Like
the icing on the cake, entertainment at a wedding
banquet is a nice 'finishing touch' to all the
effort already put in, in ensuring that the celebrations
are enjoyed by all who are present to rejoice
in the newly minted marriage.
Whether
held in the grand ballroom of a top-notch city
hotel, in an intimate restaurant housed in a refurbished
colonial bungalow, in a garden setting or even
by the beach, today's wedding entertainers are
a creative lot, offering couples a host of alternatives
to choose from when deciding on entertainment
for their special day. Sure, it is fair to say
that a certain amount of budget would have to
be set aside for this so called 'little luxury'
(as opposed to piped-in music for example), but
this segment of the wedding market does make an
effort, when it comes to catering to diverse budgets.
A good
starting point in shortlisting potential entertainers
would be to ask recently married friends for recommendations.
Friends who have only just been guests at a wedding
or perhaps those who work in event management
and advertising can also be good sources. With
contacts in hand, the next step would be to meet
these potential candidates personally. However,
prior to meeting up, do check to see if they fit
into your budget range and if they are available
on the day of your wedding.
