Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 36)

48 THE BLUE LION BAND The Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts and party starters. They’re a premium and versatile group specialising in high-energy, unforgettable music for weddings, festivals, events and private functions at competitive prices. Couples can customise the band for their wedding, picking three to 14 talented musicians who infuse every event with energy and fun and pride themselves on filling the dancefloor. The Blue Lion Band musicians have performed with famous artists including Sir Tom Jones, Ellie Goulding, Kanye West and Alicia Keys and are available to perform at celebrations nationwide. Book the band: 07903 749 499 | www.bluelionband.co.uk; www.facebook.com/TheBlueLionBand www.instagram.com/bluelionband Image courtesy of www.oliverturl.com A TOUCH OF MAGIC Plymouth-based Lewis Belcher has been performing magic for more than 17 years and specialises in weddings and events where he will break the ice between guests while they’re waiting for the photographs to be taken or the wedding breakfast to finish. Specialising in close-up magic, his tricks and showmanship are amazing, the best live magic that many wedding guests say they have ever seen! Book Lewis: 01752 936 086, https://lbmagic.uk www.facebook.com/ lbmagicuk Turn to page 13 to read about our exclusive offer with Lewis! TIM WATSON SAXOPHONIST Professional, fun and bespoke saxophone arranger and performer, Dr Tim Watson, is a past chairman of The British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles (BASBWE). He has been very fortunate to have enjoyed an amazing career spanning more than 20 years in the music industry, performing at royal weddings and arranging music for the BBC and Sky and he has been commissioned to perform at celebrity parties and corporate events internationally, playing alongside some of the best musicians at some of best venues. He tells us, “Playing at Glastonbury in front of 300,000 people was a wonderful experience.” Tim adds, “Fulfilling the aspirations and visions of couples getting married that request specific music that’s meaningful to them adds a very personal touch.’ Tim can arrange something bespoke, for example, a memorable piece from when the couple met or a favourite song, whether that’s something mellow or upbeat, from a variety of artists like Led Zepplin, Ed Sheeran, Prince, John Legend or Ellie Goulding. He suggests that couples think about having music playing before their ceremony, evoking memories for all generations. A bespoke arrangement to walk down the aisle also creates a wonderful memory, as does ambient tunes played during the registry signing. Music post wedding ceremony during the reception drinks creates a wonderfully romantic vibe with more reflective pieces played throughout the wedding breakfast. During the evening, club classics and Ibiza mixes alongside a DJ, or independently programmed sets of music to compliment all ages, always go down a storm! Book Tim: 07779 014 007 https://timwatsonsaxophonist.com www.facebook.com/TimWatsonSaxophonist https://twitter.com/tawsax OTHER FUN IDEAS ❤ Photo booth and magic mirror hire, Booth Fantasia, 07870 463 681, www.boothfantasia.co.uk ❤ A DJ, backdrops, uplighting, personalised lighting and love letters, Devon DJ, 01626 22 15 35, https://devondj.co.uk ❤ Light-up dancefloors, neon lights, champagne chillers and confetti cannons, South West Letter Lights, 07948 357 522, https://southwestletterlights.co.uk ❤ A DJ, DJ Copycat, 07922 067 250, www.facebook.com/djcopycatuk ❤ Hand-picked South West-based musicians, Mama Pik Music, www.facebook.com/mamapikmusic ❤ Inflatable fun, giant garden games, ice cream trike and candy floss bar hire, Mane Events, 01803 295 278, www.mane-events.co.uk ❤ Pianist, Matthew Lane Pianist, www.matthewlanepianist.co.uk ❤ A professional firework display, Sonic Fireworks, 01884 849 222, https://sonicfireworks.co.uk ❤ Everyone under one roof! Crown Entertainment, 01752 936 566, www.crown-entertainment.co.uk

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