The best New Year’s Eve party photo booths don’t skimp out on the *sparkle,* so make sure yours is up to par this year with a healthy dose of glitz and glam. Think: glitter, glasses, confetti, and metallics. If you’re looking for a little inspo, check out our list of shiny photo booth props and backdrops to get you that Insta-worthy setup. Scroll on for 12 ideas for a bright New Year’s Eve photo booth.
DIY Paper Party Hats: Now your leftover paper plates from your Christmas party can be put to good use. Less waste, more party!
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DIY Sequin Letter Garland: If you love the look of this glittered-out garland as much as we do, make your own using sequin gold trim. The best part? This DIY is so versatile that you can use it for any event after NYE. (via A Beautiful Mess)
DIY NYE Star Crown: When it comes to the last night of the year, appropriate headwear options include glittery bows, confetti barettes, and this crown of stars.
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DIY NYE Glasses: Get your groove on with these handmade specs.
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DIY Clock Balloon Decor: Set each of your (balloon) clocks to help you count down to midnight. Stick to foil balloons and gold glitter stickers for maximum shine and sparkle. (via Studio DIY / Balloon Time)
DIY Jumbo Confetti Poppers: Give your guests the opportunity to blow each other away at midnight with a confetti-filled reaction shot.
(via Sugar & Cloth)
DIY Gilded Photo Backdrop: You'd never believe that this backdrop is made from mop heads and spray glitter.
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DIY Disco Ball Christmas Tree: With a forest of these in the background, everyone will be well lit for their closeup.
(via Studio DIY)
DIY Disco Ball Glasses: By the time you're ready for a pic, your makeup may not be on fleek anymore. Cover it up with these party shades and no one will be any wiser.
(via Club Crafted)
DIY Holographic Pinata Numbers: Replace the 7 with a 9 to keep it current, then swap numbers for the years to come.
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DIY Scalloped Fringed Backdrop: You passed on the scalloped potatoes at Christmas dinner, but you should totally say yes to this fluttery background.
(via Make + Tell)
DIY 5-Minute Gold Photo Booth: Pressed for time as the countdown to midnight approaches? Check out this quick and easy tutorial. (via Brit + Co)
Which of these shiny photo booth decor ideas did you like best? Follow us on Pinterest for more party inspo!
Which of these shiny photo booth decor ideas did you like best? Follow us on Pinterest for more party inspo!
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Which of these shiny photo booth decor ideas did you like best? Follow us on Pinterest for more party inspo!
Which of these shiny photo booth decor ideas did you like best? Follow us on Pinterest for more party inspo!
Brit + Co may at times use affiliate links to promote products sold by others, but always offers genuine editorial recommendations.
Additional reporting by Ariel Garneau
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