
7 Wedding Entertainment Ideas
Entertainment keeps guests having fun and energized
Weddings are a bit like hosting the world’s biggest dinner party with a sprinkle of emotional chaos.
You’ve got your guests all dressed up, eagerly awaiting the main event—you two saying “I do”—and then, boom! You’re off with the photographer for what feels like an eternity while they’re left to their own devices.
Cue the awkward mingling and the polite shuffling from canapé table to bar.
This is prime time to keep your loved ones entertained, because nobody wants their wedding remembered as “the one with the longest wait for the bride and groom to come back.”
So, how do you keep everyone smiling while you’re busy perfecting your smouldering pose for the album?
Why not throw in some fun entertainment for your guests whilst your off posing.
You don’t need to splash the case on every quirky idea out there, but if you have the budget adding some fun into the mix can make for an unforgettable reception.
Let’s have a look 7 fun ideas that I’ve seen over the years to keep your wedding guests entertained.
an essential part of creating an unforgettable experience
Secret Singing Waiters
Imagine this: your guests are happily tucking into their scotch broth when—bam!—the “waiter” carrying the bread rolls bursts into song.
Or the best one I’ve seen on social media is they wheel a cake through, not yours obviously, and drop it all over the floor, now that would be funny.
Secret singing waiters are the ultimate party trick, blending in as part of the staff before surprising everyone with a show-stopping performance.
It’s fun, unexpected, and guaranteed to entertain your wedding guests and have everyone joining in.
Who knew dinner service could turn into a standing ovation?
Here are a couple of links to singing waiters that might be able to do your wedding.and this one

A Tarot card reading
Add a sprinkle of mystique to your wedding day by inviting a tarot card reader to entertain your wedding guests.
Whether they’re uncovering their future or laughing over how their star signs “totally explain” their dance moves, it’s a unique and enchanting way to keep the vibe alive.
Plus, it’s an instant conversation starter—who doesn’t want to know if they’ll meet
their soulmate at Table 7?
When ??? and ??? got married in 2024 which was a small intimate wedding ?? booked this for her guests and I snuck in before I left and everyone else had a shot. (She told me to get out my own way in my business)
It was about 15 minutes long so it doesn’t take up to much time, but your guests will be swapping notes as they wait for you to return.
And here’s a link to a Tarot card reader in Aberdeen.

Hire a Caricature Artist
Nothing says “best wedding ever” like a caricature of your granny with a massive grin and huge glasses.
A caricature artist adds a touch of hilarity to the day, with your wedding guests lining up to see which features get lovingly exaggerated.
It’s a brilliant wedding entertainment idea, a conversation starter, and a souvenir they’ll proudly hang on their fridge—or hide from their mates, depending on the likeness.
Either way, it’s all laughs and lasting memories!
Anna and Scott had one of these at their wedding In 2023 so I got to have a go at that as well.
It was Picky Pencil that was at this wedding and she did a grand job of mine and everyone was hanging around each other when it was being done so there were no quiet moments.
Here are couple of links to a couple of caricaturists in Aberdeen and this one

Hire a glitter bar
Oh I love the sound of this one and would make for fantastic photos
Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle?
Having a glitter bar at your wedding lets your guests channel their inner disco ball and leave the party looking like they’ve been hugged by a unicorn.
From shimmering cheeks to sparkly beards (yes, it’s a thing), it’s an easy way to crank up the fun and have everyone shining brighter than the chandeliers.
Just ensure you warn them that glitter sticks around longer than your honeymoon tan—the gift keeps on giving!
Now most of the glitter bars I can find on the internet are in Glasgow or Edinburgh but that doesn’t mean they won’t come to Aberdeen/shire, so check them out see which one you like and make that booking.
I couldn’t find a glitter bar in Aberdeen but pretty sure if you give these people a shout they may come to Aberdeen or this one.

At tattoo station
Why settle for just a day to remember when you can give your wedding guests a tattoo to remember it by?
I’ve seen this done at weddings on social media but not actually seen it done by any of my couples.
A tattoo station brings personality, a dash of rebellion, and the perfect chance for Uncle Dave to get “Live, Laugh, Love” inked on his bicep (temporary, of course… hopefully).
I wouldn’t have a real tattooist there but nowadays temporary tattoos look amazing and last for ages.
You could even design a tattoo for your wedding and everyone get that.
This is one way to guarantee your wedding is unforgettable—literally!
And here’s a link to a travelling tattoo artist that might be able to come to your wedding.

A Silent Disco
Now this I am dying to have a go at.
Weddings are a time-honoured celebration filled with joy, love, and some seriously questionable dance moves.
But have you heard about the new trend crashing the wedding scene that takes dancing to a whole new level of hilarity?
Enter the silent disco—a party phenomenon with wedding guests whispering sweet nothings into their headphones while busting out quiet moves!
There’s something quite captivating about silent discos.
Perhaps it’s the novelty factor that adds a touch of magic to any event.
While a live band or a traditional DJ setup sets the mood at a reception, the inclusion of a silent disco later in the night introduces an element of delightful absurdity to the affair.
A brilliant choice if you can’t make up your mind what kind of music you want on your wedding day perhaps.
Heres a link to a company that does a silent disco and this ones more local to Aberdeen

Hire A Drag Queen
If you want your wedding to be fabulous with a capital F, a drag queen performance is the way to go.
Think big hair, dazzling outfits, and enough charisma to power the dance floor all night.
Your wedding guests will be cheering, laughing, and maybe even strutting their stuff by the end of the show.
It’s like having a pop concert, comedy act, and runway spectacular rolled into one—and trust us, nobody will be talking about the table centrepieces after that!
Heres a link to a company with lots of drag queens on it that would do weddings in Aberdeen.

There’s nothing quite like a bit of novelty to get your guests talking!
Why not throw in a margarita bar for the cocktail lovers, ice cream cones for the sweet-toothed, or a photo booth for those who can’t resist a silly prop?
You could even crank it up a notch with a chip van rolling in at the end of the night—because who doesn’t love a sneaky midnight snack?
Now, I’m not saying you need to splash the cash on every quirky idea under the sun, but if you’ve got a bit left in the budget, something fun and out of the ordinary can take your reception from great to unforgettable.
Did you have any of the above at your wedding, anyone you could recommend?

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