An Essex Wedding - November/December 2025 (Issue 125)

SLAY ALL DAY Surprise guests with a performance from a local drag queen. Super fun, this performance will put a smile on everyone’s face and fill the room with laughter. Tucker Joenz on Unsplash Al Elmes Choosing your wedding band or DJ is a big decision. Attending a wedding fayre is a great way to be introduced to different styles. Another option is word of mouth – what has worked at other weddings you’ve attended? Plan some date nights with your loved one and check out the band or vocalist to get a feel for yourself about how they work the crowd and do they suit your style? IBIZA VIBES Immersive musicians can really bring something special to your day. think about fun music options that can move around your dancefloor, we’re talking live saxophonist, bongo percussion, dancers, and funky vocalists. Your guests will feel like they’re in the White Isle in an instant! Nathan Bailly Props galore Glow sticks, wigs, feather boas. I mean, who doesn’t want to see their nan wearing a top hat on the dancefloor playing an inflatable guitar! Shannon Elizabeth SOMETHING DIFFERENT Silent discos at weddings are a thing! Worried about upsetting the neighbours after your curfew? These are a perfect way to resolve any late-night sound issues. Research a local entertainment company that has experience working with silent discos and can bring their own sound tech and supplies. Another option: you can rent or purchase headphones online and discuss with your DJ to cast music into them at a certain time. Simple! 54

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