Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley do weddings in their own style: mid-century hotels, resort lawns under the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains, and desert sunsets. The desert also brings real heat, so a photo booth needs a little more planning. Here is what to know.
Venue notes
Capacities are from venue pages and tourism listings; always confirm current numbers and vendor rules with your venue.
- La Quinta Resort & Club (La Quinta): the resort lists the Frank Capra Ballroom for up to 500 guests and the La Casa Patio for up to 600, plus far larger ballrooms. Ballrooms are the simplest booth setup in summer.
- Parker Palm Springs: the hotel says most of its weddings welcome 100 to 200 guests, with the Great Lawn holding tented weddings of up to 250. On the lawn, place the booth under the tent or in shade.
- Private estates and mid-century homes: rental homes are popular for welcome parties and smaller weddings. Confirm power, a level spot and any noise or event rules for the property.
Planning for the heat
- Season: summer afternoons in the desert often pass 100°F. Most outdoor weddings land in the cooler months or start in the evening.
- Shade: keep the booth out of direct sun. Electronics run hot, screens are hard to read in glare, and guests won’t line up in the sun.
- Timing: start the booth after sunset, when guests come back outside for drinks and dancing.
- Wind: desert evenings can be breezy, so stands are weighted and backdrops secured.
The full outdoor checklist is in our outdoor photo booth tips.
Travel and pricing
Travel to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Indio and Cathedral City) is a flat $175. Booth prices are the same as in LA:
- Glam Booth: $1,250 for 3 hours, studio-lit portraits with unlimited prints.
- 360 Booth: $1,350, slow-motion video against the desert sky, digital only.
- Mochi Booth: $2,950, sticker-style purikura photos.
- Vintage Booth: $3,750, an enclosed booth that suits a retro, mid-century party.
Sales tax is added at the venue city’s rate on packages with prints. Every price is in our price guide.
Weekend weddings
Desert weddings are often whole weekends: a welcome party at a rental home, the wedding, then a pool party or brunch. Tell us every event in your inquiry and we quote them together in one agreement. For the wedding itself, see how many hours you need.
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Check your dateFrequently asked questions
Do you bring photo booths to Palm Springs?
Yes. Travel to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, including Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Indio and Cathedral City, is a flat $175.
How much is a photo booth for a Palm Springs wedding?
The Glam Booth is $1,250 for 3 hours, the 360 Booth $1,350, the Mochi Booth $2,950 and the Vintage Booth $3,750, plus $175 travel and sales tax on packages with prints.
Can a photo booth handle desert heat?
Yes, with shade. We keep the booth out of direct sun, and most couples start it after sunset when guests come back outside.
Can you set up at La Quinta Resort or Parker Palm Springs?
Yes. We confirm the booth spot, power and load-in with the venue's events team and send our certificate of insurance.
Can you cover a welcome party and the wedding?
Yes. Tell us every event in the weekend and we quote them together in one agreement.
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.
