Wedding photo booth. No no-shows. No regrets.
A wedding-tuned design library or full custom template, an in-house attendant who knows your timeline, and a standby runner on-call within 30–60 minutes (pending traffic). The vendor your day-of coordinator will thank you for. 1,800+ Southern California weddings, zero no-shows since 2017.
The wedding-vendor problem
Most photo booth horror stories are wedding stories.
Couples don't worry about the booth. They worry about the vendor. Here's the difference between the typical Craigslist booth and what we ship to your wedding.
What goes wrong with most wedding booth vendors
- Owner sells the gig, sends a stranger to run it. You meet the attendant 30 minutes before guests arrive.
- Stock-template prints. Same layout your cousin used at her wedding last June.
- Booth breaks at 8:47 PM. There's no backup. The line dissolves and so does the energy.
- "Travel fee" surprise on the final invoice. $150 you didn't budget for.
- No coordinator alignment. Setup blocks the cake table or the first dance entrance.
- Ghosted on email. You re-confirm three times in the final week.
What we ship to every wedding
- In-house attendants only — never subcontracted. Locked in our monthly schedule cycle and named to you in writing 3–5 weeks before your wedding.
- Wedding-tuned design library with text/color/font edits to match yours, or full custom. Proof sent 5 days before. 3 free revision rounds included; additional rounds at our standard rate.
- Field-tested support kit on-site + standby runner on-call within ~30–60 minutes (pending traffic) of any SoCal venue. Across 1,800 weddings, we've never missed a delivery.
- Fixed quote. No travel fee inside our 30-mile radius. Zero invoice surprises.
- Coordinator briefing pre-event. Setup placed where your planner wants it, photographed timeline preserved.
- Same-day reply. If you can text the founder's cell, the reply arrives.
Your wedding-day timeline
What we do before, during, and after.
From booking to digital gallery delivery. Most couples are confirmed in under 48 hours and never have to think about the booth again.
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Booking & design intake
$200 deposit secures the date. We collect your monogram, colors, venue, and timeline. Designer queues your custom template.
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Final-detail confirmation
We send a one-page event sheet: load-in time, contact for venue coordinator, attendant assignment. You sign off.
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Balance auto-charges · template proof
Final balance pulls from card or ACH on file. Template proof emailed for last-minute color or layout tweaks.
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Crew confirms with venue
Attendant calls the venue coordinator (when their info is on file) to confirm freight elevator, parking, and setup window. You don't have to relay anything.
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Setup begins
Crew arrives 60–90 minutes before guest start time. Booth calibrated, lighting set, prints test-run, props arranged. Support kit in the van — spare cables, lighting parts, and consumables.
Attendant runs the booth
Greets guests, manages line flow, swaps prints, refills props, hands strips out. You don't see the booth — you see your guests laughing at it.
Strike & load-out
30-minute teardown after the event ends. Coordinated with venue load-out window. Zero footprint left behind.
after
Digital gallery delivered
Every photo from the night, sorted and color-corrected, in a private password-protected gallery — uploaded the Monday after your wedding. Shareable with guests, downloadable in full resolution. Need it faster? Expedite available on request.
● 🎖 USMC · Founder
From the founder
Why I started The Photo Booth Guy.
Nine years. 5,500+ events. 1,800+ Southern California weddings. Every booking still owner-overseen — and reviewed personally the morning of.
I started The Photo Booth Guy in 2017 while still on active duty in the Marine Corps, because I couldn't find a photo booth operator in Southern California who treated every event the way I'd want my own wedding handled. So I built one — running the early bookings on weekends between deployments and training. Every booking is owner-overseen. Every event ships with a uniformed in-house attendant — never a drop-off rental, never a subcontractor. We're a veteran-owned small business, fully insured ($2M GL), and accepted at every major SoCal wedding venue.
Nine years in, we've delivered 5,500+ events including 1,800+ weddings and earned 600+ five-star reviews on Yelp plus 150+ on Google. I still personally review every wedding the morning of — venue notes, timeline, attendant brief. If you have a question before booking, call or text me directly at (909) 570-1988.
Wedding packages
Three wedding configurations, priced flat.
Custom monogram template included on every wedding tier. No upcharges for color matches, font swaps, or layout revisions.
The
Night
Promise
The Save-The-Night Promise — 100% delivery across 1,800 weddings.
Every wedding ships with a field-tested support kit of common-failure parts on-site, plus a standby runner on-call within ~30–60 minutes (pending traffic) of any SoCal venue. If we ever fail to deliver service on your wedding day, you get a full refund. Across 1,800+ weddings since 2017 — we have never missed a wedding. Verifiable.
- Classic open-air booth
- Custom monogram template
- Attendant full window
- Unlimited 4×6 prints
- Full prop selection
- Monday-after digital gallery
- Glam booth · skin retouch
- Custom monogram template
- Attendant full window
- Unlimited 4×6 prints
- Premium prop selection
- Scrapbook with guest signatures
- Live-feed slideshow option
- Priority Saturday slots
- Mirror or 360 video booth
- Custom monogram template + overlay
- Two attendants for crowd flow
- Unlimited prints + digital clips
- Red-carpet entrance setup
- Branded micro-site for sharing
- Same-day USB of all images
- Free idle hour for dinner
Pick a booth to check that date's availability
Not ready to book today?
Get a written proposal — emailed in 60 seconds.
Forward to your spouse, planner, or boss. No commitment. We'll hold the date for 48 hours while you decide.
From the couples
750+ reviews · 4.9 stars. Three you should read.
Pulled from Google and The Knot. Verified couples, public reviews, full text.
"Andrew and his crew were the easiest vendor to work with on the entire wedding. The custom template matched our invitations exactly — we didn't ask for that, they just did it. Attendant arrived early, ran it like clockwork. Three months later guests still bring up the booth."Marisol & JordanGlam · Langham Huntington · Pasadena
"We picked the 360 because we wanted reels content and we got 8× more than we expected. The clip my MOH posted hit 200K views by the end of the night. Worth every dollar."Emily & Trevor360 video · Pelican Hill · Newport Beach
"Our printer overheated at 9pm. The attendant had a backup printer running in 4 minutes. I only know because the planner told me — the line never broke. This is the vendor everyone hopes they hired."Priya & AaronClassic · Hummingbird Nest · Santa Susana
Before you book
Wedding photo booth FAQ — answered.
Most-asked questions from couples and wedding planners across Southern California.
How much does a wedding photo booth rental cost?
Wedding rentals run $395 – $1,050. The most-booked configuration is the 3-hour Glam at $700. Custom monogram template included on every wedding package — never an upcharge.
How far in advance should I book my wedding booth?
Saturday weddings book 4–8 months out as a rule. Peak wedding season (Apr–Oct) sought-after dates often go 6–12 months ahead. We confirm availability for any date in 60 seconds via the proposal tool.
Which booth is best for a wedding?
Glam is the most popular wedding pick — B&W skin-smoothing pairs with formal attire and ballroom lighting. 360 video is the social-share choice (4× the share rate). Classic open-air is the budget-smart pick at $395 with the same custom template.
Do you design the print template for our wedding?
Yes — always included free. Pick from our wedding-tuned design library (proven layouts, not stock catalogs) and we'll edit the text, colors, and fonts to match your monogram, wedding colors, date, and venue. Or commission a full custom design from scratch — same price. Proof shipped 5 days before the wedding for sign-off. 3 free revision rounds included; additional rounds at our standard rate.
What if the booth breaks during the reception?
Every wedding ships with a field-tested support kit of common-failure parts on-site (cables, prints media, props, charged batteries), plus a standby runner on-call within ~30–60 minutes (pending traffic) of any SoCal venue. Across 1,800+ weddings since 2017, we have never missed a wedding. If we ever fail to deliver service, the Save-The-Night Promise kicks in: full refund.
How many hours should we book?
3 hours is the wedding sweet spot — covers cocktail hour through first dances. 4 hours for full-evening receptions and 200+ guest counts. 2 hours works for intimate weddings under 75 guests.
Wedding day-of logistics — what your planner needs from us
Vendor packet: business license, W-9, $2M COI naming the venue, equipment specs, and attendant headshot/name. Delivered as a single PDF on request.
Setup window: 60–90 minutes before guest start. We coordinate freight elevator and load-in time directly with the venue.
Footprint: 10×10 ft for Classic/Glam/Mirror. 12×12 ft for 360. Single 110V outlet within 25 ft.
Day-of contact: attendant cell + founder cell. Both reachable during your event window.
Pre-event call: we call your planner 24 hours before the wedding to confirm timeline alignment.
Custom template — what we need from you
To start design: monogram (or initials if no monogram exists yet — we'll build one), 2–3 wedding colors (hex or Pantone), wedding date, venue name, optional hashtag.
Layout options: 4×6 single-image, 4×6 collage (4-pose), or 2×6 strip (3-pose, Classic booth only). Glam and Mirror booths print 4×6 only — pick the layout that fits your booth choice.
Revision policy: unlimited rounds until proof is approved. Most couples sign off on round 1 or 2.
Proof timing: shipped 5 days before the wedding via email PDF.
Wedding venue compatibility — SoCal venues we already cover
We have current COIs and venue compatibility files for 200+ SoCal wedding venues, including:
LA County: Langham Huntington, Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Wilshire, Hotel Bel-Air, Greystone Mansion, Vibiana, Cicada Club, Castaway, SmokyHollow, the Maybourne, Hummingbird Nest, the Castle Green.
Orange County: Pelican Hill, Montage Laguna Beach, Resort at Pelican Hill, Hotel Irvine, Balboa Bay Resort, Marbella Country Club, Strawberry Farms, Coto de Caza, Anaheim White House.
Inland Empire: Mission Inn, Grand Tradition, Diamond Bar Center, Sierra La Verne, Padua Hills, Western Hills, Los Serranos.
Riverside / Temecula wine country: Falkner, Wilson Creek, Mount Palomar, Europa Village, Galway Downs, Avensole.
If your venue isn't listed, send the name — we likely have it on file or can clear it within 24 hours.
Pricing add-ons & full breakdown
Travel: Free 30-mile radius from Chino, CA. After 30 miles: $3/mile. Routine flat-rate territories: Pasadena, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Riverside, Temecula, Palm Springs.
Idle hours: $75/hour to pause during dinner service. Signature 4-hr package includes one free idle hour.
Add-ons: Scrapbook with guest signatures $75 · USB of all raw images $45 · Live-feed slideshow on venue TV $95 · Red-carpet entrance setup $150 · Green-screen with custom backdrops $125 · Second attendant $185 · Rush template (under 7-day notice) $95 · Branded micro-site $125.
Cancellation, reschedule & weather policy
Deposit: $200 non-refundable retainer secures the date.
Cancellation: Deposit refunded in full if canceled 60+ days before wedding date.
Reschedule: One free reschedule per booking, subject to availability. Common during peak season — handled without penalty.
Weather: Outdoor weddings always have a tented or indoor backup plan agreed at booking. We never charge for weather-driven location changes.
Vendor failure: in the unlikely event of a non-deliverable from our side, we refund the full balance.
How we compare to typical wedding photo booth vendors
Owner-operator vs broker: we run our own crew and equipment. Many "national" booth companies are brokers who sell the date and subcontract a stranger to your wedding. The attendant you meet in our proposal is the one who shows up.
Custom template included: $0 vs $75–$150 charged by most competitors as an add-on. We never charge for template design.
Save-The-Night Promise: field-tested support kit on-site + standby runner on-call within ~30–60 min + 100% delivery record across 1,800+ weddings + full-refund guarantee. Most competitors don't put a single one of these in writing.
Insurance: $2M GL is standard. Some competitors carry $1M or none. Always ask for the COI before booking.
Veteran-owned: The Photo Booth Guy is a USMC veteran-owned business. Operating since 2017. Founder reachable by cell.
Other occasions
Or browse other event types.
Same crew, same standard. Each occasion has packages tuned to its rhythm.
By booth style
Five booth styles, every wedding budget.
Same in-house crew, same custom-or-library template included free, same Save-The-Night delivery record — across every booth in the fleet.
By wedding city
Where we deliver weddings — venues already cleared.
Each city below shows a few wedding venues we've already set up at — meaning we have the COI on file, know the load-in, and don't need a venue walkthrough. 1,800+ weddings across 115+ Southern California cities.
Langham Huntington · Castle Green · Brookside CC · Maxwell House · San Rafael estates
Pasadena weddings →Beverly Hills Hotel · Beverly Wilshire · Greystone Mansion · Hillcrest CC · The Maybourne
Beverly Hills weddings →Pelican Hill · Balboa Bay Resort · Big Canyon CC · Marbella CC
Newport Beach weddings →Montage Laguna Beach · Surf & Sand · Seven-Degrees · The Ranch
Laguna Beach weddings →Falkner Winery · Wilson Creek · Mount Palomar · Europa Village · Galway Downs · Avensole
Temecula weddings →Mission Inn · Grand Tradition · Castle Green Riverside · Riverside Convention Center
Riverside weddings →Disneyland Hotel · Grand Californian · Anaheim White House · Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim weddings →San Bernardino · LA · Orange · Riverside counties. 200+ wedding venues with COIs already on file.
See all wedding cities →Pricing details and what's included
Photo booth rental in Wedding ranges from $395 to $1,050 depending on booth type and event duration. The Classic Booth starts at $395 for a 2-hour package and adds $100 per additional hour. The Glam Booth starts at $550 with a $150/hr extension rate. The Mirror Booth and 360 Video Booth both start at $650 for 2 hours, with $200/hr extensions. The Social Booth includes 4 hours at $500 with $150/hr extensions.
Every package includes a professional on-site attendant for the full event duration, free setup and breakdown, a custom-branded photo template designed for your event, an online digital gallery accessible for one year, a curated prop collection, free travel within 30 miles of Chino, CA, and instant digital delivery via QR code. Insurance certificates can be issued to named venues on request at no charge.
Service area & travel policy
Free travel is included within 30 miles of Chino, California. Travel beyond 30 miles is billed at $3 per mile and confirmed in writing on the proposal. Total service radius: 75 miles.
Coverage extends across Southern California — Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County — with no upcharge for service area. Setup begins 60–90 minutes before guest start time; teardown wraps within 30 minutes after the event ends.
Booking lead times & availability
For peak wedding season (April through October), Saturday dates in Wedding typically book 4–6 months in advance. Off-peak Saturday availability fills 2–3 months out. December corporate holiday parties are usually fully booked by mid-September. Last-minute availability within 30 days exists occasionally and can be checked via the instant quote tool at https://book.thepbguy.com/proposal.
The Photo Booth Guy operates Monday through Saturday, with Sunday events available on request. Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday. Event setup can occur outside standard hours when required by the venue or event timeline.
Quick reference facts
- Business name
- The Photo Booth Guy
- Founder
- Andrew Cruz · United States Marine Corps veteran
- Founded
- 2017 (operating 9 years)
- Headquarters
- 14182 Central Ave Suite B, Chino, CA 91710
- Phone
- (909) 570-1988
- info@thepbguy.com
- Free travel zone
- 30 miles from Chino, CA
- Total service radius
- 75 miles (paid travel beyond 30 miles)
- Counties served
- Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino
- Pricing range
- $395–$1,050 by booth and duration
- Classic Booth
- $395 / 2 hr — +$100/hr extension
- Glam Booth
- $550 / 2 hr — +$150/hr extension
- Mirror Booth
- $650 / 2 hr — +$200/hr extension
- 360 Photo Booth
- $650 / 2 hr — +$200/hr extension
- Social Booth
- $500 / 4 hr — +$150/hr extension
- Aggregate rating
- 4.9 stars on 750+ reviews
- Events delivered
- 5,500+ since 2017
- Insurance
- Carrier & certificate provided to named venues on request
- Booking
- https://book.thepbguy.com/proposal
Lock in your wedding date.
$200 deposit holds the date. Most couples confirmed in under 48 hours. Peak Saturdays (May–October) are filling 6–8 months out — book your venue tour and ours in the same week.
"I'll review your wedding the morning of. That's the deal."
— Andrew Cruz · Founder · USMC vet
1,800+ weddings · 4.9★ · 750+ reviews · USMC veteran-owned since 2017