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WED D IN G ENTER TAINMENT

Keeping your guests entertained DJ AND EVENTS

Although you, yourselves, will be the stars of this special ‘show’ – DANCE
let’s not forget that there’ll be many long periods while you’re being Music and fun to suit all styles,
photographed; guests are arriving or while the venue is being changed FLOOR all ages, all night long!
over ready for the evening party. During these times, an entertainer will
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A magician could be hired to go round Another idea for music, to give a
the tables during the wedding breakfast sophisticated feel to the evening, is to
to entertain each group in turn for a few hire a saxophonist or pianist to play some
minutes. Think about how many tables live music for your guests to enjoy. Or
you will be having and allow around fi ve maybe there’s a local band you’ve heard
minutes per table plus some extra time for at another party? Live music is always
moving around. special, although there will still need to
be a DJ for between the sets to keep the
For the children it can be a long time party going. A few tunes which children
to behave nicely; a balloon modeller, enjoy will defi nitely get them up dancing
puppeteer or even, for countryside and break the ice – unlike the grown-ups
settings, some petting zoos can be hired they’re usually all too keen to show off
for the day. Face painters are also always their moves. Ask around about what are
popular with children, but their parents the latest favourites in the playground
might not be too keen if the paint rubs off and be sure to include a few.
on their brand new outfi ts.
Don’t forget the older guests too. Great
Photo and video booths are also popular; Aunt Flora and Uncle Herbert might not
guests can have fun with silly props and be all that keen on house or rap music,
accessories and leave you their special so perhaps consider including a few
messages to look back on afterwards. tunes which they can enjoy. As the
older generation and those with small
DJs, of course, are in big demand for children might not stay to the very end,
the evening, and the best ones will be remember to include any special tunes
booked up quickly so think about parties earlier on in the evening.
and events where you’ve particularly
enjoyed the vibes and ask around for In the end, though, remember it’s YOUR
recommendations. Is there a style of special day, so make it as personal and
music you want playing; maybe Ibiza style memorable for the two of you as you
tunes or laid-back mellow tones? Many like. If you want Spiderman to turn up, or
good DJs will be able to tailor their playlist maybe even the Queen – you’ll fi nd many
to incorporate your tastes. companies who hire look-alikes – unless,
of course, you happen to know the real
ones personally?

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