PicFlips – the mobile flipbook studio

Those lucky enough to get an invite to Martha Stewart’s Bridal Market Party were in for a treat!  After a full week of the latest fashion and trends for the wedding industry, the Martha Stewart party was the perfect way to celebrate the end of Bridal Fashion Week in New York City.

The color scheme was “clearly color” – translucent pinks and oranges lit up the Martha Stewart Omnimedia Headquarters.  It was simply gorgeous!   Guests were treated to everything “mini” – tiny hamburgers (we’re talking quarter-size maybe?), itty bitty Coca-Colas and Guinesses and, of course, “mini-movies” with PicFlips flipbooks serving as entertainment plus the party favor.  More pictures coming tomorrow….here’s a sneak peak!

PicFlips Flipbooks was honored to be included in the recent celebration of the most anticipated country wedding since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.  Congratulations to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton on their marriage Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, TX!  True to their nature, the wedding was a mix of down-to earth fun and tailored details, surrounded by family and friends.

The couple put some unique twists to their celebration – Miranda wore her mother’s wedding dress, the menu included game that the couple shot on their ranch, and instead of a typical photobooth, guests made short video clips that were turned into custom flip books.  Red 55 – Miranda’s beloved truck – was the backdrop for the photos and guests had a blast making funny and sweet videos for their flip books using signs, an open picture frame, scarves, hats and various props.  The videos were printed out, cut and bound into pocket-sized PicFlips flip books and handed to guests within minutes.

To see a full listing of the carefully-selected vendors that Blake and Miranda chose for their wedding, check out US Weekly’s article here. And don’t forget to pick up a copy of US Weekly on newsstands to see pictures of the gorgeous day!

Each bride has a different vision for her wedding.  If you envision your guests having a blast and talking about what a fun time they had for years to come, the PicFlips flipbook studio might just be the answer!

• Gets guests moving around the room and interacting with each other instead just sitting around bored at their tables
• Fun, interactive, custom wedding favor!
• The flipbook captures 7 seconds of fun at the wedding reception that can be played over and over
• It’s quick!  Each flipbook only takes 90 seconds to create!  So, no waiting around – back to the dance floor!
• The excitement of the wedding lives on – guests take home the flipbook and show friends, family and co-workers
• Optional Keepsake CD available, so brides and grooms can watch their guests let loose in front of the camera…see Granddad spin Granny around and plant a BIG KISS on her cheek or check out your co-workers dancing around in feather boas…these videos are priceless!
• PicFlips brings props that match the event – feather boas, hats, sunglasses and signs – it gets guests into a party mindset!
• Easily fits inside a small purse but packed with memories!

Custom flipbooks created at the wedding in under 90 seconds!

Ahhh…2011….the beginning of a new year and fresh starts.  One of the things I look forward to with the new year is the influx of requests we get for the flipbook studio from newly-engaged brides-to-be (and a few groom-to-be that are helping in the planning as well – you go, guys!).

Sure, we exhibit at the Dallas Bridal Show (bridalshowsinc.com) and carefully choose placements on the internet, but the majority of our work comes from referrals and word-of-mouth from guests who have seen us at other parties.  (That’s when you know you are doing a great job!) Our teams are outgoing, friendly and professional.  At PicFlips, we pride ourselves in a quality product and creating a fun environment for attendees. Check it out:

Want to experience the fun yourself!? You are in luck! Come see us at the end of the month at the Dallas Bridal Show, January 29-30th – 10am to 6pm each day at Dallas Market Hall. And, before I forget…Congratulations!!

Here are a few highlights from the July 2010 Dallas Bridal Show!  Thanks to everyone who stopped by!  See you at the next Dallas Bridal Show in January!

When I think back to the variety of brides we’ve worked with, I’ve come to the conclusion that no matter the size of the guest list, the budget, or the age of the betrothed, our brides have 4 main characteristics in common:

#4 -  “Looking for something unique” Many of our brides see the photo booths at the bridal shows, but tell me that they chose the flipbooks because most of their guests have never experienced the flipbook studio before.  It’s a fun way to stand out from every other wedding they have been to (which can start to blend together)!

#3 -  “It’s all in the details” Brides nowadays are adding finishing touches to their wedding by continuing a design element throughout the whole wedding.  This could be a monogram, a pattern or a certain blend of colors.  It can range anywhere from monogrammed hand towels in the restroom to dramatic lighting and a gobo of the couple’s names across the dance floor.  The key is personalization and tying the elements together during the evening.  Custom designed and professionally printed flipbook covers are a simple way to personalize the wedding and give guests a keepsake to take home.

#2 -  “Keeps the guests entertained” Not everyone is gonna shake their groove thang on the dance floor all night.  The idea is to get the guests moving around the room – set up a candy bar with little bags for guests to take home treats, a flipbook studio so guests have a custom keepsake to remember the night and, if there are going to be quite a few little ones in attendance, set up an area where they can decorate their own miniature wedding cake.

#1 -  “Brides and grooms just wanna have FUN!” This is the #1 factor that all of our brides and grooms have in common – they want to have a blast at their wedding reception!   They know that the crowd of people they are inviting are going to want to party and celebrate with them.  It won’t take long for Aunt Marge and Uncle Frank to throw on a feather boa, hold up the ‘I Love You’ sign and give each other a big smooch for the camera.  And in under 90 seconds, they know Aunt Marge will be making the rounds showing off her flipbook and recruiting fellow participants.  They also know that the fun and buzz created at the party will continue long after the night ends as Aunt Marge slips the flipbook in her purse to take to work on Monday.  “You should have been to my niece’s wedding this weekend…What a BLAST!…”