Yes you can! For a $20/hr charge, you can pause the photo booth during the times you don't want it to run, and can start it whenever you'd like. Example: If your event starts at 5 pm and have a cocktail hour between 6-7 pm & the reception ceremony is from 7-8 pm, you can start the photo booth at 6 pm, pause it at 7 pm, and continue the booth after ceremony.