If you've got the major task of planning a wedding, then it's likely that you'll be thinking about music and entertainment. Music has become a very large part of weddings, with music being played not only at the reception, but also taking a large role in the ceremony itself.

Maybe you'd just like a DJ or if none of these float your boat then what about something unusual like a magician?! This article is here to help answer all of these questions!

Hiring a live band for your event or wedding can create a great focus point for the evening and most people really do enjoy a good bit of live music, especially if the band is playing all their favourite songs. A covers band will usually play for a designated time period, maybe 1 hour or two 45 minute sets and play a range of well known songs to get your party going. A tribute band will do much of the same but their job is to mimick a certain artist.

If you want something a little bit more flexible than a band, you could consider hiring a DJ. DJ entertainment is great as you can easily specify playlists and ensure that the music suits everyone's tastes. DJ's can also be a cheaper option than a band, as effectively you are only paying one person. You could always go for both, in fact it's quite a popular option to have a band play for the first part of the evening, with the DJ taking over and playing tunes into the early hours.

If you like things to be slightly more edgy, then most entertainment agencies will be able to recommend something a little off the wall. Entertainment doesn't have to fit in a box, and the only limit is your imagination. You could consider having a circus act, or how about some dancers? If you think you've got the guts, anything's possible!