A wedding saxophonist leaning back across a bench mid performance while seated guests laugh and film him at a reception
Swish Soirées

Wedding & Event Entertainment

Photo booths, magic mirrors, DJs, live music and statement backdrops, chosen for your venue, your guests and the shape of your day.

Typical spend
8 to 12% of budget
DJ
From around €600
Booths
From around €400
Book
6 to 12 months ahead
Entertainment

Wedding entertainment that brings the day to life

The right entertainment is what people remember on the drive home. From dancefloor-filling DJs to photo booths and show-stopping flower walls, we help you choose the moments that will have your guests talking long after the last song.

The secret is not how much you book, but when and where it happens. A wedding has natural lulls: the wait while you have photographs taken, the turnaround between dinner and dancing, the hour after the speeches when energy dips. Good entertainment fills those gaps, so the day flows from one moment to the next without guests looking at their watches.

We arrange entertainment for weddings at wedding venues in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy and beyond, matched to your guests, your venue and its rules. Browse all our wedding venues to see where we work.

A DJ mixing at the decks during an evening wedding reception, lit in deep blue with warm lights behind
Keeping the dancefloor full until the last song
Explore

Entertainment options

Everything we arrange, delivered and run by teams we trust. Tap any option to see what is included, how much space it needs and what it costs.

Photo Booths

Attended booths with props and prints on the night, plus a full digital gallery to share afterwards.

Photo booth hire →

Magic Mirrors

A full-length interactive mirror that captures outfits and groups, styled to suit your day.

Magic mirror hire →

360 Video Booths

Slow-motion video clips from a rotating platform, ready for guests to share the same evening.

360 booth hire →

DJ Hire

Wedding and party DJs who read a mixed crowd and work within your venue's sound limits.

DJ hire →

Flower & Shimmer Walls

Statement backdrops for photographs, the cake cutting or the dessert table.

Flower wall hire →

Live Music & More

Ceremony musicians, saxophonists, singers, bands, magicians or fireworks. Tell us the idea and we will source it.

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Looking for inspiration? Read the best wedding entertainment ideas on our blog.

In detail

Photo booths, magic mirrors, DJs and more

What each option is, what is included, the space and power it needs, and what it typically costs.

01 Drinks reception & evening

Wedding photo booths

Photo booths work when they are busy. That means putting one on the route guests already walk, giving it a decent backdrop rather than a sagging sequin curtain, and having someone there to keep it moving during the busiest hour.

We supply attended booths with props chosen to suit your day, prints on the night and a full digital gallery afterwards. Guests can add messages to a guest book alongside their prints, which makes a lovely keepsake. We are also straightforward about when a booth is not the right spend: if your drinks reception is only forty minutes long, the money is usually better placed elsewhere, and we will say so.

Best moment
Drinks reception, then again after dinner
Space & power
About 3 × 3 metres, one socket, level floor
Guide price
€400 to €800
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02 Between the bar and the dancefloor

Magic mirror hire

A magic mirror is a full-length touchscreen mirror that talks to guests, animates as they pose and prints their photos on the spot. Because it is full length, it captures outfits and groups far better than a classic booth.

It earns its place when it is positioned well and staffed properly, and that is the part most couples never see on a brochure. We place ours where guests already gather, usually between the bar and the dancefloor, so there is a queue of people enjoying themselves rather than a screen glowing in an empty corner. Every booking comes with an attendant, props and a custom print design to match your stationery.

Best moment
Drinks reception and evening
Space & power
About 3 × 3 metres, one socket, out of direct sun
Guide price
€400 to €800
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03 After dinner, as the party starts

360 video booths

A 360 platform is a small stage with a camera on a rotating arm that films guests in slow motion as it sweeps around them. It is the most shared piece of entertainment we hire, with clips sent straight to phones the same evening, and the easiest to get wrong.

It needs roughly three metres of clear space, a level floor, decent power and somebody operating it, which rules out a good number of pretty but uneven terraces. Placed properly, with lighting that flatters rather than flattens, it produces clips your guests post that night. We check the surface and the power at the venue first, because a platform crammed into a corner on a slope delivers neither the footage nor the queue.

Best moment
After dinner, as the party starts
Space & power
About 3 × 3 metres clear, level, near a socket
Guide price
€400 to €700
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04 First dance until the finish

Wedding DJ hire

The difference between a dancefloor that empties at midnight and one that has to be closed down is almost always the DJ reading the room rather than playing a prepared set. We book DJs who have worked enough international weddings to handle a mixed crowd of British, Irish, Spanish and other guests without losing half of it.

A typical package covers a pre-wedding call to agree your must-play and do-not-play lists, sound and lighting, background music through the drinks and dinner if you want it, your first dance and the party set. Sound limiters, curfews and outdoor noise rules vary from venue to venue, so we check the licence conditions before we confirm anyone, and the kit and finish time are agreed in writing rather than argued about on the night.

Best moment
First dance until the finish
Watch for
Sound limiters and finish times
Guide price
€600 to €1,500
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05 Drinks, cake cutting & photographs

Flower and shimmer walls

Flower and shimmer walls do a specific job: they give an otherwise plain wall a reason to be photographed, and they give guests somewhere to gather during the stretch between the ceremony and dinner. They also make a beautiful backdrop for the cake, the dessert table or a neon sign with your names. For bouquets, arches and table flowers, see our guide to wedding flowers.

They look best against something solid and in soft, directional light, which is why we choose the position before we choose the wall. We are also honest about scale. A two-metre panel against a large Andalusian courtyard or a grand country-house hall looks apologetic, and in those spaces a larger installation or a different approach usually serves you better.

Best moment
Drinks, cake cutting and photographs
Space & power
A solid wall or frame, sheltered from wind
Guide price
€250 to €500
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Guide prices are indicative for the Costa del Sol and vary with season, travel and hours. We confirm exact prices for your date and venue.

Through the day

When each kind of entertainment works best

Booked at the right moment, one booth or one musician does more than three acts competing for attention. This is how we usually place them.

1

Ceremony

A string duo, guitarist or singer for the walk down the aisle, the signing and the exit.

2

Drinks reception

A photo booth or magic mirror on the route to the bar, with a saxophonist or acoustic set while you are away for photographs.

3

Dinner

Low background music that lets guests talk, building gently towards the speeches.

4

After dinner

A 360 booth or flower wall gives the evening a focal point while the room is turned around for dancing.

5

Party

The DJ takes over after the first dance, building to the late-night favourites within the venue's finish time.

Before you book

Getting the practical side right

We start with your guests and your venue rather than a catalogue. A family-heavy wedding with grandparents and young children needs something different from a party of thirty-somethings who want to dance until three. A stone courtyard with a sound limit at midnight suits different acts from a beach club with no curfew.

Then we look at the practical side. Every booth, mirror and platform needs space, a level floor, power and somewhere sheltered from wind and direct sun. DJs need to know the venue's sound limiter and finish time before they quote. Getting these details right before booking is what separates entertainment that works from equipment standing unused in a corner.

Live band and dancing at an outdoor wedding reception under festoon lights, with fireworks overhead
Live music and fireworks, checked with the venue first

Sound limits

Is there a limiter, what is the maximum level and what time must the music stop?

Power

Are there enough sockets near the dancefloor and booth, or does a generator need booking?

Space & floor

Booths and 360 platforms need a level, sheltered spot, and a route in for the kit.

Set-up time

When suppliers can arrive, where they park and how long they need before guests appear.

A photo booth switched on during the drinks reception gets used twice as much as one opened at ten o'clock. Timing matters more than the kit.

Vivian, Wedding Planner & Coordinator
At a glance

What to book, and when to use it

Entertainment options and guide prices on the Costa del Sol
OptionBest momentGuide price
Photo boothDrinks reception and evening€400 to €800
Magic mirrorDrinks reception and evening€400 to €800
360 video boothAfter dinner, as the party starts€400 to €700
Flower or shimmer wallDrinks, cake cutting, photographs€250 to €500
Wedding DJFirst dance until the finish€600 to €1,500

Indicative figures for the region. Prices vary with season, travel and hours of service.

How we help

Entertainment, managed

We source, book and schedule every act, then make sure they arrive, set up and finish on time. Read more about our wedding planners and our wedding coordination service below.

Full and partial planning

Wedding planning

As destination wedding planners, we match entertainment to your guests and venue, check sound limits, space and power before you book, and build every act into the running order.

  • Suppliers matched to your venue, guests and budget
  • Sound limits, power and access checked in advance
  • Honest advice on what is worth the spend
Wedding planning
You plan it, we run it

On-day coordination

Booked your own DJ and booth? Our on-the-day wedding coordinators confirm every supplier in the final weeks, schedule arrivals and set up, and keep the entertainment on cue so nothing lands on you.

  • Arrival and set-up times confirmed with each act
  • Entertainment built into a detailed running order
  • One point of contact on the day
On-day coordination
Kind words

What our couples say

★★★★★

Choosing Swish Soirées was one of the best decisions we made. From helping us find the perfect venue to coordinating our suppliers and managing the wedding day itself, everything was organised so professionally. We didn't have to worry about a single thing, and we would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in Spain.

Emma & Ryan
Planning & coordination in Spain ·
★★★★★

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planning experience. Every recommendation was perfect, communication was excellent and everything ran exactly as planned on the day. We were able to relax and enjoy every minute with our family and friends, knowing everything was being taken care of behind the scenes. It was simply unforgettable.

Sarah & Ben
Wedding planning ·
★★★★★

Choosing Swish Soirées was the best decision we made during our wedding planning journey. Vicky guided us through every stage, from creating our timeline and managing suppliers to answering countless questions along the way. Her attention to detail was outstanding, and she genuinely cared about making our day special. Everything ran exactly as planned, and our guests commented on how smoothly the entire day unfolded. We would recommend Swish Soirées without hesitation.

Sophie & Marc
Wedding planning with Vicky ·

Read more from our couples on our testimonials page.

Why book through us

The benefits of booking entertainment with a planner

Trusted suppliers

Acts we have worked with before, so you know they turn up, set up properly and deliver.

Matched to your guests

Entertainment chosen for your crowd, from grandparents to the late-night dancers.

Venue rules checked

Sound limits, finish times, power and access confirmed before anything is booked.

Honest pricing

Clear quotes for your date, and straight advice on what is worth the spend.

Perfect timing

Every act placed in the running order where it does the most for the day.

Nothing lands on you

One point of contact for every supplier, before and on the wedding day.

Fewer lulls

Booths and musicians fill the quiet moments, so guests are never left waiting.

Wherever you marry

Entertainment arranged across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and the UK.

Good to know

Wedding entertainment questions

How much should we spend on wedding entertainment?

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Most couples spend around eight to twelve per cent of their total budget. A DJ and one booth typically comes to €1,000 to €1,600 on the Costa del Sol, while a fuller programme with musicians and several booths can run from €2,500 upwards.

When should we book entertainment?

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Six to twelve months ahead for peak dates in May, June and September, especially for popular DJs and bands. Booths and backdrops are easier to secure, but the best suppliers still book up early.

Is a photo booth or a magic mirror better?

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Both produce prints and digital images. A magic mirror is full length, so it captures outfits and groups, and its interactive screen is a talking point. A classic booth is more compact and suits smaller spaces. Choose by the space you have and the look you want.

Do venues in Spain have sound limits?

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Many do. Limits and finish times are set by the venue licence and the municipality, and they vary widely. We check them before any music is booked, so your DJ quotes for the right equipment and hours.

Can you arrange live music as well as DJs?

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Yes. We arrange ceremony musicians, saxophonists, singers and bands as well as DJs, and can combine them, for example a live set during dinner followed by a DJ for the dancing.

Is entertainment included in your wedding packages?

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Some is. Our wedding packages include a DJ for the evening at Gold level and above, and we can add booths, backdrops and musicians to any package.

What entertainment keeps guests busy during the photographs?

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A photo booth or magic mirror on the way to the bar works well, ideally with a saxophonist, guitarist or acoustic duo playing nearby. Guests have something to do while you are away, and the drinks reception never feels like a wait.

Can photo booths and 360 booths be used outdoors?

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Yes, as long as the spot is level, sheltered from wind and out of direct sun, with power close by. We check the exact position with the venue and the supplier before the day, and plan an indoor alternative in case the weather turns.

What is the difference between a photo booth and a 360 video booth?

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A photo booth takes still photos and usually prints them on the night. A 360 booth films short slow-motion videos from a camera that sweeps around guests on a small platform, and sends the clips to their phones. Many couples have a booth or mirror for the drinks reception and a 360 booth for the party.

How much space does wedding entertainment need?

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As a guide, photo booths, magic mirrors and 360 platforms each need about three by three metres of level floor, close to a power socket and out of direct sun and wind. A DJ needs a table-sized space near the dancefloor and power. We check the exact positions with your venue before you book.

What does a wedding DJ package include?

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Usually a planning call to agree your music, sound and lighting, your first dance and the party set, with background music for the drinks and dinner as an option. Hours, travel and extra equipment for a separate ceremony or outdoor area can change the price.

More answers on our frequently asked questions page.

Vivian, Wedding Planner & Coordinator at Swish Soirées
About the author

Vivian, Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Vivian is our planning and on-the-day coordination specialist. She runs weddings and events from the first supplier arrival to the last dance, and knows exactly what keeps a day moving smoothly.

2 years' experienceOn-the-day coordinationSwish Soirées planner

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