Chinese and Vietnamese wedding banquets are long, joyful, multi-course meals with big family guest lists. Guests are seated for long stretches between courses, which is exactly when a photo booth earns its place: it gives everyone something to do and a keepsake to take home. Here is how we plan booths for banquet weddings in the San Gabriel Valley, Little Saigon and across Southern California.

Every family blends traditions differently, so tell us how yours celebrates.

Between the courses

  • Placement: close enough to the tables that guests can pop over between courses, but clear of the service path servers use.
  • The busy moments: while courses are cleared, after toasts, and during table visits when the couple goes round the room.
  • Family groups: each table often has its own family group; an attendant can invite tables up one at a time so nobody misses their photo.
  • Hours: banquets often run long, so 4 to 5 hours usually fit better than 3. See how many hours you need.

Tea ceremony and outfit changes

The tea ceremony, where the couple serves tea to elders and receives blessings and red envelopes, is often held earlier in the day. Brides may change into a qipao, cheongsam or áo dài for parts of the celebration. A few minutes at the booth in each outfit gives the family keepsakes from every part of the day.

Design: red, gold and double happiness

  • Red and gold dominate many Chinese and Vietnamese weddings; we design the print around your colors, names and date, in English, Chinese or Vietnamese.
  • Avoid all-white designs: white can be associated with mourning in some traditions, so we steer templates toward your wedding palette.
  • A black-and-white Glam Booth still works beautifully for portraits; the color comes from the template and the outfits.

Which booth?

  • Glam Booth: unlimited prints, flattering lighting, and the classic choice for family photos.
  • Mochi Booth: purikura-style stickers, a hit with cousins and friends.
  • 360 Booth: video for the dance floor after dinner.

Banquet halls and logistics

  • Space: about 8 × 8 ft and a standard outlet; banquet halls can be packed with tables, so confirm the spot at your walkthrough.
  • Load-in: restaurants and banquet halls often have tight access; we confirm timing with the venue.
  • Travel: a flat $150 across LA County, including the San Gabriel Valley, and Orange County, including Westminster and Garden Grove.

Pricing

For weddings, 3 hours starts at $1,250 for the Glam Booth, $1,350 for the 360 Booth and $2,950 for the Mochi Booth, with an attendant, custom print design, digital delivery and an online gallery within 48 hours. See our LA price guide.

Planning a banquet wedding?

Send us your venue, date and guest count, and we will plan the booth around the banquet.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a photo booth good for a Chinese or Vietnamese wedding banquet?

Yes. Banquets are long, multi-course meals, and a booth gives guests something to do between courses and a keepsake to take home.

Where should the photo booth go in a banquet hall?

Close to the tables but clear of the servers' path, so guests can visit between courses without blocking service.

Can the prints use red and gold or Chinese or Vietnamese text?

Yes. We design the print around your colors, names and date, in English, Chinese or Vietnamese, and steer away from all-white designs.

How many hours of photo booth does a banquet wedding need?

Banquets often run long, so 4 to 5 hours usually fit better than 3.

How much does a photo booth cost for a banquet wedding in LA or Orange County?

For 3 hours: Glam Booth $1,250, 360 Booth $1,350, Mochi Booth $2,950, with an attendant, custom design and digital delivery. Travel is a flat $150 across LA County and Orange County.

Sources

Hitik Patel, founder of LA Glam Booth

Hitik Patel founded LA Glam Booth in 2022 after a decade behind the camera. His team has produced 1,000+ events and 250,000+ photos for couples and brands including UNIQLO, Netflix and Peacock.