There’s so much to think about when planning a wedding. You’ve booked the venue, hired your wedding band or DJ, bought the dress, ordered the cake, organised the decor, chosen your first dance and ceremony music, everyone is suited and booted and you’ve decided on a delicious meal for everyone. Whew! But wait! What about your daytime entertainment? What will your guests do during the photographs?
How Long Do Wedding Photos Take?
Photographs can actually take longer than you’d expect – up to a full hour for an average-sized wedding. So it’s a great idea to have some activities or entertainment planned to keep everyone happy during this time. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, but your guests will appreciate the thought and it will keep boredom at bay.
So let’s take a look at some fabulous ideas for keeping everyone entertained during your wedding photos!
An Acoustic Singer Guitarist or Duo
This idea is so simple and elegant and we think that a hiring a singing guitarist or duo is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained while you and your partner are having photos taken. Everyone can kick back with a glass of something yummy and listen to the chilled-out tones of a talented musician. Whether you want a laid-back summer vibe or something a bit more upbeat if your photos are being taken later in the day, these stunning performers are just the ticket!
By the way, if you’ve already hired a wedding band or musician for your evening shenanigans, it will nearly always work out cheaper to add on a daytime set to your booking instead of hiring a separate act. If you haven’t yet booked a wedding band and are interested in this service, ask our advisers to recommend acts who offer a daytime add-on!
A Saxophonist
Transport your guests to the sun-drenched shores of Ibiza! Our incredible saxophonists are experts at creating a cool vibe that will help your guests to relax and make your wedding stand out from the crowd. They’ll play pretty much anything you want, from Ibiza chill to rock ballads and soul favourites to sax classics like Baker Street and Careless Whisper. What a wonderful way to entertain your guests during the photos! If you can’t get enough of their flawless performance, why not ask them to play in the evening too? From club anthems to pop and rock floor-fillers, their repertoire is sure to keep the party pumping late into the night!
A String Quartet
Whether you want to treat your guests to beautiful classical pieces or surprise them with modern takes on all their favourite tunes, hiring a string quartet is a classy way to add some sophisticated fun into your wedding day while photos are being taken. It’s also the perfect way to add fairytale vibes to your wedding ceremony or to liven up your drinks reception!
A Roaming Band
For the full wow-factor you can’t beat a roaming band during your photos or drinks reception. These stunning acoustic bands don’t need any wires or amps to play and instead wander round, entertaining everyone as they go. Guest participation is often encouraged, making the experience unforgettable for all.
Lawn Games
Let the games begin! Competitive guests will love the chance to show off their skills at a variety of lawn games. Whether you provide giant Jenga, badminton, croquet, corn hole, quoits or Connect 4, you can be sure there will be guests who won’t be able to resist having a go! Guests will play while photos are being taken but of course you can leave them out all day.
A Magician
Hiring a magician is guaranteed not only to impress and astound your guests, but it’s also a great way to break the ice and get everyone talking. Our amazing magicians are experts in illusions, sleight of hand and mind reading tricks that will leave your guests baffled and desperate to see more. Magicians can perform while your photos are being taken, at your drinks reception or during your wedding breakfast for the best impact.
A Caricaturist
These incredible artists’ rapid sketching skills will astonish your guests and hiring a caricaturist is a wonderful way to give your guests a giggle as well as a treasured keepsake from your wedding. While the photos are being taken is a great time to have your caricaturist available as everyone will be looking their best and want to make the most of it!
A Craft Table
Trust us – this will go down a treat. As an alternative to a traditional guest book, why not supply your guests with a variety of art materials so they can create their own cards and write their well wishes and worldly advice inside? The results range from beautiful and heartfelt to downright hilarious. Guests will work for ages on them as well, so this unusual idea is perfect if you have a long time to fill throughout your day. Start it while the photos are being taken and leave it out right until the end of the night.
How Do I Hire This Awesome Entertainment?
We’re glad you asked! If you’d like to hire musicians or entertainers to perform while your photos are being taken, check out the dazzling selection available at Entertainment Nation using the button below. To book, simply fill in your chosen act’s enquiry form or give our friendly team a ring and they can help you find your dream entertainment!
