Alternative Ideas for Afters Entertainment

[MsBBE]

Hey Girlies,

My guy & I are thinking of going for a comedian rather than a band (still having a DJ - he had organised the DJ from the pub we met who was on the night we met to do the engagement party & Wedding - cute!!)

We personally would rather a nice Cd of music played during the meal, then comedian then band - something different . . . is this too different, we wanna keep it relaxed and chilled, what are your opinions & also any of you know any comedians (we all know funny men but a comedian )

Or even have any ideas for other entertainment ideas??

Thanks All

[086mummybear]

It's a great idea hun! Lots of girls on here (if i remember rightly) have had/will be having alternative entertainment! It add's that something extra to the day, and it's something totally unexpected that guests will be talking about for ages afterwards! We're just having a nice C.D playing during the meal, so that's nothing out of the ordinary.I really don't know of any comedians who would do weddings (only the really famous ones, and they would probably cost you an arm and a leg!) but keep us posted on this, it would be interesting to see how it goes for ya!

[MsBBE]

yea they would cost an arm a leg and maybe the other leg

Yea I sure will, Im gonna look local and national!

Just thinking different I just dont wanna do 2 music things (cd during music isnt counted )

[scdp]

thats sounds like a fab idea i would say if there is any wedding fairs in your area have a look and see if you can get any there

[ko82]

i was at a wedding fair in tipp 2 weeks ago and we met this guy whowas doing bands/dj and he said that they have this kinda guy like a comedian but i think hes goes around interacting with the guest n stuff tellin funny stories n jokes n stuff. i wasnt interested so was only half listening. maybe he does stand up as well?? if u want ill send u their number

[Goodfellas]

Its a good idea, that!

Just google Pat Shortt, Paul Malone, those guys and you should get a website. Less well-known guys like The Big O would be cheaper perhaps?

However, there's nothing worse than a bad comedian

We had one support us once years ago when I played in Dickie Rocks band. Jaysis he was wojus. It was mortfying! and we couldn't leave the stage, we were stuck behind him.

[chocolatefairy99]

How about something like horse/dog racing. It's like an interactive DVD type thing, and people put on bets and stuff?

[ko82]

How about something like horse/dog racing. It's like an interactive DVD type thing, and people put on bets and stuff?

ha ha the whole wedding party would be goin home stone broke!!

[Ciara]

There's a couple in Wexford. [SPAM LINK BLOCKED] , they where at the whites wedding fair, they do instant print photo sesions for the guests, they can pay or do what I am and give vouchers as the favors. It's great that the guests will go home with something other than hangovers haha

[sunshine]

hey msbbe welcome to the site I think thats a great idea and is something different to the norm when i got married i didn't have a band either i just had a DJ... I was just thinking maybe you'd be able to find a good comedian in somewhere like the laughter lounge on their open mic night or somewhere like the haypenny bridge bar as they have comedians in there all the time (I think on Thursday nights but could be wrong) that are trying to make it big and some of them can be very funny. I'm sure they would do a gig for 1000 euro or less when you think about it that is much less then the cost of a band... if your from Dublin maybe try there first just a suggestion but at least you'd be able to see the reaction from the crowd before you book them and i'm sure any up and coming artist would be delighted to do something like your wedding to get their name out there let us know how you get on hun...

[Goodfellas]

Th only thing is time in that case. A band usually play 2, 2 and a half hours...thats a long time for a comedian, so you might be left with a gap to fill

I'd say the most a comic will do is about an hour.

[ko82]

getting married next march and want to do something a little different. were not having a band just a dj. but i had a bit of an idea....

after diiner well have the speeches, then before the dj starts or while hes setting up i want to get everyone outside ( door in ballroom leads to gardena rea of hotel) for a fire show! im thinking juggling fire eating etc!! for about 20 mins til dj sets up and then the first dance

ehat do ye allt hink of this? would it work?? if not what else could i do between speeches and dj??? any ideas would be greatly appreciated! has anyone ever seen this done?

[MsBBE]

hey msbbe welcome to the site I think thats a great idea and is something different to the norm when i got married i didn't have a band either i just had a DJ... I was just thinking maybe you'd be able to find a good comedian in somewhere like the laughter lounge on their open mic night or somewhere like the haypenny bridge bar as they have comedians in there all the time (I think on Thursday nights but could be wrong) that are trying to make it big and some of them can be very funny. I'm sure they would do a gig for 1000 euro or less when you think about it that is much less then the cost of a band... if your from Dublin maybe try there first just a suggestion but at least you'd be able to see the reaction from the crowd before you book them and i'm sure any up and coming artist would be delighted to do something like your wedding to get their name out there let us know how you get on hun...

thanks darlin, yea we have a few quotes €350 + and the one for €350 was recommended by a friend who saw him - said he was amazing - he is only starting out but VERY good!!

Yea we live in dublin - Wedding is in Waterford

How is your wedding coming along??

[sunshine]

thats a very good price.. you should go and see him to see if he is your cup of tea. I'm married the last year and half so all the wedding plans have been and gone.. enjoy every minute of it as the time flys by

[MRSJC2B]

ko82 , that's exactly what I was thinking of but can't find fire eaters/performers anywhere? Can you tell me who you booked and if it was expensive?