Magic Mirror Hire at Preston College Apprentice Awards 2026

What a night it was at Preston College on 26th March 2026. We had the absolute pleasure of being part of the Exceptional Apprentice and Employer Awards, a brilliant corporate event celebrating some truly outstanding talent and the employers who invest in them. It was exactly the kind of occasion our Magic Mirror was made for.

A Prestigious Evening at Preston College

Preston College is a well-respected institution in the heart of Lancashire, and it proved to be a fantastic setting for an awards ceremony of this calibre. The venue has the space, the atmosphere and the professional feel that corporate events like this demand. Bringing together apprentices, employers and staff for an evening of recognition, the college set the stage perfectly for a memorable occasion.

Events like the Exceptional Apprentice and Employer Awards deserve more than just a plaque and a handshake. They deserve atmosphere, energy and something a little extra that guests can take home as a memory. That's exactly where we came in.

Our Magic Mirror in Action

We set up our Magic Mirror with a full red carpet, rope and silver stanchion entrance, turning the photo experience into a proper VIP moment. There's something about stepping onto a red carpet that makes everyone stand a little taller, and the guests at this awards night were no exception.

The Mirror itself is always a crowd-pleaser at corporate events. It's interactive, sleek and fits right in at a formal or semi-formal occasion without feeling out of place. Guests could step up solo or in groups of four or more, strike a pose and walk away with a beautifully designed print to remember the night by.

What Was Included on the Night

• Red Carpet with Ropes and Silver Stanchions for a VIP arrival feel
• Bespoke Print Design tailored to the Apprentice and Employer Awards branding
• A choice of hundreds of print templates
• Fun Prop Box to keep the atmosphere light and fun
• One print per use (with upgrade options available)
• Unlimited visits throughout the evening
• Online Gallery with high quality digital copies via a download link
• Friendly CandidCamera attendant on hand all night
• Full setup and takedown, including one hour early setup
• No backdrop required, keeping the setup clean and adaptable to the venue
• PLI and Insurance Certificates provided

The bespoke print design was a particular highlight. Rather than a generic template, every print that came out of the Mirror reflected the awards event itself. Guests left with something genuinely personalised to the night, which always goes down well at corporate occasions where branding and presentation matter.

Why the Magic Mirror Works So Well at Corporate Events

Corporate events have a very specific feel to get right. You want entertainment that encourages interaction and gets people mingling, without overshadowing the formality of the occasion. The Magic Mirror does exactly that. It's sophisticated enough to sit comfortably alongside an awards ceremony, and engaging enough to get even the more reserved guests stepping up for a photo.

The red carpet setup added that extra layer of occasion to the experience. Award winners, employers and guests alike seemed to enjoy the moment of walking up and taking their turn. It gave everyone, not just the award recipients, a chance to feel celebrated on the night.

If you're planning a corporate Magic Mirror hire or want to explore other photo booth options for your next event, we'd love to chat. We also offer Selfie Pods, Audio Guest Books and Event Photography to suit all kinds of occasions across Lancashire and the North West.

Planning a Corporate Event in Preston?

If you're organising an awards night, graduation, gala dinner or any corporate celebration in Preston or across Lancashire, we'd love to be part of it. We cover the whole of the North West from our base in Blackpool and bring the same care and attention to every event we attend.

Get in touch via our contact page or head straight to our booking page to check availability for your date. We can't wait to hear about your next event.