Novelty Acts
Traditionally, following a wedding ceremony, a reception is held that hosts a dinner and a dance where guests can celebrate the marriage of the bridal couple, but what do you do if the majority of your friends and family are not paired up or fans of dancing?
What many couples are doing to deal with this dilemma, is to make the dance portion of the evening's festivities, more of a minor role, and provide their guests instead with a variety of entertainment options, but not just any entertainment, novelty entertainment.
From Fortune-tellers to palm readers, novelty acts have been popping up at weddings in greater frequency as bridal couples look to entertain their guests, with magicians and hypnotists following as a close second. Most wedding planners agree not only can such acts predict the future developments for your guests, they can also predict that your guests will leave your wedding with nothing but great memories.
Performing at every table at various times throughout the evening, mix and mingling amongst your guests, novelty acts are one of the best ways to spend your hard earned wedding accessory dollars. No matter which type or combination of novelty acts you choose for your wedding reception, most acts can perform at any or all of the usual four time slots that need filling during your wedding day: the photographs keeping guests entertained while the bridal party is busy with photos; tableside during the cocktail hour; after the speeches, while the meal is being cleared away and the evenings dance is being set up; and during the midnight buffet as a way to wind down the evening, or gear it up for the next stage of partying.
When deciding upon which novelty act you should choose for your wedding, be sure to follow up on references, possibly attend an event where you can see how they interact with crowds, and find an act that you know will work well within both your schedule and your budget.
Novelty acts let you rest easy knowing your guests are being entertained throughout your evening, leaving nothing else for you to do, but relax and enjoy your day.
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