Your Kent Wedding - Page number 65 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

FLOWERS 65 ENTERTAINM NT SET THE TONE From subtle, gentle music to fun, upbeat songs, you’d be amazed how the harp can create the right ambience throughout the day. With over 20 years of experience performing at weddings and events, Gwenllian Llyr can help you compile the perfect playlist to complement your celebrations. Walk down the aisle to your favourite ballad, entertain guests during the drinks reception with a mix of old and new, or have an extravaganza of songs based around your theme. Choose your favourites from a wealth of genres including opera, The Beatles, Disney and much more. With Gwenllian, you could save the harp for one special part of proceedings, or create a bespoke package to suit your needs. Beautiful music can truly ensure your wedding is unforgettable. Gwenllian Llyr Harpist www.gwenllianllyr.co.uk | @welshiewithaharp We round up the county’s favourite wedding entertainment options P lanning your wedding entertainment can be one of the most tricky elements to organise. How to keep guests of all ages happy all day long is something that keeps many a bride- and groom-to-be awake at night. But don’t worry just read on, as here we’ve gathered together our top crowd-pleasing ideas with help from some of Kent’s finest entertainers. WOW THE CROWDS SNAP HAPPY We understand from the rave reviews received about them from our real wedding couples, that photo booths and selfie mirrors are fast becoming a wedding must-have. Not only are they enormous fun, and somewhat addictive, but they produce a super-fun guest book that guests will actually want to contribute to. Check out www.photoboothhirefaces.co.uk LET THE MUSIC PLAY You can’t beat live music, and after the year we’ve had most of us are itching to get out to a gig. So, why not turn your wedding reception into one and keep the dancefloor full all night? Any wedding band worth its salt will invite you for a consultation to make sure the set list meets your expectations and many will even learn a particular first dance song for you if it’s not already part of their repertoire. Best of all these folk are experts in reading a room and know just what to play to switch up the atmosphere and ensure everyone is having the best night ever. Click play to check out this dancefloor-filler from Kent-based wedding band The Redfords, www.theredfords.com www.dav idmyersphotography.com