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How Much Does an Instax Cost at a Wedding?

February 24, 2024

Instax as a wedding attraction

Instant cameras like the Instax have become hugely popular lately, both in everyday life and at weddings. Couples often use them to create an extra layer of keepsakes on top of the photos taken by their photographer. We’re also seeing more and more weddings where instant photos get glued straight into the guest book. So let’s find out how much this attraction actually costs, and what you’ll need to pull it off at your own wedding.

How much does an Instax for a wedding cost

What makes up the cost of an Instax at a wedding

To use an Instax at your wedding, there are a handful of things you’ll need to budget for:

Camera - first you’ll need to choose the Instax itself. There are several models on the market, each with different features and film types. You’ve got two options here: buy a new camera outright, or rent one just for the wedding.
Film - Instax film comes in special cartridges. Most cartridges give you 10 photos each, and they come in a range of sizes and frame colors.
Batteries - a tiny cost compared to everything else, but worth mentioning, since the camera simply won’t work without them. Make sure you have a spare set on hand.
Instructions - it’s worth putting together a poster with instructions so your guests know how to use the Instax. You’ll find one ready to print for free in another of our blog articles: Instax instructions for wedding guests.
Just like with disposable cameras, not every Instax photo will turn out well - some will be dark, blurry, or overexposed. It’s worth factoring this in when you’re deciding how much film to buy.

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Types of Instax cameras and film

There are several Instax camera models on the market, and each one takes a different type of film. Let’s take a look at the 3 most popular Instax camera types. Keep in mind that rental prices vary quite a bit between companies - some charge per camera, others charge per photo taken. Buying an Instax costs significantly more than renting, but if you enjoy taking souvenir photos, it can be a nice option to keep the camera after the wedding. If you’re not sure which model to go for, we’d definitely recommend the Wide. As you can see, there’s no price difference on film, and the photos come out biggest, so even older guests will have no trouble seeing what’s in them.

Comparison of Instax cameras and films for a wedding

A sample cost breakdown for a whole wedding

So how much should you expect to pay for an Instax at your wedding? Let’s say you want to buy a new Instax Wide for your wedding, plus 10 packs of film (2x10 shots each), giving you 200 photos total. Here’s how the costs break down:

Camera: Instax Wide 300 = €100
Film: 10 packs x €15 = €150
Total with a purchased camera = €250 (renting instead brings the total to around €200)

With costs like that, does Instax still count as one of the cheap wedding attractions?

How much do you have to pay for an Instax at a wedding

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How much does an Instax cost at a wedding in 2026?

A lot depends on whether you plan to buy a new camera to keep or rent one just for the day. The second big factor is how much film you need. For example: a new Instax Wide 300 runs about €100, and 10 packs of film (enough for 200 photos) costs roughly €150 - about €250 total. If you rent the camera instead of buying it, a similar setup comes out to around €200.

How much Instax film do you need for a wedding?

It depends on your guest count and how often people will be snapping photos. For a wedding of around 100 guests, it’s safe to plan for about 200 shots, which works out to roughly 20 film packs (10 photos each). Keep in mind that not every shot turns out - some will come out dark or overexposed - so it’s worth adding a small buffer. You’ll find more tips in our article on how much Instax film you need.

Should you rent or buy an Instax for a wedding?

Renting is usually cheaper and means you won’t be stuck with a camera you never use again. Buying makes more sense if you enjoy photography and want to keep the Instax as a keepsake and use it after the wedding too. It’s worth running the numbers for both options, since the price gap tends to shrink - and can even favor buying - once you factor in a larger amount of film.

Which Instax model is best for a wedding?

We recommend the Wide model - it produces the largest prints, so even older guests can easily see the photo without squinting. Importantly, film for the Wide costs almost the same as film for the smaller models, so you’re not paying extra for the bigger format. For us, it’s the best balance of convenience and price.

Is an Instax an expensive wedding attraction?

Compared to other wedding attractions, an Instax is quite reasonably priced, and it gives guests a lot of fun plus an instant keepsake they can stick straight into your guest book. You can bring the cost down further by renting instead of buying and matching the amount of film to your guest count. For more ideas, check out our roundup of cheap wedding attractions.

What's a good alternative to an Instax at a wedding?

A fun alternative to an Instax camera is the JustFilm.it wedding app! Think of it as a digital version of that camera - it lets you collect souvenir photos and videos from your wedding straight from your guests. You can download everything collected to your phone or computer, and also browse it together with your loved ones in a beautiful online gallery.

Instax cameras are great! But we also have a pretty cool modern app

Have you heard about our wedding app yet? Collect the photos and videos your loved ones capture on their phones throughout your wedding, and turn them into a unique keepsake video! We’ll start by preparing personalized poster graphics with a QR code and instructions, matched to your venue. At any point during the wedding - or even after guests get home - they can scan the QR code and easily upload hundreds of their souvenir photos and videos. You’ll be able to download every file collected, plus a professionally edited video set to the music of your choice. Want to learn more? Visit our page about the app: JustFilm.it wedding app.

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