We couldn't do it without YOU!
A HUGE thank you to all the brides that helped us receive the honor of being a Bride’s Choice 2012 Award!!! Outstanding customer service is our number ONE priority and it’s nice to know that we are making it happen for all our lovely brides!
Thank you!!
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Their Wish Was Our Command!
This past October we had the pleasure of donating a photo booth to Geoff & Noel for their wedding at Swarthmore college through a great program, Wish Upon a Wedding.
The guests enjoyed the booth and captured some great moments with their friends! Congratulations to Geoff and Noell and a big thanks for letting us be a part of your big day!
The Knot Knows….
We couldn’t be more excited to be selected as the winner of the Best of Weddings by The Knot – one of our all time FAVORITE wedding publications! Thank you to all our amazing clients that have taken time to recommend GO FESTIVE! to friends and leave us glowing reviews on theknot.com! We couldn’t do it without you!!
Flipbooks Have Made A Comeback!
Did you know flip books were recognized as one of the earliest forms of what today is referred to as “interactive multimedia”? Flipbooks were first patented in the U.S. on May 16, 1882 by Henry Van Hovenbergh of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Early flip books consisted of simple drawings stacked in sequential stages of movement with a single staple binding. When the pages were flipped, they would create the optical illusion of motion.
Flipbooks were then popularized in the early 1900′s by the Cracker Jack Company who gave them away as free in-pack prizes. Other marketers soon followed suit, including manufacturers of breakfast cereals, bubble gum, cigarettes, automobiles and snack foods. The trend continued strong through the 1960′s. But unfortunately, that trend ended in the 1970′s as new technologies began to take the spotlight.
But now, flipbooks are back and better than ever! Go Festive offers the most engaging and entertaining flipbook experience. We’ve also created a process to make the design and production of flip books from live-action video footage easy and efficient. For an unforgettable moment, rent a Go Festive flipbook station now!
Photo Booths: Past to Present
Did you know the first photo booth appeared on Broadway in NYC? The awesome moment people spend making silly faces and waiting for a memorable photo strip dates all the way back to the roaring 20s. In the late September 1925 a man named Anatol Josepho brought the first photo booth studio over to the U.S. from Russia. When it was first open there were a procession of people all the way around the block waiting for their turn but luckily it was a 24 hour service. Customers would spend 25 cents each to pose in the booth and wait 8 minutes for their photos to process. At the Photomaton Studio, workers wore white smocks and gloves. They took customer’s money, suggested poses, cut the strips into individual photos if necessary and sold extras like frames and color tinting.
Since Photomaton Studio became such a huge sensation, in March 1927 a business consortium headed by Henry Morgenthau Sr., the former United States ambassador to Turkey and a founder of the American Red Cross, paid Mr. Josepho $1 million for the American rights of the photo booth. Soon Josepho became a millionaire for his creative invention of a chemical photo booth.
Even though old chemical booths are steadily being replaced by digital booths, Josepho has created an unforgettable tradition that is still being used today worldwide. Go Festive is a prime example of a company that keeps the photo booth tradition on-going. We offer elegant photo booths that are specifically built for event rentals. Whether the photo booth is rented for a wedding or a birthday party, you are guaranteed a good time.
American Wedding Traditions
Ever wonder where American wedding traditions come from? Since America is considered a melting pot, American weddings have been influenced practically by every country and culture on Earth.
American weddings are usually large and time-consuming affairs. When planning a wedding, brides and grooms often hire wedding planners to help organize the details of their “BIG day”. The wedding planner is usually hired by the bride since tradition is for the bride’s family to pay for the wedding. The wedding planner most likely will assist the bride with the organization of the wedding except the wedding vows. Wedding vows are written by the bride and groom to express their love and commitment to each other following the exchanging of rings.
Rings also play a significant role in the wedding. Did you know seventeen tons of gold are made into wedding rings each year in the United States? Many may also wonder why rings are worn on the left hand and not the right. This is an Egyptian wedding tradition. Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because they believe that a vein in that finger leads directly to the heart.
A white veil worn on the head of the bride is a classic American wedding tradition. Ancient Greeks and Romans thought the veil protected the bride from evil spirits which is why brides have worn veils ever since. 
When it comes to wedding ceremonies there are a wide variety of traditions welcomed into the United States no matter the religion or culture. Do you know of any wedding traditions that did not originate in the United States?
GO FESTIVE! Offers Great Silent Auction Options!
Are you interested in offering GO Festive services at your upcoming silent auction? Look no further, all the information you need to organize an event is right here! We offer four no-risk, deeply discounted packages for your organization:
Have you ever wanted to experience a drive-in movie? You can host one in your backyard with the Premiere Movie Night Package! It includes a Jumbo 21-foot screen with all the top-of-the line equipment for your party. You can sit back and enjoy the show with your guests! Or if you and your friends enjoy playing video games why not try a new approach and host an unforgettable game tournament with the Festive Fun and Games Package? It’s way more exciting than playing in your living room! Looking for great party favors for weddings, sweet 16s, Mitzvahs, school events and more? We have the Fantastic FotoBooths Party Package. It includes 4 hours of photo booth time and an awesome custom designed logo for your event printed on each photo strip or enhance your next party with the newest photo favor craze we offer the Flip for Flipbooks Party Package. Use our prop bin to create an exciting flipbook with a custom designed cover.
If you offer all of our packages we will bring a photobooth to your event for your guests to experience first-hand!
If you want to have a silent auction that stand out, then a GO FESTIVE! package is the way to go! We will be happy to work with you to create a great auction! Any amount over the minimum bid is kept by your organization to put to good use! If you have any questions please call our office. We look forward to working with you!
A History of Photobooths
Check out this cool video from the New York Times on the history of photobooths!
Temple Emanuel Party Showcase
On Sunday, October 17, 2010 we will be participating in the Temple Emanuel Party Showcase and we can’t wait to show you our super cool flipbook station and our always popular photobooth!
This showcase specializes in services to make your child’s Mitzvah extra special and it’s one of our favorites of the season so come see us on Sunday at Temple Emanuel!
Fun Flicks Rolls Out in Style!
We are super excited about our new Fun Flicks trailer!
Brands Imaging did an amazing wrap on our little guy and we couldn’t be happier with the results!
Keep an eye out for the Fun Flicks trailer rolling out to your next event!
