Over the top entertainment

No matter how many weddings I photograph or see, I am still surprised at the unique ideas people come up with to entertain their guests. Which leads me to believe that if I didn't know it was available, then chances are, most couples planning their wedding don't realize the possibilities either. So, allow me to share a few possibilities....

Entertainment is such a key ingredient to the success of a luxury wedding. The band, or DJ play a major roll and I'll certainly embellish on that in a future post, but there is a lot more that is possible and you should at least know about it. I've seen and captured everything from Russian performers 70 feet above the crowd at Cipriani on Wall Street to Cirque De Solei performing at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota Florida. I photographed the likes of Billy Joel, 50 cent, Paul Anka, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Ashford and Simpson, and many other famous musicians performing at weddings or over the top parties. I also captured belly dancers performing at a wedding in Montreal.

So, to say the least, any form of entertainment you can imagine is available for weddings. In fact there are companies out there that specialize in finding entertainment on all levels. Generally speaking if you are planning to have major forms of entertainment beyond that of a band or DJ, then finding and hiring an event planner or an entertainment company that is connected to these sources is almost a must.

I've also been asked several times... "Doesn't the over the top show or entertainment distract from the couple?" As much as I would love to agree, the truth is, "absolutely not." In fact, if you are going to throw a party, and have the budget to take it to this level, then doesn't it make sense that your wedding should be your ultimate party of lifetime? And, if to you that means entertainment, then go for it! As a photographer, I get to zoom in on the tears on peoples faces and the expressions or emotions and witness first hand how amazing their guests feel in such a surreal environment. It doesn't take away. It adds to the emotional impact with a whole different element that makes their special day one of a kind. So, there you have it.. The possibilities are endless!