How to Distribute Disposable Cameras at Your Wedding

Let a professional photographer handle the official pictures, but capture intimate moments by distributing disposable cameras to guests for them to use throughout the event.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baskets
• Card Stock
• Disposable Cameras
• Baskets

1. Set a camera (or two, depending on your budget) on each table at the reception.

2. Print up small cards to set alongside the cameras. These cards should say something like "Please help us see our wedding reception through your eyes - snap a few pictures and then pass the camera around. Please leave this camera on the table and we'll take care of the rest!"

3. Appoint a person to collect the cameras before the reception winds down, or set a basket by the door for people to drop the used cameras into.

4. Encourage your friends to stand up and take snapshots of the other guests.

5. Be sure to explain that you'll be taking care of developing the photos - some guests might feel compelled to get the photos developed themselves.

6. Expect a few cameras to disappear. It happens.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy cameras in large quantities to save money.
• Ask a trusted friend to drop the cameras in the mail for you. If you use mail-order processing, chances are good that the pictures will be waiting in your mailbox upon your return from your honeymoon.
• Post your photos on a Web site so everyone can see their handiwork.
• Consider cameras with flashes if the room will be at all dim.

on 11/22/2005 If you number the cameras with the table number it can make it easier to keep track of who may have taken the picture. Also, fewer of the cameras will 'walk away' if the guests know you are keeping track of them.

on 11/22/2005 If the tables at your reception have table numbers, encourage people to get inventive, and include the table number sign in every picture. It can make for some funny and interesting pictures!