Brunch reception entertainment

[ccgreen57]

Hello everyone! I have been reading these forums for a few months but now that I officially have a Disney wedding date set I thought I would start picking other brides' brains!
We are doing a morning wedding April 7, 2015 and was wondering what other brides have done for entertainment during the brunch reception? Our families are not into dancing so I would like to skip the DJ thing if possible. Any thoughts about what to do to entertain people? I'm planning for about 80 guests..

Thanks,
Courtney

 

[justlook3]

I had a dinner reception but we're not into dancing either, so we had a jazz band. [My VR was nearly 10 yrs ago so I have no pricing to offer] Mind you, I expected real jazz and got soft jazz versions of Disney music. I guess I had to have been more specific! It was fine but just not exactly what I pictured. However, that kind of a soft sound might be perfect for a morning reception.

 

[elphie101]

Welcome! We're having a DJ, but I've seen other brides get caricature artists, Disney characters or entertainment (such as the Dapper Dans or "uninvited wedding guests") and photobooths.

 

[lurkyloo]

Our brunch was a little different because we had only 34 guests and we shortened it to 3 hours, but we didn't even need entertainment. People were perfectly happy to catch up with or introduce themselves to the other guests, and the whole thing had a nice, casual feel that suited our personalities. I think sometimes we brides feel obligated to actively amuse our guests every moment of the reception, but don't forget that a lot of your extended family and groups of friends may not have seen each other in a while and will just want to catch up.

 

[lthiesfeld07]

Where is your wedding?
I'm hoping to have a SBP wedding on March 31 or April 7. Depends on my districts spring break...

 

[ccgreen57]

Thanks for the advice everyone! We are getting married in the wedding pavilion... not sure where the reception is going to be yet.. I want a light and airy feel to the reception... we are pretty casual. I am wanting this to just feel like a big family reunion basically... There are just so many choices it's blowing my mind! I just want to show up, have fun, and get married!

A SBP wedding sounds awesome.. sounds like we will be wedding buddies

 

[ariel_]

We only had 14 guests at our wedding, so didn't want to do a DJ or dancing either. We had a caricaturist there and he was a huge hit! I totally agree with Lurkyloo though, I think we all put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep everyone entertained, when mostly they are all just happy to be there, and to catch up with everyone!

 

[oneprincessjo]

I had a luncheon for my wedding reception and we didn't have any entertainment. Everyone just had a blast chatting, joking... whatever. Everyone left saying that it was the best wedding they have been to in a long time. So with a brunch or luncheon I don't think you need any entertainment.

 

[Lorelei528]

I agree with a lot of the above posts, but the one idea I just thought of is a photobooth.

Guests seem to love it, they can partake if they want, or don't have to, plus it won't interfere too much as far as noise level goes etc.

 

[Adduffy]

I'm also planning a brunch reception (Living Seas) and was wondering about this too...we want to do some traditional reception this, first dances etc., but our guests wouldn't be doing tons of dancing otherwise. Without a DJ, who would "run the show"so to speak? I was trying to figure out other options for music, maybe an IPod with sound system set up, but then maybe a DJ is easier?
We're also thinking characters would make for some good entertainment choices.

 

[OrlandoDJChuck]

I'm also planning a brunch reception (Living Seas) and was wondering about this too...we want to do some traditional reception this, first dances etc., but our guests wouldn't be doing tons of dancing otherwise. Without a DJ, who would "run the show"so to speak? I was trying to figure out other options for music, maybe an IPod with sound system set up, but then maybe a DJ is easier?
We're also thinking characters would make for some good entertainment choices.

You hit the nail on the head. If you don't have a DJ... You must assign one of YOUR guests to act as the "MC"

Your wedding coordinator can assist you on the day of your wedding. (What happens when, what's coming up on the reception itinerary, etc) --but remember-- your Disney Wedding Coordinator is NOT an announcer, public speaker, MC, or DJ- so you should not expect them to act as such.

This is what many people miss when not hiring a DJ. I'm a little biased (ha) but your DJ is really is much more than just a person pressing a button to play songs.

Oh- the characters are always awesome. Watch your guests dance when THEY show up!!

Hope this helps!