How Far in Advance Should I Book a Photo Booth?
When it comes to weddings, parties, or corporate events, timing is everything and that includes booking your photo booth. The question we get all the time is: how far in advance should I book a booth?
Let’s break it down.
1. For weddings: 6–12 months ahead
Weddings are the busiest season for photo booth hire, especially from September to February. Most couples start planning a year ahead, so the best booths (and time slots) disappear fast.
If your wedding lands in peak season or on a Saturday, aim to book your booth 9–12 months in advance. That gives you time to choose your style whether it’s a Glam Booth, 360 Booth, or Video Message Booth nand make sure it fits your venue and theme.
If your date’s still open, consider booking at least 6 months ahead to secure your preferred setup without rushing.
2. For corporate events: 2–3 months ahead
Corporate events usually follow different cycles – think end-of-year parties, product launches, and brand activations. While you might not need a full year’s notice, the golden window is about 8–12 weeks before the event.
This gives enough time to design custom branding overlays, set up digital sharing options, and coordinate logistics with your event planner.
If you’re planning something big (like a conference or expo activation), it’s worth securing your booth 3–4 months in advance, since premium booths often get booked for multiple days.
3. For birthdays, engagements, and smaller events: 4–8 weeks ahead
If your event falls outside the peak wedding rush, you can usually get away with booking 4–8 weeks in advance.
That said, popular dates, long weekends, December parties, and spring Saturdays are still fill up quickly. The earlier you book, the better chance you have of locking in the booth style you actually want.
4. Why booking early matters
Booking early doesn’t just guarantee availability but it gives you options. You’ll have time to:
Choose from multiple booth styles (not just what’s left)
Customise backdrops, templates, and guestbooks
Plan around your venue’s setup and lighting
Avoid last-minute stress or “sorry, we’re fully booked” replies
Basically, booking ahead turns your photo booth from an add-on into a real feature of your event.
5. What if your event is last-minute?
We’ve handled plenty of short-notice bookings too. Sometimes events come together fast, and we get it.
If your event is coming up soon, still reach out, even if it’s just a week away. Our team will always do what we can to make it happen.
Key takeaway
For weddings, book 6–12 months ahead.
For corporate events, 2–3 months ahead.
For smaller celebrations, 4–8 weeks ahead.
And if you’re unsure—just ask. We’ll let you know what’s available and help you plan around it.
Planning an event? Don’t wait until your dream booth is taken.
Enquire now with Oz Photo Booths to lock in your date and find the perfect setup for your event.