7 LIVE BAND Whatever your style there’s a band out there for you. Experienced musicians are adept at judging the vibe on the dancefloor, making sure they keep those dancing feet busy all night. Many will learn that special first dance song for you at your request and some offer super-flexible options to bring you suitable entertainment from low key drinks reception music to full-scale floor-fillers in the evening. Our golden rule? Make sure you get to a live gig to see what they can do before you book. It’s well worth seeing what’s out there. 9 SINGING WAITERS The looks on your guests’ faces will be priceless and worthy of tagging when singing waiters are in town. #Awks turns into joy, laughter and delight in a heartbeat. 13 HARPIST Nothing beats the sound of a harp for oh-so romantic ceremony music. Gentle and melodic, it sets just the right tone as you prepare to walk down the aisle. A harpist is also wonderful to bring an air of class to the drinks reception – you’ll be surprised at how good this instrument makes the Disney greats sound! 14 VOCALIST If you’re a fan of live music, why not hire an acoustic soloist for the parts of that day that aren’t necessarily suited to a full plugged-in band. Check out www.facebook.com/Hannah.sings.weddingsinger 10 AXE THROWING Sounds like a recipe for disaster, but fear not, an instructor is provided when you book with Joe’s Bows, who also offer archery, laser clay shooting and falconry experiences. Your wedding will be sure to create some fun memories for all. Check out www.joesbows.co.uk 11 BOUNCY CASTLE Oodles of fun for little and big kids alike. Keep it classy with a white wedding version. Check out www.abcastlehire.co.uk 8 CARICATURES Give your loved ones their own unique piece of artwork to take home. It’s easier than it sounds when you hire a caricaturist. Everyone will be so busy lining up for their turn, they won’t even notice when you disappear with your photographer. Check out www.theartfuldoodler.co.uk 12 COCKTAILS Make the drinks reception all the more fun and personalised with your own wedding-day cocktail, whether it’s your favourite or something of your own creation. Faversham-based Wild Box Events offers a bespoke package serving custom cocktails from it’s trendy horsebox bar. Check out www.wildboxevents.co.uk 15 CASINO Bring a sophisticated touch of Bond to your big day with casino tables. Ace Casino Hire offers a choice of blackjack and roulette, which come complete with their own croupiers. Check out www.facebook.com/acecasinohire 16 FURRY FRIENDS It is a truth universally acknowledged that we are a nation of animal lovers and if our furry friends are something you can’t do without on your wedding day, then help is at hand in Kent. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve near Hythe (www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/weddings) gives you the opportunity to treat guests to a safari when you host your wedding day there. Also, Maidstone’s Kent Life (https://kentlife.org.uk) offers a selection of novel farm entertainment, such as lamb feeding and meet-and-greet sessions with its farmyard friends. Getty Images Image courtesy of Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, © www.lorna-elizabeth.co.uk 68
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