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Who says your entertainment has to be in one place? Trips or rides for guests can be great fun if you have the space to do it. If your venue looks incredible from above, hire a hot air balloon that guests can go up in, or a vintage-style car that can take guests on short drives around the venue. If you’re on the beach, remind guests of their childhood with fun donkey rides, or boat rides if your venue is waterside.
suddenly create a scene and stun your guests with a surprise musical performance. It’ll leave everyone talking and is a great way to kick off the party mood.
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End the night with a bang with an epic fireworks display! It’ll really Flash mobs and dance help to round off the night troupes are always fun at (there’s nothing worse than a wedding, but why not get a reception that just tails off), all your guests involved with and will make for an incredible a dance instructor at your set of photos.You can even reception? They can teach hand out sparklers to your everyone the steps to an guests so that you and your easy, fun group dance so that new husband can make a everyone can join in with your picture-perfect exit with a entertainment – and you’ll get sparkler send-off. Just make great photos out of it, too! sure to check with your venue This is a particularly nice before planning any fireworks idea if you and your fiancé or sparklers as some have are into dance, or there are strict rules and restrictions. traditional dances from your cultural background. One of the easiest ways to Want to surprise organise amazing wedding your guests? Try a entertainment is to book a singing waiters act! These venue that already comes professionally-trained singers with it! If you’re tying the will quietly pose as waiters knot in a venue with historic during your meal, only to significance, many of them will
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If your venue has sound restrictions such as needing the music cut by midnight (or even 10pm), then a silent disco could be your perfect solution! Instead of blasting music from a sound system, you can give your guests wireless headphones that play up to three different channels of music for them to dance and sing along to. Not only will everyone have something for their musical tastes (no more choosing between drum and bass floorfillers and golden oldies!), but it also means that everyone not on the dancefloor will be able to chat and relax without shouting over music. Win-win!
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reason – they’re great fun! Whether you hire a booth or make your own, you can add your own little twists to make it personal to your wedding, such as adding themed props or picking specific fancy dress (i.e. 1920s accessories for a Great Gatsby-style wedding). Another option is hiring a video booth, where your guests can leave you messages in a video guest book, or a super fun slo-mo booth that’ll make for a hilarious wedding video to watch back!
put on tours for guests to show them the sights. Marrying on a farm? Your venue may be able to provide a petting zoo for your guests to enjoy (particularly the young ones!). Some venues even come with unique elements like vintage carousels or aquariums.
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Want a low-key entertainment idea that doubles as an icebreaker? Put your favourite board games on each of your reception tables! Not only will these get everyone around the table talking and laughing, but they can also be incorporated into your table centrepieces for a cute and colourful table display. Plus, you get to keep the games afterwards as keepsakes from your big day!
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The key to keeping a wedding reception flowing is to have a mix of different spaces, so if space and budget permits, consider setting up a cosy corner or lounge for your guests to relax in. It’ll give them some seating options that aren’t at the reception tables, and will be ideal for more intimate chats or downtime from other entertainment options – something that will be really appreciated by elderly guests. The best thing is, it can be as elegant or laidback as you prefer. For an outdoor festival wedding, place hay bales around a campfire with warm blankets, or for a vintage-style wedding, hire some elegant sofas with pretty throw pillows. It’s an extra touch that your guests will love, trust us!
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