Mandarine & Co

Mandarine & Co is an event agency in Sion, in the Valais, that rents out a photo booth it calls the Selfie Box for weddings, parties, company events and trade fair stands. The agency delivers the booth, configures it on site and collects it after the event, and the booth, its background and the printed text can all be personalized. It was founded in 2018 by Florence Moix, and the Selfie Box sits alongside a wider event business covering corporate events, seminars, conferences, public events, exhibition stands, private events, communication and furniture rental.

The Selfie Box

The Selfie Box page describes a digital photo booth in a carefully designed, customizable cabinet. The page's own summary is "Souriez! Clac! C'est imprimé!" (smile, click, it's printed). Guests take their own pictures, as in a classic photo booth, and the photo prints in less than 8 seconds in a 10x15 cm format. The page mentions a touchscreen and an ergonomic interface that makes the booth easy for everyone to use, and says the photos can be shared straight away on social media.

The agency's pitch for the booth is a keepsake: each guest leaves with a printed memory of the event, and the collection of prints makes the event easy to look back on. The page lists weddings, parties, company events, and animating a stand at a fair or exhibition as uses, and calls the Selfie Box a communication tool for the times.

What can be personalized

Personalization runs across three layers, according to the page. The couple (or company) chooses the background, the text on the prints and the design of the box itself. For a company, that means a logo; for a wedding, the text line is where names and a date would go. The page does not show examples of the designs on offer or say whether the personalization carries a separate charge, so it is worth asking to see past print layouts and the box styles available.

Delivery and setup

The logistics are handled by the agency. "Nous livrons et configurons la SelfieBox. Nous venons la récupérer une fois votre événement terminé" (we deliver and configure the Selfie Box, and we come to collect it once your event is over). For a couple, that means no one in the wedding party has to transport or set up the booth. The page does not say whether someone from the agency stays with the booth during the event, how long the booth stays on site, or how far from Sion the agency delivers.

The agency behind it

The About page gives the background. Florence Moix trained as an economist (HEG/HES) and worked in marketing and sales before turning to events. She was director and co-founder of Dialog-events for 5 years, and in 2018 set up Mandarine & Co on her own; the page credits her with more than 10 years of experience in events. It describes the agency's daily work as handling large projects comfortably, with clear schedules and clear offers, so that clients know where they are going.

The agency talks about innovation and new trends, combined "en mode local" through partnerships with companies in the region, and about awareness of ecological issues and close work with regional partners. Its stated motivation is bringing people together: in a world given over to the digital, moments of conviviality and shared emotion should be valued. For trade fairs, the agency designs and builds exhibition stands and fits out the allotted space, then proposes an animation concept to draw visitors. The page sums the agency up as "créateurs de liens entre humains" (creators of connections between people).

Furniture to go with it

The agency also rents event furniture and decor, with prices shown per item in its online catalog. Examples include a white armchair at CHF 25, a lounge chair at CHF 10, a high table at CHF 20, a low table at CHF 15, covers at CHF 10, a red carpet at CHF 20 per 100 cm, a disco ball at CHF 10, and small items such as a square vase at CHF 3. The catalog is sorted into tables, seating, accessories and decoration, guidance and safety (rope barriers and posts), covers and textiles, and lighting, including a portable lamp and a solar lamp. It can be downloaded, and a quote can be requested. The page does not state the rental period these prices cover. For a couple already booking the Selfie Box, adding lounge furniture or lighting from the same supplier keeps the logistics in one place.

Prices and booking

The Selfie Box page publishes no price. It has a quote request form, and the agency can be reached by phone on +41 (0)79 668 56 25, by email at info@mandarineandco.ch, or at its office at Rue Ambuel 7 in Sion. The site is in French only, and nothing on it mentions English or German, so couples writing from abroad should ask in their first message which languages the team works in.

What the site does not settle

Beyond the price, the Selfie Box page does not say whether props are supplied, how many prints are included or whether printing is unlimited, whether guests receive the digital files after the event and how, what space and power the booth needs, or whether it can stand outdoors. Couples should also ask how far the agency travels within the Valais and beyond, and whether there is a travel charge.

Who it suits

Mandarine & Co suits couples marrying in the Valais who want a personalized photo booth delivered and set up by a local agency, and who might also want furniture, decor or broader event help from the same team. An agency that runs corporate events and trade fair stands is used to logistics and schedules, which is reassuring for a couple planning from a distance.

It suits less well a couple who wants a published price or a detailed spec sheet before making contact. The Selfie Box page is short, the gaps are real, and everything beyond the basic description has to be settled by quote.