Every Nostalgia Experience is custom created from the ground up. This isn't simply a vending machine rental.

Long before your guests arrive, each event begins with a design consultation where we discuss your story, color palette, venue, meaningful places, pets, favorite details, and overall vision. From there, I hand illustrate your custom artwork, professionally prepare each design for print, coordinate production, package every piece, and carefully stock the machine before your event.

On the day of your celebration, I deliver the machine, style it, provide all of the quarters, remain on-site with an attendant to ensure everything runs smoothly, and handle teardown at the end of the evening. Your investment also covers insurance, machine maintenance, printing, packaging, and the countless behind-the-scenes details that make the experience effortless for you.

Absolutely. If you already have artwork, branding, or a design you'd like to incorporate, I'd be happy to review it. Depending on the artwork provided, additional preparation or formatting fees may apply to ensure it prints beautifully.

Each experience includes three exclusive custom illustrations.

Need more? Additional designs can be added so your collection feels even more personal.

Almost anything!

Most couples choose simple, iconic designs inspired by their story (i.e. think champagne glasses, florals, matchbooks, oysters, pets, favorite cocktails, meaningful symbols, or other playful details that translate beautifully into stickers, tattoos, and mini prints.)

If you'd like something more detailed (such as a hand-painted wedding venue, an architectural illustration, or a custom pet or couple portrait) those are available as premium artwork upgrades. Because these pieces require significantly more illustration time and detail, they're quoted separately and become beautiful heirloom artwork long after your event.

Unlike traditional favors that are often left behind, The Nostalgia Experience becomes part of the celebration itself. Guests gather around the machine, choose a favorite design, compare their surprises, and leave with a personalized piece of artwork they'll actually keep. It's equal parts interactive entertainment, custom art, and meaningful favor.

Travel within 30 miles of Milford, Connecticut is included.

I'm happy to travel throughout New England, NY, NJ, or PA Destination events are quoted individually based on travel time, distance, tolls, and accommodations if needed.

Because every event includes original artwork and custom production, I recommend reserving your date as early as possible. Wedding weekends fill quickly, especially during peak season.

I use AI as a brainstorming tool during the early stages of the creative process, much like a digital sketchbook or mood board. It helps me explore ideas, compositions, and creative directions while collaborating with clients.

However, every illustration that becomes part of your event is hand drawn or hand painted by me. AI-generated images are never printed, sold, or used as finished artwork in the vending machine.

My goal is to create artwork that is personal, original, and uniquely yours, while using modern tools to make the design process more collaborative and efficient.

Not at all! Every experience includes all of the quarters needed for your guests to enjoy the machine. Simply turn the knob and enjoy the surprise.

An attendant is an important part of the experience.

They welcome guests, answer questions, assist with the machine, refill designs if needed, and help ensure everything runs smoothly throughout your event. They also help protect the machine and respond quickly if any technical issues arise, so you don't have to.

Absolutely! You can choose one option or create a custom combination of all three.

If you choose temporary tattoos, I'll also provide a self-serve tattoo station complete with application instructions, sponges, water bottles, and everything your guests need to apply their tattoos. The only thing I ask is that your venue provides a small cocktail table or side table to display the station.

Absolutely!

If you're already a Rachel Black Photo couple, you'll receive exclusive bundle pricing when adding The Nostalgia Experience to your wedding photography collection.

Because I'm already part of your wedding day, bundling the two services allows me to streamline travel, setup, and logistics, making it a seamless addition to your celebration while offering additional value.

If you're considering both photography and The Nostalgia Experience, I'd be happy to create a custom proposal tailored to your day.