What makes a wedding really FUN? A photo booth, of course!

The Laugh Box, based in San Francisco, CA is graciously donating one of their awesome velvet lined photo booths for three hours, as well as a chest filled with fun props to make it extra fun to the winners of the 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway©.  The total value of this donation is $1,025.00.

Owner Dexter Cura is participating in this community service project because when he started The Laugh Box, it was his goal “…to make people laugh and smile.“ 

 ” To be part of a couple’s ultimate dream and to give them them and their guests the opportunity is always an honor“, says Dexter.

How He Got Started

After going to seven different weddings in three different countries within the last two years, Dexter Cura realized exactly how much love and joy goes into the whole process. He realized then that he wanted to be part of a couple’s special day. Afterall, says Dexter, “…weddings are some of the happiest and most memorable times in a couple’s life.”

How Dexter Got into the Wedding Business

Coming from a classically trained graphic design background, Dexter was looking for a slight career change but to also stay in a somewhat art related field. It was time to move on from sitting behind a computer all day , “…to be part of a setting that was more social and personal.” he explained.  “One of the weddings that I attended had a photo booth. I loved the idea but I needed to differentiate my booth with the traditional ones and thus, The Laugh Box, was born. I was able to combine my love of art and photography with this new endeavor of making people laugh and smile.”.

What does Dexter Love Most about his Job?

There are actually three things Dexter loves most about his job. First of all, he gets to meet amazing people. “I get to capture them in both silly and serious photos, but most of all, in an atmosphere of love and joy,” he said.  Secondly, he loves all the comments he receives while working at an event. “People often say what a great idea it is to actually have a live photographer and to have a booth that’s much larger than the traditional ones. It makes it so much more personal and their pictures come out great every time.”.  And finally, what Dexter loves the most  about his job is that “…it doesn’t feel like work!”

Does this replace my wedding photographer? No, we only take photos within The Laugh Box itself and your guests will come to us to take photos.

Do my guests pay for photos? Taking pictures is a free activity for your guests. Photo sessions are unlimited, however, guests will receive one photostrip per photo session. Photos will also be available for purchase online.

How is The Laugh Box different than traditional booths? The Laugh Box is lightweight and more portable unlike traditional photo booths that can weigh as much as 700 pounds. There’s no worry about damaging valuable flooring or fitting through narrow doorways or stairs. Also, photos will be taken and printed by a Laugh Box Engineer. Photos are taken when your guests are ready and not when the machine is ready.

Can The Laugh Box go outdoors? Because of unpredictable weather, it is best that The Laugh Box remain indoors.

How much room does The Laugh Box require? The Laugh Box requires a minimum flat space of 10.5’ wide by 5’ deep by 7 1/2’ tall. In addition, we will require a small table to be placed alongside the booth.

Is The Laugh Box wheelchair accessible? Yes, The Laugh Box is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair.

Are there any electrical requirements for The Laugh Box? Yes, we will need access to one standard 3-prong outlet, preferably close to the photo booth.

Are the set-up and breakdown fees included in the price? Yes, these fees are included in the price.

How far does The Laugh Box travel? We serve the bay area within 50 miles of San Francisco. If your venue is outside the area, travel fees apply.

Can I split my hours? For example, I’d like to have the booth set up by 6pm for one hour during cocktails, but I would like to begin taking photos again after our formal dinner ends at 8pm. Yes, there is an idle fee of $75 per hour.

How long is each photo session? On average, it takes approximately 3 minutes to shoot and print photos.

What print options do we have? You may choose between full color, black and white, or sepia tone prints at no additional cost.

How do I book a date? Both a $300 nonrefundable deposit and a signed service agreement are required to secure a date.

When is the final balance due? The final balance is due 10 days prior to your event. A $50 late fee will be assessed if full payment has not been received by that date.

What forms of payment do you accept? We accept payment via PayPal.

Will I receive a copy of the images? Yes, you will receive a DVD of all the photos taken at your event. Please note that we will edit any explicit or inappropriate photos.

Are the photos shot in high resolution? Photos will be taken with a 12.1 mega pixel digital camera.