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Updated Oct 14, 2024A Guide to Wedding Disposable Cameras & Where to Buy Them
You can never have too many wedding photos.
If you want your wedding to be screen-free, or even if you don't, incorporating wedding disposable cameras into your big day can be a great way for you and your guests to capture many of the special off-the-cuff moments that your wedding photographer may have missed. "There may even be moments unseen to the newlyweds that can be surprising to them later," says Jacequelyn Aleece, owner and founder of The Wedding Plan & Company. Of course, disposable cameras should not, and do not, replace the work of a professional photographer, who you can easily find on The Knot Vendor Marketplace.
If you're looking to add disposable cameras into your wedding reception, but don't know where to start, we've come to the right place. In addition to Aleece, we tapped wedding planner Tracie Morris of You're The Bride and Amy Lynn Parmar, founder and lead wedding planner of Poppy + Lynn for some tips about how to most effectively incorporate disposable cameras into wedding activities and their wedding disposable camera recommendations. Read on for some disposable camera ideas for weddings from real events in addition to some of our favorites that you can add to your cart whenever you're ready.
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How Many Disposable Cameras Do You Need for a Wedding?
"I love the idea of having one disposable camera per table of eight to 10 people," says Aleece. If having disposable cameras on each table doesn't match your aesthetic, Parmar suggests having "one at each major touchpoint (gift table, by the bar, etc)."
Although you don't have to necessarily buy disposable cameras for your wedding in bulk, it can't hurt, especially if you have a higher guest count. "A pack of 10 for a guest count of 150 is a good rule of thumb," says Parmar. "Don't feel like you need to go overboard." Your guests aren't expected to have their wedding photography skills perfected, and disposable cameras are a good way for them to practice while having fun.
Wedding Disposable Camera Tips
If you want to successfully integrate disposable cameras into your celebration, here are a couple of tips to keep in mind.
Don't Go Overboard
Whilst you can have as many disposable cameras at your wedding as you'd like, having many isn't always necessary and may not be the most effective. "A safe count would be one per 10-15 guests," says Parmar. After all, you don't want to end up spending too much money on disposable cameras for some guests to get wrapped up in the excitement of your day and forget to use them.
Incorporate Them With Intention
Although you can incorporate disposable cameras into your wedding in any way that makes you feel most comfortable, Parmar recommends doing so with intention. One way you can do this is by electing some guests as photographers. "In the past, I've seen couples give prompts to guests to try to capture specific things or just to give inspiration," says Parmar. "When you just place cameras around the space, a lot of times they end up being forgotten or overlooked-–so I would make sure people know they are there and let them know they have a purpose!" You could also play a wedding game such as "I Spy" to help guide your guests' photography.
Add Photo Development to Your Wedding Gift Wish List
You may find that having to develop all of the photos taken by your guests after the wedding will add up. If someone asks how they can be of help to you during your wedding or asks you what kinds of gifts would be the most appreciated, you can bring up the idea of being in charge of developing the photos taken on the disposable cameras. "You could ask them if they don't mind developing them for you that way, they can be ready when you get back from your honeymoon," says Morris. Don't forget to upload the photos to your social media (with a creative photo dump caption) and to your wedding website for your guests (and those who couldn't make it) to enjoy.
The Best Disposable Cameras for Weddings
We've listed the best disposable cameras for weddings that you can incorporate into your special day. Whether you pick one or two or all of the below is up to you–either way, these gadgets will capture memories that you and your partner can look back on for years to come.
Kodak M35 Film Camera with Flash (Candy Pink)
Photo: B&H Photo Video
For an aesthetically pleasing disposable camera, Parmar recommends this candy pink disposable camera from Kodak. It is a particularly solid choice for those summer or springtime weddings, or if your wedding has some pink in its color scheme. It's made with a 31mm fixed focus lens and can be used with or without flash. All you have to do is place a 35mm film roll inside and you'll be ready to snap away.
Fujifilm Quicksnap Flash 400 Single-Use Camera with Flash (Pack of 8)
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If you're looking to buy disposable cameras for your wedding day in bulk, consider this pack of eight single-use ones from FujiFilm. Not only are these cameras already pre-loaded with film, but they are easy to use so even the least tech-savvy guests will be able to capture some moments throughout your big day.
Five Below Disposable Camera With Flash
Photo: Five Below
You can add disposable cameras to your wedding festivities without breaking the bank thanks to this $10 option from Five Below. It includes a film roll and a wristlet that'll keep it secure to the photographer's wrist. And, it comes in purple, pink, blue and floral to match a variety of color schemes.
XOFetti Disposable Camera
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If you're looking to get creative, add this groovy disposable camera from XOFetti. An AA battery is included to power this device with an ISO of 400. Although it's on the more expensive side, its decorative wrap will catch the eyes of your guests and entice them to capture moments throughout your celebration–we don't think you can ask for anything better.
The Knot Shop Disposable Camera With Flash
Photo: The Knot Shop
Add a couple of these disposable cameras from our very own The Knot Shop to your cart. With available designs including vintage, gold enchanted hearts, silver enchanted hearts, gold hearts and silver hearts, it's unlikely that you won't find one that will match your wedding's aesthetic or color. Each camera comes with a flash which can be particularly beneficial for those nighttime celebrations.
Detaylzcreativeco 10 Bulk FujiFilm Quicksnap Disposable Camera Wrap Cover Stickers
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Although these aren't technically disposable cameras, we wanted to include this pack of black and white custom wrap stickers for your FujiFilm disposable cameras. This pack comes with 10 wraps which is perfect if you've purchased the pack of eight disposable FujiFilm cameras we've listed above. You can add your name, initial and wedding date to the wraps for an extra personalized touch.
Wedding Disposable Camera Ideas
If you're still unsure of how you can have disposable cameras at weddings, we've compiled some ideas from real weddings (with photos) for you to look at and bookmark to show your wedding planner.
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Disposable Camera "I Spy" Wedding Game
Photo: Matt Kennedy Photography
