Frederick Shaw for Unsplash ANIMAL ATTRACTION For all the animal lovers out there, why not invite some along to share your big day? Whether it be your own pet pooch who’s stayed on with their pet chaperone for a meet and greet with photos, or offering the opportunity to pet the venue’s farmyard residents, we’re all for the opportunity to make new furry friends! A falconry display is a great way to gather everyone together and interact as they marvel at these majestic birds. You can even incorporate an element of this into your ceremony by having an owl act as airborne ringbearer. Further on the feathered friends front, a dove release is a poignant addition. You and your guests look on as they soar and circle in memory of loved ones who can’t be with you or as a simple symbol of peace, love and new beginnings. For a dose of cuteness overload, hire a party pony to carry your confetti. Later, they’ll mingle with guests and pose for photos. OUTSIDE THE BOX Opt for a sophisticated or quirky edge with some circus entertainers. From elegant aerial acrobats to jugglers and stilt walkers, they sure to bring a smile to the faces of all assembled. Misho Chachanidze for Pexels TURNING TABLES Sitting people together with others they don’t know is often inevitable. So, lay out some icebreaker table games out for guests to play while they wait to be served. A quiz about the two of you will have everyone swapping stories and answers, while Two Truths and a Lie will help the group get to know each other in no time. Advice cards are also fun for wise loved ones to fill out, and you never know, may prove useful. You could also make up some party survival kits instead of favours. Include items such as personalised temporary tattoos, glow sticks, drinks tokens, sweets and more. When you’ve finished your meal and the speeches have been made, transition into the evening with a game of Mr & Mrs, also known as the shoe game. It can offer some hilariously entertaining insights into your relationship! singing-waiters.co.uk | © robtarren.co.uk ARE YOU BEING SERVED? Surprise your guests with a performance from a troupe of singing waiters. This is even more fun if your new spouse is also blissfully unaware of what’s about to unfold! For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, your singing waiters will serve your wedding breakfast, sometimes even canapés too, all the while avoiding suspicion from guests. As far as they’re concerned, they’re being waited on by the caterer’s serving team. Things start to take a turn as some form of chaos usually unfolds, whether it be the clatter of a tray being dropped or a row breaking out. Watching your guests’ emotions move from awkward through to absolute glee as the waiters break out into song, will be a moment to remember for a lifetime – priceless. Natalia Blauth for Unsplash ENTERTAINMENT 39
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