Evening entertainment ideas for small wedding

I'd go for a magician. The best ones are all listed on The Magic Circle website as they are members of it.

Hey!

Sounds like a tricky situation but there will be something out there that suits.

The thing to be aware of is that with numbers this small and potentially a small room, whatever you have there is going to be really noticeable! The good thing is that you can decide how you want your night to go down and what vibe you want.

Do you want something that your guests can sit down and watch? Maybe you guys want to just chill and dance?

For me those are the two main ways you can go. An actual 'show' like a magic show, a comedy show or even fire performance is great but then you have to think about what happens before, in between and afterwards. I'm a big fan of walkabout or mingling entertainment - but can an act mingle in such a small group without standing out? I think if you go for something like this it would be best to have an actual show that people can enjoy rather than a solo entertainer moving through your guests throughout the night.

A nice idea could be live music. I wouldn't go for a full band due to the number of guests but an acoustic duo of sorts can really captivate a room and provide something fun if people want to dance. Also it's not so intrusive and doesn't require everyones full attention. This means if you do just want to drink and chat with your guests, you're free to do so without feeling like you have to properly watch a show. With the numbers you have, it's set up perfectly for a small scale musical act!

To be fair there are loads of cool and unique options available but it depends how quirky you want to be with it! I think whether you have kids included or not will make a difference to your choices.

Good luck and let me know if you need any more ideas

Joey

Hi,

You might like to consider hiring a Jukebox. It's quite good fun, your guests can go up and select songs they like and it becomes quite interactive. I think you can get various packages. I've seen this done for a small (between 20 and 30 guest) function where the party continued in the same small room as the meal.

cheers

Dave

You could try renting a pool for a private pool party. Everyone likes to swim and they aren't usually very expensive either. Good luck.

Sorry the bowling plan fell through, but with 22 guests you have the advantage that almost anything works. A few ideas that include the children: a games night in the hotel function room with board games, giant Jenga, a quiz about the two of you, and a photo corner with props; a karaoke set-up (many hotels can arrange it, or you can hire a machine cheaply); a casino night with fake money and small prizes; or a film or dessert table with popcorn and sweets for the little ones while the adults chat. A simple treasure hunt or colouring table keeps the kids busy, and the baby can have a quiet corner. If you would still like to go out as a group, a family-friendly pub or restaurant with a private area is another option, and it is worth comparing venues such as WetherspoonUK against others, but always check each venue's rules for children in the evening before booking, since this is exactly what caught you out with the bowling. Whatever you choose, ask the hotel what they can offer in-house, because they often have a lounge or a function room free for small wedding parties. Hope you find something fun!