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If you are wanting to stick to tradition when planning your wedding day, you might be surprised to see what some of the newer traditions are when it comes to wedding entertainment<\/a>.\u00a0 From your ceremony and drinks reception all the way through to when you are partying the night away as a newly married couple, here we have put together our top 10 most popular wedding entertainment ideas for your big day!<\/p>\n Ariella Strings – String Quartet from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n During your wedding ceremony, there are certain parts that really benefit from background music and there is no better way to achieve this than with a live group or musician.\u00a0 String Quartets are one of the most popular ways to enhance your wedding ceremony during the quieter parts of your ceremony, such as while your guests are being seated, as you walk down the aisle (the processional), during the signing of the wedding register and of course once you are married walking hand in hand as a married couple.\u00a0 A String Quartet offers quite an unusual sound as two violins, a viola and a cello are combined to create a whimsical and stunning sound.\u00a0 Whether you want to walk down the aisle to the \u201cBridal Chorus\u201d by Wagner, or something more modern, choose a String Quartet<\/a><\/u> to start off your wedding day in style!<\/p>\n Sally Potterton, Violinist from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n If space is an issue at your wedding ceremony but you still want the magical atmosphere of a live musician, why not look at booking a solo instrumentalist, such as a Violinist?\u00a0 A Violinist will also be able to provide you with a variety of music, from the traditional to present day tracks \u2013 we highly recommend asking what music they can perform before booking, especially if you have something special in mind.\u00a0 Usually hiring one single musician works out cheaper than hiring a group, depending on their experience of course!\u00a0 Want to find a Violinist to perform at your wedding ceremony?\u00a0 Click here to browse our listings right now!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Lizary Rodriguez – Harpist from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n The harp is said to be the most romantic instrument in the World, so it\u2019s no surprise that it lands its way into our top 10 most popular wedding entertainment ideas!\u00a0 Harpists are very talented musicians who pluck and strum at their harp to create a gentle background atmosphere.\u00a0 You are likely to find a harpist at most wedding fayres, but we have our very own selection available to choose from \u2013 with more joining our website on a regular basis!\u00a0 You might think that hiring a Harpist means you are limited to classical music, but you\u2019ll be surprised that they offer just as much flexibility as a Violinist or other solo musician.\u00a0 Take a look at all of our available Harpists on our entertainment directory!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n For Celtic and Scottish weddings, a good choice in ceremony music is the Bagpiper.\u00a0 Bagpipers are not everyone\u2019s taste however they add charm to any highlands wedding!\u00a0 Usually couples who choose a bagpiper for their grand entrance opt for traditional Scottish classics, such as \u201cThe Skye Boat Song\u201d or \u201cAmazing Grace\u201d.\u00a0 Choosing bagpipers to perform at your wedding ceremony certainly offers traditional entertainment!\u00a0 Find and book the perfect Bagpiper using our free website today.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Martin John – Close-Up Magician from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n Now we have your wedding ceremony covered, let\u2019s move onto your drinks reception and wedding breakfast.\u00a0 During your drinks reception, you will be whisked away for your wedding photography and your guests will be left to mingle among themselves.\u00a0 If all of your guests know each other, this isn\u2019t so bad as they will use this opportunity to catch up and chat among themselves, but sometimes you will find that groups of guests who don\u2019t know each other won\u2019t mix.\u00a0 That\u2019s where a Close-Up Magician can come in handy!\u00a0 Using this type of interactive entertainment will get your guests involved and interested as a Close-Up Magician works his\/her magic around the room performing illusions to small groups of guests.\u00a0 If you decide to book this type of entertainment for your wedding breakfast, the principle is the same apart from they will go around the tables performing between meal courses.\u00a0 Click here to find a Close-Up Magician to perform at your own wedding!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Another great choice in entertainment for during your wedding breakfast is the Caricaturist.\u00a0 This has become a relatively new tradition which is seen across many weddings each year!\u00a0 A Caricaturist is a talented artist who can easily sketch each guest in a matter of minutes.\u00a0 Their drawings are usually very funny as they emphasise certain features, such as the mouth, nose and eyes.\u00a0 One benefit of choosing a Caricaturist for your wedding day is that you will also be sketched and given your drawing to keep as a memento of your special day!\u00a0 Browse our listings to find a Caricaturist near you right now!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Soul Plated – Wedding Band from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n Moving onto the evening reception, this part of your wedding day is where you can really relax and enjoy the party!\u00a0 One of the best ways to achieve the perfect party atmosphere is to hire a live band and we have our very own section dedicated to wedding bands.\u00a0 These bands have masses of experience performing at weddings and each one has their own selection of music that they can play, also known as their repertoire.\u00a0 Playing popular hits from many eras, a Wedding Band will get guests up dancing and can also make announcements, such as the first dance and when the evening buffet is being served!\u00a0 Find the perfect Wedding Band by reading our acts\u2019 profile pages before you book!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n A more affordable alternative to booking a Wedding Band for your evening reception is the Wedding DJ.\u00a0 This is probably the most popular type of wedding entertainment for many reasons.\u00a0 The price to hire a wedding DJ is usually a lot less than a live band and their selection of music is huge since they only need to license the music, rather than learn and perform it!\u00a0 A Wedding DJ is full of charm and works their magic with your guests as they take requests, make announcements and banter with guests through their microphone.\u00a0 Since they aren\u2019t performing live, Wedding DJ\u2019s can play their tracks from the moment your wedding reception starts, up until the very end!\u00a0 Check out our entertainment directory and find a Wedding DJ for your own evening reception.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n On our website, we not only have performers and entertainers<\/a>, but event services too.\u00a0 Chocolate fountains are a popular choice for wedding evening receptions to serve alongside a buffet and are popular with children and adults alike!\u00a0 Chocolate fountain companies hire our chocolate fountains along with everything you might need to fill it and accompany it too \u2013 pineapple, strawberries and marshmallows are firm favourites!\u00a0 You will find guests flocking around a chocolate fountain and going back for more, making them a very worthwhile investment.\u00a0 The main advantage of hiring a chocolate fountain is that the company responsible usually comes in and clears it away too \u2013 saving you the hassle on your wedding night!\u00a0 Look through our event services section to find a Chocolate Fountain company for your own big day!<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Another popular addition to wedding evening receptions that we are seeing across many weddings is the fireworks display.\u00a0 Adding this type of entertainment towards the end of your celebrations gives you and your guests one more thing to look forward to and now you can hire companies that organise everything for you \u2013 making it safer and much easier to plan into your own wedding day.\u00a0 Leave it to the professionals and book a Fireworks Display Company<\/a><\/u> to end your wedding day with a dramatic performance!<\/p>\n We hope that you have enjoyed reading about our top 10 most popular wedding entertainment ideas and that today\u2019s article has given you plenty of inspiration to start booking entertainment for your own wedding day.\u00a0 Booking an act has never been easier \u2013 simply take a look at each of our entertainers\u2019 profile pages where you can read all about them and in some instances, watch video, listen to audio and check out their performance photographs.\u00a0 If you find an act that you would like to book, simply click on the \u201cRequest a Quote via E-mail\u201d button and you can fill in a simple form which gets sent directly to your chosen performer.\u00a0 We do not act as a middle-man or agency and there is no cost to do this \u2013 no hidden fees and no commission on top of your booking!<\/p>\n Save time and money by booking your entertainment through our website.<\/p>\n Want to Save Time When Booking Your Entertainment?<\/b><\/span> Sit back, relax and have your Entertainment contact you! By adding a post to our website e.g. \u2018Wedding Band required for Wedding Evening Reception on 10th March\u2019, our available acts will contact you by email. Look at the Entertainer\u2019s publicity, decide which is your favourite and contact them directly! The entire service is completely free of charge. Tell us what entertainment you are looking for now and we will do the rest! Contact us<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Click below to Create a Profile with us & promote your Act \/ Event Services now! If you are wanting to stick to tradition when planning your wedding day, you might be surprised to see what some of the newer traditions are when it comes to wedding entertainment.\u00a0 From your ceremony and drinks reception all the … Continue reading ![\"Click](\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ariella-strings-string-duo-for-hie.jpg\")
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4. Bagpipers<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>5. Close-Up Magician<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
6. Caricaturist<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>7. Wedding Band<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
8. Wedding DJ<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
9. Chocolate Fountains<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
10. Fireworks Displays<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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