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Destination weddings are proving increasingly popular with happy couples, and it\u2019s not hard to see why. Being able to guarantee the weather, pick your exotic surroundings and take your honeymoon straight after the wedding day is seriously appealing. What could possibly be better? Well, getting married on the beach, of course! In this blog, we\u2019ll give you our top tips for beach wedding entertainment, including ideas that work perfectly for destination weddings abroad.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beach weddings can be tremendous fun, with golden sands and beautiful views all virtually guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t like the idea of your wedding to be incredibly formal, they can be an excellent opportunity to take some of the stiffness out of your big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are using a quiet stretch of public beach or a private section owned by a hotel or venue, it\u2019s tough not to see the appeal of getting married there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, finding wedding entertainment<\/a> for a beach wedding can be difficult, with several practicalities to consider. It\u2019s essential to consult your venue over any plans for entertainment, no matter how small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, here are our top picks of entertainment for beach weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acoustic bands<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to have live music at your beach wedding, you\u2019re going to hit a couple of problems – most obviously, a lack of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will leave some of your traditional wedding bands unamplified and flummoxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are many bands out there that are prepared to play acoustically, with sufficient notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that they will opt for different instruments, like acoustic guitars and percussion, that don\u2019t require amplification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An acoustic show can be more intimate and a lot of fun, perfect for your beach wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Magicians<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flexibility is a fantastic trait to have in your choice of live entertainment. Magicians are brilliant in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, they\u2019ll usually be able to work with whatever space that they are given. In this instance, we\u2019re talking white sands and (probably) no dressing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magicians can usually tailor their act to your big day, meaning they can mingle in the crowd performing card tricks and illusions or step into the spotlight (metaphorically speaking!) and perform a centre-stage show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re booking a magician for a beach wedding, it is probably worth letting them know if they can ditch the black-tie attire \u2013 having one person in a suit in the middle of a sea of Hawaiian shirts and flowery necklaces might not be the best of ideas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dancers<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where your wedding is taking place, you may well be able to book some local dancers to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What style of dance they specifically perform will depend on what part of the world you are in. Still, professional dancers performing an incredible routine can be a fantastic addition to your big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to let your dancers know that they\u2019ll be performing on sand \u2013 it might affect their routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Circus performers<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Circus performers will be a great choice if you are looking for entertainers who are already adept at performing on sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost impossible to cover the complete variety of circus performers \u2013 from trapeze artists to acrobats; there are plenty of acts to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your best bet is to review any promotional material carefully to see precisely what your potential act does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to give your beach wedding an exciting twist, booking some circus performers could be an interesting idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Cappella groups<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unique entertainment is a great way to make your big day live on in the memory of your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Cappella groups are a brilliant choice for any happy couple looking for something a bit different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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