Wedding entertainment ideas to make your big day even more memorable

Want to totally wow your wedding guests with some inspired, original and unforgettable ideas that makes your event the one everyone talks about for years to come?   We published a similar post a few months ago but simply didn’t have room to include them all – so here’s a second helping of food for thought!

Grand Entrance

Make your arrival a little bit out of the ordinary.  Dropping in by helicopter will certainly do the trick – and works really well at Clevedon Hall!  But if your budget doesn’t quite stretch to this why not roll up in a classic car, a horse drawn carriage, a vintage VW camper or even a tuk tuk?

DIY Cocktail Bar

Loads of fun and sure to get everyone into the party spirit!  This is probably a bit too complicated for your venue to manage but if are having your wedding in a field or garden then you can either hire a mobile bar service, with mixologist, or just set the bar up yourself and let everyone get creative!  This idea works best if you print off simple cocktail recipes for guests to follow and limit the choice of drinks.  You might just like to set up a “pimp your prosecco” bar with plenty of bubbly along with fruit juices, cordials and sodas, plus a few liqueurs.  Or the same basic idea but swopping out the prosecco for vodka (with recipes for a Cosmopolitan, Sea Breeze or Appletini) or rum (with recipes for a Pina Colada, Mai Tai or a Strawberry Daiquiri).

Photo Booth

Not only is a photo booth bags of fun for everyone but it provides guests with wedding favours they'll cherish long after the big day.  Choose one that includes a variety of imaginative props and colourful backgrounds.  As an added twist include props and backgrounds that match your wedding theme

Ceilidh

Instead of the usual rock/covers band or DJ why not throw a ceilidh?  Not only is it a bit different it’s a great way to get everyone, from grandparents to teenagers, up on their feet and joining in.  Even those with two left feet can have ball, and a few people going totally the wrong way is guaranteed to raise plenty of laughs.      

Limbo Competition

It’s super easy to set up and sooo much fun for contestants and spectators alike.  The merrier your guests get the harder it is to stop themselves toppling over.  Makes for some great photos and videos too!

Happy Memories Slideshow

Liven up your wedding breakfast with a video slideshow on screens in your venue. It’s a great way to tell the story of your relationship, keep people entertained between courses and get the conversations going.

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Glitter Bar

A glitter bar is a seriously cool idea – especially if you are putting on a festival-themed, boho-styled or glam-rock wedding celebration.  Guest will have a ball creating sparkly cheekbones, eyelids, brows, hair and even beards.   Shine on you crazy diamonds!

Giant Jenga

Another easy and inexpensive game to set up – and one everybody, of all ages, loves to play.  Your hands are not quite as steady as you thought after your fifth cocktail!

Music requests please!

Ask guests to note down their favourite song on the RSVP card and get your DJ to use it as their playlist.   That way at least one person is sure to get up and dance with every track!

Hire a magician

You, the happy couple, will be centre of attention all day.  But for many of your guests there will be moments that involve little more than standing around, waiting for the next stage of the proceedings.  A magician is a great way to keep everyone, from little kids to elderly relatives, well and truly entertained. 

Singing waiter

This has become something of a trend recently – and for good reason.  A waiter that suddenly bursts into song while serving the desserts is the kind of surprise that guests absolutely love.  Even better, hire three of them to provide a variety of songs from rock/pop to classic opera. 

None of the above?

These are just a few ideas of great ways to liven up your big day and make sure the fun keeps on coming.  The team at Clevedon Hall have a few more up their sleeves so if this is not enough inspiration for you then just give them a call!