I'm after ideas for entertainment. We have a two hour gap to fill. My OH...

We had a magician and he was a big hit, he brought guests together and was a good talking point as everyone was amazed at his tricks.

We had a pianist playing during welcome drinks and photographs. We also had a kids entertainer for an hour from the turnover from wedding breakfast to evening party. I think other guests just entertained themselves and because ours was in a hotel,those staying went back to their rooms and then returned later.

Also,what we did was set up a space for the children to play. We bought board games, puzzles,crafts and all things that could entertain them. Got most of the stuff from pound shops and home and bargains. Also giving children bubbles entertains them.

We had a 2hr gap between afternoon tea and three. Purse meal. We hired aFace painter and balloon modeller for 3 hours.She was awesome. Kids and adults alike loved her..We also had little token table games on the tables, and kids games outside too.to be honest there was no lull or boredom.

Magicians and musicians are really popular! Or even something simple like Lawn games?

We've booked a string quartet to play the ceremony and reception drinks x

My OH is a musician and this is always a popular choice to fill gaps, but for something different how about a caricaturist? Great fun for all ages!!

we had a pianist and caricaturist and everyone loved it. Would deff recommend as our guests keep talking to us about them.

We got married outdoors, and the venue provided garden games. To be honest guests had drinks and chatted, and played the games between ceremony and meal. Plus we photographs being taken, people didn't have a chance to get bored :)

My sister had someone coming in doing arts and crafts with the kids and a face painter. Even the adults got involved and kept the kids entertained. Plus the photo booth using props etc went down brilliantly with all ages x

We're having giant garden games like jenga etc

Get the big Jenga,connect 4 etc.then all can play

how about some fun games...ask your dj (if your having a dj) as most can do some fun games for adults and kids.

Photo booth??

Honestly I don't think you need anything. Will the photographer not be taking photos during this time? I went to a wedding at weekend and there was a gap between the service and meal with no entertainment needed. I just enjoyed catching up with people and taking photos of the room. Everyone seemed happy. I just think it's an added cost.

I had a magician who is a friend of mine, everyone commented on how great he was and a lot of his tricks were good for adults too. If you want more info on who we used message me z

I had a magician that wasn't tacky. Just make sure you see them in action before booking them.

I've been to way too many weddings, and all have had the 2 hour gap and to be fair, once your chatting and catching up with people before you know it it's over and done with, maybe a bouncy castle for kids or if not the time of year something in doors but then again kids just have fun running round most of time x x

We had a mini casino with included blackjack and poker but kids could join in too as it was fake money

We had 2 hour gap I didn't put any entertainment or anything like that on. But them 2 hours fly by

I had a face painter and some background music, welcome drinks... Time went really quickly to be honest. People chat and everyone wants to come up and congratulate you, before you know it, it will be time for dinner xx unless u personally would really like a magician, then just go for it

We're having a magician but he's like a comedian too, i saw him at a wedding fayre at the place I'm getting married and then watched him on YouTube. Because he's more like an entertainer it stops it being tacky. Go for it xx

We're having garden games and hiring a petting farm

Singing waiters were fantastic and got everyone warmed up nicely for the evening reception

Ive just bought some little board games to put on tables, snakes and ladders, that sort of thing to keep people occupied xx

I wouldn't worry too much about the adult, but some kids games etc might be an idea, esp if you have a range of kids that haven't met before - then they can get to know each other which really would help if they are sitting together. Also, if you have board games and colouring in etc set up the kids can take themselves back off there when they are done eating because you can be sure that they will get antsy during a 2 hours meal!

I seen a magician in a wedding fayre Sunday.. he was amazing.. not tacky at all (which I thought he would be) xxx

We have booked a kids entertainer for an hour, seen him before at a christening. See if someone can recommend one they have actually seen.

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We've got lots of kids coming, so we've booked a magician who does adults and kids magic plus balloon modelling. We are also having a kids area set up with pencils/crayons/paper/books/games etc so hopefully nobody will get bored!!!

We didn't have anything wasn't needed really. People were happy enough all talking in the bar as they don't all meet up that often it was good for them all to catch up.

Belinda Farley x

Colour / kids activity corner xx

I know a magician and he does weddings most weekends so can't be that tacky or that bad of an idea! I've also seen caricaturists and mini casinos

I've hired a kids entertainer - adults can amuse themselves but I was worried about what the kids would do while they were bored! So at least that brings them all together to play which is nice xxx

We had a local singer fill the time between the room turnaround.

I've got a characature artist coming for the two hours that are in between meal and party x