Snap and Play Iowa

Snap and Play Iowa Iowa’s go-to for high-energy party fun! 📸 interactive photo experiences, photo booths, balloon decor, game rentals & concessions. Ready, set, PLAY!

Welcome to Snap & Play Iowa—where the party starts! 🎉

As the high-energy sister brand of Smiling Dog Event Group, we specialize in bringing interaction, laughter, and unique entertainment to your celebrations. Whether it’s a graduation party, school dance, milestone birthday, or community festival, we have the gear to get your guests playing and posing. Our Fun Essentials: 🃏 AI Trading Cards & Co

mic Covers: Turn your guests into superheroes instantly! 📸 Interactive Photo Ops: Digital booths, magnets, keychains, and caricatures. 🎮 Party Game Rentals: Keeps the energy high and the crowd engaged. 🍿 Concessions: Popcorn, cotton candy, and treat stations. 🎈 Balloon Decor: Fun setups to set the mood. Let’s make your next event legendary.

✨ FUN FRIDAY FACT ✨Photo booths aren’t just entertainment anymore — they’re one of the MOST shared parts of an event. 📸F...
05/15/2026

✨ FUN FRIDAY FACT ✨

Photo booths aren’t just entertainment anymore — they’re one of the MOST shared parts of an event. 📸

From selfies with friends to hilarious group shots, guests LOVE instant digital memories they can post immediately.

And yes… the photo booth line usually starts before dinner is even over. 😂

Would you rather:
🎭 Crazy props
or
✨ Clean luxury photos?

🎉 FUN FRIDAY PHOTO BOOTH FACT 🎉People are 3X more likely to share a photo booth image on social media than a standard ev...
05/15/2026

🎉 FUN FRIDAY PHOTO BOOTH FACT 🎉

People are 3X more likely to share a photo booth image on social media than a standard event photo. 📱✨

Why? Because photo booths are FUN, interactive, and made for sharing.

That’s why modern weddings and parties love digital photo booth experiences:
📸 Instant text delivery
📸 Boomerangs & GIFs
📸 Digital galleries
📸 Social sharing
📸 Affordable fun for guests of all ages

At Snap and Play Iowa, we believe every event deserves something that gets guests laughing, mingling, and making memories together.

Question of the day:
Props or no props? 👀

Elevate Your Event with Snap and Go! 📸✨Think all "Digital Drop-Off" booths are created equal? Think again! At Snap and P...
05/14/2026

Elevate Your Event with Snap and Go! 📸✨

Think all "Digital Drop-Off" booths are created equal? Think again! At Snap and Play Iowa, we’ve leveled up the DIY experience to give you professional-grade results without the professional-grade stress.

Here is why our Snap and Go booth is in a league of its own:

❌ THE "OTHER" GUYS: Basic iPad Camera
✅ SNAP AND PLAY: Professional DSLR Camera

❌ THE "OTHER" GUYS: Simple Ring Light
✅ SNAP AND PLAY: Professional Strobe Lighting

❌ THE "OTHER" GUYS: You pick it up / DIY
✅ SNAP AND PLAY: We deliver, set up, and tech-train you!

❌ THE "OTHER" GUYS: Only small groups/close-ups
✅ SNAP AND PLAY: Wide-angle shots (fits the whole squad!)

✨ THE SNAP AND PLAY DIFFERENCE ✨
Most drop-off booths rely on iPad cameras and ring lights, which can struggle in dark venues and limit you to just one or two people in the frame.

Because we use professional strobe lighting, we have total control over the environment. We can move the booth back further, allowing us to capture more of your beautiful guests and the amazing atmosphere of your party—all with the same crisp, high-end quality as our fully attended booths!

💰 UNBEATABLE VALUE 💰
Get the professional look for a DIY price.

⭐ Only $495 for events within 30 miles of Des Moines or Cedar Falls! ⭐

WANT TO LEVEL UP EVEN MORE?
Customize your experience with our nominal upgrade fees:
✨ Premium Backdrops: High-quality textures and colors.
🎭 Real Props: Forget the flimsy "paper on a stick"—we provide the real deal.

Ready to capture memories that actually look like memories?

👉 BOOK HERE: https://snapandplayiowa.com/services/photo-booth-experiences/snap-and-go-digital-dropoff

Photo - One of our Digital Drop Off Photo Booths in action with a professional backdrop upgrade and an image captured in the booth.

Want the luxury look without the "luxury" price tag? 💎✨You don’t need to spend a fortune to make your wedding feel high-...
05/13/2026

Want the luxury look without the "luxury" price tag? 💎✨

You don’t need to spend a fortune to make your wedding feel high-end. The secret is focusing on high-impact experiences.

Here’s how to level up your big day on a budget:

📸 The "Vibe" Anchor: A sleek, modern photo booth serves as both entertainment AND a stylish focal point.
🛋️ Strategic Seating: A small, well-styled lounge area creates a VIP feel for your guests.
🍸 Interactive Details: Give guests something to do (and photograph!).

At Snap and Play, we’re all about providing those "extra" touches that make your wedding feel expensive and curated without breaking the bank.

Let’s be real—moms are the original event coordinators! 📋🎉 From planning the ultimate backyard birthday bashes to cheeri...
05/10/2026

Let’s be real—moms are the original event coordinators! 📋🎉

From planning the ultimate backyard birthday bashes to cheering the loudest at graduation, moms are the ones making sure every single milestone is unforgettable (and that everyone actually smiles for the camera! 📸).

Today is all about celebrating YOU!

Thank you for bringing the fun, the snacks, and the love to every party.

Wishing a super fun and Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!

Drop a 🎈 in the comments to celebrate a mom you love!

Did you know we design and build balloon features?Proms!Graduations!70th Birthday Celebrations!No matter what the occasi...
05/08/2026

Did you know we design and build balloon features?

Proms!

Graduations!

70th Birthday Celebrations!

No matter what the occasion, no matter what type of balloon feature you'd like, we can design, build, and install it!

We can't wait to share the custom build we're doing for a local Graduation Celebration next weekend - it's going to be amazing!

Reach out with your ideas or visit our website at https://snapandplayiowa.com/services/balloon-decor for more

One wedding day just isn't enough anymore! 🎉If you want to keep your guests entertained from Friday’s rehearsal dinner a...
05/08/2026

One wedding day just isn't enough anymore! 🎉

If you want to keep your guests entertained from Friday’s rehearsal dinner all the way through Saturday’s reception, Snap & Play Iowa has you covered.

Introducing our Weekend Wedding Bundle!

For one discounted price (starting at $895—a savings of over $200!), you get:

🥂 Friday: A drop-off Digital Booth for instant texts, GIFs, and Boomerangs.

💍 Saturday: A fully-staffed Print Booth with classic photo strips and props for the main event.

Two nights of fun. One unified gallery for all your memories.
See the bundle breakdown here:

https://snapandplayiowa.com/wedding-weekend-bundle

(Want to dive deeper? Check out our blog on why weekend bundles are the new trend: https://snapandplayiowa.com/blog/wedding-weekend-bundle )

Drop a "ME" below with your 2026/2027 date, and let’s see if we’re open for your big weekend!

📸 Get Paid to Party! (Des Moines & Cedar Falls) 🥳Tired of the same old boring part-time jobs? Join the team at Snap and ...
05/07/2026

📸 Get Paid to Party! (Des Moines & Cedar Falls) 🥳

Tired of the same old boring part-time jobs? Join the team at Snap and Play Iowa and our sister company Smiling Dog Event Group!

We’re looking for high-energy Photo Booth Assistants and Leads to help us deliver smiles at weddings and events across Iowa.

✅ Pay: $17.50 - $27.50 / hour
✅ Schedule: Super flexible (1–4 times per month)
✅ Vibe: Fun, fast-paced, and social
✅ Perfect for: College students, photographers, or anyone looking for a fun side-hustle.

The catch? You’ve gotta be dependable, have a great attitude, and be ready to work some nights and weekends.

📍 Positions available in Des Moines and Cedar Falls.

HOW TO APPLY:
Don't bother with a long formal resume. Just send us a quick DM or comment "INTERESTED" below and we’ll reach out with the details!

🎉 How Do You Throw the Ultimate Graduation Party? You Let Us Do the Work! 🎉This past Sunday, Snap and Play Iowa had the ...
05/05/2026

🎉 How Do You Throw the Ultimate Graduation Party? You Let Us Do the Work! 🎉

This past Sunday, Snap and Play Iowa had the absolute best time delivering a start-to-finish, completely stress-free graduation party for an amazing grad, Elsa! 🎓✨

When Elsa’s dad, Eric, reached out to us, his goal was simple: throw a fantastic party for his daughter, but actually get to enjoy it instead of running around playing host. We spent eight weeks collaborating with them to design the perfect celebration.

We brought the fun with a custom balloon backdrop for epic selfies, a giant Gold Welcome Mirror to greet guests in style, and a fully stocked dirty soda bar that was a massive hit! We even decked out a special table with University of Kansas gear to celebrate her next big adventure. ❤️💙

But we didn't just plan it—we ran it. On the day of the party, our team handled everything. We set up the equipment, displayed the food, greeted the guests, kept the tables clean, and even took out the trash. We wanted Eric and Elsa to focus on one thing: making memories.

The result? A beautiful, relaxed afternoon filled with laughter, great food, fun photos, and zero stress.

Thank you, Eric and Elsa, for trusting us with such a huge milestone! Want to actually enjoy your next big event? Let Snap and Play Iowa handle the details. Send us a message today! 👇

05/01/2026

4 Proms, 1 Formal, 1 Gala, and a 360 Experience! 🎬

Is it even the weekend if we aren't everywhere at once? The Snap and Play crew is locked and loaded for a marathon of memories! ⚡️

Check out where we’ll be:

The Big Stage: 4 High School Proms & After Proms (including one lucky school getting the Premium 360 Degree Video Experience! 🌀🔥).

Greek Life: Bringing the vibes to a Drake University Sorority Spring Formal. 🍦

Gala Glam: Heading back to see our friends at Grinnell College for a student org Gala.

From the 360 booth to our classic setups, we’re ready to capture every fit, every dance move, and every smile. 📸

Catch us in the wild this weekend? Tag us in your stories! See you all on Monday for the photo dump. ✌️

ATTN IOWA BRIDES & GROOMS!Is your Friday night rehearsal dinner feeling a little "plain"compared to the big day? We have...
04/30/2026

ATTN IOWA BRIDES & GROOMS!

Is your Friday night rehearsal dinner feeling a little "plain"
compared to the big day? We have the perfect solution to keep your
guests entertained all weekend!

At Snap & Play Iowa, we’re now offering a Weekend Wedding Photo Booth Bundle that brings the fun to BOTH nights.

FRIDAY - REHEARSAL DINNER: Our "Snap & Go" Digital Photo Booth. High-quality digital captures (Photos, GIFs) texted or emailed directly to your guests. Perfect for that casual rehearsal vibe!

SATURDAY - WEDDING: Our full-service Professional Print Booth. Premium
props, prints for every guest, and an onsite attendant and digital delivery (with our Signature Print experience).

Bundling your Friday + Saturday Entertainment saves you over $200!

Weekend Wedding Bundle Pricing starts at just $895!

Check out our booth comparisons here to see which photo booth experiences are the right for you: https://snapandplayiowa.com/compare

Drop a "ME" in the comments with your 2026/2027 date to see if we're
available!

Address

1100 N Hickory Boulevard Suite 102
Pleasant Hill, IA
50327

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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