Whether you're beginning to plan a corporate holiday party or are booking the reception talent for your upcoming wedding, there's no doubt you want your guests to have an insanely fun time. But for some people, weddings and parties can be, well, awkward.
Check out some entertainment ideas to get guests out of their chairs and meeting new people.
1. Hire a dance instructor - This is huge for guests who always feel awkward/don't like to dance that much because they feel self conscious. Chances are that none of your guests are professional salsa dancers. Why not hire an instructor to lead a group dance lesson during your event? Other fun dances: Swing, Polka, tango.
2. Interactive drink bar - Cocktails are always a big hit (haha) so make it more of an interactive experience by setting up a create your own cocktail bar with an assortment of juices and alcoholic and nonalcoholic mixers
3. Keep kids occupied - Allowing kids at your wedding? Create small kids party packages with some crayons, coloring books and games to keep the kids involved in the fun.
4. Dinner show - Ever notice that lull in energy when dinner is being served? Punch up dinner time with a hired act to perform while your guests manja.
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