The right entertainment for your reception will add enormously to the enjoyment of the occasion and make it all the more memorable for both you and your guests.
Check first with your reception venue to see if
there are any restrictions to the type of music you can have. For
instance, some venues may want you to have a disco of their choice, but
remember this is your day.
If you are getting married earlier in the day, you will want to provide background music during the afternoon so that you can all relax and talk. Tasteful live music either a soloist or instrumental band will create an enjoyable ambience and there are many professional musicians who can provide music to accommodate all tastes: popular, jazz, classical, etc.
A good disco will provide music to suit all age groups either for listening pleasure, for example during dinner; and then, more lively music to encourage all age groups to get up and dance during a more lively evening “do”.
Whatever choice you make, even if it is a mixture of live and disco music, do choose carefully. Contact a number of professional companies and try to see them perform live before making final bookings.
Always ask how they will be dressed to make sure it fits in with the style of your wedding. Tell them the time of day you require them and ask if the price is fixed or if you pay by the hour, also ask how long they take for breaks.
An increasingly popular entertainment is to have a "fun" casino complete with blackjack and roulette tables - a perfect icebreaker and ideal for those guests who don’t dance. Consider having a mini-quiz, charades, a comedian, stage show or a huge chess set or skittles for games on the lawn. A Barn Dance or Line Dancing is sure to get everyone going.
Loved by young and old, magicians make the ideal entertainers for weddings and those looking for that little bit extra, especially during those inevitable lulls waiting for meals to start or end or the band to play. Amusing your guests without being intrusive or distracting from main events, they create the perfect ice-breakers, bringing your guests together as they ponder on how it’s done!
- Ask your venue about any restrictions or commitments
- Choose a mixture of music throughout the day
- Decide on a theme for the evening
- See your chosen artists perform live before booking
- Confirm all details in writing and get receipts
- Check bookings two weeks before the wedding
- On your reply card ask your guests to tell you 3 of their favourite tunes. Give a compiled list to your entertainers as soon as possible. Don’t assume even the most popular tunes are part of their repertoire.
- Check out if you have a choice of piped music provided by your venue or can you provide your own CD’s?
- A good DJ will be better than a bad band.
- Once the music starts, keep it going. Decide what music will be played whilst the musicians/bands have their break(s).
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Big Band
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