Why the print design matters

Most people focus on the booth and forget the print — but the print is what lasts. A thoughtful overlay costs nothing extra and does three things: it makes the photo unmistakably yours, it ties into your theme, and it gives guests a keepsake they actually keep. For a corporate event, it's also free marketing in every guest's pocket. Here's how to make it count.

Personal touches

1. Names and the date

The simplest, most effective personalisation: the couple's names and the wedding date, the birthday guest's name and age, or the event and date. It instantly turns a generic strip into a memento of your occasion.

2. A monogram or initials

An elegant monogram or the couple's intertwined initials gives a wedding strip a classy, designed feel — a small detail that lifts the whole print.

3. A short message or quote

"Cheers to the happy couple", "Sarah's 40th", "Thank you for celebrating with us" — a short line adds warmth and context, and reads beautifully along the bottom of a strip.

4. A hashtag

Adding your event hashtag to the print nudges guests to share their photos online and tags them to your event — handy for collecting everyone's snaps in one place.

Match it to your event

5. Theme and colour

Match the overlay's colours and style to your theme — florals for a garden wedding, art-deco gold for a Gatsby party, bright and bold for a kids' party. A print that matches the decor ties the whole look together.

6. Seasonal designs

A festive border for a Christmas party, spooky styling for Halloween, or a summer feel for a garden party makes the print feel made for the moment.

7. Layout — strip, grid or single shot

Decide how the photos sit: the classic vertical strip of stacked shots is timeless and shareable; a grid or collage fits more poses; a single large image makes a statement. The right layout depends on the look you want.

8. Your logo and brand colours

A branded print with your logo and brand colours means every photo a guest takes home or posts carries your business — one of the cheapest, most effective bits of marketing at a corporate event or brand activation.

9. Campaign and product tie-ins

For a product launch or activation, tie the print design to your campaign artwork, tagline or product — turning a fun keepsake into an on-message brand moment.

10. A call to action or QR code

Add a website, social handle or QR code to the print so guests can find you again afterwards — a subtle, useful way to extend the event's reach.

The finishing touches

11. Match the digital version

The design isn't just for prints — carry it through to the digital copies and the share screen so the photos look consistent whether they're printed or posted.

12. A custom booth wrap to match

For the full effect, the booth itself can be wrapped to match the print design and your branding — so the whole experience, from booth to print, is on-theme.

How to get your print design right

Common print-design mistakes

• Leaving it generic. A plain strip is a missed chance. Names and a date alone transform it.
• Overcrowding the design. Too much text or clutter competes with the photos. Keep it clean and readable.
• Clashing with the theme. A neon overlay on an elegant wedding strip jars. Match the design to your event's style.
• Forgetting the digital version. If only the print is designed, the shared photos look inconsistent. Carry the design across both.
• Sending details late. A rushed design shows. Send your names, logo and artwork when you book.

We design your prints with you

Every booth we provide comes with a branded print design as standard, created around your event — names and theme for a wedding, logo and colours for a corporate event — across Surrey, London and the South East. Send us your details and we'll make the prints a keepsake worth keeping.

Get a fast, free quote and we'll include a custom print design for your event.

The bottom line

The print is the keepsake — so design it with care. Add the names and date, match the colours to your theme, keep it clean and readable, and carry the design through to the digital copies. For a business event, brand it with your logo and a QR code so every photo works as marketing. A great print design costs nothing extra and turns a fun snap into something guests genuinely keep.

Send us your details and we'll design prints that suit your event perfectly.