Your East Anglian Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 44)

G FOR GAMES Think croquet on the lawn, traditional fête stalls like a coconut shy, hook the duck or splat the rat; ideal for an English country-garden theme. Or how about a mini sports day with egg and spoon or sack races to let off steam? H FOR HARPIST Many harpists are happy to perform inside or out, as long as there’s a suitable shady spot with a level surface where they can play. Wonderfully romantic for the ceremony, it can add a serene vibe to the post-vows drinks and reception too. I FOR INFLATABLES A bouncy castle is great fun for young and old alike. Make sure you book with a reputable supplier and check out their credentials so you can relax and enjoy the fun. J FOR JAZZ The ideal accompaniment for a sophisticated al fresco drinks reception or swish Gatsby-style celebration. Don’t forget the cocktails! K FOR KARAOKE If karaoke’s a step too far on your big day, how about marryoke instead? You and your loved ones can mime to your favourite tunes for great video footage without the cringe! L FOR LESSONS Not everyone’s a whizz on the dancefloor. For some, instead of a wedding highlight, it’s a moment to dread. Beat the fear factor and book a confidence-boosting pre-wedding lesson in the comfort of your own home, so you can entertain your family and friends with ease. Check out www.savethefirstdanceltd.com M FOR MAGICIAN A magician can keep your loved ones enthralled during the post-vows drinks, before and after the wedding breakfast or during any lulls in the proceedings. A great talking point, award-winning, Dean Odell offers a range of close-up magic and mind reading for a jaw-dropping experience. Visit www.deanodell.co.uk FOR NO-KIDS-ALLOWED If you want your day to be an adults only affair, make it clear from the get-go and include a polite note on the invites. It might raise a few parental eyebrows at first, but providing you allow enough time for them to make childcare arrangements, guess who’ll be the last ones still on the dancefloor at the end of the night! O FOR OWLS Surprise everyone with a Harry Potter moment and have your rings delivered by owl. Check out www.owlringbearers.co.uk P FOR PHOTO BOOTH Grab your friends, some cool props and hey presto; create unforgettable memories with a fun photo booth. Norfolk-based Capture Lounge offers a classy cream booth, draped in flowers, with top of the range equipment and a whole range of funky accessories. Check out www.capturelounge.co.uk Q FOR QUARTET If you’re looking for that extra something special to add to the soundtrack of your day, a string quartet is a great idea. Ideal for the ceremony to create the perfect mood, during the drinks reception or at any point of the day. www.lornanewmanweddings.com/wedding-photography N “If you have a favourite song that you’d like to have in the ceremony but it’s not in our current repertoire, just let us know as we can get it arranged for you!” – Steve, www.kavolini.com 54