The tradition used to be that emerging from the church after tying the knot the happy couple and guests in varying combinations would pose for the 'official' wedding photos. Cameras became cheaper, easier to use and the magical breakthrough with digital cameras. That opened up the use of simple to operate cameras anyone from children to grandma could use to snap almost pro quality shots.

Times and events had moved forward more still and now a very common aspect of weddings is for the bridal couple to provide cheap cameras for their guests to snap away at the festivities. These kind of cameras go by many names, disposable cameras, single use wedding cameras, one time use camera, they all mean the same thing though. But what are they and are they right for your wedding ?

WHAT SINGLE USE WEDDING CAMERAS ARE

As with most things they come in varying styles but they are all basically similar. Because they are supposed to be cheap and disposable i.e be used once only, they consist of a moulded plastic housing and a fixed lens which means there is no kind of zoom facility or means to change the lens. I guess it is a case of what you see is what you get.

Although you can get digital cameras the kind of disposables discussed here are of the type that are pre-loaded with a roll or cartridge of film that once exposed will require developing by a photographic processor such as a high street shop etc. The majority of cameras tend to have a set limit of either 15 or 27 shots to use but it is possible to shop around for other customised amounts.

CUSTOMISED DISPOSABLE WEDDING CAMERAS

Of course for the biggest day of your life you want it to be special and nothing could make more so than to have unique personal touches. One of the best things about cheap disposable wedding cameras is they can be supplied with a high degree of personalisation for you. One of the most obvious custom choices is likely to be to get your cameras color matched or themed from a simple white color to some kind of 'wedding' style motif such as confetti on them

Futher on from that you could have the names of the happy couple and the date of the wedding day emblzoned upon each camera. For even more uniqueness actual images of the bride and groom might be added too.

USING DISPOSABLE CAMERAS AT WEDDINGS

The happy couple are likely to be very occupied with meeting and greeting relatives and guests and all manner of things. They really won't have time to be dishing cameras out for people to use and although the task could be delegated to an usher or relative there is a better solution. This obviously involves placing these cameras around either per table or to lay them within a predetermined limit of perhaps one per every six to eight guests. The choice is really determined to how many cameras you want to supply, how many guest will attend or more likely how much money you wish to spend.

There are no set rules and it will be a case of common sense coupled with costs and placing of attendees. Simply look at how tables and guests are seated and play with the numbers until you find a happy medium.

AFTER THE EVENT

You are likely to find your disposable cameras all over the place at your reception. While many people will act responsibly some may not so a designated location to leave the used cameras is a good idea. Guests will be encouraged to leave them where you want as long as you tell them. Make it clear on cards at the side of the placed cameras that people should make full use of them snapping away at each other and when the film is used up to place it in a designated place.

The best man, a bridesmaid, relative or a nominated person could be asked to ensure the cameras are collected up and dispatched for processing. That way there will be few losses due to carelessness. All that is left is for the happy couple to view and savour, laugh or cringe at the results of their guests efforts on that special day.

DISPOSABLE WEDDING CAMERAS - BUYING TIPS

Some of the things you might want to consider before making your purchase :

• customisation available - themed styles such as color or motifs or better still your own
• costs - extra for processing or in purchase price
• cost of sending cameras for processing or included in purchase price
• discount for bulk buying
• extras available such as large prints, duplicates, DVD, photo album
  

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