A Boogie wonderland Our A-Z of wedding entertainment ideas IS FOR AGENT Take the hard work out of sourcing your wedding entertainment. Alice from entertainment booking service Entertainment Nation says, “How you want your day to feel is the most important factor when nailing your wedding entertainment. If you imagine a serene atmosphere with elegant musical backdrops, a string quartet, singing guitarist or instrumentalist would be ideal to keep the drinks and chatter flowing. However, if something quiet and understated isn’t your vibe and you want everyone dancing and singing like no one’s watching, a pop, indie or rock band is a no-brainer. Perhaps a funky soul and disco band would go down a treat with you soul music lovers! Want to make your wedding unforgettable? Alternative entertainment like singing waiters and DJ live bands, known for getting the whole crowd involved, are stand-out options for a memorable wedding celebration that’s personal to you. For top advice, recommendations and a really friendly expert team, contact us at Entertainment Nation and we’ll help make your wedding dream a reality!” Find out more at www.entertainment-nation.co.uk IS FOR BAND OF BROTHERS Award-winning band, Blunter Brothers first performed live in 1989 and are now established as one of the country’s premiere wedding industry acts. The band covers all the hits from artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, The Average White Band, Bruno Mars and more. The band’s members have worked with some of the greats including Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Joan Armatrading, Mica Paris, Nelly Furtado, Joss Stone, Tears For Fears, Heather Small of M People and Macy Gray. Having performed at thousands of successful events, Blunter Brothers is polished and totally professional. Complete entertainment packages are available featuring up to three hours of live music, high quality PA and lighting systems, a jazz trio for your reception or wedding breakfast, wireless mic for speeches, background music and professional DJs. Find out more at www.blunterbrothers.co.uk D CIS FOR CHILLED VIBES If smooth Ibiza sounds are your vibe, hire a saxophonist to jam with your DJ as they weave through your guests on the dancefloor. The perfect way to elevate your evening. IS FOR DJ Keep the dancefloor full with a DJ who understands your musical passions and can read the crowd. E B IS FOR EAGLE Wow guests with a falconry display featuring some feathered friends who can also act as ring bearers. IS FOR FEATHERS Over the past decade, Viv Lambert, founder of Sussex Dove Release, and her daughter, Laura, have done hundreds of dove releases with their flock of more than 50 birds. “They have the same homing instinct as messenger and racing pigeons and can reach speeds of 80-90mph,” Viv explains. “They live in purpose-built sheds in our gardens in Hove, fly free all day and return at bedtime. In fact, they’re far easier to raise than teenagers!” On your big day, two doves in a flower-adorned display cage stand on a white column. Next to this, a heart shaped white basket holds up to three extra doves to be released after the first two representing those family or friends who can only be with you in spirit. On release the doves circle to orientate, providing a lovely uplifting sight as well as great photo opportunity, before joining together for their flight back home to Brighton. Check out www.sussexdoverelease.co.uk F Image of Riot courtesy of Entertainment Nation. Scan to view video www.instagram.com/bn1_portraits ENTERTAINMENT 45
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