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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your London Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yourlondon.wedding
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Now That's Entertainment
| Q | We're thinking of booking our entertainment, but we're a bit worried about booking someone online that we've never met. Do you have any suggestions? |
| A | Javier Moreno says: See the entertainer live if an opportunity arrives, although most function bands don't play public gigs. If this isn't possible, have a video call with the band leader, booker or entertainer to get a feeling about them. That way, you'll get a more personalised approach, while ensuring you can achieve your dream wedding. You can also ask to see videos of the team performing live to get a taste of what they offer newlyweds. |
Javier Moreno, Los Amigos
It's all fun and games
| Q | This time of the year lends itself to having fun in the fresh air. What do you suggest is a great crowd pleaser for getting our guests together during the afternoon? |
| A | Emily Moore says: Everyone loves to have fun, so why not add games into the mix? It's great seeing children and adults playing games together and having fun on a beautiful summer's day. Our popular choices for weddings have been the giant Connect 4, giant Snakes and Ladders, Space Hoppers (adults and children), giant Jenga, croquet and lawn boules. We've also been asked to supply games for younger children such as Mini Golf, Quoits and Mini Skittles. Another way to bring people together is through food! We have a large metal candy cart, that can be used for drinks, light snacks, and other sweet treats and a sweet stand for all your favourites. Both come decorated with flowers. What stands about the cart is that it's got a vintage look and it's made of metal, not the usual wooden carts you generally see. |
Emily Moore, Classic Giant Games
Party in style
| Q | We want our wedding to be one huge celebration from start to finish. What entertainment would you suggest for each element of the day to keep the party vibe going? |
| A | David Brooks says: Firstly, I'd recommend finding a supplier who can supply the entertainment for all parts of your day. That way, it helps to take the stress out of managing multiple suppliers and you can relax and enjoy it all! The options are endless but I'd suggest a brass section to play at the entrance to the ceremony. They could play traditional jazz or contemporary classics. We also have numerous options that could play during the ceremony, such as a soloist or ensemble. A saxophonist goes down well during your drinks reception and why not opt for a pianist during your wedding breakfast? Your evening party would then come to life with anything from a DJ set to a 12-piece party band to fill the dancefloor until your day comes to an end. We work with our couples to make sure we get every element of the entertainment exactly as they want it and we believe that it's this attention to detail and our versatility on the night that sets us aside from other bands. With Sway you get our years of experience. We're used to taking charge of the entertainment, getting your guests up on the dancefloor and helping them to have a great time so you can concentrate on other things. If you get the right band there's so much less that you have to worry about on the night. |
David Brooks, Sway All Stars
Get the party started
| Q | We want to create a party atmosphere for our evening celebrations. What does a live band bring to the occasion? |
| A | Tashara Forrest says: A live band should bring that wow factor to your wedding. They should keep you and your guests engaged, thoroughly entertained and on that dancefloor. An experienced and well-rehearsed band, like Tashara Forrest and Sleeke Chix, will bring fresh and new originality to your favourite cover songs giving you and your guests an experience that you'll never forget. We perform a vast catalogue of music, spanning several decades and genres of music and we have an initial consultation with this catalogue to find out what type of music and feel you want for your special day. We can also learn new songs and tailor make our sets to your desire. We recommend you choose your favourite upbeat songs that you and your guests love to dance to for the reception entertainment. You should also definitely throw in a handful of your favourite ballads if you want to, but remember if you want the party to be swinging it's ideal to choose mostly up-tempo music. Finally, be sure to check out client testimonials of whichever band or performer you choose. We're proud to have a page on our website dedicated to lovely words from previous clients. |
Tashara Forrest, Tashara Forrest & Sleeke Chix
Child's play
| Q | We want to invite children to our wedding but how can we keep them happy and prevent them getting bored? |
| A | David Gregory says: When planning your wedding, you might be faced with that difficult decision of whether children will be invited. Many couples choose to keep their big day to adults only, to save on costs and to prevent bored little ones running around and causing havoc. Inviting children to your wedding can add magic to your day and it doesn't need to be stressful. All you need to do is make sure they're suitably entertained. During your reception, children can become restless, and that's why it's important to keep them busy. It can be something as simple as giving them an activity pack to complete during the wedding breakfast and during the summer months, outdoor games such as giant Jenga will go down a storm. If you have lots of children attending your wedding, I'd recommend getting in touch with an entertainment supplier – they can work with you to maximise the space at your venue and can plan activities throughout the day to keep guests of all ages entertained throughout. |
David Gregory, Entertainers Worldwide
