At the vast majority of wedding receptions the entertainment usually consists of either a wedding DJ, a live band or both. However looking at the variety of acts the entertainment agencies feature, there’s a lot more choices available than those which usually spring to mind. For example, in addition to DJ’s or live bands, how about entertaining your guests with a magician? Before you think ‘magic show’, think again, as a mix & mingle magician performing close up slight of hand tricks will amaze and amuse guests of all ages. Working their way around the tables as the wedding disco is under way, a mix and mingle magician is perfect for keeping the non dancers entertained, and performing different tricks at different tables gives everybody a unique performance.

If you’re not a fan of magic how about having a caricature artist roam around the reception doing amusing sketches of you and your guests? The sketches could be the perfect addition to your photo album or something your guests can take home with them. Either way, a caricature artist will provide a unique and fun element to your wedding entertainment plans which gets everybody involved without being the centre of attention.

There are all kinds of live bands for weddings from rock and pop cover bands to tribute bands, jazz bands and even brass bands. For those who prefer their wedding entertainment to be a little more sedate, how about hiring a choral group to perform or maybe a harpist or classical guitar player? The live music at your wedding doesn’t have to be tired and tested batch of pop hits. However it’s also worth bearing in mind that just because you and your partner love live bands, performing jazz or rock for example, your guests may prefer something a little more mainstream, so you may have to compromise if you want to keep everyone happy.

If you’re thinking of wedding singers, how about a wedding singer with a difference? Imagine if the waitresses broke into song whilst serving your guests. This kind of act is growing in popularity as the element of surprise, coupled with a touch of comedy as a waiter or waitress suddenly announces they’re sick of serving and want to sing instead. Many wedding singers are becoming more and more creative with their acts and in some cases can arrive posing as police officers or members of the fire service threatening to shut down the party before beginning their performance.

It’s certainly more intriguing and entertaining than many of the usual live bands for weddings. The surprise element of these performances, along with their comedic presentation will give your guests something to talk about long after the big day. Giving your guests something different will certainly make your wedding a day to remember. All you have to remember is there’s more to wedding singers and wedding entertainment than meets the eye.

Carl Liver

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