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Your wedding will always be the best wedding you have been too – that’s obvious. But the chances are, your guests will have also attended other weddings in the same year and no doubt for a couple of years previous… so, why not shake things up a bit and make yours the

one to remember

for all the right reasons?!

There are loads of ways to make your big day stand out from the crowd and one of the most popular is by adding entertainment. With so many different types to choose from depending on your budget and style, it makes absolute sense. Brides Up North Sponsor Warble Entertainment have kindly provided their top 10 exciting northern wedding entertainment ideas which will help if you are looking for some inspiration!

living trees

If you are looking for something a little more unique and quirky then you should consider hiring some walkabout topiary trees. Slightly strange suggestion you may think until you see them in action… They are guaranteed to create a real stir and create lots of happy smiles as well as great photo opportunities with your guests. They are perfect during your drinks reception or you can add lights and have them during the evening.

Warble recommends: Trees Alive!

fire performer

This is a fantastic alternative to fireworks, which although lovely, have been done many times before and can run into trouble with restrictions at some venues. You can choose from a solo performer to a fully choreographed 9-piece show with a pyrotechnic finale… Something your guests will never forget!

Warble recommends: Fire Entertainment

live band

The best way to leave your guests wanting more, guarantee a full dance floor and end your special day in style is with a live band. There are lots of styles, genres and line-ups to choose from depending on your budget and taste; from 3 piece rock pop bands to 10-piece soul and Motown bands.

Warble Recommends: The Story

caricaturist

Perhaps one of the most versatile wedding entertainment acts, a caricaturist can fit into any part of your day with very little room or set up time required.As well as entertaining your guests as they get to watch Uncle Dave and Cousin Margaret transformed into cartoon characters, they also receive a fabulous memento of your special day… or, a favour if you will?

Warble recommends: David the Caricaturist

beat boxers

Yes, beat boxers! Surprise your guests with a musical performance with a difference and have them searching for the backing tracks as they watch and listen in amazement at the full sounds being produced with nothing but mouths. This is perfect at the end of the wedding breakfast as an alternative to surprise singing waiters.

Warble Recommends: Bloxed Beatbox

tribute band

Do you and Hubby to be have a favorite band of all time? Would you like to inject your own personality into your wedding day? If so, then why not turn your evening do into your very own gig and book a tribute to your favorite band. Even better to keep within the northern theme if you are Beatles or Oasis fans!

Warble Recommends: Definitely Mightbe

magician

Gone are the days of pulling handkerchiefs out of hats and basic card tricks. With the rise in popularity of Magicians such as Dynamo, wedding magicians have really upped their game and are guaranteed to amaze your guests and leave them in awe! Magicians are great to break the ice by bringing your guests together and creating a fantastic talking point.

Warble Recommends: Ben the Mind Reader

vocal harmony trio

Musical entertainment for weddings comes in all shapes and styles and with the rise in popularity of vintage theme weddings at the moment, brides and grooms are looking into entertainment to suit. Vocal harmony groups often come in a group of three and can provide a nostalgic sound with a contemporary twist!

Warble Recommends: The Daisies

classical singer

Leave your guests spellbound with an angelic and crystalline voice. Perfect to add an air of sophistication and drama to your ceremony or a beautiful backdrop to your drinks reception.

Warble Recommends: Gemma Louise

saxophonist

For a funky upbeat feel with a silky sound that really stands out, you should consider a saxophonist to provide the background music for your ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast. They are extremely versatile and often have huge repertoires to suit all tastes so you’ll be sure to keep all your guests happy and get their hips swaying and warmed up ready for the dance floor shenanigans during the evening reception!

Warble Recommends: Dave plays Sax