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Fun Wedding Reception Ideas

Fun Wedding Reception Ideas


John Maddaford
John Maddaford Updated:
8th of March 2023
Your wedding reception party is when everyone can ditch the posh hats, kick off their shoes, and really enjoy themselves. Make your guests feel like celebrities from the moment they arrive with comedy paparazzi at the door, desperate for that 'scoop shot', and first drinks served from 'living tables', complete with costumed host or hostess in the middle! Line the way into your venue with eye-catching ice sculptures, leading to a neon-lit bar with flair bartenders ready to mix up a storm of breath-taking cocktails.\n[caption id="attachment_3258" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Alive Network - Living tables[/caption]\nWhether you love to salsa, boogie, jive, hop or just go disco crazy, there's a wedding function band for hire just waiting to play for you!\n[caption id="attachment_3259" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Alive Network - wedding band[/caption]\nIf you want something smoother, hire a Rat Pack singer and band, a swing band or a laid-back soul band to delight your guests with a wonderful show and terrific music. Or hire a ceilidh band (Irish band) that'll soon have everyone up and jigging and reeling about, regardless of alcohol intake! In between dancing, keep the entertainment flowing with a glitzy Las Vegas style casino, or the adrenaline flowing with 'big boys toys' such as F1 simulators and giant Wii console games. For a grand finale, draw your guests outside with fire and glow performers, lighting the way out with breath-taking fire juggling, before filling the sky with your own magnificent firework display. As Miranda Hart’s fictional mother would say, "Such fun!" For many more great reception and wedding ideas please visit www.alivenetwork.com.\n[caption id="attachment_3260" align="aligncenter" width="240"]
Alive Network - Fire & Glow performers[/caption]
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John Maddaford

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John Maddaford

John has been a pivotal member of the Guides for Brides team for 15 years. Over the years he has built relationships with a number of wedding entertainment suppliers including, but not limited to: discos, DJs, live bands, magicians and the totally unique. He is the best person to contact for supplier recommendations in your area.

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