New Year’s Eve Photo Booth Essentials

December 28, 2017

Okay, you’ve already attended the merriest of holiday parties, but now New Year’s Eve is looming and it’s your turn to transform your room into a glittery pre-2018 party space. What to do? Hosting a friendly NYE get-together that has a photo booth theme is the solution to any celebratory woes. No worries, we have some sparkly (and techy) ideas to upgrade your NYE’s soirée with a few flashy finds. Come on, 2017 is almost over!

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"2018" balloons, $25.50 and up, paris312party.etsy.com
The first tip to creating the ultimate photo booth is making an Instagram-worthy backdrop. Giant 2018 NYE Balloons in gold will sparkle (and shine) in all of your photos.
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Polaroid Pop, $200, polaroid.com
There are so many cool instant cameras out there, but perhaps Santa brought you the new Polaroid Pop? If he did, this will be the perfect tool to instantly print all your party pics with one touch.

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Glitter "Pop Fizz Clink" prop, $36, zcreatedesign.etsy.com
Glittery photo props are the key to creating social media like-able snaps to post. We’re feeling a little Kate Spade vibes with these ‘Pop, Fizz, Clink’ dazzling props!
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Sparkle Emoji Balloon, $10, studiodiy.com
The more holiday bling and balloons the better your celebration will be remembered. For extra pizazz, a bouquet of the sparkle emoji shape balloons is the right amount of fun.

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Instax Mini Shiny Star Film, $14, urbanoutfitters.com
Already own a Fujifilm Instax Mini? Good! You’ll be needing extra film—their Shiny Star Film is perfect for New Year’s Eve. So sparkly.
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"Say My Name" phone case, $45, casetify.com
You’ve got your extra layer of glitter on — don’t forget your phone! While you are snapping the night away, your phone will need to sparkle just like you. We are loving the personalized glitter cases from Casetify. (We made this one say Teen Vogue but you can put your own name on it.)

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Dakota Tassel Garland, $19 and up, paperfoxla.etsy.com
Now, don’t get your New Year’s Eve tassels in a tangle. Forgo making your own, and opt to purchase metallic tassel garland instead. Of course, in the colors of rose gold, gold, and silver — we want to stay true to theme.
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Glitter Picture Frame Square Flamingo,$13, sunnylife.com
These glitter-filled photo squares will double as party décor and party favors. You know, a small token of remembrance preserving the magical memories of the NYE bash of 2018!

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Glittery Party Hats with Pom Poms, $13, shopmerimeri.com
Party hats are props for any age — the fact that these tiny toppers are glittery make these cuties a must-have-accessory for your photo booth station.
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Hashtag Marquee Light, $30, dormify.com
Yay, it’s 2018 (basically)! Any modern-day host knows the importance of creating a personalized party hashtag — you can’t forget this minor detail. Put your original hashtag on display by your photo booth so your VIPs tag you in all their pics. #EpicNYEParty