You know we love sharing creative ways to inject some fun and personality into your wedding. But for the less-than-crafty couples among us, the idea of hand-painting signs or stitching your own bunting can be pretty daunting. That's why we've teamed up with instax to bring you some cool ideas for your wedding that are easy to create. So versatile, instax prints can be used across your wedding, for everything from inventive DIY projects to finishing touches that don't require a PhD, or a glue gun. And when it comes to adding a personal touch, what's more personal than a picture! To get you started, we've rounded up 9 ways to use instax instant photography for your wedding, from your table plan, to the top of your cake!
1. DIY instax Photo Booth
Okay, so this is a pretty popular one to start with! A wedding photo booth is always a fun idea, there's just something about the props (or maybe it's a certain time of the evening!) that makes everyone let loose in front of the camera. Setting up your own DIY photo booth doesn't have another job on your endless to-do list, in fact the instax Wedding Bundle, complete with an instax mini 9 camera has everything you need!
2. An instax Table Plan
Want your guests to get the personal touch from the moment they walk into your reception? Create an instax table plan. Not only does this one create a fun talking point for your guests, but you'll have lots of fun gathering the photos in the lead up to your wedding. Or, if you have smartphone images you would like to use, an instax SHARE printer can turn them in to prints in seconds.
3. instax Table Names
Couples are getting more and more creative with their table numbers, and you and your other half will have great craic coming up with photo table names or numbers using instax pictures. From creating the table numbers with your arms (YMCA style!), to taking photos of your favourite places and naming the tables after them, the options are endless for making this one truly personal.
4. Make instax Place Cards
Make a habit of taking lots of instax photos throughout your engagement or pick out a memory, and then leave your favourite shot of each guest as a place card. For an extra special touch, go one further and write a them a personalised note to let them know how excited you are to have them be part of your day.
5. Opt for an instax Guest Book
So many couples tell us they've never read their guest book - well-wishes scribbled at one in the morning often aren't the most legible! For something you'll love and look at forever, opt for an instax guest book instead. Set up a guest book station, then simply assign a couple of reliable snappers to get things started, or leave an instructional sign. By the end of the night, your book with be filled with hilarious snaps you can pore over the next morning. The instax Wedding Bundle has everything you need to get started.
6. Create a Wedding Photo Wall
An instax wedding photo wall could work two ways. You could gather up all your favourite instax shots from over the years; parties, holidays, Christmas, and display them at your wedding as a sort of couples' version of 'This is Your Life' for your guests to look at. Alternatively, you could display the instax photos taken by your guests at the wedding, they could hang them up on string with mini pegs, or use tacks to stick them to a board. An easy focal point for any kind of reception.
7. instax Cake Toppers
We love the idea of a novel cake topper, and making your own instax versions is such an inventive way to personalise your wedding cake. You could be kissing across two snaps, pulling faces, or even take photos on the day of you in all your wedding finery.
8. instax Save the Dates
This is such a sweet way to personalise your save the dates (or your thank you cards!). Take a series of fun shots of you and your other half, and send them to your guests as unique save the dates. You can get creative with this one, like making a backing card with the details of your wedding or attaching a magnet so your guests can stick it on their fridge - and not forget your all-important wedding date!
9. Hen Party or Honeymoon Memory Book
Okay so this one isn't quite for weddings, but it's close enough! We all take photos on our phones at hen parties or on holiday, but how often do you actually print them out to keep? Making an instax memory book, whether it's from your hen or stag party, your honeymoon, or even the build-up to your wedding, is a lovely way to hold on to the memories forever and cherish them with a physical, IRL memento.
Visit instax.com for more fun ideas to use instax for your wedding! The instax mini 9 Wedding Bundle can be found on Amazon for £149.99.
Photo by The Ganeys via Martha Stewart Weddings