Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 81)

MEET MAGICIAN KEVIN MORTON What can you bring to a wedding day?  I’ll bring that extra-special finishing touch to a couple’s most magical of days! I can break the ice at the reception drinks, making people more relaxed before they eat and giving them something to talk about over the wedding breakfast, or kick-start the party as the evening guests arrive. I’ll amaze and entertain all ages and leave everyone with fantastic long-lasting memories of an awesome wedding! What inspired you to become a magician?  It was a mixture of growing up watching Paul Daniels on the TV, my Dad showing me a coin trick and experiencing close-up magic while I was on holiday in Blackpool. What’s your proudest achievement?  Becoming a member of the Magic Circle in 2018. It’s been an ambition of mine for many years. Find out more about Kevin Morton Magician at kevinmortonmagician.co.uk, @kevinmortonmagician barrypage.co.uk DRINKS RECEPTION While you’re off having couple shots taken, leave your guests in good hands with… ❤ Magician We suggest: kevinmortonmagician.co.uk ❤ Pianist We suggest: davidbennettmusic.com ❤ Garden games We suggest: tohaveandtohireweddings.com ❤ Caricaturist We suggest: grovescartoons.co.uk ❤ Bouncy castle We suggest: @seafordcastles THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE Here are our top five tricks to leaving your guests agape, making your wedding memorable for all the right reasons. ❤ Singing waiters It’s so much fun when you’re in the know to see the cringes on the faces of friends and family as the waiter serving your wedding breakfast falls over with an almighty crash, only to see expressions change to utter glee as he jumps up and starts serenading them. ❤ Flash mob It’s more than likely that not all of your guests will know each other. Take advantage of this and hire a choir to perform a rip- roaring number flash-mob style to liven up the atmosphere when loved ones least expect it. ❤ Starstruck Even the most blasé of us are a little in awe of celebrities! So imagine having a star turn up to your celebrations. Some famous faces can be booked for personal appearances, but if Madonna’s busy, there are also a whole host of look-a-likes available. ❤ Come dancing If you’re nervous about your two left feet getting in the way of a memorable first dance, why not go all out with some dancing lessons and delight guests with a full-blown Strictly-esque dance routine with wow factor. ❤ Speechless Speeches: A much-loved and loathed wedding tradition. We’ve all sat through lengthy and boring recitations from the top table – it’s no fun, people! Plus, public speaking isn’t for everyone, so take off the heat by creating a video to leave your guests in tears or stitches. 76