Introducing the Selfie Pod: The Perfect Solution for ‘New Normal’ Weddings

With a rapid rise in demand for smaller and more intimate celebrations as the world continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, one forward-thinking wedding vendor is helping to make dreams come true with a clever social distancing-friendly photo booth solution. PictureBlast, the UK’s largest photo booth hire company, has created the state-of-the-art Selfie Pod; a futuristic photo booth ideally suited to ‘new normal’ festivities.

The Selfie Pod stands out from traditional photo booth solutions for its simple and easy-to-use nature, which means that an attendant is not required for operation and maintenance throughout the event. The slim line machine can be operated at the touch of a button, with three images taken automatically following a countdown timer. With no need for an attendant, the Selfie Pod is ideal for small home weddings and intimate parties, and the PictureBlast package includes everything hosts need to ensure their guests have a great time including sanitised props, double personalised prints, and a guest book.

PictureBlast Director, Paul Entwistle said, “COVID-19 social distancing restrictions have changed celebrations as we know them, but we’ve been truly inspired to see how creative couples are showing that not even a pandemic can stand in the way of happiness. As restrictions are beginning to ease, and with the concept of social bubbles being introduced, our aim is to make it easy for couples to go full steam ahead with their dream weddings by offering fun entertainments and services that can be enjoyed safely and in line with the current Government guidelines.”

Even with restrictions beginning to ease, it is expected that COVID-19 will spark a long-lasting shift within the wedding industry. Large gatherings are expected to be replaced with smaller celebrations for the foreseeable future, and it is anticipated that many couples may keep festivities closer to home – or even at home – as a result of family and friends being hesitant to travel.

The Selfie Pod has been especially designed for home use, taking up just 1m x 1m in floor space so that it can fit easily into practically any space. Featuring an integrated HD camera, the Selfie Pod takes unlimited images, instantly printing two copies for both the event host and the guest. Guests can also choose to leave a video message, or take pictures with a range of props.

Founded in 2008, PictureBlast offers a wide range of photo booth solutions to meet all needs. Along with the Selfie Pod, the company offers more than 100 booths, including party booths and Magic Mirrors, as well as accessories such as giant light up letters and dance floors; everything to get the party started.

To find out more about the Selfie Pod, visit www.pictureblast.co.uk