Your wedding entertainment can be one of the most memorable parts of your big day, whether it’s music, mini golf or belly dancers. Entertainment brings guests together from both sides of the family and can create unforgettable memories, so don’t forget about this aspect when wedding planning! It’s also one of the questions we always get asked – what different sorts of wedding entertainment can I have at my wedding? We’ve listed some of our favourite alternative wedding entertainers for you below- the more outside the box, the better!
Cover photo courtesy of 9 Hole Event Hire by Christopher Bunce Photography
Grab a game of Mini Golf for your wedding guests
If you want something different to WOW your wedding guests, then how about a portable 9 Hole Crazy Golf course? It makes a real statement and can be played both indoors and outdoors- the perfect ice breaker amongst guests. Check out the one below from 9 hole event hire.
How about a 4ft tall Castle, a Windmill with turning sails and a 10ft long Tunnel of Love to ‘Tee off’ in? All complete with various sized putters, low bounce balls, mini pencils and scorecards. Who doesn’t love a game of Crazy Golf?
Make It Memorable with alternative wedding music
Unique Wedding Violin
Jessica Diamond is taking ‘wedding violin’ to new and exciting levels. Her ‘fusion’ style of playing combines a range of styles into something truly spectacular. From violin covers of popular songs to bespoke compositions, this music is bound to make your wedding memorable. Also known as ‘The Bollywood Violinist’, Jessica brings an electric, exciting twist to both western and eastern wedding music.
A wedding string Quartet With A Difference
Here’s another way to put a spin on the traditional! Juxtaposing the serenity of the string quartet with the raw energy of one of the UK’s top beatboxers, String Box are an awesome choice for couples looking to put a modern spin on their wedding celebrations.
String Box create classical arrangements of contemporary songs by artists like Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit and Dua Lipa, all underpinned by the percussive impact of their talented beatboxer. These impeccable string musicians can also turn their heads to stunning classical music, too. String Box are part of Entertainment Nation’s team of awesome wedding entertainers.
Quirky wedding photo booths!
Say cheese! You’ll love these quirky wedding photobooths:
Feeling celestial? You’ll love Luster Moon and their ‘paper moon’ photo booth!
Maybe you’re going for a vintage vibe? Vintage Booth are your go-to for retro photo booth awesomeness!
The Pixie Booth is a caravan photo booth modelled after the 1950’s teardrop caravan. She’s truly one of a kind and she attracts a LOT of attention!
Love this idea? Check out: The Best Alternative Wedding Photo Booths
Go unique with a Vintage VW Campervan or Beetle!
You’ll LOVE Buttercup Bus, who offer awesome wedding transport and entertainment with their VW campers and vintage beetles. The coolest part is that they double as photo booths and glitter bars! Who doesn’t love a bit of glitter?!
The Quirky Camper Booth is a badass Northern Irish transport/photobooth company. Add a bit of pizazz to your wedding transport with Gino The Campervan or Bella The Beetle. Gino even transforms into a state-of-the-art photobooth! Talk about versatility!
Sparkle all the way with a Glitter Bar
Glitter Bars are a fabulous way of adding a bit of sparkle to your wedding day and they work really well with festival and relaxed wedding days. This one from the team at Buttercup Bus which sits on top of an old VW Campervan frontage!
Epic animal wedding entertainment!
Dial up the ‘Cute’ometer with Alpacas!
Come on! Alpacas are UBER CUTE! Since I went did the Inca Trail in Peru and got to hold a baby one, I’ve kinda been obsessed. So you definitely need to have them on your wedding day – I hear they make good ring bearers too! Check out our Colourful Alpaca wedding blog for more inspiration.
Soar to new heights with Wedding Birds of Prey
I helped plan a wedding a few years back which had a falconry experience as part of the afternoon entertainment. It was fabulous for both children and adults alike! As well as getting the opportunity for some spectacular photos. We LOVE Wedding Birds of Prey!
Bring The Circus! Fun, Alternative Wedding Entertainment
Bring all the fun of the circus to your big day with wedding entertainment by Bigtopmania! Not only do they rent out awesome big tops, they also provide some jaw-dropping circus acts that guarantee to wow your guests! Whatever the theme or style of your event, there’s always room for a bit of child-like wonder!
DIY wedding entertainment ideas
Create your own alternative wedding entertainment with space hoppers or a Pinata!
Your wedding entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank! How about a space hopper race? Or even a wedding Pinata? These DIY ideas are sure to bring a smile to your wedding guest’s faces.
Garden Games, Baby!
This is one of the most simple ways to provide entertainment and keep all ages entertained! You can create them yourself or we’d recommend looking at a specialist company like Fete Stall Attraction. They have a wide range of garden games, giant games and more available to hire. Our favourite is definitely ‘Hook a Duck’.
Other wedding entertainment ideas
Go for a face or body artist to entertain ALL your wedding guests
Remember when face painting was just for kids? Well, it’s come a long way since then. Face and body art is now one of the fastest growing forms of entertainment at corporate and adult events. You and your guests can be decorated with fantastic designs, going as subtle or whacky as you like. Rock The Boat‘s unique brand of live artistry will take your wedding day to another level, getting everyone in the mood to party and helping to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Hire a belly dancer for truly unique wedding entertainment
Colourful, exotic and enthralling, belly dancers are a traditional way to provide exciting wedding entertainment. Their musical performances are guaranteed to get people of all ages and backgrounds smiling and shimmying. The fun and skilful dances are known to get a reaction from all guests, especially when the props come out! There is nothing like seeing the father of the bride balancing a sword on his head while another guest is whirling a silk veil.
Few performances can match belly dancing in entertainment, beauty and enjoyment, not to mention the timeless class it can bring to your big day. You can even add a snake charmer or fire performers! Why not pop along to a Belly Dancing class with The Shimmy School?
Have A Gaming Arcade for Your alternative Wedding entertainment!
What better way to break the ice between guests than with a video game? All ages will fall in love with Retro Party Hire‘s collection of nostalgic console games! Their custom-built gaming units are great for both indoor and outdoor weddings, and the team set everything up for you so you can relax! Featuring arcades, pinballs, dance mats & more – How awesome?!
Get Mystical With Your Wedding Entertainment
Bring a little magic to your wedding! How about a mind-reading? Or even a lip reading?
The Saint In Scarlet offers unique wedding entertainment guaranteed to wow your guests with mind-reading, hypnotism, and even ‘lipsology’! This more bizarre and mysterious form of magic is called ‘Mentalism’ and will definitely give your guests something to remember.
Get yourself a Wookie! Oh and perhaps a storm trooper!
May the force be with you! Bring the intergalactic vibes with Imperial Icons. Think of all the photo opportunities!
You might also love: How To Create A Star Wars Wedding
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