What Happens When You Book Two Photo Booths for One Event

Mar 10
3 min read

Most events do just fine with a single photo booth. But every once in a while, the guest count, the venue layout, or the vibe of the event calls for something bigger. We've run dual booth setups for corporate clients, large weddings, and multi-room events — and the difference it makes is more significant than most people expect.

When One Booth Isn't Enough

A single photo booth can comfortably handle most events up to about 150–200 guests. Beyond that, you start running into wait times — especially during peak moments like cocktail hour or right after dinner when everyone's up and moving around. If your event has 200+ guests, is spread across multiple rooms or floors, or runs for several hours with high traffic throughout, a second booth eliminates the bottleneck entirely.

It's not just about capacity, though. Some events use two booths to offer two completely different experiences — one with a traditional backdrop and printed strips, and another with a green screen or 360 video spinner. That way guests aren't choosing between options; they get both.

Real Example: Dual Guac Setup at the Hyatt Regency

Andrea Thomas, Senior Event Planning Manager at the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City, booked two of our Guac booths for a large corporate event. With guests spread across a big venue footprint, a single booth would've meant long lines and missed opportunities. Two booths meant double the throughput and zero wait times, even at peak traffic.

Coordinating backdrops for both setups was part of the planning process. The original plan called for two Matte Black backdrops to keep the look cohesive. When one came back damaged from a prior event, we pivoted day-of — bringing a black and gold option (flipped to the black side) and a black marble as alternatives. Andrea and I worked it out over the phone that afternoon, and both booths were set up and running before guests arrived. That kind of flexibility is part of why repeat clients like the Hyatt keep coming back.

How Dual Booth Logistics Work

Setting up two booths isn't just "double everything." There are a few things that need to be planned differently. Each booth needs its own power source (ideally on separate circuits), enough physical space for the backdrop, kiosk, lighting, and a small traffic flow area around it, and a dedicated attendant. We always staff each booth individually so both are running independently — if one gets a rush of guests, the other doesn't slow down.

Placement matters too. The goal is usually to position the booths in different areas of the venue so they're each catching a different flow of foot traffic, not competing with each other for the same group of guests. At the Hyatt event, that meant two separate zones within the venue, each with its own self-contained photo booth station.

What It Costs

Pricing for a dual booth setup is straightforward — it's essentially two separate bookings. Each booth gets its own package, its own attendant, and its own backdrop. If you're booking two Guac packages, you're looking at two times the Guac price ($699 each), plus any add-ons like extra hours or upgraded printing. That said, we may offer special pricing for dual setups depending on the event — reach out and ask. For events with the budget and the guest count to justify it, the return on engagement is well worth it.

Is It Right for Your Event?

A dual booth setup makes the most sense for corporate events with 200+ guests, galas or fundraisers with multiple event spaces, large weddings where you want both a traditional booth and a 360 spinner, and festivals or multi-day events where you might rotate booth locations between days. If you're not sure whether your event needs one or two, we're happy to talk through the layout and guest count with you. Sometimes one booth in the right spot is all you need. Other times, two booths turn a great event into one people won't stop talking about.

Get in touch at hello@rockymountainphotobooth.com or browse our packages at rmpb.co.