Northwest Indiana Photo Booth Guide for Weddings and Holiday Parties

Northwest Indiana throws two kinds of parties really well: big Saturday weddings and December holiday parties. Hammond, Merrillville and Crown Point all have banquet rooms that book up for both. Our Chicago service area includes NW Indiana, so here's how to plan a booth for either one.

Weddings vs. holiday parties: what changes

The booth is the same. What guests want from it isn't.

• Weddings run longer and are more personal. Couples usually want prints with their names and date, and a guest book to keep.
• Holiday parties are shorter and looser. Guests want something quick and fun to share, and the photos often end up in the company group chat.

Pick your booth with that in mind.

Local rooms worth knowing

Avalon Manor, Merrillville

Avalon Manor on Route 30 calls itself the largest freestanding banquet facility in Northwest Indiana, with space for groups from 20 to over 1,100. It hosts weddings, corporate events and social parties. In a room that size, booking two booths, like a 360 Booth and a Printer Booth, spreads guests out so neither line gets long.

White Hawk Country Club, Crown Point

White Hawk Country Club has a banquet hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and a renovated ballroom for up to 250. For a wedding with golf course views, a Glam Booth gives guests black-and-white portraits that feel as polished as the room.

Lost Marsh, Hammond

The clubhouse at Lost Marsh Golf Course near Wolf Lake has a 240-seat banquet room on its second level, with balconies outside. It works for both weddings and company holiday parties. A Digital Booth fits easily and texts photos to guests right away.

Best booths for a wedding

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

• Printer Booth: $298 for 2 hours, $348 for 3, $398 for 4. Unlimited prints. Add a scrapbook ($240) to turn it into your guest book.
• Glam Booth: $379 for 2 hours, $439 for 3, $479 for 4. Elegant black-and-white portraits with unlimited prints.
• Audio Guest Book: $299 added to any booth, or $399 on its own for the whole day. Guests leave voice messages you can replay for years.

Best booths for a holiday party

• 360 Booth: $249 for 2 hours, $299 for 3, $349 for 4. Slow-motion videos made for sharing. Add one song choice ($85), like a favorite holiday track, to play on every video.
• Digital Booth: $228 for 2 hours, $278 for 3, $348 for 4. Fast, easy and the lowest price. Photos go straight to phones.
• AI Booth: $399 for 2 hours. Turn coworkers into elves, superheroes or cartoon versions of themselves, with unlimited prints.

Every booth includes a personalized design. For a company party, you can upgrade to a fully custom picture or video template with your logo and colors for $150.

Sample budgets

1. Crown Point wedding, 4 hours: Glam Booth ($479), shimmery backdrop ($100), scrapbook ($240), delivery ($75). $894 before tax.
2. Merrillville office party, 3 hours: 360 Booth ($299), one song choice ($85), attendant for 3 hours ($150). Picked up free. $534 before tax.
3. Small Hammond holiday dinner, 2 hours: Digital Booth ($228), picked up free. $228 before tax.

Booking details

Pickup from our location is free, and you return the booth the day after the event. Delivery and setup is $75. The booking builder confirms details for your venue's address. A 35% deposit holds the date, and the balance is due 7 days before the event for delivery, or at pickup. Sales tax depends on where your event is.

December weekends go fast. If you're planning a holiday party, book early.

Questions people ask

Do you serve Northwest Indiana?

Yes. Our Chicago service area includes NW Indiana, including Hammond, Merrillville and Crown Point.

What's the best photo booth for a company holiday party?

Most offices pick the 360 Booth ($249 for 2 hours) or the Digital Booth ($228 for 2 hours). Both send photos or videos straight to phones, so they're easy to share.

Can the booth be our wedding guest book?

Yes. Add a scrapbook for $240 to a Printer, Glam or AI Booth, or add the Audio Guest Book for $299.

Is an attendant required?

No. It's optional at $50 an hour. It helps at big weddings and parties where you want the line to keep moving.

See everything we offer across the region on the Chicago photo booth rental page, or build your package to see your price.