Creative Additions To Have At Your Wedding Reception
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Creative Additions To Have At Your Wedding Reception
So, you want your wedding day to be the party of the century but you’re not sure how to make that happen. We’re here to help! Thinking outside the box by adding a few unique add-ons and personal touches will help make your special day an unforgettable one. To go from cookie-cutter to extraordinary, here are some creative party-altering additions for your wedding reception!
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Add A Dreamy Ambiance With Stunning Uplighting
Inquire with your wedding Dj about whether he or she provides uplighting as an additional service. Many DJ companies do, including Elevate Entertainment. Having your wedding colors lit up around the room can create a dreamy, vibrant ambiance once the sun goes down and the dance floor is packed. You picked a gorgeous venue and flawless decor, but a little extra lighting to tie it all together goes a long way.
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Add Instant Party Vibes With A Unique Grand Entrance
Nothing says “let’s get this party started” with a creative, high-energy grand entrance of the wedding party to kick off the reception! There are so many unique grand entrance ideas, such as the “bridal party roast” and the “sports themed intro”. Or if you’ve booked an uplighting package, go ahead and utilize it for the grand entrance as well! As groomsmen and bridesmaids enter the room, ask your DJ to coordinate an incredible music festival-like light show to announce each bridal party member, including the bride and groom.
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Add A Personal Touch To Your Reception Dances
Adding a personal touch to the reception dances (first dance, father-daughter/mother-son dance) is a great way to engage your guests’ attention towards the middle of the night. Adding a personal touch can make the dances extremely meaningful. If you come from an immigrant family, consider adding a cultural dance to celebrate your heritage. Or to make things extra entertaining, choreograph a bridal party or family dance to a popular pop song to get the audience laughing and whipping out their phones! We also love the idea of adding an “In-Laws” dance as a form of unity between the two families, where the groom dances with his new mother in-law and the bride dances with her new father in-law. Be sure to coordinate these ideas and thoughts with your DJ so he/she can make sure the dances go smoothly!
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Add Electric Energy To The Dance Floor With DJ + Live Band Hybrid
If you’re going back and forth on whether to hire a wedding DJ or a live band for your wedding entertainment, here’s your answer: why not both? A DJ + Live Band Hybrid allows for you to have live professional musicians who play along with the music that the DJ is spinning, and can even accommodate guests’ special requests. The dance floor is sure to be bumpin’ with a DJ + Band Hybrid service at your reception.
Add Hilarious Entertainment With A Photo Booth
Adding a photo booth to your wedding reception can be a great activity to entertain guests of all ages until the very end. Not only is a photo booth an engaging activity but you can also enhance the experience by bringing custom props that represent you and your spouse, set out a scrapbook for guests to glue their pictures in or create a stunning photo backdrop that matches your wedding aesthetic.