DIY Wedding Photo Booth: 20 Props You Can Make Tonight

By priya-kapoor · May 31, 2026

A DIY wedding photo booth doesn't need expensive props. With cardstock, wooden dowels, and a hot glue gun, you can create 20 hilarious props for under $30 total.

Materials You'll Need

Cardstock (assorted colors) — $10
Wooden dowels or craft sticks — $5
Hot glue gun and sticks — $8
Scissors and/or craft knife
Printed templates (free online)
Glitter and markers (optional)

20 DIY Photo Booth Props

Classic Signs

"Mr. & Mrs." — elegant script on gold cardstock
"Best Day Ever" — bold letters, rainbow colors
"Team Bride" / "Team Groom" — divide the crowd
"I Came for the Cake" — always gets laughs
"Love is Sweet" — perfect for candy bar setups

Funny Speech Bubbles

"She Said Yes!" — classic celebration prop
"I Do, I Do, I Do" — for the romantics
"Open Bar!" — guaranteed crowd-pleaser
"Dance Floor This Way →" — with arrow
"Not Crying, You're Crying" — for emotional moments

Wearable Props

Oversized bow tie — cut from cardstock, attach to string
Crown and tiara — gold cardstock with gem stickers
Giant glasses — heart-shaped, star-shaped, cat-eye
Mustache collection — 5 different styles on sticks
Picture frame — large enough for 2-3 people to pose inside

Seasonal and Themed

Hashtag sign — your wedding hashtag in bold letters
Date sign — "Est. [wedding date]" on elegant cardstock
Love birds — cute bird cutouts on sticks
Hearts on sticks — assorted sizes and colors
Emoji faces — print and mount on cardstock

Setting Up Your Photo Booth

You don't need a professional booth. Here's the budget setup:

Backdrop: Hang fabric, a flower wall, or a sequin curtain ($20-$40)
Lighting: Two ring lights or a box of string lights ($15-$30)
Camera: An iPad on a tripod with a remote shutter, or an old DSLR
Props table: A small table with a basket to hold all props

Total cost for a DIY setup: $80-$150 vs. $500-$1,500 for a rental booth.