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How to Kit Out Your Magic Mirror Booth for Your Manchester Event

On the topic of Manchester weddings, birthdays, and functions, featuring a magic mirror booth goes beyond the simple camera-and-curtain setup from our childhoods. Today’s mirror booths and selfie mirrors offer complete customisation options to go with your event’s theme and vibe—whether it’s a wedding reception, award ceremony, birthday party, or music festival.

Here’s how you can put your own spin on your magic mirror booth experience and wow your guests:

1. Choose the Perfect Backdrop

The backdrop sets the scene for every snap—so make it count.

Customisation options include:

  • Rustic walls: Ideal for rustic barn and farmhouse weddings and vintage vibes.
  • Digital flowers: Add visual 3D flair and texture, perfect for romantic or glam settings.
  • Bespoke printed backdrops: Show off your event name, company logo, or a custom design, such as the Manchester skyline or a funfair scene.
  • Green screen booth: Let guests pose in any setting, from fantasy worlds to football stadiums to tropical beaches.
  • Botanical walls: A beautiful match for both traditional British weddings and vibrant South Asian bridal lehengas.

a magic mirror booth on the left and flower-themed photography backdrop on the right 

2. Put a Fun Prop Collection Together

Magic mirror props bring the vibes—turning casual stances into cracking little memories.

Most Manchester magic mirror hire companies offer themed prop bags, or you can hand-pick your own to match your event.

Some crowd-pleasers:

  • Wedding receptions: Mr & Mrs banners, oversized sunglasses glasses, blowup champagne bottles
  • Corporate functions: Branded signs, slogan boards like “Boss Material” or “Work Wife”
  • Themed events: Feather bas, 80s shades, bowler hats, pirate eye patches
  • Festive events: Elf hats, tinsel boas, glitter snowballs

3. Customise the Photo Templates

Add a personal touch to every printout. Most magic mirror booths let you choose from multiple print templates:

  • multi-photo postcards
  • Vintage-style strips
  • Polaroid-style borders
  • GIFs or Boomerang videos

You can also customise it with:

  • Your event name and date
  • Hashtags
  • Branding, logos, or corporate sponsors
  • Colour palettes to match your event’s theme

A table full of magic mirror booth props including a mask, cowboy and clown hats, an oversized glasses

4. Add Extras for the Wow Factor

Why stop at still pictures? The best magic mirror booth packages in Manchester also offer:

  • Option to make GIFs and boomerang videos
  • Personalised photo keyrings
  • Slow-motion videos
  • Direct-to-socials uploading
  • Personlised guest books for the bride and groom or birthday girl

Put Your Own Spin on It

Whether your wedding venue is Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum, or you’re having a milestone birthday party at The Deaf Institute, or you’re throwing an award ceremony at The Lowry, putting your own stamp on your mirror booth means adding a more personal touch for a more memorable experience for your guests.

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