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Entertainment, Fireworks, Magicians & Creches


John Maddaford
John Maddaford Updated:
7th of November 2022

What better way is there to end a wedding reception than a volley of wedding fireworks into the night sky? It is a great way to encourage your guests outside to wave you farewell, however there are a number of issues to consider, not least whether your venue has sound restrictions, preventing fireworks to be used late at night, or at any other times. More great Ideas for Wedding Fireworks Guests of all ages will love the novelty of a caricaturist or a magician during your reception. Ask your magician how they like to work; some prefer to work around the tables while guests are eating, others will entertain guests while they enjoy their reception drinks, and some prefer to be based in a “quiet zone” away from loud music, to allow interaction and to enable older relatives to wind-down if they so wish. More great Ideas for Magicians and other entertainers A fun idea for your evening reception, a mobile wedding casino company will set up their tables at your venue for your guests to play using tokens. Whether you choose roulette, blackjack, poker or one of the more unusual games, the casino staff will be pleased to teach your guests the basics of the game, enabling guests who have never been in a real casino to join in the fun. More great Ideas for Wedding Casinos The most angelic of children will eventually get bored at a wedding, so for their sake, as well as for the sanity of their parents and other guests, a professional creche or childcare facility at a wedding is a sensible idea. Many reception venues have a special room adjacent to the main reception specifically for this purpose, where children can let off steam, play with the creche staff or even have a nap. 

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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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