Selfie Corners – Getting Trendy On The Sangeet And Wedding Night

Did you know that people upload close to 300 million pictures everyday across social media sites? And if it is the Indian wedding season, you can expect that number to zoom past the record margins! Recenlty, the concept of selfie corners is doing rounds across major events. If you are planning a pre-wedding sangeet and post-wedding cocktail party, a selfie corner can add colour and vivacity to your event.

What is a selfie corner anyway? 

Remember those photo studios with enclosed walls and curtains? Yes, they are very much still in vogue.  The “only difference” is that you click your own pictures and upload them instantly, instead of relying on a pro.

Also called the Selfie Booth, this is a standee point for guests and members to catch a friendly photo album. Most of them have distinct themes which match online trends. Popular selfie corners recreate the magic of Hollywood films, sporting events and fashion houses. They can even give glimpses of the countryside. Such booths can easily accommodate 5-6 clickers in one frame.

However, the concept of such a corner came from the famous destinations around the world. Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Eiffel Tower, Statue of Tower, The Taj Mahal, The Pyramids of Giza and Ibiza remain the top inspirations for selfie corner designers.

Selfie Booths: The New-Age Social Frenzy

Instead of taking it to the galleries, friends and bridesmaids during wedding distinctly make the selfie corner their den. The most happening spot in the venue, the wedding planners are emphatically focusing on creating crazy themes to lure guests to pose and click pictures. Instant messaging and sharing helps soar the popularity charts and create a new social networking frenzy nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, here are top 5 selfie corner events during wedding that you can try out too.

Sangeet selfie corner 

Dance baby dance, the themes are mostly a studio version of the Bollywood films. Antiquated posters and chandeliers feature in these corners.

Bridal shower 

Hang out with the friends and get the most memorable set of bachelorette pictures. Perfect themes comprise of bars and food courts recreated like your favourite party floors and Las Vegas hotels.

Cocktail and haldi 

A mix of Indian tradition and western chutzpah, cocktail selfies remain an effervescent theme.

Archives 

Weddings are synonymous with “long lasting commitments” and what better place to catch the moment than in one of these booths. Fully loaded with emotions and jovial thoughts, the bride and groom can actually feel more comfortable away from the eyes of the elders. With flexible theme settings, the pictures can travel from the beaches of the Bahamas to the padlocks of Switzerland.

Key things to note in a selfie booth

• Keep the setting details in mind, and stick to pale shades for Indian weddings.
• Ensure good lighting is reserved exclusively for the cell. Though it is a corner, it should be well illuminated.
• Keep the silhouette, especially if it is a couple moment.
• Pack some props and dress materials so that the guests can actually enjoy a lot more, and explore their creativity.
• Talk to the wedding planner if a booth with custom backdrop can be built at the venue.

By far, selfies have been the single largest contributors to social networking. Likes, shares and above all, making a glam statement on the most important day – selfie albums are indisputable channels of fame.