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