Geelong Entertainment Services

Here a my 7 tips for your reception which will hopefully make things a little more comfortable for everyone on the day/night. Read more...

 - Always try an avoid sitting your elderly guests near the speakers. This is a common problem, but can easily be avoided with well thought out seating arrangements. Young people can handle it a lot better, whereas Nanna & Grandad or old Uncle George may end up not enjoying the night to its full potential.

 - Try and make sure your MC has a wireless microphone. It is much better for the speech makers to be able to stay at their tables, or be in a good spot where they can be seen by everyone. If your entertainer is at the back of the room and the speech maker has to walk all the way down the back...it becomes awkward and time consuming. The good thing with a wireless microphone is also when FOB or FOG are making their speech they often refer to their wives, who are sitting close to them, so seeing them is good also.

 - When hiring a music service make sure they are experienced at performing in weddings. Some people have been to a party with a band or a DJ and have hired them there on the spot because they were enjoying them at that time. When the wedding day came, the service played like it was still at that party. The whole format of a wedding is different and varies frequently throughout the reception

 - Make sure your entertainer has a music library or repertoire suitable for all age groups. There are many songs that young people like and many songs that older people like. An experienced entertainer will suggest songs that are entertaining to all age groups. Talk to your entertainer and tell him/her exactly the mood you want set for your day. If he/she is professional, they will be able to accommodate easily

 - Make sure your entertainer is a full timer - not a hobbyist. A full timer will be able to negotiate any situation thrown at them as over the years they have seen a lot and dealt with a lot. A less experienced entertainer might not be able to keep things running smoothly if there is a situation at hand

 - If your entertainer is acting as MC as well, make sure he/she can pronounce all names correctly. Provide them with comprehensive notes and brief them on the pronunciation of any names that don’t speak like they read. Don’t leave it to chance.

 - Most importangly have fun.  Dont sweat on the small stuff and enjoy what is suppose to be the best night of your life, the vibe that you are giving is going to be the vibe of your entire wedding.


Matt Baird