Wedding Party Ideas & Wedding Party Entertainment Ideas!

A Brief History Of Weddings

The word wedding derives from Anglo-Saxon times when the bride's father led a public ceremony, called a "bewedding", at which the groom offered guarantees to the bride's guardians that she would be looked after. These offerings were called "weds". The occasion is one of life's primeval and surprisingly unchanged rites of passage. It celebrates the union of two people in love with the sharing of vows and is traditionally witnessed by friends and family.

There was originally no state involvement in a wedding until 1753 and it was only in the 1500s that people started making their vows in church. Almost all of the customs we observe today are merely echoes of the past; from the giving of rings (an ancient Egyptian belief that the circular shape of the ring was a sign of undying, never ending love without beginning or end) to the fact that the groom stands on the bride’s right so his sword arm is free to fend off would be suitors.

The Best Day Of Your Lives

Whether your special day is a small registry celebration, a large church gathering or a more personal, non-religious ceremony, start as you mean to go on by making the first day of the rest of your lives the best day of your lives.

For a truly unforgettable day Alive Network will fulfil all your musical requirements with the pick of the country’s coolest party bands for a swinging evening reception, or perhaps an exceptional jazz band, swing band or classical ensemble to provide background entertainment during the meal or the signing of the register.

A Whole Day Of Music

Starting with the wedding ceremony, a piper is traditional to play the bride in and out of the church. A string quartet or harpist are common choices to provide a beautiful musical backdrop during the wedding ceremony and immediately afterwards whilst photos are taken.

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Your wedding drinks reception. A jazz or swing band is an ideal choice to provide light background music during the afternoon reception, helping to settle guests and create an exciting atmosphere. It is also quite common for the string quartet from your ceremony to continue playing during the afternoon reception.

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Evening wedding reception. And what evening reception would be complete without a top quality wedding band or DJ? Rock and pop bands are by far the most popular choices, with soul, disco, salsa and jive offering something a little different.

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DJs are a cost effective solution if a band is out of your budget but are also often booked as well as a band to fill in the gaps between the bands performances. Also, ask if the band themselves can DJ in between sets as this is very often possible.

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More Than Just Music

Don’t just stop at wedding music though as all manner of wedding entertainment can be arranged. From top caricaturists and table magicians to entertain your guests while they mingle, to traditional dancers and stage hypnotists, there’s no end to the fun that can we can arrange for you.