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Wedding Entertainment – Getting it Right

Selecting the right entertainment is paramount to the success of the whole day. You want to stand back on your wedding day to see smiles & enjoyment being had by all. One way to ensure that guests have a good time, and you are free to focus on the countless other details, is to select a wedding

entertainment option that looks after itself.

The right wedding entertainment should suits the tastes of the bride and groom and will be appropriate for your guests.

One of the best ways to create a memorable atmosphere at your wedding is live music. Live music for a wedding ceremony or music for a wedding breakfast could include a harpist, string quartet, jazz band, pianist, singer or choir. Music for a wedding drinks reception could also include latin bands, salsa bands, swing bands or rat pack singers. Music for a wedding reception would usually include pop bands, rock bands, wedding bands, function bands, funk bands, soul bands or if budget is limited, wedding DJs.

When deciding on wedding entertainment, several factors should be taken into account, including cost, audience, interests the bride and groom, and venue

Live ActsThe variety available from live music makes it an excellent choice for your wedding entertainment. Live music adds a vibrancy and personal touch to your wedding. Whether you prefer a lounge act, an orchestra, acoustic group. Live acts can provide entertaining music as well as ensuring that everyone hears the toasts, speeches, and other announcements.

Some of our favourite, fun, quirky and Unique Entertainment Ideas Include: Operatic Table Service - If you like opera and are after a live act with a difference the Three Waiters provide an excellent way to both surprise and amaze your guests: The act involves the talented operatic trio posing as “real” waiters hoaxing and amusing your guests before revealing themselves as singing waiters in a thrilling operatic performance a la The Three Tenors. Endorsed by Pavarotti himself and the great Sir Richard Branson. This lively trio are a must see! www.thethreewaiters.co.uk

Scottish Themed Wedding – A Scottish themed wedding needs the very finest bagpiper. Look no further than John Mackintosh. Boasting a plethora of experience, John plays Great Highland absolute dream. Although Edinburgh based John is happy to travel nationwide weddings and other functions. Distance and short notice is no problem. www.highlandpiper.org

Karaoke Fun - One way to make your wedding entertainment more interactive is to incorporate a karaoke session. For wonderful memories you can add to your special day.

Imagine a “Marryoke” bride and groom duet.

A Quick Sketch - Who doesn’t love having their portrait done in under five minutes, especially by a skilled caricaturist who brings out the best in everyone! Fabulous to watch and every picture is a unique gift for your guests.

Place your Bets - Make your wedding reception or party a night to remember with a mobile casino, most operate a just for fun policy so the kids can play too.

Abracadabra! Why not add a little magic to everyone’s afternoon with a table top magician, amazing your guests with clever card tricks, cunning coin illusions and maybe an odd dove or three!Raise a Glass - It’s never too early or too late to book the services of a

Toastmaster for your Wedding reception. The benefit of having a wedding toastmaster looking after you all is that he enables you all to sit back and enjoy the

day, the knowing the man in red is in charge! There are some fantastic Toastmasters out there to choose from. We love Nigel Neve. Nigel’s friendly, good natured

approach makes all the difference to your big day. All in all a really fun toastmaster, and captivating to see in action www.nigelneve.co.uk

Fantastic Fireworks – For the perfect end to your perfect day go out with a bang with fireworls1 Pyrotechnical displays are a great way to bring a bit of glamour to proceedings, and make your day even more memorable. Fireworks provide a spectacular crescendo and can serve as both a romantic moment between the bride and groom, and thrilling entertainment for the guests.

Imagine this… Darkness has fallen, and for the grand finale to your day you invite all of your guests outside and ask them

to direct their gaze skywards. Cheers, Whoops, sighs and laughter fill the air as your perfect day ends with a spectacular bang!

When selecting your wedding entertainment option, be sure to communicate with the venue manager to ensure that space, power, and other factors are addressed, ensuring the smooth operation of your wedding entertainment. The last thing you want is a technical fault

that could undo all of your careful planning.With a little thought and consideration, you can come up

with an option that will be sure to make all of your guests happy.

Many brides have spent hours putting the finishing touches to their hand made invitations, making sure the shades of pink match buttonholes, cake & bridesmaid dresses, but the entertainment has only had a few minutes spent on with quick search on Google’s “DJ’s for Hire”

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