Worried about a lull in the day!

It's normal to have a lull between the end of the speeches and the start of the evening do. Some guests will go back to their rooms to get changed. Your photographer will use some of that time to do bridal portraits then you may be able to go chill out for a bit.

Yeah there is normally a lull there, depending on your set-up it can be a welcome one though.

Are you local so that guests can nip home and have a cuppa? Do they have hotel rooms they can relax in? Or even a lounge /bar?

It's nice to chill for a bit before the evening do

Yes, the majority have a room at the hotel; I have set up a lounge area for those that don't, I just don't want people to feel a bit "is that it?" if you know what I mean - personally - I hate the lull, i'd rather have a lull if it was after something really fun or had people smiling - the change over just after the meal ending can be a bit boring I think!

Post-food teas and coffees served in a side room while the changeover takes place? That's what we're doing.

I think it's appropriate here to give your guests a little bit of breathing room, even just to chat and catch up. Especially as a lot of the time at this point, evening guests will be arriving and will want to know all the gossip and goings on from your day!

Having said that, I don't like the idea of leaving guests completely to their own devices. Whether you have some background/live music on or someone walking around your guests like a magician, it just offers something different to keep energy levels high and people interested.

If you do go for something, make sure it's 'non-intrusive' and won't make the guests feel like they have to pay full attention and stop and watch. It'll fill the lull and will show your guests that you've spared a thought for them!