Aside from the love of the day and the full bellies your guests will be expecting, keeping them entertained and having fun is a priority! What you need is exciting, and sometimes unexpected, entertainment to keep the party in full swing. That’s where we come in – today we’re sharing 18 alternative entertainment ideas that will add extra LOL’s to the day – and even keep the smallest guests happy!
UKEBOX
Create the perfect atmosphere and fill your wedding celebration with fun and upbeat vibes courtesy of Irelands most in demand wedding entertainment – UKEBOX.
Able to perform on stage or roam the room, providing up close and memorable musical moments, UKEBOX is sure to impress your guests and create memories that will last forever. Choose from summer attire vibes with their Hawaiian outfits or formal suits for more traditional weddings.
Performing from a varied repertoire of retro hits, contemporary classics and upbeat medleys, UKEBOX plays all of the tracks you want to hear and unites all generations.
Stratmore DJ, Sax and Percussion
Introducing Stratmore DJ Sax and Percussion Combo, a dynamic and electrifying musical ensemble that specialises in setting the perfect atmosphere for corporate parties and weddings. This exceptional trio brings together the infectious energy of a DJ, the soul-stirring melodies of a saxophonist, and the rhythmic magic of percussion to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
With their high-energy performances and diverse repertoire, they guarantee to cater to all occasions and make your event unforgettable. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or enjoy some smooth jazz, Stratmore DJ Sax and Percussion Combo is the unique idea that will elevate your celebration to the next level.
WOW Party Band
WOW are Ireland’s most exclusive premier wedding and event band. WOW is comprised of four of Ireland’s top musicians. Our fully costumed high energy show seamlessly takes the audience from Classic Hits to 80s, 90s to Current floor fillers.
WOW have played over 1100 shows in the past few years for high end clients including Twitter, The Aviva, META, GOOGLE as well as making unforgettable memories for countless wedding couples!
WOW have a massive catalogue of hits to choose from, The Beatles to George Ezra, Bruno Mars to Queen and everyone in between to keep your dancefloor HOPPING! Adding to the uniqueness of your event will be the one-of-a-kind remixes of medleys that you will only hear at a WOW show! With very competitive rates, WOW offers a range of packages for you to choose from.
Jeff Stanford Typewriter Poet
I provide on-the-spot typewritten poetry. Guests give me topics of their choice and I craft poems in just a few minutes. It makes an incredible favour and conversation starter! Perfect for the cocktail hour, after dinner, or even at the day 2 festivities.
The Gramophone Social
In The Gramophone Social, we want to create a listening experience from 100 years ago and bring you back in time. Not only an audio event, the gramophones provide a beautiful display in any venue, with the operator dressed to charm in traditional 1920’s style.
The perfect volume for any reception, guests can chat, mingle or dance the jitterbug! A unique event for Weddings, Receptions and Corporate Events.
All records are original 78rpm records from the 1920’s up to the late 1950’s. So we can play music from the roaring 20s up to early Rock N Roll and a lot more inbetween, including Jazz, Swing, Doo Wop, Soul and Gospel.” The Gramophone Social, Party Like It’s 1929.
Pic A Magnet
Pic A Magnet serves as a great entertainment source for you and your guests. Your guests will Get amazing photographs produced as beautiful and unique personalized wedding Magnets and as a favor that your guests will not leave behind and will keep talking about for years to come.
- Pic A Magnet is an experience that your guests wont forget.
- Pic A Magnet photographer will take photos of the guests at the event and in minutes they will start coming out as PHOTO MAGNETS.
- Professional staff will come and set up a vintage custom made magnetic board at your event for the guests to pick up their photo magnets.
- All the Photo Magnets will have your name and wedding date and a unique bespoke design.
- The guests see themselves on the magnets and take them home straight onto the fridge.
Your guests go to huge effort to look their best for your special day between hair, makeup, outfit, shoes etc… There is no better time to capture them looking their best than on your wedding day.
K2 Alpacas
Why not make your special day extra special. You can book two alpacas for your wedding or hen party. Our Alpacas are well socialized and make for a great photo opportunity for the happy couple. The Alpacas keep the guests occupied and amused with selfies and photos between the ceremony and the meal. We can dress up our Alpacas with a tux and veil or flowers. We will attend your wedding for up to two hours. We travel to your location. We provide a unique genuine alpaca gift for the happy couple.
For Hen Parties come enjoy an Alpaca & Prosecco Trek with your friends, we have (very nice) self catering cottages on site for an over dose of alpacas. Our 7 Cottages can sleep up to 26 guests.
Live Wedding Painter – Marcela Buckley
A live wedding painting is a unique and artistic way to capture your special day on a canvas which you will get to keep and cherish for the rest of your lives! I will attend your wedding and offer you and your guests the chance to witness your painting come to life, adding a personal touch and a lasting memory to your celebration. So while it’s entertainment for your guests during your wedding, you get to keep a beautiful painting at the end of it all.
Imagine the most important day of your lives unfolding on a canvas, right in front of your eyes! Whether it’s your first kiss, your first dance or a candid giggle with your new husband or wife, I will beautifully capture this moment in a painting throughout the day.
And don’t worry, you won’t need to sit for me for hours, I’ll only need a few quick minutes to grab some photos which I’ll use as reference for the rest of the day.
Getting a live wedding painter is a great way to add a dash of creativity and a statement of style to your wedding day.
Marta’s Magic Kids Show
Looking to keep your little guests gleefully engaged during your wedding festivities? Look no further! Say goodbye to restless little ones fidgeting through speeches and hello to an enchanting experience with Magic Marta’s Spectacular Show!
Picture this: a whirlwind of giggles, gasps, and glitter as Magic Marta works her spellbinding magic tailored just for your special day. She’s not your average magician—she’s a wizard of wonder, blending jaw-dropping tricks with side-splitting comedy that’ll have kids and adults alike rolling in the aisles.
Dive into a world of vibrant hues with face painting that transforms your little guests into superheroes, princesses, or whimsical creatures of their choosing. Then watch as balloon sculptures come to life, turning ordinary air into extraordinary shapes that spark imagination and delight.
And the best part? It’s not just a show—it’s an interactive extravaganza! Get ready for audience participation that’ll have everyone on their feet, joining in on the fun and creating memories that’ll last a lifetime.
So wave goodbye to boredom and hello to a wedding celebration that’s bursting with joy and excitement, courtesy of Magic Marta’s magical mastery. Get ready for laughter, smiles, and a sprinkle of enchantment that’ll make your big day truly unforgettable!
Percov Show
Fantastic wedding show. We will make your wedding unique and give it glamor and brilliance. What we offer:
- Led dance floor, wedding dance lessons, Dancing On The Clouds
- Dj&SAX
- Registration of marriage with sound and light
- Decoration of light and clouds your wedding dance (dry ice effect)
Scruffy Entertainment
Nowhere else will you get a 7 hour show with as much energy and fun!
Scruffy is without doubt one of the most experienced and professional DJ’s in Ireland. Nowhere in Ireland will you see a show like Scruffy Duffy’s. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment business, he has established himself as one of the most influential and respected entertainers of his profession.
As trends have changed, wedding couples are now looking for something different to make their Wedding Day more memorable.
Oisin Foley Mindreader
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Hey there folks! My name is Oisin Foley, and I’m a MINDREADER!
Well… I can’t ACTUALLY read minds of course. But I do use psychology, suggestion, deduction, intuition, magic, misdirection & showmanship to make people think that I can READ THEIR MIND.
Essentially, I read and influence people in the most fun and engaging way – and I use my skills (as well as a background in theatre) to entertain your family, friends, colleagues and guests.
Throughout my career as a performer, I’ve had so much craic blowing the minds of quite literally THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE!! And I’ve been called many things – magician, mindreader, mentalist, hypnotist, MAGIC MAN, Harry Potter, wizard… and some expletives that I’d prefer not to share here (though I’m sure you can guess).
Let me be frank, I love what I do – and my job is pretty easy : I’m here to help you give your guests an UNFORGETTABLE experience. And I can’t wait to help you put together the most AMAZING WEDDING!
Tommy Sax
Tommy Sax is a professional classically trained Irish musician, with over 20years experience. Playing all types of styles of music from pop, jazz, house, Ibiza, old classics to current chart toppers and everything in between. His ability to read the room and versatile flexibility make him the ideal choice for fun, interactive, live entertainment that will surely impress your guests and add the WOW factor to your special day that will have them talking about your wedding for years to come. A real treat for all your guests, some of whom may never of heard the saxophone being played live before, Tommy Sax is a reliable, talented entertainer who always gives 100% in every performance creating the ultimate party atmosphere, perfect for small intimate spaces to large open outdoor areas. Tommy Sax has the expertise to perform effortlessly throughout any part of your special day from Ceremony music, Drinks reception ,Grand Entrance, During the meal, Main act, After Band or Day 2 wedding, Tommy Sax will not disappoint!!
Auntie Katies
We provide childcare and entertainment from 6 hours right up to 48 hours! Our most popular package is 24 hours!
We can come to your house /the hotel as early as 10 am on the morning of your wedding! We take care of everything! We feed the children, Including bottles, night time feeds, dress them, entertain them! We look after everything! We sit with them during the wedding ceremony, play with them during the drinks reception, sit with them for the meal, we also even take them up to bed so no one misses out on your big day, especially you!!
Our sole focus is your child/ children! You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your child is looked after and having a good day! We do not take them away! They are a part of your day! We just help for things to run smoothly!
Elisa Wedding Babysitting
Elisa Babysitting childcare wedding services provide a fun, safe, and entertaining environment for your children to play and relax during your special celebration. We have more than 15 years of experience working in weddings around Ireland and we adapt our several services to your needs, from one-to-one care to preparing any room or space into a friendly and fun-filled play area, the perfect environment for children!
From our extensive collection of materials and toys, we will transform any room into a playground of color, sights, and sounds to make your wedding even more perfect. We cater to children from 0-15 years, and we provide age-appropriate activities & entertainment.
Linda Byrne The Wedding Illustrator
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Embrace the enchantment of your special day with an alternative touch from The Wedding Illustrator, Linda Byrne. Cherish the magic with personalised keepsakes for your guests that will etch your wedding day into their hearts forever.
Linda will attend your wedding day and draw your guests! Created on-the-spot, your wedding guest will experience the unique chance to be drawn live by a professional artist. Gifting your guests not only the alternative encounter but a carry home handcrafted piece of artistry, brimming with love, magic, and distinctive memories.
In the hands of Linda, each illustration is crafted with care and charisma, ensuring that your guests walk away with a timeless keepsake to be treasured for a lifetime.
The Hit Machine Drummers
Unbeatable wedding entertainment, the drummers & dancers will bring your wedding reception to the next level! Before the band kick off, this brand new 20 minute show is a MUST for your big day. With a striking uniform of black kilts and leather vests, jaw dropping choreography, Irish Dancing, and Audience Participation, everyone will love it!
The Brass Monkeys
The Brass Monkeys, the premier six-piece brass band that’s ready to bring your wedding to life with our dynamic, high-energy performances! Our talented musicians are masters at blending contemporary and classic hits into our own unique arrangements that are sure to get you and your guests up and dancing.
With a repertoire that includes a variety of genres we’re able to cater to any audience. Our seamless medleys will keep the energy high and the party going all night long. And with our interactive performances, you’ll feel like you’re part of the show!
Our attention to detail extends to our wardrobe as well. We have a range of costumes and looks that can be tailored to suit any occasion, from formal events to more casual parties. With a showtime of 30-60 minutes, we’re able to provide a dynamic and engaging performance that will leave your guests talking about your event for years to come.
