interaction. Either way – bridal shows are a fabulous way to get what you need to plan your wedding.

Photo Strip Holders

We are always trying to provide the best service, and sometimes this leads to NEW services. We just rolled out this month our photo strip holders. Now your guests have somewhere to keep their pictures safe, instead of their pockets. The holders are only available in white, but we can personalize the front with any color. Watch for more great services.

Thank You Cards

Jennifer and Roger made this fabulous Thank You card out of the Thank You Photo Strips they received with their package. We really loved working with them - it was such a wonderful wedding! And we really appreciate their testimonial:

"Chris and Jill,

We can't thank you enough for the fun and memories you provided for us and our guests. The Photobooth is still the "most talked about" event and how unexpected it was. Again, Thank you for everything!"

They took the photo strips and cut them in half - mounted them on brown, blue and then the cirle print paper. These were the Thank You cards they sent to all their guests!