Music to your ears

Your big-day entertainment guide

COLETTE HAZEN VIOLIN

Colette Hazen 07917 135546 | www.colettehazen.com

What do you offer for weddings?

I’m a dynamic and versatile violinist and electric violinist offering bespoke performances for your day, from the ceremony through to your drinks reception and evening reception. I play on a striking wireless, LED light-up violin and my electric style spans from Cafe del Mar Ibiza chill out to house and pop club music, solo or improvising alongside a DJ.

Why is it a great option?

Live music creates a memorable experience. Having the right musician perform at your wedding can bring elegance, sophistication and energy to create the perfect atmosphere for your day.

What’s your best piece of advice?

Don’t be afraid to make requests. I love hearing what songs or pieces of music are meaningful to couples – it’s always possible to incorporate those into your day.

JESSICA KING-HOLFORD

HARPIST

Jessica King-Holford

07825 165490 | www.harpistlondon.co.uk

What do you offer for weddings?

I’ve been playing the harp at weddings for over 20 years. I provide entertainment for various parts of the day, including the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. I work closely with couples to make sure we set the right tone for their day and with my wide-ranging repertoire of classical, contemporary and jazz, there’s something for everyone!

Why is it a great option?

The harp adds an elegant touch to your celebration. It’s versatile and can suit a variety of ceremonies. It brings a vibrant, fresh sound and the beauty of the harp itself often becomes a talking point for the guests.

What’s your best piece of advice?

Take your time and do your research! There are so many great artists out there but it’s worth taking the time to listen and talk to the artists themselves to make sure they’re the right fit for you.

Classic Giant Games

Emily Moore 07701 310070 | www.classicgiantgames.com

What do you offer for weddings?

We offer a range of games for adults and children to keep all of your guests entertained.

Why is it a great option?

We have games that take you back to your childhood days and memories of playing them. Now you and your guests can enjoy the giant versions of those games. They’re fun and bring everyone together during your special day – some can get a little competitive as well! Most of all we like the fact that it brings out the big kid in you.

What’s your best piece of advice?

When choosing games to entertain your guests, it’s important that you know what games will suit. We have indoor and outdoor options, so it’s also important to make sure the space provided can hold the games you wish to hire. We like to work closely with our couples so we can put forward suggestions to suit their needs.

Tashara Forrest

Tashara Forrest

07701 310070 | www.tasharaforrest.com

What do you offer for weddings?

London’s Sleeke Chix provide a variety of live music entertainment options for weddings and events. They offer a selection of shows so you can choose the style of music that you prefer and their repertoire spans from the 1960s to now including Motown soul, disco, jazz, Rnb and pop.

Why is it a great option?

A live band should bring that wow factor to your day. They should keep you and your guests engaged, thoroughly entertained and on the dancefloor. An experienced and well-rehearsed band, like Tashara Forrest and Sleeke Chix, will bring fresh and new originality to your favourite cover songs, giving you and your guests an experience that you’ll never forget. We perform a vast catalogue of music, spanning several decades and genres of music and we have an initial consultation with this catalogue to find out what type of music and feel you want for your special day. We can also learn new songs and tailor our sets to your desire.

What’s your best piece of advice?

We recommend you choose your favourite upbeat songs that you and your guests love to dance to for the reception entertainment. You should also throw in a handful of your favourite ballads if you want to but remember, if you want the party to be swinging it’s ideal to choose mostly up-tempo music. Finally, be sure to check out client testimonials of whichever band or performer you choose.

Wedding Buses

Charlie Butler

020 8191 1437 | http://weddingbuses.co.uk

What do you offer for weddings?

Transport for your special day to bring your guests together at every opportunity. This isn’t just any old London bus, this bus is traditional, iconic and sleek! Full of heritage and history, they’ll add that timeless impression desired on any wedding day.

Why is it a great option?

We understand the struggles that come with arranging transport for your day and that’s why choosing a London bus to transport your guests from A to B is the right choice! Seating up to 72 people, transporting your guests has never been easier! No need to co-ordinate multiple vehicles, you can fit them all in one and create the party atmosphere the minute you leave your ceremony. If you and your guests travel together, you can enjoy a glass of fizz on the journey and arrive at your destination fully relaxed, having no hassle or worry about any congestion or parking restrictions at the venue. Not only that, but they also create an iconic London-themed backdrop for your cherished photos... your guests will have fun posing in front of it for sure.

What’s your best piece of advice?

Be sure to speak to your transport provider well before your big day to organise times, journeys, whether or not food and drink is allowed on the journey and to book the right package for you.