Joliet Wedding and Banquet Hall Photo Booth Guide

Joliet weddings and banquets tend to be big. Big families, big rooms and a dance floor that stays full. That's good news for a photo booth, as long as you plan where it goes and how long it runs. Here's a practical guide.

What makes banquet hall parties different

Banquet halls give you space, but they also give you a long night. Guests sit through dinner, toasts and a few hours of dancing. A booth gives them a break from the table and a reason to mix with the other side of the family.

A few things to sort out with your hall before booking:

• Where the booth can stand. Ask for a corner near the dance floor, not behind the head table. Booths near the music stay busy.
• Power. Every booth needs an outlet close by.
• Load-in time. Find out when vendors can get in so the booth is ready before guests arrive.
• The exit path. Keep the booth clear of doors the catering staff use.

Three Joliet venues and how a booth fits

Rialto Square Theatre

The Rialto Square Theatre on North Chicago Street hosts weddings in its grand Rotunda, with a sweeping staircase made for big entrances. A Glam Booth suits the old movie palace feel. Black-and-white portraits next to that staircase look like stills from a classic film.

Jacob Henry Mansion Estate

The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate on South Eastern Avenue pairs a Gilded Age mansion with the limestone Old Central Church and garden spaces, for groups up to around 400. With that many guests, a Printer Booth with unlimited prints and a scrapbook gives everyone a keepsake and gives you a guest book full of faces.

Harrah's Joliet

Harrah's Joliet has a banquet ballroom of more than 6,000 square feet that holds up to 280 for a reception. It's a high-energy setting, so a 360 Booth fits well. Guests spin, get a slow-motion video and head back to the party.

Booth picks for weddings and banquets

Prices are before tax. Every booth includes props and a design with your names, date and colors.

1. Printer Booth: $298 for 2 hours, $348 for 3, $398 for 4. Our most common wedding pick. Prints for everyone, as many as they want.
2. Glam Booth: $379 for 2 hours, $439 for 3, $479 for 4. For formal rooms and couples who want the photos to feel elegant.
3. 360 Booth: $249 for 2 hours, $299 for 3, $349 for 4. Videos on phones right after each spin.
4. Digital Booth: $228 for 2 hours. A good fit for rehearsal dinners, showers and company banquets where guests just want photos on their phones.

For a full banquet, think about 4 hours. It covers cocktail hour through the late dance set without a gap.

What a full banquet setup costs

Here are two examples, all before tax.

• Classic wedding: Printer Booth for 4 hours ($398), scrapbook ($240), shimmery backdrop ($100) and delivery ($75). Total $813.
• Big dance floor wedding: 360 Booth for 4 hours ($349), one song choice ($85), attendant for 4 hours ($200) and delivery ($75). Total $709.

Want a voice message keepsake too? The Audio Guest Book is $299 when you add it to any booth.

Pickup, delivery and payment

Pickup from our location is free, and you return the booth the day after. Delivery and setup is $75 if you'd rather have us handle it. The booking builder confirms the details for your venue.

A 35% deposit locks your date. If we deliver, the balance is due 7 days before the event. If you pick up, it's due at pickup. Card payments include a 5% processing fee.

Questions people ask

Will a photo booth fit in a banquet hall corner?

Yes. Our booths are made to fit everything from small rooms to ballrooms. The 360 Booth needs a bit more open floor around the platform, so tell your hall coordinator you need a clear spot.

How many hours should we book for a Joliet wedding?

Most banquet weddings book 3 or 4 hours. With EMCO Booth, the Printer Booth is $348 for 3 hours and $398 for 4.

Can someone run the booth for us?

Yes. An attendant is $50 an hour and handles the booth, helps guests and keeps the line moving.

Can we use the booth at a company banquet too?

Yes. The Digital Booth is a popular pick for work events. It starts at $228 for 2 hours and sends photos straight to phones.

Joliet is part of the area we cover from our southwest suburbs page. See the Bolingbrook photo booth rental page, or build your package to price your night.