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6 unique entertainment ideas for your wedding reception

The wonderful thing about wedding entertainment hire is that the possibilities really are endless when you put no limits on the creativity in what you end up booking. No two weddings are ever the same, and there are so many unique ideas to add to your planning to make your wedding reception stand out. Let’s chat about our top 5 picks.

  1. Live music for your canapes or cocktail hour. Instead of having your venue play background music via a playlist, booking a live musician, whether that be an acoustic soloist, a duo, sax player, violinist, or vocalist, you can really set the tone in such a beautiful way for your guests as the night begins.
  2. Book a magician. On the theme of canapes and cocktail hours, booking a magician is something we think is SO fun and unique. Often, at weddings, guests from different families don’t know each other, and a magician is such a fantastic way to break the ice and bring people together. This is one that we are seeing pop up more and more, and we are loving it.
  3. Add a live element to play alongside your DJ. Whether it be a saxophonist, vocalist, violinist, or percussionist – this adds a totally different interactive element to your dance floor. A good DJ is more than fine to carry the dance floor on their own, but adding of a live element that can get in and amongst your dance floor really steps things up a notch and makes for the best vibes.
  4. Fireworks! This is another idea that we see popping up more and more these days, and it is the most beautiful touch to finish your wedding with. End the night with a bang by having a fireworks display. Not only does it make for epic photo/video content, but it really is such a special day to celebrate the wonderful day you have just had. Much like we mentioned, setting the tone from the beginning is the perfect way to create a lasting memory for your guests once the night has come to an end.
  5. Hire a live painter. Whilst not totally entertainment–related, we think this is such a beautiful choice to consider adding to your day. Your day will absolutely fly by, and what better way to capture such a beautiful moment captured than with a live painter? Your guests can watch as the painting unfolds in real-time throughout the night, and then you have an incredible piece of artwork to cherish forever.
  6. A drag performer! Nothing says party starter like booking a drag performer. They are so unique, fun and memorable in all the best ways. A drag queen will put on a spectacular live show full of glitz, glamour, humour, and some cheeky banter. Your guests will be left blown away & this is something we are seeing become super popular among many weddings and events.
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How to get the most out of your entertainment

How exciting! You’ve landed at the fun part… Your ENTERTAINMENT!! Whilst your planning journey can become stressful and overwhelming your entertainment journey should be stress–free, relaxed, and enjoyable. If you are paying for quality and professional entertainment hire, you really want to do all you can to assist in a smooth process/ experience. Here are our top tips on how to get the most out of your wedding entertainment.

 

  1. Trust in your chosen entertainers. They are true professionals and literally do this week in and week out. You may have not been to many weddings, but trust us, our performers are professional wedding attendees, working at several weddings each and every week. They know how the day/ night is run and will always provide you with tips and tricks along the way.
  2. Get creative! We love a couple who think outside the square and have a vision for their entertainment that might be outside the “norm”. This is your day, feel free to branch out and try something that you may have your heart set on. You might just be setting a new trend in the entertainment world.
  3. Be organised. Organisation and preparation are key to getting the most out of your entertainment. If your agency/ performers have sent a questionnaire to gather your music details, have it filled out at least a month prior so that your performers/agents have plenty of time to get things sorted, arrange meetings, ask questions, and allow for any changes to be made before things get too frantic closer to the wedding.
  4. Start a Spotify playlist. Chances are you are booking your entertainment at a minimum of one year out, sometimes two and you can often forget songs that you love and want to include in your day. When it comes closer to the time to prep your music, you don’t want to feel stuck trying to remember the songs you wished you noted down sooner. That’s where a Spotify playlist really comes in handy. Start a playlist with your partner and add to it along your planning journey. It doesn’t need to consist of 10 hours worth of music, but you’ll always thank yourself later when you find all the forgotten gems you want to include in your day.
  5. Book early. Booking your wedding entertainment early is a top tip for any couple. Great talent books out quickly; if you have your heart set on someone, there is only one of them, and once they are booked… they’re booked! By booking early, you are more likely to get your first choice of entertainment and avoid any last-minute problems of acts and performers being unavailable.
  6. Less is sometimes more. Don’t feel like you need to overcomplicate your entertainment. Quality talent speaks for itself, so you don’t need to book a million things to leave a lasting impression and be blown away. Remember what is important to you and what you wish to have a part of your day, and go with that.
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