15 Entertainment Ideas Guaranteed To Wow Your Guests

Your next event is fast approaching - you've found the venue, selected the perfect menu, and you know the decor is going to look fabulous - in short, your event is destined to be the talk of the town, right? Not so fast, what about entertainment for your guests? Let's avoid the snooze-fest. We've got so many fun, entertainment options right here in the Toronto, there's no excuse for hosting a dull event. To make things easy, we've rounded up some of the most unique entertainment ideas in the city for your perusal. Happy hunting!

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A²D² ~ Aerial Dance Cirque Co.

This'll get your guests talking! From a full acrobatic show to aerial beverage pourers, A2D2~ Aerial Dance Cirque Co. is sure to dazzle and amaze your guests. For venues without rigging capabilities, A²D² has created some truly phenomenal ground acts as well: strolling tables, themed greeters, and digital pixel dancers, all dressed to compliment your decor. These performances need to be seen to be believed! Pricing: Starts at $1,500

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Bongo & B

Toronto's Bongo & B Entertainment can provide a variety of entertainment from sizzling Brazilian samba to high energy drum performances or classical jazz ensembles! Not only do they do live performances, they also offer some of the best DJ's in the city. These guys are sure to help make your event a memorable one! Pricing: Varies. Contact for details. [vendor_shortcuts]

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Creativiva

Photo courtesy of Creativiva.ca Whether you’re looking for performers covered entirely in mirrors, dramatic aerial performers, or fully customized extravaganzas, no idea is impossible at Creativiva. Their artistic team is guaranteed to come up with something wicked to wow your guests! Pricing: Starts at $10,000

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HIM Entertainment

Ahem. Who says you have to go to Las Vegas for a your very own "Magic Mike" show? HIM Entertainment is ready, willing, and able to cater to your oh-so-discerning entertainment and staffing needs. From bachelorette parties to corporate events, the gorgeous, athletic, and charming guys of HIM Entertainment will definitely make sure that your guests are never bored, thirsty, or deprived of eye candy. Pricing: Starts at $75/hour, per staffer

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TI Bots

Photo Courtesy of Yavorskiy Studio Ever thought of having a robot at your event? It's possible! TI Bots 8 and 10 foot LED Robot Performers for musical festivals, nightclubs, weddings, and corporate events - cool right? The LED Robot has more than 1,000 LED lights programmable as different colors and displays. Guests will be lined up for their selfies. Pricing: Starts at $600

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Ray Chance Illusionist

If you're mesmerized by magic tricks and illusions, Illusionist Ray Chance may just be perfect fit for your event! This guy has exploded to the forefront of magic with his own brand of extreme illusions. Ray's high energy, audience interactive show includes grander illusions and mental-ism, PLUS, he'll even make your guests the star of the show! Pricing: Starts at $500/hr

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Fun Flower Stand

Willow and Stems is a fairly new and unique service for weddings -using flowers as a means to bring your guests together. As soon as guests arrive, they are greeted with a beautifully decorated stand full of fresh flowers -- adorable, right? Fun Flower Stand adorns every one of your guests with their choice of flowers in a whichever form that they choose to wear them: it could be a boutonniere, corsage, flower crown, hair band, or a hair comb! Pricing: Starts at $1,100

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 Glisse On Ice

Although ice skating is typically reserved for cold arenas or winter days, Chantal Fry of Glisse on Ice Shows had a dream to bring skating to unconventional places. To make this dream a reality, she created a synthetic indoor skating stage that she and her team (The Glisse Girls) have performed on all over the city and around the world! From individual performances to group numbers, there is definitely a style to fit the theme of your event! Pricing: Starts at $1,000

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 Live Event Artist - Olga Pankova

When your event is finished, all you have to remember it by are memories and photos. But what about something even more special? Olga Pankova - Live Event Artist is a talented Toronto artist who creates breathtaking paintings live at your wedding. From capturing elaborate backdrops and decor to a beautiful first dance, her pieces are truly unique and one of a kind! Pricing: Starts at $1,700

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Mega Magic - Mike D'Urzo

Mega Magic - Mike D'Urzo is an international award winning magician and mentalist. His unique style of magic and a modernized approach have made him a popular form of entertainment at virtually every type of event - he will definitely have your guests talking long after your event is over! Pricing: Starts at $1,500

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Blackout Flair

 specializes in making fantastic drinks with style. I'm talking bartenders who put on a show as they serve alcoholic beverages to your guests! Does it get much better than that? We don't think so. Pricing: Starts at $450

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Blue Star Pyrotechnics

Photo Courtesy of Oak & Myrrh Photography  Fireworks are always a great touch to add excitement to your wedding or event! Toronto's own, Blue Star Pyrotechnics can provide an electrified, long lasting, and memorable fireworks display. They differentiate themselves by customizing the show to your requirements using the latest advanced technology. Pricing: Starts at $2,500

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Your Private Dancers

This trio of Toronto break dancers are looking to bring a style of dance once reserved for street performance into the mainstream. Your Private Dancers will work with you to create a custom routine for your wedding or event and can even teach your wedding party or guests a few moves! Pricing: Varies. Contact for details.

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 Viva Mexico Mariachi

Photo courtesy of Viva Mexico Mariachi  Care for some Mexican samba at your next event? Viva Mexico Mariachi's music styles range from slow ballads to up temp traditional dance music all played on standard mariachi instruments and accompanied by their talented singers. Comprised of talented musicians from many diverse backgrounds, the group brings the sounds of Mexico right to your event! Pricing: Varies. Contact for details.

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 2DHouse

Photobooths are a super popular wedding and event trend. If you want to push the envelope and really get your guests pumped, why not try a slow motion video booth? Lead by the pros at 2DHouse, your guests will be filmed doing things that seem ordinary like flipping their hair, blowing up balloons, and dancing. That's when the magic happens! The video is slowed down and set to the song of your choice and the result is a hilarious video that you will be sharing and watching for years! Pricing: Varies. Contact for details.

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Can you think of any other unique entertainment companies in Toronto? Let us know in the comments below.  

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Mardi and Mark's Elegant Wedding at The Warehouse Event Venue

From the lush bridal bouquet, to the breathtaking outdoor photo session, to the stunning reception at The Warehouse Event Venue, Mardi and Mark's big day truly has it all. Perfectly planned by the talented team at Melissa Baum Events and with every rustically elegant detail captured by Purple Tree Photography, this is one wedding you don't want to miss! [vendor_shortcuts]Featuring a variety of  urban and woodsy backdrops, this couple's picturesque photo session is one for the books - elegant, simple and full of love. (P.S. How stunning are these newlyweds?) The couple's jaw-dropping reception was a beautiful blend of both modern glam and traditional elegance. With a sleek neutral palette and sophisticated linens by Have a Seat Decor, along with tons of candlelight, a mesmerizing chandelier, and fantastic florals by nous design group, the night was truly picture-perfect. The Food Dudes provided the delicious meal, while the memorable evening concluded with after-party dancing to the music of Bongo & B. Decor and Rentals Courtesy of Gervais Party & Tent Rentals 

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2017 Open House at Grand Luxe Event Boutique

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Grand Luxe Event Boutique 2017 wedding open house. This stunning open-concept event space features contemporary canvas artwork, custom millwork and chrome accented walls and was packed with hundreds of newly engaged couples, all eager to check out the fabulous space and sample some delicious food. The team at Grand Luxe really pulled out all the stops for this showcase: from the fabulous entertainment, to the valet service provided by Adagio Valet, to the stunning decor, this open house did not disappoint! A big thanks to our friends at Mango Studios for capturing all the gorgeous details. [vendor_shortcuts]Let's start with this stunning decor! The venue's events team, in collaboration with Luxe Rentals, Chair Decor, Event Graffiti, and Fuscia Designs, created an array of breathtaking tablescapes for rectangular, round, and sweetheart tables. Enzo Mercuri Designs provided full room draping which was seamlessly complemented by with the intelligent lighting, all to create the perfect party atmosphere. [gallery grids="Large-left" image_size="large" tiles="true" size="full" ids="28828,28829,28830"] And don't forget about the food! With multiple food stations, a wall dedicated to our good friend, the mighty donut, and the impeccable service of the staff, guests certainly did not leave hungry. Honourable mentions go out to the food truck from Food Studio Catering, the fantastic bar service (including the flare bartenders), and the delicious wines from Rief Estates and Pillitteri Winery. We loved the added bonus of an aerial acrobat from RS Divas serving sips of bubbly aerial-style, all while awestruck patrons looked on happily. It's the small details that make an event special and this open house was certainly filled with them! We really enjoyed the slushy station, serving up adult-style cocktails, complete with fun, customized straws. Guests looking to chat with vendors were able to do so in the lobby, connecting with folks at Little Lush, Valencienne, and Sentiments Invitations.  To top it all off, guests were able to walk away with cute souvenirs from the gang at PhotoboothTO. An added amenity at Grand Luxe is the stage (a surprisingly not-so-common feature throughout many Toronto venues) -- it's perfect for a band set up or entertainment acts throughout a wedding reception. The venue made great use of this, treating guests to energizing performances from our friends at Bongo & B Entertainment. TVE Productions captures a stunning recap video of the event. With a nearly full house throughout the entire evening, it was clear that guests were really excited for this event! The entire night was buzzing with positive energy, thanks to the fantastic music and exceptional hospitality. A huge thank you to the team at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique and all of the vendors that worked hard to put together such an outstanding event - well done!

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