Plumsteadville Inn 80's Party Photo Booth

On November 7th, 2025 we had the opportunity to bring our photo booth services to the Plumsteadville Inn in Pipersville, PA for one of their Customer Appreciation Nights. The theme that evening was a true throwback, an 80’s Dance Party, and between the costumes, the music, the colors and the energy in the room, this event was a perfect example of how themed social parties come to life when the experience goes beyond just décor and music.

The Plumsteadville Inn hosted their celebration only a few days after Halloween, so they decided to lean into the momentum and make the night a full costume party. They brought in an 80’s DJ who played the biggest hits of the decade, and guests showed up ready to commit to the era. We saw neon colors, side ponytails, leather jackets, big hair bands and some incredible tributes to 80’s icons. Some arrived dressed as Axl Rose from Guns N’ Roses, others came as members of The Go-Go’s, and we even spotted two staff members dressed as Gremlins from the classic 80’s film.



For us, these types of themed social experiences are some of the most fun to produce. When guests buy into a theme, everything becomes more memorable. The laughter, the reactions, the posing, it all becomes bigger, more playful, and more animated. And at a social party, that’s the exact type of energy you want captured forever.

We were set up in the upstairs ballroom of the inn, which featured a spacious dance floor and a bar tucked into the corner of the room. It was the perfect layout for a high movement, high interaction night. To match the theme, we brought our rainbow glitz backdrop.

With its multi-color shimmer and reflective texture, it blended seamlessly with every costume and every personality that walked up. From neon fishnets to glam rock leather jackets, everything looked phenomenal against that backdrop.



We also brought a curated set of retro physical props that were era-specific. A vintage boombox. A classic brick cell phone. Props that instantly pull guests into character. The moment someone picks up a heavy old school cell phone from the 80’s, they start posing differently, they start committing to the moment differently, and that’s when you get the most authentic photos.

Throughout the night guests could choose printed photo strips as their take-home keepsake or have their photos texted directly to their phones. But what really elevated this particular event was pairing our traditional booth experience with our roaming photo booth. Once the dance floor got busy, we transitioned into roaming mode so we could capture those in-the-moment, real, live energy shots while they were happening. The guests loved that. It allowed us to get photos of people laughing, dancing, reacting, and interacting, experiences that would never have happened if guests were only taking photos in one stationary location.

And this is something social planners should keep in mind when planning their next event, your photo capture strategy doesn’t have to be either/or. When you combine a stationary photo booth experience with roaming photography, you give guests two different types of memories: the polished, posed keepsake AND the candid, live energy that shows the true feeling of the night.

At the Plumsteadville Inn, that combination made the entire event feel more connected. Guests didn’t have to step away from the fun to get a great photo. We brought the camera to them as the party evolved. And that’s what made this 80’s Customer Appreciation Night so successful from a photo experience standpoint. It wasn’t just nostalgia, it was immersive nostalgia.

If you’re planning a themed social party, milestone birthday, holiday celebration, appreciation night or any event where guests are encouraged to dress up, lean into specific eras, or commit to a visual theme, consider bringing in a combo photo booth + roaming package. It’s the best way to give your guests the flexibility to capture their look, their moment, and their personality throughout the entire night.



When you want photos that feel alive, this is the format that delivers it.