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Super October 2020

Other options for a formal wedding than a photo booth and candy bar

Brittany, on August 21, 2020 at 11:45 AM Posted in Wedding Reception 0 14
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With COVID, my venue might not allow a photo booth and candy bar. What would you suggest for a formal event to have entertainment-wise during cocktail hour and throughout the wedding?? I have seen people do fun lawn games, beer pong, and more laid back options but my event is formal and I will have people in masquerade masks and long dresses and tuxes. Do you have any suggestions on other entertainment or activities people can do other than talk, the bar, and appetizers? My wedding is on Halloween and I wanted to do something with that theme I am just having issues coming up with something! Thank you in advance!!

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Latest activity by Jana, on August 24, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I was at a wedding before that had a magician!

    so maybe you can find entertainment via that route? magician... dancer... singer, etc?

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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    On thebash.com you can hire entertainment in your area. Maybe a magician or fortune teller.
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    Melle, a magician sounds awesome!! Hmmm that might be the route we gotta take!! What did people do at masquerade balls back when they were popular? Thank you!

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    Jana, thank you!! OHHHH a fortune teller!! That might be really awesome!!

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    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Masquerade balls are still popular in Europe. From what I have read about them, there is some type of music, people mingle (in this case at their tables), and there may be other active entertainment (magician, etc).
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  • Amanda
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    I’ve seen where people have caricature artist at there wedding.
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    I think that's cool that they are popular in Europe still!! I think someone like a magician or fortune teller is a really good idea!! Thank you!

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    Brittany ·
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    Amanda, that's a good idea! That would put a fun twist on everything!! I wonder if they could do Halloween themed backgrounds in a sense? Thank you!!

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    A tarot reader would be awesome, especially for a masquerade Halloween wedding!
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    Brittany ·
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    I didn't even think about that!! What a good idea!! That totally goes with the Halloween theme!! Thank you!!

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    You’re welcome!!! Totally fits your theme and cool. 🔮
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    Caricature artists!!
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    I have heard of doing those too! I wonder if they could do a Halloween themed background!

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    They can usually do anything you ask within their abilities.
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