Photo Booths & Planners! (aka Taking Our Own Advice)

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Melissa

So, our very own Six Shooter wedding in Iowa went off without a hitch! It’s hard to go wrong when you rent out your very own 1800′s Italian mansion overlooking the Mississippi. It even had a tower– how sweet is that!?

After attending so many weddings as a vendor, it was so eye-opening to watch the whole show through the eyes of a bride. Even though our wedding was on the small side, it was still hectic, full of hugs, smiles, flashbulbs, and the feeling that you didn’t get to spend enough time with everyone. Thankfully, we took a couple pieces of our own advice:

Get a photo booth!!! We couldn’t bring our own booth along to Iowa, so we researched several local companies. My parents were even awesome enough to attend a local bridal fair and hop into 3 different booths. We ended up choosing In the Moment, as they had a traditional style booth (we did NOT want a tent or back drop), high quality prints, and offered custom graphic design. We had a great experience with them, and our guests got such a kick out of it. There’s nothing more satisfying than hearing the giggles emanating from the booth all night long, and it really is great going through the memory book afterwards! We even made thank you cards using one of our booth images, and they turned out super cute!

Get a Wedding Professional!! In the initial stages of wedding planning, I kept telling myself that my wedding was going to be SMALL, so why would I need a planner? Even after I’ve seen first-hand how utterly indispensable they are. Luckily, I quickly wised up and asked a family friend (who happens to be a wedding consultant) to do the day-of coordination. Her help was truly the best gift anyone could have given. I felt stress-free and worry-free on my big day, as she got everyone where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. She even solved all of those little problems that inevitably pop up so I (and Casey and our families) could enjoy the day. So, if the question is, “do I need a planner?”, the answer is YES!! Say it again…. YES!!! Planners RULE!

MCUN 75th Annual Conference!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Melissa

We had the privilege of capturing the smiles and the FUN at the Montana Credit Union Network’s 75th Annual Conference. A special milestone called for an extra-special event, and the organizational pros at MCUN did not disappoint! We had so much fun celebrating with banking (and other) professionals from across the country. And I’m positive we created some photo booth addicts in the process! These folks were dressed in their superhero garb and ready to laugh. There’s nothing we like better than hearing a constant stream of belly laughs tumbling out of the booth all night long! That’s what we’re here for; thanks for including us!

A new way to say “Thanks”!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Melissa

We all know that it takes a village to make a wedding happen. Your big day just wouldn’t be possible without help and support from friends and family. Not only did your Aunt Patty pitch in to help cut the cake and serve punch, but she also bought you a sweet toaster off your registry!

After the wedding glitter settles, you’ve got a ton of people to thank. And Six Shooter Photo can help make the process easier (and more fun)! So, brides and grooms: as long as we’re at your reception, why not hop in the booth with message boards bearing words of thanks? We’ll use your photos to design and print Thank You cards. There are several layouts to choose from, and the cards are folded and come with envelopes. We can get these puppies printed up and delivered to you in a flash, so they’ll be ready when you are. Fun, affordable AND hassle free! We’ll do everything but fill them out Let us know if you’d like more info!

Check it out!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Melissa

Check out our beautiful advertisement in the brand new After 5 and Weddings catalog. The catalog is chock full of gorgeous dresses, wedding tips, and information from some of Montana’s best wedding vendors. We couldn’t be more in love with our photo, shot at Springhill Pavilion by Larry Stanley of Montana Wedding Photographer. The late afternoon sun was golden and warm, and the seedheads on the tall wheat grass were rattling in the breeze. Who knew photo booths were field-friendly?! We took “portable” to a new level

Stop by After 5 and Weddings’ Bozeman boutique for a copy of their catalog today. Oh, and special coupons are available for brides purchasing an After 5 gown. Yay!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Melissa

Hi there! Melissa here. About a year ago I made one of the best decisions of my life; I became a mentor with the Helena Big Brothers Big Sisters program. I got matched with the most awesome Little Sister– this kiddo is smart, spunky, caring, and up for anything. The matchmakers at BBBS really made the stars align when they put the two of us together! We have had so much fun with our weekly ‘adventures’ and have changed each others’ lives for the better.

The BBBS program’s main annual fundraiser is Bowl for Kids’ Sake, where folks in the community form bowling teams and raise money for this awesome cause. We donated our booth to this year’s event as a fund raiser and fun-maker. Helena teams had a blast bowling, posing, and raising both money and awareness for an important program!

While the Helena Program matched over 300 pairs of Bigs and Littles in 2011, there are many kids that remain on the waiting list. To everyone out there: please consider donating your time and/or resources to Big Brothers Big Sisters and help make a lasting impact on the life of a child.

Helena Bridal and Anniversary Fair 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Melissa

To all you Helena brides and grooms planning 2012 (or 2013) weddings, mark your calendar for the 36th Annual Bridal and Anniversary Fair, January 22 at the Helena Civic Center. The beautiful ballroom will packed full of wedding professionals, just waiting to help make your day spectacular, and make planning a breeze. There will be door prizes, fantastic food, beautiful gowns, and of course the Six Shooter photo booth will be there cranking out fun photographs. Plus, we’ll be handing out some sweet deals to those who book their event the day of the fair. So, go grab your family and friends and head on over. Click here for more info. See you there!

Nick and Marti – New Year’s Eve 2011!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Melissa

What are the advantages to throwing a New Year’s Eve wedding extravaganza? Well, for one thing, you’ll never forget your wedding anniversary. And more importantly, you know your guests are ready to party! Everyone is in an ultra-festive mood. Add to that the beautiful, sparkling Helena Civic Center ballroom, live music, great food (hello fresh mini pasties from Butte!) and an amazing bride and groom, and you end up with an evening that no one will ever forget! When I say that this crowd had the booth cranking, it is no embellishment. A new wedding picture record was set for the evening, and Nick and Marti are going to have a blast paging through their album after the wedding dust settles. Nick and Marti are an amazing and beautiful couple with a zest for life, and we were honored to be a part of their wedding day!

P.S. If you were at nick and Marti’s wedding and would like a password to view the entire gallery, email us at info@sixshooterphoto.com.

Thanks for a great year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Melissa

As we close out 2011, we want to say “Thank you” to all who supported our business! We had a wonderful year and are continually inspired by the couples we work with as well as the talented and creative Montana wedding professionals. But 2011 isn’t over yet– we’re gearing up for tonight’s NEW YEAR’S EVE WEDDING! How fun is that going to be?! Cheers, everyone!

Ever After Bridal Event – January 8, 2012

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Melissa

Hey there brides, grooms, friends, and family! Join us at The Woodlands this January 8, 2012 for an event that is fun, festive, and exquisitely designed. This is a great opportunity to see some of Montana’s finest wedding vendors, and maybe mark a few of those “to do” items off your wedding planning list! If you haven’t been to The Woodlands, this place is spectacular; it was made to host an event like this. So, come on over to soak in the beautiful surroundings, sip, eat, hop in the photo booth, and have fun!

Click the image at the left to find out more!

A Very Special Six Shooter Wedding

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Melissa

So, it looks like Six Shooter Photo will be planning a wedding of our own! It all happens this spring in Melissa’s home town in Iowa. If the vendors in Iowa are half as good as the vendors in Montana, we’ll have nothing to worry about! Does anyone have any ideas for bringing some Montana mountains with us for decoration?