The Christmas season is coming up and you're planning the company Christmas party? A photo booth with a winter wonderland look gets colleagues in front of the camera together, including the ones who usually hang back. Here's how to prepare the photo booth for your Christmas party in Berlin, from props to a mulled wine station.
Table of Contents
1. Christmas Props: Hats, Reindeer & Glitter
A few Christmas props make even spontaneous snapshots look festive. Here's what we recommend:
Classic Christmas Props
- Santa Hats: From classic red to crazy elf hats
- Reindeer Antlers: As headbands or hairbands
- Santa Beards: For funny transformations
- Angel Wings: Small or large, in gold or silver
- Snowflakes: On sticks or as handheld items
Glitter & Glamour
- Glitter Glasses: In star or Christmas tree shapes
- Tinsel Boas: In silver, gold or multicolored
- Christmas Ornaments: As oversized handheld items
- Glitter Signs: "Ho Ho Ho", "Merry Christmas", "Team Santa"
030Box Tip: We bring a basic selection of Christmas props. For corporate events, we can also make customized props with your logo.
2. Backdrop Ideas: Snow, Fairy Lights & Winter Forest
The backdrop often decides whether a photo is just fine or really beautiful. Our favorites for the winter wonderland look:
Snow Scenes
- Snowfall Backdrop: White background with falling snowflakes
- Winter Landscape: Snow-covered mountains or winter forest scenery
- Ice Crystals: Glittering ice world in blue and white
- Northern Lights: Aurora Borealis in green and violet
Fairy Lights & Lighting
- Fairy Light Wall: Warm white or golden light
- LED Stars: Arranged in various sizes
- RGB Lighting: Color changes in blue, red and green
- Candlelights: For a warm, calm mood
AI Backgrounds
With the 030Box, you can also use digital backgrounds inserted via AI. The AI runs on our own computer at our location in Germany, not on a third-party cloud service. For this, the booth needs an internet connection. (Update October 2026)
- Christmas Market: Berlin Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt
- Snowfall in Berlin: Brandenburg Gate in winter
- Christmas Parlor: Cozy living room with fireplace
- North Pole: Santa's workshop
Good to Know: You can choose between a real backdrop and an AI background, or combine both. On top of that, we set the 030Box light ring to match the Christmas decor or your company color.
3. Combining Corporate Branding + Festive Vibes
At a company Christmas party, the photos should look like Christmas and still suit the company. Here's how to get both:
Branding Elements
- Logo in Print Layout: Subtly in the corner or as a watermark
- Company Colors: In the backdrop, the props or the booth's light ring
- Company Hashtag: For social media sharing
- Slogan: Combined with Christmas greeting
- QR Code: Link to company website or event gallery
Festive Integration
- Christmas Frame: Logo framed by snowflakes or mistletoe
- Year in Review: "2026 at [Company Name]" with Christmas design
- Team Spirit: "Team [Company Name] wishes Merry Christmas"
- Thank You Message: To employees or customers
Design Service: We design a custom print layout with your logo and Christmas elements. We also set the 030Box light ring to your company color.
Real-World Examples
Tech Startup in Mitte:
Modern design with a simple company logo and a digital snowfall animation in the background. The company color blue goes well with the winter theme.
Creative Agency in Kreuzberg:
Colorful props in company colors and a Christmas neon frame. Plus challenge cards with agency inside jokes.
Financial Company in Charlottenburg:
Elegant gold-silver look with a subtle logo. Classic Christmas props for a serious but festive mood.
4. Christmas Music and Ambience
The mood around the photo booth matters too. Here's how to create a winter wonderland feeling:
Music Recommendations
- Classic Christmas Songs: "Last Christmas", "All I Want for Christmas", "Driving Home for Christmas"
- Modern Versions: Upbeat remixes of Christmas songs
- Instrumental: Jazz versions for relaxed atmosphere
- Local Touch: Berlin Christmas songs or German classics
Volume Tip: The music should be audible but not too loud, so your guests can still talk.
Ambience Elements
- Scent: Subtly distribute cinnamon, mulled wine or pine scent
- Decoration: Pine branches, candles, Christmas stars around the photo booth
- Carpet: Red or gold runner to the photo booth
- Sign: "Winter Wonderland Photo Booth" or "Christmas Magic"
- Seating Area: Cozy waiting corner with pillows and blankets
5. Mulled Wine Station Next to the Photo Booth
Mulled wine and a photo booth go well together: guests loosen up and the photos get funnier. Here's how to set it up:
Setup Ideas
- Location: Mulled wine stand 2-3 meters next to the photo booth
- Beverages: Red and white mulled wine, children's punch, hot chocolate
- Presentation: Rustic wooden counter with Christmas decoration
- Mugs: Christmas mugs or company mugs as souvenirs
- Snacks: Gingerbread, roasted almonds, cookies
Why This Combo Works
- Bridge Waiting Time: Guests can drink mulled wine while waiting for the photo booth
- Relaxed Mood: After a mulled wine, more people dare to step in front of the camera
- Meeting Point: The corner with mulled wine and photo booth quickly becomes the place to meet
- Photo Props: Mulled wine mugs end up in the photos all by themselves
Safety Note: Make sure guests don't put their drinks down right at the photo booth. A small standing table nearby solves the problem.
Alternative Beverages
- Winter Cocktails: Hot Toddy, Irish Coffee, Eggnog
- Non-Alcoholic: Children's punch, hot apple juice with cinnamon
- Coffee Bar: Espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato
- Tea Station: Various winter tea varieties
6. DIY Christmas Props to Make Yourself
If you want to save money, simply make the Christmas props yourself. A few ideas:
Simple Craft Ideas
1. Glitter Snowflakes on Sticks
- Materials: Wooden sticks, cardboard, glitter, glue
- Cut snowflakes from cardboard
- Spread with glue and roll in glitter
- Attach to wooden sticks
- Cost: About 5€ for 20 pieces
2. Christmas Speech Bubbles
- Materials: Sturdy cardboard, printer, wooden sticks
- Print templates online (e.g., "Ho Ho Ho", "Merry Christmas")
- Glue to cardboard and cut out
- Attach to wooden sticks
- Cost: About 3€ for 15 pieces
3. Tinsel Glasses
- Materials: Cheap glasses frames, tinsel, hot glue gun
- Wrap glasses frames with tinsel
- Optionally glue small Christmas ornaments
- Cost: About 10€ for 5 glasses
4. Reindeer Antlers
- Materials: Headbands, brown pipe cleaners, red pompoms
- Shape pipe cleaners into antlers
- Attach to headband
- Red pompoms as nose (optional)
- Cost: About 2€ per piece
Time Tip: Plan a team crafting afternoon a few weeks before the party. It's fun and brings colleagues together ahead of time.
Online Resources
- Pinterest: Thousands of templates for Christmas props
- Etsy: Printable designs for download (often only 2-5€)
- Canva: Free design templates to customize
- YouTube: Video tutorials for more complex craft projects
Material Shopping in Berlin
- Modulor: Professional craft materials in Kreuzberg
- Boesner: Art supplies with large selection
- Action: Affordable craft supplies, multiple branches
- KaDeWe/Galeria: Christmas decoration departments
Conclusion
A photo booth with a winter wonderland look brings people together at the Christmas party. With fitting props, an atmospheric backdrop and details like a mulled wine station, you create a corner where your colleagues like to linger.
The key points once more:
- Combine festive props with corporate branding, so the photos look professional and are still fun
- Fairy lights and winter backdrops create a Christmas mood
- A mulled wine station next to the photo booth helps people relax
- DIY props are affordable and bring the team together before the party
- Book the photo booth for peak season (November to January) early, popular dates go fast
Would you like to book a winter wonderland photo booth for your Christmas party in Berlin? Then get in touch. We'll help you plan and put your ideas into practice.
Find all details about packages and prices on our Christmas Party Photo Booth page. We also have fitting offers for corporate events.
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