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How a Wedding Entertainment Company Can Transform Your Reception

June 5, 2025chicago wedding entertainment, ways to entertain wedding guests, wedding dj entertainment chicago il, wedding entertainers, wedding entertainment ideas, wedding entertainment options, wedding reception entertainment, wedding reception entertainment tipswedding entertainment companyMike Urban

When you imagine your perfect wedding day, you probably picture joy, laughter, music, and moments that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. A truly memorable reception isn’t just about food and decor. It is also about creating an experience that is enjoyable and memorable. That’s where a wedding entertainment company comes in. A professional team can bring your dream to life with expert coordination, vibrant music, dazzling lighting, and interactive elements that keep your guests smiling from start to finish.

What Is a Wedding Entertainment Company?

A wedding entertainment company does more than just play music. It’s a full-service provider that helps create a fun and unforgettable atmosphere for your big day. From skilled DJs who read the crowd to photo booths that capture candid moments, and from mood-setting lighting to elegant audio setups for your ceremony, the right team can handle it all. They take the stress off your shoulders and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Why Hire a Wedding Entertainment Company?

There are a few great reasons to work with a wedding entertainment company:

Experience and Professionalism

At An Enchanted Evening, our team of professional DJs and event experts has years of experience in creating high-energy, well-organized events. We handle 300–400 weddings a year, which means we’ve seen it all and know how to make your night incredible.

One Team, Many Services

Being a full-service production company, we also offer a full array of available services including, but not limited to, photo booth rental, room décor, ceremony audio, video montage creation, name-in-lights, and many other sound and lighting options. Working with one wedding entertainment company simplifies things and saves you money compared to hiring multiple vendors.

Stress-Free Planning

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming. When you work with one team for your entertainment, lighting, and other extras, you reduce the need to juggle multiple contacts. Our team communicates clearly with you and your venue to make sure every detail is covered.

Personalized Music and DJ Services

No two weddings are the same, and your music should reflect your style. Our DJ services are performed by experienced professionals who are not only great at mixing music but also at interacting with your guests. They know how to read the room, make announcements, and keep the energy flowing throughout the night.

Whether you want classic ballads, upbeat party hits, or cultural music specific to your background, our team will work closely with you to create the perfect playlist. We believe the music should reflect you, and that’s what we aim for.

Capture the Fun with Photo Booths

A great way to get your guests laughing and creating memories is with our photo booth rental. We don’t use the typical camera-on-a-tripod setup. Our booths are real arcade-style photo booths made from heavy-duty materials that guests step into, just like the ones from the mall.

Your guests can choose color or black-and-white strips, take home a copy, and help create a scrapbook just for you. There’s also an open-air setup available, and we offer an exclusive in-booth video messaging feature so guests can leave you heartfelt messages after snapping their pictures.

Set the Mood with Lighting and Décor

Want your reception to sparkle? Our team can help with lighting effects that turn any space into a romantic, magical venue. From uplighting to monogram projections, we tailor the atmosphere to match your wedding colors and theme. Lighting changes the way your entire reception looks and feels, and we have all the tools to make it shine.

A One-Stop Shop for a Magical Experience

With An Enchanted Evening, you’re getting an entire team committed to making your celebration unforgettable. We offer package deals that combine multiple services for convenience and savings. Whether you need ceremony audio, a custom video montage, or a stunning dance floor reveal, we’ve got it covered.

Working with a wedding entertainment company that offers everything in one place means your event will be more coordinated, cost-effective, and enjoyable for everyone involved. We want to help you create a celebration where you don’t have to worry about anything but having the best night of your life.

We Make It Easy, Fun, and Memorable

Choosing a wedding entertainment company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your wedding. Our team is here to walk with you every step of the way, helping you craft a celebration that is as unique and special as your love story. From personalized playlists to interactive entertainment, from heartfelt ceremonies to epic dance parties, we do it all.

Contact Us Today

Let’s make your dream wedding a reality. If you’re planning a wedding in the Chicagoland area, our team at An Enchanted Evening is ready to bring your vision to life. We invite you to contact us today to discuss how we can help. Contact our team at An Enchanted Evening today by calling (847) 490-1000 to learn more about our services and to request a free quote.

10 Fun Wedding Table Games that Guests Love

April 30, 2021wedding dj entertainment chicago il, wedding entertainment ideasMike Urban

There are so many wedding entertainment ideas for couples to choose from: photo booths, dancing, wedding table games, yard games, sampling stations. If you’re trying to choose a wedding table game from the list, we’ve put together a list of wedding table game ideas that’ll inspire and keep your guests laughing.

Table Games for Adults

Local Crossword Puzzle

One of our favorite wedding table games is a crossword puzzle with clues related to your venue or city. This game is really fun for guests…and you! Just think about all the fun you’ll have learning about your venue or city when you are putting this together.

Couple Trivia

See how well your guests know you with this entertaining wedding table game. As you plan this game, make sure you choose questions and answers about items that not everyone knows, but aren’t so secret that no one knows! If you want to keep the fun going all evening, have your wedding DJ give out hints throughout your wedding reception.

Marriage Advice Cards

Marriage advice cards are a fun way to get your guests’ recommendations for a long and happy marriage. This game is also super easy! Just put a card at each place setting requesting their marriage advice, then give them a box to put them in. As an added bonus, the cards can be really interesting to go through after your big day is done.

Themed Bingo

If you want your guests to get really into your theme, this wedding table game is for you! Find out what your guests know about your favorite time period, movie, or other favorite wedding theme. (Get ideas for wedding themes here.) Plus, this wedding game can quickly turn into a group activity when your wedding DJ gets in on the fun. (Find more about choosing the right wedding DJ in this post.)

Couple Mad Libs

Brush up on your parts of English and get ready for some laughs! Plus, it’s easy to personalize a “how we met” or a “our honeymoon” with crazy fill-in-the-blanks. Plus, this game is a really fun conversation starter and hilarious fun activity with your wedding DJ at the helm.

Local Word Search

If your wedding reception is all about your favorite city, this wedding table game is the perfect choice. Simply come up with a word search format, and get ready to come up with fun clues and answers.

Song Request Cards

Song request cards are a cool way for your guests to weigh in with their favorite songs, and gives everyone something to laugh about on the dance floor! Plus, your wedding DJ can have fun making announcements about your guests’ requests.

Games for Kids

Kids Coloring Sheets

This wedding table game is a great way to keep your younger guests entertained, and make their parents grateful that they have something to do. Plus, you can choose coloring sheets that coordinate with your theme for a personal touch. Don’t want to worry about a mess? Look for crayons that only color on selected coloring sheets.

Tic Tac Toe

Tic tac toe may be listed under wedding table games for kids, but this exciting game is a favorite for guests of all ages. If you want to take it up a notch, get magnetized boards so there are no crayon marks…but lots of giggles.

Connect the Dots

Educational and entertaining. This wedding game for kids checks off all the boxes, and gives kids and adults the chance to make fun pictures that kids can fill in later. For a personalized touch, choose a connect the dots design that coordinates with your wedding theme.

Music for Outdoor Wedding: 9 Wedding Planning Questions to Ask

March 25, 2021summer wedding planning, chicago wedding djs, wedding entertainment ideasMike Urban

Need music for your outdoor wedding? These tips can help you plan the music for your outdoor wedding, and put you on the path to the wedding of your dreams.

What kind of music would we like for our ceremony? Cocktail hour? Reception?

The first step in choosing music for your outdoor wedding is to think about what kind of music you want during each step of your wedding. There are several options: do-it-yourself, musicians, band, and DJ. Sometimes, the solution is one of the wedding music options, but it can also be a combination. For example, a couple might choose to have musicians for the ceremony and a DJ for cocktail hour and reception. (If you choose the latter, use this list of wedding DJ questions to find the best DJ for your special day.)

For couples who need music for the cocktail hour and reception, make sure you ask a band or DJ for the total cost; some music professionals may charge charges for additional hours. (You can also contact a wedding DJ that offers a package with the cocktail hour and reception services included without any overages.)

Are there adequate hook-ups for lighting and music?

If you want to host an outdoor wedding with lighting and/or DJs, you are going to have to determine if there are hook-ups for lighting and music. You can typically ask your venue staff at a wedding venue, but the matter may be more complicated for a backyard wedding. In these cases, ask your wedding DJ or band for information on required hook-ups for your wedding. (A rental company can also give you information on the electricity requirements needed for event lighting.)

Do we need a tent? A dance floor?

While you may want the weather to be perfect for your big day, it’s (sadly) not always the case. Decide whether you need a tent for your ceremony or reception. Fortunately, there are clear tents and tent styles that still allow you to bring the outdoors in.

If you want to host the ultimate dance part, consider whether you want a dance floor. A dance floor can be a beautiful focal point, and an easy way for your guests to dance without wrenching an ankle (and doing damage to the lawn!) If you are holding the wedding at a venue, always ask before renting a dance floor. Some venues have guidelines specifically about dance floors.

Is there a curfew? Do we need a permit?

Some municipalities require that couples secure a permit for their event. If you are planning a backyard wedding, contact your local municipality for information on permits and curfews. At a wedding venue, staff should be able to give you information during your initial meeting or venue tour. (Don’t forget to pass curfew information on your wedding DJ or band.) Either way, it’s important to do your research; you don’t want the cops to shut down your wedding celebrations and end the fun.

What other entertainment do we need?

As you plan your outdoor wedding, don’t be afraid to consider other forms of wedding entertainment—especially for those who don’t want to hit the dance floor. Fortunately, there are tons of other outdoor wedding entertainment ideas (in addition to music for your outdoor wedding) that guests’ll love. You can choose from any number of ideas, such as yard games, photo booths, table games (with personalized questions about the happy couple!), and tasting stations. (Some wedding DJs even offer photo booths as part of their wedding entertainment package.) You can also talk to your wedding DJ or band about adding dance floor games to your wedding reception line-up. Whatever you choose, be creative and have fun with it!

20 (Fun!) Wedding Reception Table Games

December 28, 2018chicago wedding djs, chicago wedding entertainment, wedding djs chicago il, wedding entertainment ideas, wedding tables game ideasMike Urban

Wedding entertainment is about more than hiring the best DJ in Chicago. Obviously, that is a BIG part of a memorable wedding reception, but there are the “other” times to plan for, too. Guests need to be entertained before the bride and groom arrive, while they wait for dinner and the dance, and for those moments when they need a break from their dancing shoes. The obvious choice—and the solution that keeps guests at their table and ready for dinner—are wedding reception table games.

Of course, if you want to make those in-between times more fun, bring your DJ into the conversation (and make sure you have a pro that’s up to the task). They can make announcements, coordinate games, and basically make the night more fun for everyone.

For adults…

Trivia (i.e. related to the theme, about the couple, etc.)
Crossword
I Spy
Word Search
Wedding Hash Tag Game (i.e have them post photos with the wedding hash tag to social media)
Mad-libs Wedding Style
Find a guest with…
Bride or Groom Guessing Game (for a funny photo, ask the DJ to play the game as a group give the guests signs they can hold up)
Wedding cootie catchers
Marriage Advice Cards
Bingo
Request Cards
Photo Booth Props (that they can model and take to the photo booth)
Date Idea Cards

For kids…

Tic Tac Toe
Coloring Sheets
Connect-the-dots
Legos/Bricks
White Play Clay (that doesn’t stain)
Simpler versions of adult trivia, crossword, etc.

5 Epic Wedding Photo Booth Musts

October 5, 2018photo booth rental chicago IL, wedding entertainment ideas, wedding photo booth rentalMike Urban

A photo booth can be the source of a million funny shots or an unused wedding prop. These tips can ensure that your wedding photo booth is a big hit—and one of the guests’ fav kind of wedding entertainment.

Props

When it comes to photo booths, silly faces aren’t always enough. Supply your wedding guests with an ample supply of photo booth props. If you have a wedding theme, select props that fit with the theme. Think leis and grass skirts for a tropical wedding, feather boas and top hats for a theater theme, and clown noses and top hats for a wedding at the circus. Be creative and have fun choosing the best wedding photo booth props.

Frame

If you want guests to mark the special occasion, provide a frame with the wedding name (i.e. Smith Wedding, Doe-Smith Wedding) and/or the date and social media hashtags. If a frame isn’t your first choice, instead opt for a chalkboard (perfect for a school teacher wedding) or a rustic sign.

Location

Don’t let your photo booth become a forgotten wedding entertainment prop. Position the photo booth in a convenient location that guests can easily reach (without too much direction). The ideal location for a photo booth should be near the dance floor and bar—easily accessible for a fun shot in between wedding dances.

Space

Not all photo booths are created equal. Do you want group shots? Smaller, personalized shots? Old-fashioned printed professional shots? Weigh your options carefully as you decide on the right photo booth rental. For a less-stress option, choose a DJ that offers a photo booth rental as part of a wedding entertainment package.

Reliability

To get every shot (and the best pics) possible, make sure you have a reliable (and well-built to avoid a photo booth collapse!) photo booth that won’t break down. Unfortunately, a do-it-yourself photo booth is not always the most reliable equipment—and doesn’t come with a back-up when it does shut down. For those reasons, research wedding photo booth rentals carefully; rent a wedding photo booth that comes with a back-up in case of problems and the pros with expertise to get awesome wedding reception shots.

6 ‘Other’ Ways to Entertain Your Wedding Reception Guests

June 12, 2017wedding entertainment ideas, wedding reception entertainment, wedding reception fun, wedding reception ideasMike Urban

Everyone loves a good wedding dance, but sometimes it takes more than just a rocking wedding reception to keep your guests entertained. Use these ideas to keep everyone enjoying your wedding dance—even the non-dancers.

Table trivia

For those who don’t want to venture out on the dance floor, give them trivia cards customized about the couple or the theme of the reception (i.e. history questions about the 20’s, your city, movies, etc.) Get your DJ in the act with fun trivia music and announcing the winners and their rewards (i.e. the right to head up to the buffet first, door prizes, extra drink, etc.)

Photo booth

Give your guests a chance to have fun AND take home a memento from a great wedding reception. Use these tips for choosing the perfect photo booth, then take your photo booth props to the next level by choosing props that are connected to your wedding reception theme.

Yard games

If you’re hosting an outdoor wedding, give your guests a good corn hole toss, lawn bowling, ring toss, or ladder ball game to take on. For a wedding reception with a more indoor designation, bring your yard games inside or add fun options like a foosball or pool table.

Coloring station

Your youngest guests are going to love a coloring station meant just for them—and their parents will thank you too. In addition to coloring pages, add a simple craft that won’t cause too much of a mess (to the kids and their clothes).

Interactive food station

An interactive food station has two major benefits: 1) it’s a major draw and 2) it keeps your guests fueled and ready to head out on the dance floor. Choose a food station that’s tied into your location or theme for the ultimate coordinated entertainment addition.

Caricature artist

A caricature artist can be a novel addition to any wedding reception line-up. Perfect for an outdoor carnival theme, a caricature artist can be a major draw when your guests need a break from the dance floor.

Complete Wedding Entertainment Checklist

March 27, 2017fun wedding ideas, wedding entertainment ideas, wedding entertainment optionsMike Urban

The days of hiring one wedding entertainer for your wedding is over. Today’s wedding guests can look forward to so much more; you can meet (and exceed!) their expectations by choosing from this list of wedding entertainment options (or ask us for ideas!).

Main stage entertainment

____DJ (find a good DJ with these tips)

____Band

____DIY (here are the pros and cons of DIY wedding music)

Off-stage fun

____Photo booth (tips for finding a quality photo booth here)

____Glow-in-the-dark bowling (in the hallways?)

____Face painter

____Celebrity impersonator or mascot to circulate

____Fireworks (only if allowed)

____Interactive food table

____Foosball or pool table

____Yard games (especially at outdoor wedding)

____Photo stand-ins

Table entertainment

____Crossword puzzle using clues that tie into your theme

____Coloring pages (especially for young guests)

____Have guests make their own wedding favors

____Trivia cards

____Advice cards (for guests to give couple tips)

____Wedding-libs

____Hangman

25 Entertainment Ideas That Your Wedding Guests’ll LOVE

July 12, 2016wedding entertainment ideas, wedding reception entertainmentMike Urban

No one wants their wedding to be remembered as the “boring one” with nothing to do—and not all your guests just want to stand around and talk. To ensure that every wedding guest walks away from your event raving about the good time they had at your wedding, use these ideas to keep your guests entertained from dinner until their exit from the wedding reception:

DJ (use these tips to hire the best!)
Band
Wedding video
Coloring books
Yard games
Trivia cards (about the couple)
Photo booth (with these cool photo booth props!)
Entertainers
Photo stand-ins
Wedding-libs (Mad-libs that fit your wedding theme)
Lanterns
Fireworks
Tic tac toe (yard, chalk board, or paper)
Hangman
Flash mob dance
Bowling (indoor or outdoor)
Sidewalk chalk/chalkboard chalk
Sparklers
Corn hole
Ring toss
Chess (large scale-indoor or outdoor)
Interactive food/sweets table
Pool table
Foosball table
Advice station (where guests can give you advice on cute little cards)