How Sharky And George Elevate Wedding Entertainment For Kids

In the enchanting world of weddings, where every detail is meticulously curated, Sharky and George emerge as the undisputed champions of elevating entertainment for the youngest guests.

Sharky & George (aka the best kids’ entertainers in the land) are who you need on hand for arts and crafts, dancing and fancy dress, so the grown-ups could properly tuck into the canapés and champagne without interruptions. Genius.

Renowned for their innovative and lively approach, this dynamic duo has become synonymous with transforming wedding festivities into unforgettable experiences for children. From prestigious venues like Claridge’s to a host of other illustrious brands, Sharky and George have carved a niche as the ultimate saviours for wedding parties. Join us as we delve into the realm of their magical offerings and discover how they weave joy and excitement into the fabric of every celebration.

Sharky and George have become synonymous with high-profile events. Can you elaborate on how they’ve earned a reputation as the go-to entertainers for prestigious weddings:

Understanding individual approaches to children at weddings, some people really want the children to be fully involved in all aspects of the day, whereas others would love for their guests to be able to let their hair down and have a few hours in which they don’t have to spare a thought to their children. Properly understanding what is required means that Sharky & George create a truly special experience for the children attending any wedding within the wishes of the couple.

Sharky & George has an amazing team of guys and girls who genuinely connect with children of all ages.

With 20 years of experience and over 1 million children entertained, there are very few scenarios that S&G have not found themselves in, so you can trust them to get it right and give the children the most amazing time.

In the world of wedding entertainment, what sets Sharky and George apart from traditional options:

If the couple want the children to be involved in the reception, we set up a canape or chocolate making station for the children to create culinary masterpieces to hand around to all the guests.

The real secret to bring a fresh perspective to weddings for children is to focus on engagement in games and activities rather than sitting watching someone perform. Also as older brother/sister figures, the children hang out with the team the whole time rather than having ‘stints’ of entertainment.

A few years ago 140 adult guests at a wedding in Tuscany took part in one of the most off-the-wall Olympic games on the day before the ceremony. It got highly competitive and involved an inflatable obstacle course, grape crushing, slow bike races and ridiculous fancy dress, all masterminded by the Sharky & George team.

How do Sharky and George’s to turn ordinary wedding moments into extraordinary experiences for children?

This is a piece of feedback we received from a Bride after her wedding, which at the start made our hearts sink and then thankfully sing!

“They completely ruined it for me. The most commented thing of my whole entire wedding day? My dress? The food? The venue? The carefully selected readings? Nope. Josh and Louis and the amazing time the children were having. Inspired. Was the most commonly used word. And, where are our children? Was the question parents vaguely asked before returning to their wine and cake without waiting for an answer. Well worth the money. Every wedding needs Sharky and George. Even if there aren’t any children. Who doesn’t want to play ankle breaker or Sardines? My guests won’t remember my dress but they will never forget how thrilled their children were to be at our wedding. Thanks guys.”
Corine and Steve

Can do attitude: very early on in the history of Sharky & George, we were looking after the children at a wedding at Lake Garda in Italy over 4 days. Having really got to know the family and especially the children, it was a totally natural response for George of S&G to end up driving the Bride and her Dad to the church when the wedding car broke down. Not only did this solve a tricky last minute hiccup in proceedings, it made for a really funny moment for the children seeing the guy they’d been larking around with all day to be the chauffeur in a peaked cap driving the Bride to the church!

How do Sharky and George complement the overall theme and vibe of a wedding, ensuring a seamless integration into the event?

Understanding the vibe expected by the couple, ranging from children completely whisked away for 4 hours without being seen or heard, playing in the distance as a charming vision of children having fun to being fully involved in the reception and dancefloor.

Beyond weddings, what other types of events and brands have embraced:

Vistajet live in-flight entertainment
Ralph Lauren in the stores
Claridge’s at Christmas
Beaverbrook kids club treehouse
Burberry on photo shoots
Buckingham Palace for charity
Maldives private island experience
Costa Rica family superyacht treasure hunt

What innovative approaches Sharky and George offer to captivate young audiences during wedding celebrations?

Older brother/sister approach and not performer. So part of the family.
Emphasis on fun and experience rather than childcare logistics
Build up to the wedding and post wedding services to include rehearsals and preparation and looking after the children early in the morning after, to allow for sore heads to recover.
A proper understanding of the importance of where and when children need to be at certain places during the day, whether that’s at the service or for photos, speeches, mealtimes etc.

What do clients appreciate the most about Sharky and George:

“Can do attitude” that means we’ll almost always say yes to any request and make it work however impossible it might seem.
A really creative and intelligent approach to games, arts and crafts and fun.
Our motto is “finding the fun in everything” and certain parts of a wedding could be seen to be a bit of a drag for small children, so we’ll always find the fun bit and focus on that.

How do you ensuring that children are not only entertained but also actively engaged throughout the celebration?

Wedding versions of classic party games
Amazing treasure hunts
Canape and chocolate making to hand round to guests
Music video making with personalised messages to the happy couple
Children’s dance performance
Adventure Race with photo challenges
Break the Safe (like an escape room)
Family Game Show
Dream catchers with personalised messages to the couple.
Polaroid photos and frame decorating

How do you strike ensure parents fully enjoy the wedding festivities without worry?

Understanding the brief at the start as to how visible and involved the children should be.
Making sure that the games and activities are so fun and engaging that none of the children feel they need to find their parents during the reception or dinner.
DBS checks, safeguarding training and 1st aid in place.
The team are recruited and trained to a really high level with lots of experience with all ages of children.

As trendsetters in the wedding entertainment industry, what do you foresee as the future of child-focused event services, and how do you continue to stay ahead of the curve?

Adventure, fun and whole family orientated entertainment. More and more parents want to be having fun experiences with their children, but don’t necessarily want to be responsible for planning them.
Upcoming films are always a good predictor of trends for party and event themes, especially for children, coming up are “If”, “Paddington 3” and “Wicked” so a bit Wizard of Oz revival is looking likely.
As much as tech and AI are critical to all our daily lives, with the recent backlash against children having phones at school, we are the perfect solution to provide outdoorsy, adventurous fun.

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