It's a great idea to hire some form of entertainment for your wedding guests and there are so many different approaches to inspire you.
To give you just a few North West wedding entertainment ideas to whet your appetite: think about jazz singers, soul bands, fireworks, harpists, magicians, fun casinos, Wedding DJs, caricature artists, singing waiters and even fortune tellers.
Aside from the ceremony itself, music often forms a hugely important aspect of almost any wedding. It really helps create the mood you would like whether romantic, fun and laughter, but above all helps to make your day one to remember for you and your guests for many years to come.
Here’s some great wedding entertainers based in the North West from places like Manchester, Preston, Lancashire and the Lake District, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your North West Wedding magazine when contacting wedding entertainers in the North West.
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Simon is one of the most in demand saxophonists in the country in 2023 having gigged and shared stages with the likes of DJ FAT Tony, Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills and DJ JustMaybe (Defected Records) Nick Hussey (Defected Records) plus Damon Hess (O Beach / Sin Ibiza) and Sweet Female Attitude (Flowers).
He has an exceptional musical background and wealth of experience from House - Jazz - Funk - Soul. After performing regularly across the UK and abroad in Marbella and Ibiza Simon is now rocking dance floors globally.
Other suppliers
The Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They offer high energy live music for weddings, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Their band size is fully customisable from 3 to 14 musicians, making them the perfect fit for any event budget or style.
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Entertainment Nation is the UK's most trusted wedding entertainment agency. We pride ourselves on helping thousands of couples discover their dream wedding entertainment.
Harmony String Quartet are the perfect accompaniment for your wedding or event providing modern, film, jazz and classical music.
HSQ are a Manchester based String Quartet and have performed in venues all over the country including Liverpool, York, Birmingham, London and Glasgow (to name but a few)
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This 4 piece party band have worked with the majority of agencies across Europe and have since gone independent providing top-notch entertainment at some of the best wedding and party venues throughout the UK.
Alex has worked wonders, offering amazement at weddings for over 25 years wowing brides, grooms and audiences. He is sure to bring smiles and amazed looks to all. Despite his longevity, Alex’s effects are by no means dated or old fashioned, he constantly updates his repertoire with cutting edge magic that needs to be seen to be believed.
Wedding fireworks displays are now becoming increasingly popular and a must-have addition to any wedding celebration. Phenomenal Fireworks were one of the pioneers of wedding fireworks and have been offering our services in this field for many years. We have had the pleasure of providing the fireworks for many couples wanting to make their day special and finish with a bang.
The New Ventures offer a premium party band experience, turning your event into a night to remember. Packed full of songs from the 60’s right through to current chart toppers; The New Ventures brings the ultimate party experience whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, birthday or festival.
Phenomenal Fireworks Ltd create spectacular fireworks displays
Phenomenal Fireworks Ltd. provides spectacular fireworks displays that create unforgettable moments for couples and their guests. With years of experience and expertise, the company curate bespoke firework displays that reflect each couple's unique love story.
"Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand affair, we ensure a mesmerising experience that will leave a lasting impression," says Andrew Slinn, the operations and displays director. "Our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation sets us apart. We adhere to the highest industry standards and regulations, delivering flawlessly executed displays with the utmost care. Using state-of-the-art fireworks and cutting-edge technology, we create breathtaking visual effects and synchronised musical displays, immersing guests in a truly magical experience."
Posted: 11 August 2023
10 things wedding guests really care
Whether it's an open bar, live band or fireworks, choosing the best elements to add to your wedding day could really make or break your big day, new research reveals. Wedding experts Queensmith analysed thousands of comments from Reddit to reveal the things that really matter to guests when attending a wedding. Unsurprisingly, an open bar is a consistent success with guests at a wedding, however, it seems seating charts and a late-night snack are just as important.
Posted: 8 July 2023
Your wedding playlist, according to DJ experts
Now that we have entered peak wedding season, (May-October), DJing experts from CD Pool have provided the ultimate wedding playlists for your reception that is guaranteed to keep the dance floor hopping with happy guests. CD Pool analysed Spotify API data, exploring 2117 playlists with the keyword "wedding" to compile four playlists that reflect the atmosphere at different stages of the wedding reception. The suggested No. 1 song to include in your wedding playlist is I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston, a guaranteed floorfiller that appeared in over 320 playlists on Spotify, making it the most popular wedding-related track.
Posted: 7 July 2023
MagicALEXcellencE has launched a new Wedding Hosting Service
Wedding planning can seem endless, and as the day gets closer, many couples will be thinking about their entertainment. MagicALEXcellencE (the magic of Alex D Fisher) offers close-up and cabaret magic and has recently launched a new Wedding Hosting Service.
"Those of you looking for a wedding reception that people will recall for months to come will naturally be anxious about scheduling," says Alex. "As your wedding host/MC, I will not only make all the announcements and introductions at the key stages of your day, but I will also bring a special blend of award-winning comedy magic to your reception."
Posted: 6 July 2023
The 10 most popular first dance songs for 2023
Over the past year, UK searches for 'first dance songs 2023' have increased by +4,700%, whilst searches for 'fun first dance ideas' have increased by +100% showing that more couples are looking for inspiration. The first dance is likely to be one of the most memorable moments of your wedding, so naturally, newlyweds are determined to pick the most suitable song. A decision needs to be made whether to choose an old classic or maybe the new love song that's currently on the charts.
Posted: 23 June 2023
Award-winning musician Simon Levi has launched a new wedding service
Manchester-based Simon Levi is one of the most in-demand saxophonists in the country. This year, Simon has gigged and shared stages with the likes of DJ FAT Tony, Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, DJ JustMaybe (Defected Records), Nick Hussey (Defected Records) plus Damon Hess (O Beach/Sin Ibiza) and Sweet Female Attitude (Flowers).
Simon has an exceptional musical background and a wealth of experience. He can play anything from house and jazz to funk and soul, with something to please all of your wedding guests and keep the dancefloor packed all night.
Posted: 6 June 2023
The 20 most iconic marryoke songs for a perfect wedding
Are you a couple looking for songs for your wedding this summer? Searches for 'wedding songs karaoke' up +40% and 'best karaoke songs 2023' increasing by +300%, and thortful has put together a list of the most iconic marryoke songs for 2023. The top 20 karaoke songs for your wedding this year Taking the top spot is the absolute belt-it-out classic that is Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams. Given that it has remained a popular song after pretty much four decades, we'd say the score is well-deserved. Just behind in second place is a song that any '90s kid could sing in their sleep – the girl power megahit Wannabe by the Spice Girls.
Posted: 2 June 2023
Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s disco tour coming to a local venue near you!
Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Christmas Kitchen Disco UK Tour begins in November and here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we think it will make a great night out for your hen/stag or sten do! Tickets for shows are on-sale now The shows will feature hits from throughout Sophie's career, as well as some very festive classics, all in Sophie's own seasonal disco style. The tour follows on from the huge success of her 2022 Kitchen Disco Tour in which she brought her lockdown online sensation from her kitchen to sold-out stages across the country, including a sold-out finale at the London Palladium.
Posted: 22 February 2023
Christmas winter wedding music
Getting married at Christmas doesn't mean that you have to plan a Christmas-themed wedding. Here, roaming band The Travelling Hands, suggest songs that would work well for a Christmas winter wedding and the songs to avoid! When it comes to music, the same rule applies. Just because you want to get married at Christmas it doesn't mean that your musical playlist has to be full of Wizzard & Cliff Richard if you don't want it to be there. When our acoustic roaming band The Travelling Hands perform at winter weddings we see a wide variety of decisions when it comes to Christmas songs. Some want to embrace the Christmas classics - adding these into their day. Others like a few placed in here and there, whilst some want to just stick to their favourite songs without any Christmas numbers added in at all.
Posted: 16 December 2022
Introducing the talented Jukebox Band
Jukebox Band provides a wide range of bespoke live music packages throughout the UK. Delivering high-quality entertainment for a range of events, including weddings and corporate events. The group pride themselves on their versatility and ability to offer a wide range of lineups, from background music options to a full 13-piece band.
Now in demand at more than 100 events per year, the highly-trained professional musicians provide the perfect backdrop to any occasion, be it large or small. Jukebox Band are renowned for outstanding talent and high-octane performances, and as a result, are now one of the busiest and most in-demand live-music providers in the industry today.
Jukebox Band will provide you with bespoke entertainment throughout your wedding celebrations, from the moment you walk down the aisle to partying on the dancefloor to your favourite music.
Posted: 28 November 2022
