Years ago when a couple said they wanted a photo booth at their wedding they would rent a machine that would take four shots and spit out two strips of images. The newlyweds would keep one for their wedding scrapbook and guests would go home with a party favor. Today couples are creating photo booth sets with creative backdrops and props for guests to take formal and whimsical photos. And since everythingโ€™s digital, everyone at the wedding can receive an email or CD of their photos.

Here are some creative prop ideas you may want to purchase for your weddingโ€™s photobooth:

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9-Piece Sparkle and Shine Glitter Photo Booth Party Props in mustaches, glasses and lips. Choose from over a dozen colors. Available at kschumann03โ€™s Simply Fabulous Etsy shop for $28.50.

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Whisker Works sells a large selection of mustaches and lip styles on sticks. Prices vary depending on styles and quantity ordered.

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Chalkboard speech bubbles allow guests to write what theyโ€™re thinking as they take a photo. Etsy has a number of shops selling different shapes and sizes of saying bubbles. The one shown here is $14.50 by tlgcrafts.

I recommend limiting the photo booth to the cocktail hour so guests participate in the reception. Brides and grooms will not feel the love of friends and family if theyโ€™re the only ones on the dance floor. If youโ€™re having an after party, you can open up the photobooth then, too.