View Full Version : Disposable Cameras for eve reception


Sara1312
22-09-2008, 19:09
Hi all, well I have 5 days left and nearly got everything needed. Thing is, I have been looking for those wedding single use cameras that come in a pack of 10+ and I know Argos used to sell them but they have stopped and I can't find them anywhere else. It's too late to buy from internet and I'm going crazy looking for them.
Any advise?

looby lou
22-09-2008, 21:01
Poundland? 99p store? I once worked with a bride and she bought some of these they were pretty ghastly and didn't match her scheme, but I disguised them to match her colours and they looked really nice.

If you want to spend a bit more, I am guessing that possibly hobbycraft, whsmith?

Good Luck

Strix
22-09-2008, 21:04
We didn't bother

Pretty much everybody has a digital camera or suitable high quality phone these days

If you provide disposables, people snap all kinds of rubbish without thinking how much it's going to cost you in development

Just as them to pass their digital ones on to you, or if they have film cameras, ask them to get a CD done when they get their pics developed :thumbsup:

looby lou
22-09-2008, 21:07
there are good and bad points to both options

dispoable - like you said strix people taking pictures of rubbish or not handing them in

digital - friends never actually giving you the pics, or taking forever to do so

rubydazzler
22-09-2008, 21:11
If it's for the evening, don't forget they'll need a flash?

I might be able to source some for you tomorrow, how many do you need?

Strix
22-09-2008, 21:13
there are good and bad points to both options

dispoable - like you said strix people taking pictures of rubbish or not handing them in

digital - friends never actually giving you the pics, or taking forever to do soSo in both situations you can 'lose' pics but taking the digital option doesn't cost you anything :thumbsup:

Claret
23-09-2008, 06:19
We bought some cheap ones from Home Bargains - about £1.99 each. They looked awful and produced really bad looking photos! Beware - if you are going to do it - spend some money on the cameras otherwise you will do as we did and waste about £50 on the cameras and the developing.

honeyb35
23-09-2008, 08:19
I bought some the other, they are by Jazz (?) they are supposed to have free developing vouchers in there but i can't find them :(

BruciesBabe
23-09-2008, 08:35
Confetti magazine / website do them and they can be personalised for your day. Although I'm not sure you would get them in time. Maybe worth a look.

Best of luck for your big day, I bet you are a complete mix of excited and nervous as hell! I would be - am now and its a year off!

BB.x

Sara1312
23-09-2008, 18:15
Thanks all for your suggestions but think I've decided against them now. I have so much to do now to get everything sorted I don't think I even have time now. And as 'Claret' says I don't want to be spending loads on developing for them to be coming out really bad.
But thanks everyone for your advise.

Louisa Clare
13-01-2011, 20:11
I'm unsure about having disposable camera at the reception, especially after the drink has been flowing. I've no doubt that some photos will turn out lovely, others would have fingers over lenses, be a photo of nothing but tablecloth or be an interesting game of which body part is this and who does it belong to! I think picking those photos up from the boots counter would have me blushing more than on the big day itself!

MrBump
14-01-2011, 20:13
Try this instead...if you do not have time before the day send the address in with your thank you cards.

http://www.weddingphotoswap.com/

All the guests have the same password :)

Easysnr
23-01-2011, 08:30
Thanks for the suggestion Mr Bump!

fabcakes
23-01-2011, 11:23
Try this instead...if you do not have time before the day send the address in with your thank you cards.

http://www.weddingphotoswap.com/

All the guests have the same password :)




ts a great idea this is going on my website as a link
its such a good idea:love::love:
thank you MrBump :)