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Setting the mood and tempo Firstly consider how you want your drinks reception to 'feel'? You've just finished the more formal wedding ceremony and so the usual option is to liven things up a bit. Do you want the mood to stay elegant and a bit formal or do you want to really hit the gas? Do you want a theme to the music? Do you want guests to know the music being played or will it be totally in the background? Do you want vocals or do you want the music to be instrumental? Most couples opt for the middle ground and raise the tempo slightly but without going for the all out party feel of the evening reception. This is probably a good idea or everyone will be shattered by the time your main party band or DJ get going later on at your evening reception! If the weather's good, then it's a popular choice to have a jazz band play outside your wedding venue. Many couples opt to have the same string quartet, pianist or harpist who performed during the wedding ceremony carry on into the drinks reception which is also a great idea if they only played briefly earlier. If you want to try 'something a bit different' and you hope to have good weather think about steel bands, salsa bands or even mariachi bands. Jazz bands - the popular choice There are many styles of jazz music but the most popluar choice for a wedding drinks reception is either a traditonal dixieland style jazz band which can be unamplified and performed by 'wandering musicians' or else a popular swing jazz band playing songs from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and new artists such as Jamie Cullum and Michael Buble. Jazz Bands for your Wedding Drinks Reception
Breaking the ice - the key to an amazing wedding So you've got wedding guests who've either never met before, or who were on their very best behaviour last time they did. Then you've got your mates who, lets face it, they'll be happy downing the champers until the meal. In these awkward situations it's really important to put people at ease, bring everyone together and break the ice. Luckily Alive Network has the perfect solution with our excellent Mix and Mingle entertainers. A close up magician or a caricaturist are both really good ice breakers as they bring your guests together, give them something to chat and laugh about, and they help to make the drinks reception feel fun. They will work the floor to ensure everyone is included and each finished caricature make a for an excellent wedding favor. Also perfect for creating a talking point, why not hire a couple of professional celebrity look alikes to arrive and jazz up your guest list. You can even have a private bet between yourselves as to which guest will be most gulable and ask for an autograph first! If you've got children in attendence then consider a professional childrens entertainer to keep them occupied. Their parents will certainly thank you for it! If you really feel someone else really needs to take charge of things, a Toast Master is the perfect solution to keep things running to schedule and ensure everyone is where they should be. Ice breakers for your wedding drinks reception
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