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Add a touch of real magic to your celebration to add magical memories for everyone.Midlands magician. Ideal as an icebreaker to bond guests and to entertain during photo session etc. for free wedding entertainment information pack see website www.magicatyourfingertips.co.uk or call 01335 344523 for a chat.
Seven Bar & Grill, restaurants in Broadway New York offers a broad range of services from gourmet, corporate event food catering services to party space
George spreads his special blend of magic and mind reading all around the room as he visits each table individually, so that all your guests are entertained and astounded, making your event all the more memorable. George is based in the West Midlands, and is in popular demand for dinners, balls and receptions at venues large and small, including numerous hotels, golf clubs and banqueting suites (including the Botanical Gardens). Contact George on 07732 641600 to discuss your individual entertainment needs.
GLEN GRANT IS A PROFESSIONAL TOASTMASTER AND MASTER OF CEREMONIES WHO ALSO RUNS AN ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY COVERING THE
SOUTH EAST. THE AGENCY PROVIDES BANDS, DISCOS,STRING QUARTETS, HARPISTS, SCOTTISH PIPERS,JAZZ BANDS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.
PLEASE GIVE GLEN A CALL ON 0208 337 9018
OR VISIT HIS WEBSITE www.glen-grant.co.uk (email is glengrant@fsmail.net)
LOOKING FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU.
KIND REGARDS .... GLEN.
Tim and Irene Grant-Jones
35, Church Walk
Kempston
Bedford
MK42 7BH
www.grant-jones.co.uk [Listen to short extracts]
Tel: 01234 853399
email: tim@grant-jones.co.uk
Dear Bride and Groom,
We can arrange a meeting to discuss and advise you on the choice of music for your entire service and wedding breakfast. Our musical repertoire includes classical, middle of the road, easy listening, and songs from the musicals. We pride ourselves on being able to meet any musical request and to help create a truly personal and memorable occasion.
Our service consists of transporting our new P200 Yamaha keyboard and stand to the wedding venue whether it is a civil or church service.
An example of music for either service is as follows:-
Tim Grant-Jones will play the church organ or his own Yamaha keyboard for the following:-
Initial piano music - played whilst awaiting commencement of ceremony. Tim will select well-known classical pieces suitable for the occasion or play music that has been previously arranged with the wedding couple.
As the bride enters - Bridal March from Lohengrin by Wagner. [Often known as 'Here comes the bride']
During the signing of the register - Love Changes Everything or Ave Maria [extract on web site] sung by Irene Grant-Jones.
As the bride & groom process out - Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Widor.
Music break during photographic session for transportation of piano to another room or another venue if necessary. Refreshments.
During the wedding breakfast - piano music to accompany the pre-reception drinks and/or the commencement of the meal, culminating in other vocal item at a suitable moment, if desired.
The cost of our services depends on how much of your day you will require our services.
If you would like any other information regarding the music please contact us.
Our CD ‘Handle with Care’ is available on request from the above address. Cheques should be made out to "A charity of your choice ". (£8.50/ CD £5.50 cassette) Please enclose two 1st class stamps for P&P. 100% to charity.
Best Wishes for a successful day.
Jazz Band Tailored to your requirements, duo, trio or quartet.
Johanna Graham has been singing professionally for many years and has been specialising in Jazz performances for the past seven years. She has a distinctive voice influenced by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London.
Providing an impressive repertoire marrying standard and contemporary jazz with an occasional twist, producing a passionate and exciting sound for the big day.
Exquisite Experiences offers the following wedding entertainment for your special day with a Latin Flair. All experiences can be tailored to large and intimate wedding receptions.
WEDDING FIRST DANCE MASTERCLASS
Surprise your guests and step out in confidence with a magical dance created just for you.
Let us help you gain confidence on the dance floor with our experienced teachers who can take you through the steps, guaranteed to make the teaching process simple and enjoyable, helping you create a unique dance routine to your choice of music and your preferred dance style. Choose from various Latin dance styles such as Tango, Cha Cha, Samba or Salsa.
SAMBA/TANGO/SALSA/FLAMENCO DANCERS
From 3 times world champions to the most passionate and authentic tango dancers, we will transport you and your guests to any of these Latin countries, without even having to take a plane
SOLO GUITAR or VIOLIN
Exquisite Experiences offers a classically trained solo Spanish guitar vir-tuoso or a Cuban violin player as background artists for a wedding cere-mony or during dinner. Their Extensive repertoire includes classics by Villalobos, Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodriguez and Memories of Alhambra by Tarrega.
MARIACHI BAND
One of Latin America’s tradition is to have a serenade by a Mexican
Mariachi band, their repertoire is normally romantic with the sounds of guitar, accordion, violins and trumpets.
They are great as a welcoming entertainment to the wedding reception.
LATIN JAZZ & BOSSA TRIOS
Exquisite Experiences recommends aLatin jazz or Bossa trio for dinner. Their repertoire is filled with light and warm tunes, and can be per- formed semi-acoustically. The instruments used would generally be piano, guitar, sax and small percussion.
The repertoire would include The Girl from Ipanema, Perhaps perhaps perhaps, Summertime and Summer Samba.
LATIN BANDS
From classic Cuban sounds to Salsa orchestras, Exquisite Experiences presents some of the most exciting bands to get your party in full swing. Our bands feature some of the most talented Latin musicians based in the UK and perform a huge repertoire of infectious Latin covers and original songs.
DJs
Why not select one of our experienced DJs for your special day! Our DJs can play a set of infectious Latin and mainstream dance rhythms which would compliment your special day and bring all your guests to the dance-floor. Our selection of Djs have played at many private and corporate parties and can provide a customized playlist to meet your taste, no matter how varied.
Whatever the event and wherever the venue, you can feel confident that as specialists in the business of Casino Hire, Moonlight Casinos can provide you with a unique and exciting form of entertainment for your event. "Your BIG day ... is our BIG day"
Paul is one of Britain’s leading caricaturists. Whilst drawing your guests on the spot, quickly and efficiently, he is hilariously accurate but never offensive. This is a truly unique entertainment that will always be fondly remembered. He can even prepare specially printed drawing paper, with your names and a message from you so each of your guests takes away an incredibly personal gift.
Professiional wedding DJ Services. Each wedding and event tailored to each clients own desires. Have Your Day Your Way, with the wedding DJ Specialist.
A unique and exciting package of Tea Dances, Evening Balls, Dance Classes & Cabaret Turns. A
stylish Bespoke Dance Extravaganza tailored for your
Summer celebration, Christmas party, wedding, or corporate event
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Jive… Strictly Ballroom, Sultry Latin or Scintillating Swing…
Beautiful gowns, great music, and the wonderful opportunity for everyone to put
on their dancing shoes and trip the light fantastic. Let Ragroof Theatre create a
glamorous event specially tailored to your needs
• Tea Dances: Options range from our ‘bare necessities’ package of DJ and dance teacher through
to our fully inclusive package which includes dance displays and a catered tea and tasty cakes
service, delivered by ‘nippies’ in 20s waitress outfits
• A Glamorous Evening Ball or Themed Party: From the Roaring 20s to the Swinging 40s; from
High Society ballroom glamour to Mambo Jambo Latin rhythms and Jump Jive – we have the
music, the dance teachers, and the choreographed dance displays to create a fabulous evening’s
entertainment
• Classes and Workshops in Ballroom, Latin and American Social Dancing that we can bring to
your venue, organisation or event, either accompanying a Tea Dance or Themed Party, or booked
independently, from two hours to a whole day – a one‐off taster or a series of classes
The traditional tea dance is a fabulous and unique social phenomenon and yet there is a danger that with the passing of time we may lose this national treasure. Ragroof Theatre feels that partner dancing is a sublime and beautiful artform which may disappear if our and subsequent generations do nothing to preserve it. To this end the company has been hosting tea dances at various venues all over the UK and Ireland since 2005. Highlights include lavish tea dances in the fabulous Spiegeltents at the Brighton, Dublin and Edinburgh festivals.
RetrOactive is an 11 piece band offering a wide variety of music from Jazz and Swing through to Rock and Pop. This truly versatile band will deliver a performance that appeals to all audiences both young and old alike, making them an ideal band for weddings, dances, private and corporate events as well as festivals and concerts.
With their unique line up they bring a rich mix of sound which lends itself equally to the sophistication of the big band swing era as it does the modern sound of today. So whether it’s the Rat Pack or Robbie Williams that you fancy, you won't be disappointed -RetrOactive can cover it all with music from the 1930's through to the current day.
From national dance championships through to major sporting events, weddings and milestone anniversaries, RetrOactive has been the band of choice for many.
I would like to introduce you to a fantastic show called The Beatles Experience. This group of musicians performing a rousing and blistering set of music as performed by The Beatles with over £10,000 of equipment including Rickenbaker guitars, Vox amplifiers Ludwig drums and authentic suits and cuban heel boots! If you're looking for a show, not just a band then look no further than The Beatles Experience.
These guys put on a real 'theatre style' show with professional sound system, lighting and a 'Cavern' backdrop, together with period costume changes and incredible attention to detail makes for an outstanding, exciting and complete 'Beatles experience'.
Dear Man or Lady…
Weddings can be boring… but not any more!
Introducing Ultimate Chaos!
....as we all know, weddings live long in the memory.
With Ultimate Chaos at your venue they are hard to forget.
You are probably wondering who
are “Ultimate Chaos”?
With our selection of characters from the duo 'With Condiments' a background band living their 70’s fame again or maybe not! to The Security Guards Norman and Steve, who won't let you in....unless they have to and not forgetting Daryl and Dave the loud Aussie waiters, where seeing is believing...or is it?
The happy couple has selected the right venue. We can help to make their wedding an even more unforgettable occasion in a memorable setting…
contact Ultimate Chaos for free on 0800 118 2747 or
http://www.ultimatechaos.info
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