Arlington Heights Office Holiday Party Photo Booth Guide

Office holiday parties have one big problem: people stand in the same small groups they sit with all year. A photo booth breaks that up. Sales ends up in a photo with accounting, and the new hire gets pulled into a group shot. If you're planning a party in Arlington Heights this year, here's what to know.

Set a goal for the booth first

Ask yourself what you want out of it. The answer points to the right booth.

• Get people mingling: a 360 Booth pulls a crowd because everyone watches each spin.
• Give people a keepsake: a Printer Booth sends everyone home with a print.
• Keep it simple and cheap: a Digital Booth sends photos to phones and starts at $228.
• Make it the thing people talk about Monday: the AI Booth turns the team into superheroes or cartoons.

Where a booth fits in Arlington Heights

A few local rooms that host company parties:

• Metropolis Ballroom in downtown Arlington Heights has vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and room for up to 400, plus the smaller Campbell Vail room for groups of 130 or fewer. It's steps from the Metra station, which helps when coworkers come from the city. A 360 Booth fits the open floor.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Arlington Heights on West Algonquin Road has a Grand Ballroom and an Arbor Ballroom. A Printer Booth with your logo on every print suits a hotel party.
• Arlington Lakes Golf Club rents the Hearth Room for up to 95 guests and the Festival Room for up to 40 through the Arlington Heights Park District. For a smaller team, the Digital Booth fits easily and keeps the cost low.

Booths and prices for a work party

Prices are before tax. Every booth includes props and a personalized design.

360 Booth

$249 for 2 hours, $299 for 3, $349 for 4. Unlimited slow-motion videos sent to phones right after each spin. Add one song choice for $85 so every clip plays the same holiday song. See the 360 Booth.

Digital Booth

$228 for 2 hours, $278 for 3, $348 for 4. Photos, GIFs and boomerangs by text or QR code. Add unlimited printing for $240 if you want prints too. See the Digital Booth.

Printer Booth

$298 for 2 hours, $348 for 3, $398 for 4. Unlimited prints for every guest.

AI Booth

$399 for 2 hours, $449 for 3, $499 for 4. AI turns each photo into art in a few seconds, with unlimited prints.

Branding it

A fully custom design with your company logo and colors is $150, on either the photo design or the 360 video template. It's an easy way to make the photos feel like part of the company party, not just a random booth.

How to get coworkers to actually use it

1. Put it near the bar or the food. Booths tucked in a far corner get ignored.
2. Have a leader go first. When the boss gets on the 360 platform, everyone else follows.
3. Bring holiday props. Ugly sweater signs, Santa hats and "Nice List" boards get people posing.
4. Book an attendant. At $50 an hour, someone runs the booth so your planning team can enjoy the party.
5. Share the album. A digital gallery ($120) puts every photo in one online album you can send to the whole team.

A sample budget

A 3-hour party for a mid-size team: 360 Booth ($299), one song choice ($85), custom video template ($150), attendant for 3 hours ($150) and delivery ($75). That's $759 before tax.

For a smaller office, a Digital Booth for 2 hours ($228), picked up free, keeps it simple.

A 35% deposit holds your date. If we deliver, the balance is due 7 days before the party. December fills fast, so book once your date and venue are set.

Questions people ask

How much does a photo booth cost for an office holiday party?

With EMCO Booth, 2 hours starts at $228 for the Digital Booth and $249 for the 360 Booth, before tax. A 3-hour 360 Booth is $299.

Can we put our company logo on the photos?

Yes. A fully custom design with your logo and colors is $150 for photos or for 360 videos.

Do we need someone to run the booth?

It's optional. An attendant is $50 an hour and runs the booth, helps guests and keeps the line moving.

Do you cover Arlington Heights?

Yes, it's part of the northwest suburbs we serve. Pickup is free, or delivery and setup is $75.

Arlington Heights is covered by our northwest suburbs page. See the Schaumburg photo booth rental page, or build your package to price your party.