What kind of entertainment works well with a modern wedding venue?

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Modern wedding venues call for unforgettable entertainment options that match their unique aesthetic and vibe. Within such creative spaces, there’s a wide array of opportunities to incorporate personalized entertainment options that’ll keep your guests captivated throughout your special day.

From interactive experiences to live performances, the possibilities are virtually endless, ensuring your wedding becomes a standout event that everyone will remember. Whether you're aiming for a grand spectacle or a more intimate ambiance, the right entertainment can truly elevate your wedding. 

Here, we explore some different entertainment options that work well in modern wedding venues.

Loft spaces or venues with high ceilings

Loft venues are known for their high ceilings, exposed brick, and urban charm – an open layout which creates a great opportunity for dynamic entertainment. Other modern venues with high ceilings, such as barn conversions, offer similar spaces that allow you to go all out with your entertainment planning.

Opting for a live band is perfect for such venues – the acoustics sound great, and you have the space to host a busy dance floor without anyone feeling claustrophobic. Depending on your wedding theme, you could choose a band that specializes in contemporary music, acoustic versions of pop and indie hits, jazz ensembles, or funky experimental groups that can tap into the chic vibe of your space.

Take advantage of the high ceilings by pairing your DJ or live band with a custom light show – projecting visuals onto walls or ceilings can create an immersive dance-floor experience. Alternatively, you could project a photo gallery of you and your new husband or wife on one of the walls.

Industrial chic 

Think warehouses turned wedding venues, with a sleek, minimalist vibe featuring steel beams, concrete floors, and Edison bulb lighting. Venues with this industrial chic vibe can easily be brought to life with a live band that blends vintage and modern styles. A group that incorporates instruments like saxophones, synths, or electric violins adds character to the raw environment and offers a classy, sophisticated aesthetic for your wedding.

Break the norm by hiring roving entertainers like magicians, dancers, or even an acoustic duo who can move around and perform in different parts of the venue, or turn dining into the entertainment itself. A mixologist or coffee artist creating custom drinks for your guests can be just as much fun as the main performance.

The key here is to get creative and make the most of your space – no idea is too outrageous. Talk to your wedding planner to decide what is feasible and will make the most of your space, and have fun creating a unique wedding experience.

Outdoor gardens 

Outdoor wedding venues have an air of natural beauty and elegance that pairs well with light, engaging, and smooth entertainment. A live acoustic band, playing folk or mellow tunes, complements a garden setting perfectly. Harpists or string quartets can also provide a sophisticated yet serene vibe, perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony or canapés on the lawn.

You could also entertain your guests with fun outdoor games like chess, giant Jenga, or croquet. If you have children attending, include interactive stations such as a DIY flower crown bar or an ice-cream station.

For evening garden receptions, consider fire dancers or LED performers. Such dramatic performances add a stunning, unexpected element to the night and can help make your wedding truly memorable. You could even include such exciting acts as part of your exit, perhaps accompanying a sparkler exit, with performers joining your guests as they send you off to your happily ever after.

Have fun making it your own

Creative entertainment options tailored to the style of your venue can truly elevate your modern wedding, leaving both you and your guests entertained and mesmerized. Whether you're drawn to the raw character of industrial chic, the urban sophistication of loft spaces, or the natural beauty of outdoor gardens, the right entertainment will ensure your wedding is an event to remember.