It's a great idea to hire some form of entertainment for your wedding guests and there are so many different approaches to inspire you.
To give you just a few South Wales wedding entertainment ideas to whet your appetite: think about jazz singers, soul bands, fireworks, harpists, magicians, fun casinos, Wedding DJs, caricature artists, singing waiters and even fortune tellers.
Aside from the ceremony itself, music often forms a hugely important aspect of almost any wedding. It really helps create the mood you would like whether romantic, fun and laughter, but above all helps to make your day one to remember for you and your guests for many years to come.
Here’s some great wedding entertainers based in South Wales from places like Cardiff, Swansea and Newport, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your South Wales Wedding magazine when contacting wedding entertainers in South Wales.
he Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They offer high energy live music for weddings, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Their band size is fully customisable from 3 to 14 musicians, making them the perfect fit for any event budget or style.
Your Vision is our Mission
What are you looking for? Do you know? Maybe you know what you don't want rather than what you do. Tell us what your vision is, and we will do our best to fulfil it. I like to meet you in person to get to know you, and to plan your evening, day and the soundtrack to your memories is so helpful. If you live far away, no problem- we can have a Zoom meeting or two!
Prices from £450!
Upcoming showcases for renowned band
The Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They offer high energy live music for weddings, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Their band size is fully customisable from 3 to 14 musicians, making them the perfect fit for any event budget or style. Blue Lion's talented musicians have performed with renowned artists including Ellie Goulding, Kanye West, Mark Knopfler, Tom Jones, George Michael, Gotye, and Alicia Keys. They work to make every event unforgettable, creating and delivering high-energy, fun performances to keep the dance floor jumping. This talented crew will create a set list to suit your musical preferences, from elegant classical music or string pop covers for the ceremony, to jazz during cocktail hour, and dance music to get the crowd going during the reception. If you're planning a destination wedding, Blue Lion Band travels around the world! They are available to perform at events throughout the United Kingdom and for travel to France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and more.
Posted: 3 May 2022
SGDJ and SG Discos have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year at The Welsh Wedding Awards
SGDJ and SG Discos, a collective of professional DJs in Cardiff, have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year at The Welsh Wedding Awards. Established in 1999, the company offers a range of services, including entertainment for the ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening celebration. Moving seamlessly through each part of the day, the team is dedicated to ensuring you have the perfect wedding.
Each of SGDJ and SG Disco's packages can be customised to include a master of ceremonies, customisable background music for the meal, PA hire for the speeches, a recording of the speeches and vows, uplighting, dancefloors, and a selfie wizard.
Posted: 28 April 2022
Questions to ask your DJ before booking
Can we choose the music you play? If you've been to a wedding where the music played was awful, this might be because the DJ was not reading the room or had a limited collection. Alternatively, it might mean they were tailoring the music to that specific couple, and they had different tastes to you. Most experienced DJs will be happy to take some requests before the wedding, it's your day after all. The age of Spotify playlists can mean that clients can have very set ideas of what they want to hear. Keep in mind that what sounds good in the car might not be a great hit on the dancefloor. Part of making a good party is ensuring that as many people as possible feel included.
Posted: 2 March 2022
Megan-Siân Photography has launched a new sister business called Happy Snappy Photobooths
Megan-Siân Photography has launched a new sister business called Happy Snappy Photobooths. Megan-Siân tells us: "I have more than 10 years of experience photographing weddings, families and events. I love capturing the fun at any wedding or event and creating memories for people. I thought this is the perfect new business venture/addition to my company. I plan to create different floral crowns for the booth to suit each wedding and future couples." What's more, couples who book Megan-Siân Photography as their wedding photographer will receive a discount towards a photo booth at Happy Snappy Photobooths.
Posted: 10 February 2022
SGDJ and SG Discos is giving couples a five per cent discount off its services
SGDJ and SG Discos, a collective of professional DJs in Cardiff, is giving couples a five per cent discount off its services. Established in 1999, the company offers a range of services, including entertainment for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebration. Moving seamlessly through each part of the day, the team are dedicated to ensuring you have the perfect day. Each package can be customised to include a master of ceremonies, customisable background music for the meal, PA hire for the speeches, a recording of the speeches and vows, uplighting, dancefloors and a selfie wizard.
Posted: 3 February 2022
How to incorporate the festive season into your wedding entertainment
Christmas weddings are magical, often with beautifully decorated venues that are in keeping with the festive season. I suppose the question on every bride's mind is, what is too much? As a DJ, I hardly play any seasonal music at the wedding, just a couple of songs to acknowledge the time of year. Any more than that, and it can start to feel a little cheesy. The important thing to remember is that the main focus of the day is your wedding and your Christmas theme should be a small bonus on the side.
Posted: 8 December 2021
How to choose the perfect wedding DJ
Music is key to generating a great atmosphere for your party. Customising the songs to suit everyone's tastes is important, so look at the age range attending and consider what would please everyone. A band will usually play for one to three hours, so there will be time between sets when your friends and family may still want to be entertained. Therefore, having a DJ is a good idea, given most weddings last five or more hours.
Posted: 22 October 2021
What to ask a magician before booking
Chat with the magician and ask about their experience and available options. A large percentage will perform close up magic, so you may need to shop around for different options. Ask if they have worked at your venue and, if so, what works well there. Price is often the biggest question. Some start as low as £100, and others range up to £1,000. It may be hard to understand why there is such a difference, but the answer is that a magician can do more than just tricks, with added value, experience and availability, the price is generally higher.
Posted: 13 October 2021
How to find the perfect wedding DJ
As an experienced DJ of 30 years, I recommend you look for a dedicated supplier who can cater for the whole family with a wide range of music that's suitable for all ages. When I look back, I realise how shockingly inexperienced I was at the beginning of my career and always thought music had to be blasting with all the latest club hits – how wrong was I? Now it's all about subtle tunes and lighting and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that people will want to stay in and enjoy together.
Posted: 6 October 2021
The British Bird of Prey Centre has helped couples celebrate their weddings during the pandemic
The British Bird of Prey Centre in The National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire has continued to help couples celebrate their weddings during the pandemic, including one client who required evening entertainment. The director, Emma Hill, tells us more: "Last month we received an email from a young couple who, due to COVID-19, had to cancel all their wedding entertainment very last minute and were asking if we could help to treat their guests. It's unusual to have a request for evening entertainment, but we decided to do our good deed!
Posted: 30 September 2021
