Be the first to witness Open By ShutterBooth at the Renaissance Place Open House on January 9^th, 2013!

Join 1451 Renaissance Place and their partners for refreshments, ideas and a tour on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 between 4:00-7:00 PM.

Event Partners Include:

ShutterBooth!

Saz’s Catering

Double Platinum DJ Services

Reminisce Studio by Miranda & Adam

Twilight Lighting

Carousel Linen

Indulgence Chocolatiers

If you haven’t been here before it’s a great way to take a tour. Event Specialists will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

If you have been here before, it’s an opportunity to take another informal peek or bring some friends, family or colleagues to confirm what you already know — that 1451 Renaissance Place is The Place for your special gathering.

No reservations necessary. Featuring Special Promotions exclusive to the Open House.

See you on Wednesday, January 9, 2013!

Join ShutterBooth Photo Booth Milwaukee at the Hilton Garden Inn Bridal Show October 18th, 2012.

Take ShutterBooth for a test drive and learn about our Bridal Show Discounts!

Milwaukee ShutterBooth

414-255-3800

clarice@shutterbooth.com

Wedding Entertainment on a Budget in Milwaukee, WI

by Abigail Tanner

It’s been said that whatever your budget is for your wedding, be prepared to exceed it because you WILL exceed it. Funny how true that is. Now, by the time you begin planning the reception, you’ve likely used up your funds on the wedding dress, venues, and catering. It is imperative that entertainment not be neglected. This is THE party of your lifetime. You are getting married!

LIVE MUSIC

Taylor Swift is touring the night of your wedding and Coldplay is a little too expensive, so what do you do?

1. Check out your local indie artists. Go to Open Mics, place an ad on Craigslist, visit ReverbNation. You’ll be supporting local artists and putting some money back in your pocket.

2. Look into local college music programs. If you are a jazz fan, call the school’s music director and ask them to announce it to their students and make sure to compensate them. Students have a fresh passion for music and will be thrilled to play a paying gig.  (From my experience playing gigs in college, $75-$125 per band member for a 3 hour gig was a fair rate.  If you hired a jazz trio from a local college, that’s easily less than $500 for live music.)

3. Ask family and friends. Chances are your circles hold a few musicians. It doesn’t hurt to ask if they’d be interested in playing for an hour or two.

DJ / iTunes

If you are a big dance fan, a live band isn’t going to be your most affordable option.  To find a full band that can give a stellar performance in any genre from any decade, you’ll need thousands of dollars.

1. If you want a really good deal, call a DJ a few weeks shy of your wedding. If they are available on your wedding date, they want to be booked! Politely negotiate a good price with them.

2. Create a songlist on iTunes and play it on your iPod. Ask an outgoing friend or relative to emcee periodically. Make sure that all of your cables leading to the power outlet are taped securely to the floor and the back end of the iPod and/or computer. At one wedding I attended, someone kept tripping over the cord and the song kept skipping – it was so annoying!

DANCING

It’s important to have a good mix of upbeat dance songs with slow dance songs. Some people are truly gifted with coordination and rhythm, others are not. The slow songs are for them.

1. Call some dance studios and compare rates for group dance lessons. It’s an affordable and unique twist to an otherwise predictable wedding reception.

2. Call local dance companies and ask if they have any dancers preparing for a recital or dance competition who would like an opportunity to practice for a live audience.

KARAOKE

If all else fails, rent or borrow a small sound system, hook up your computer to a projector, and make sure you have Wi-Fi. Go to www.youtube.com and type in what you’d like to sing, “I’ve had the Time of my Life” for example, and you’ll have instant karaoke and lots of laughs.

Your Milwaukee wedding is sure to be unique and affordable if you follow these helpful tips. Let me know how it works for you!!

Looking for a Photo Booth/Video Booth with all the Best Reviews in Milwaukee?

Check out all of our Photo Booth Raving Fans in Milwaukee, WI.

We always love a personal note sent in the mail – Thank You Christy and Jim!

From Heather & Bill -

“We loved ShutterBooth! It was a huge hit at our wedding. People are still talking about the fun they had with the photo booth. People keep telling us that our wedding was the best they had ever been to and ShutterBooth is one of the reasons for that. The entire set-up was incredible and the host was great. We loved the props. We even added some of our own! We are hockey fans so we added hockey gloves & helmets. Our guests put ShutterBooth’s props and our Hockey Props together for some unforgettable images!”

From Christiana and Dr. Colin Mooney -

“My (now) husband and I LOVED the booth! Our guests got a real riot out of it, and we got some good morning-after laughs. I loved how we were able to have a book made out of all the guests photos with a written note from all of them. That was such a special touch that I’ve never seen before. Great idea!! No regrets going with Shutter Booth! We looked at ‘other companies’ as well, but you guys had a much better package for an even better price. Thanks for the link and password so we can share with our guests. We had a wonderful wedding and are so glad Shutter Booth was able to add to the fun! Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs. Mooney”

From Kathy – Mom of the Bride -

“Last week we had ShutterBooth at our daughter’s backyard wedding reception. We hired them for four hours and, now in hindsight, should have planned to have them longer. They were an absolute HUGE hit with guests of all ages. Both the young and young at heart had a blast dressing up in the fun props, making silly faces and/or catching a quick smooch in front of the camera. Many of our most memorable and favorite family photos were taken in the booth. Prior to the wedding, we purchased 200 plastic photo sleeves from ShutterBooth for our guests and a scrapbook album with black pages for the bride and groom. Our guests’ photos went in the photo sleeves for them to have as a keepsake, and the ShutterBooth representative worked with each guest to glue a second copy of their photo in the album where each guest could write a quick note to the bride and groom. Everyone loved receiving a copy and the scrapbook is awesome! We positioned ShutterBooth under the big tent, near the dance floor. There was a constant line for the booth, and it really helped keep guests entertained and near the dance floor all night. At 11:30 p.m. the wedding was still rocking. The guests raved about the wedding, “omg, best wedding and reception ever.” The ShutterBooth representatives were absolutely great to work with during the entire process . . . booking, planning and hosting the event. Planning a backyard dream wedding was what our daughter “had always dreamed of,” but it requires much more orchestration than renting a hall with a caterer. The ShutterBooth was the only part of the entire day that we never needed to think twice about. The staff showed up, set up and hosted our guests. The only thing we had to do was jump in the booth and have fun! I can’t say enough good things about them…the ShutterBooth representatives were fabulous. While we’re not planning another wedding anytime soon, I can’t wait to have another occasion where we can have the ShutterBooth team again.”

Milwaukee ShutterBooth

414-255-3800

clarice@shutterbooth.com

Need Wedding Inspiration in Milwaukee WI? – ShutterBooth Photo Booth Milwaukee WI

Congratulations to the newly engaged couples out there! I understand how wonderful, stressful, and time-consuming wedding planning can be.  Once you figure out the date, city, and venue, everything will fall into place just right.

Some little girls have been planning their wedding their entire lives down to a detailed scrapbook or they even have their wedding dresses hanging in the closet already!  For those of you who have no idea where to start, what you need is INSPIRATION.

1. Pinterest – Pinterest is a virtual scrapbook/bulletin board.  You have friends and walls just like Facebook, but it’s all about the images at Pinterest.  You can click on DIY projects such as these beautiful tissue paper pom poms.  It will give you the option of adding it to your board and will give you the direct link for more info.  Pinterest is great for looking up DIY projects, wedding dress styles, hairstyles, color schemes, and flowers.

2. 2012 Wedding Trends – It is really helpful to know what’s in for 2 reasons.

a)  What is popular is often what is in stock.

b) You want a memorable wedding that tops any you’ve attended!

According to the Belle Magazine blog, sequins, lace (on everything from your dress to the cake), burlap, and non-traditional wedding foods will be popular in 2012.  Visit their blog for more 2012 Wedding trends: Belle Magazine Blog.

3. Facebook – You know you are just as guilty as I am of browsing photos of friends and non-friends once you see that white gown.  It’s easy to click on facebook wedding albums for inspiration.  You get to see how different personalities play into the look and feel of a wedding.  Go ahead, indulge in a facebook creeping session, and put your sleuthing skills to work FOR you.

4. The Knot.com – The Knot is an excellent resource with everything from reviews of vendors to etiquette advice to photo galleries of beautiful weddings.  If you join their email list, you will be eligible for special discounts with their preferred vendors.  Remember, every penny counts!

5. Design Seeds – This site is AMAZING!  Browse through this site for color inspiration.  The picture below speaks for itself.

We would love to see what inspires you!

Milwaukee ShutterBooth

414-255-3800

clarice@shutterbooth.com

Wish upon a wedding & ShutterBooth

ShutterBooth Photo Booth Milwaukee is excited to share that we have been selected as Wish Upon a Wedding’s national photo booth partner!

Wish Upon a Wedding is a non-profit organization that fulfills the dreams and wishes of weddings and vow renewals for couples who are facing terminal illness and life altering circumstances.  As an organization, Wish Upon a Wedding wants to celebrate the courage and determination of these couples in hopes that their chosen recipients will inspire other couples in similar situations to find strength and hope.  Our hope at ShutterBooth is that our photo booths will provide exquisite experiences that will help create lifelong memories for these couples to cherish forever.  For more information on Wish Upon a Wedding visit their website, http://wishuponawedding.org/ .

ShutterBooth Photo and Video Booth Milwaukee

414-255-3800

clarice@shutterbooth.com

Keeping up as the Top Ranking #1 Photo Booth Rental Company in Milwaukee, WI is #1 to ShutterBooth.

Check out our Top 5 Reasons Why Wisconsinites Choose ShutterBooth:

1. Top Quality, High Resolution, BEST OF THE BEST Photo Prints! Compare and see the Difference! Having an open bar? Our photo quality is so good its even ‘insert beverage of choice’ spill-resistent!

2. Delivery and Set-Up before your guests arrive at no extra charge! We do this as a courtesy for those of you having your booth open towards the end of the night so your guests don’t see anyone setting up, dragging bins, or clanging poles during your dinner….. or on-ste ceremony! YIKES!

3. ShutterBooth Host, Trained and Professional in every field from simply assisting your guests to entertaining the crowd – on-site the entire time ShutterBooth is open!

4. Our versitile STANDING photo booth style accomodates Wheelchairs! AND, IF YOU DARE, our ShutterBooth can snap of pic of you and 15 other guests! We like to think of it as a photo booth style clown car! HILARIOUS-AWESOME PHOTOS!

5. Most Importantly* – PEACE OF MIND that you don’t have to worry at all on your big day with ShutterBooth Photo Booth by your side.

Looking for the Perfect Unique Wedding Idea? Add Video Booth Entertainment to your Photo Booth Experience!

ShutterVideo happens in the same ShutterBooth photo booth. Your guests can record heartfelt video messages and advice behind the curtain of your ShutterBooth Photo Booth! Your professional host will help inspire and direct the fun. After your event you will receive a DVD of all of your photos and videos to treasure.

Click on our video to see the booth in action.

Q: What is the Difference between a Memory Book and Scrapbook?

A: The memory book is created with all black or white pages and either silver or colored pens. The Scrapbook is custom created with strips of paper in your event colors and fun stickers/décor. See Samples Below:

Q: Does the time the ShutterBooth is open have to be continuous or can there be a break during dinner?

A: You can have the ShutterBooth open during any hours that you prefer in any sequence. For each hour of downtime there is a $55 Idle Hour Fee.

Q: What time will ShutterBooth setup?

A: We setup 2 hours prior to any of your guests arriving no matter what time the booth is open during your event. For example let’s say you want your ShutterBooth open from 8:00PM to midnight but your guests arrive for cocktail hour at 5:00PM. We will arrive to start setup at 3:00PM so that our booth is fully assembled before your guests arrive and then our host will come back to host the booth from 8:00-midnight. There is NO EXTRA CHARGE for the downtime between when the booth is setup and the service starts.

Q: Is there a host on site the entire time the booth is open?

A: Yes – We have a ShutterHost on site the entire time running the booth and assisting your guests. If your package includes a memory book or scrapbook our host will even assemble the book on site and ask your guests to sign. If you have props our host will keep the props organized and ready for use. They even inspire guests to Strike A Pose!

Q: If a group of guests enter the booth do they each get a copy of the pictures?

A: YES! At ShutterBooth – WE OFFER REPRINTS! That means that if a group of 4 guests enter the booth and they each want a copy all they have to do is request that our host prints additional strips for each of them to take home. Our host will print them on site at no extra charge!

Q: If I order a Memory Book will my guests still get a copy of the photos?

A: Yes – Our host will print one strip for the guests and one strip for the memory book. They will secure the strip to the memory book, ask your guests to sign, and fully assemble the book for you to take home right at the end of the night!

Q: What is included in the prop box?

A: Our prop box comes with all sorts of crazy hats, boas, oversized sunglasses, masks, inflatable instruments, swords, wands…. The list goes on! Each of our prop boxes comes with different things but you are guaranteed a very large amount of options and a ton of FUN!

Q: What steps do I take in order to reserve ShutterBooth for my event?

A: All you have to do is let me know what you would like include in your package (Memory book, prop box, bookmark sleeves, frames……). Then I will email you a link to fill out your service agreement online. There is a $400 deposit that is required to reserve your date. It can be paid by credit card online or you can send a check in the mail.  Email or Call me today to reserve your date! Clarice@ShutterBooth.com , 414-255-3800 – Clarice.

Come Visit ShutterBooth Photo Booth at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center Tasting!

On August 9th from 11:00-2:00 – Strike a pose in our Photo Booth, enjoy samples from the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center’s finest caterors, and meet with all the best wedding professionals Milwaukee War Memorial has to offer.

ShutterBooth Photo Booth Milwaukee Area, WI

CLARICE

414-255-3800

clarice@shutterbooth.com

www.shutterbooth.com/milwaukee