[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/nontraditional-wedding-entertainment\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/nontraditional-wedding-entertainment\/","headline":"Nontraditional wedding entertainment ideas","name":"Nontraditional wedding entertainment ideas","description":"Looking for nontraditional wedding entertainment to compliment or replace a band or DJ? Consider fireworks, a fire breather, and more of these ideas...","datePublished":"2017-06-21","dateModified":"2017-06-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/emilyrochotte\/#Person","name":"Emily Rochotte","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/emilyrochotte\/","identifier":5619,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2f3a3d93cba6196f7aeb50eff060379dae87a7bab7b12983b5dbf60b5cc535f4?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2f3a3d93cba6196f7aeb50eff060379dae87a7bab7b12983b5dbf60b5cc535f4?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Woodstock-wedding-with-petting-zoo-and-fire-eater-94.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Woodstock-wedding-with-petting-zoo-and-fire-eater-94.jpg","height":668,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/nontraditional-wedding-entertainment\/","about":["Music","Planning"],"wordCount":413,"keywords":["bonfire","carnivals","fire","fireworks","zoo"],"articleBody":"When it comes to wedding entertainment, the debate is usually between a band or a DJ. For some couples though, the entertainment decision goes beyond the music. Looking to provide a show for your guests? Consider some additional sources of entertainment for cocktail hour, during the reception or\u00a0as part of the after party.\u00a0Firebreather\/sword swallowerShock guests with a thrilling show. Bring in some daredevil entertainment and mesmerize guests with impressing stunts.\u00a0Want all the fire without all the intensity? Have an outdoor bonfire for guests to enjoy, perfect for warm or chilly weather.\u00a0Photo via Woodstock wedding with petting zoo and fire eater on Equally WedCarnival gamesRing toss, water guns, darts and more! Spending the day at a carnival or amusement park is always a blast, so why not bring the fun to your guests? If amusement is your thing, consider going all out and have\u00a0a carnival-themed wedding with rides, cotton candy, popcorn and maybe even some yummy funnel cake.\u00a0Photo via Retro carnival wedding at the Santa Monica Pier on Equally WedMagician\/illusionistLove a good card trick or sleight of hand? Wow guests by bringing an illusionist to your wedding. The perfect entertainment for cocktail hour, a magician will leave guests thinking, how’d they do that? Plus, auditioning these entertainers for your wedding can be a lot of fun.\u00a0Photo via\u00a0Matthew Le Mott\u00e9ePetting zooWhat’s cuter than one animal? Several! Let guests pet and feed animals or play with cute puppies. How often do you get to dress up and take adorable animal photos? Having a petting zoo is a great activity for outdoor weddings or weddings with children (or children at heart) in attendance.\u00a0Photo via Woodstock wedding with petting zoo and fire eater on Equally Wed FireworksEnd the night with a literal bang. Surprise guests by lighting up the night sky with a fireworks show. Make sure to have a photographer on hand for some cute firework couples photos.\u00a0Fireworks not legal at your venue? Don’t let that dull your shine. Instead, give everyone a sparkler or two and kick off life as newlyweds with a sparkling exit.Photo via “Scott and Alex: A Palm Springs, California wedding with fireworks, succulents and black magic roses” on Equally Wed Have you had a special kind of entertainment at your wedding? We want to hear about it! Comment below and tell us all about it.\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Nontraditional wedding entertainment ideas","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/nontraditional-wedding-entertainment\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]