On Friday 19th December, I had the absolute pleasure of performing at Joanna & Aaron’s wedding at the Great National Hotel, Ballina, and what a fantastic day and night it was from start to finish. This was one of those weddings where everything just clicked a brilliant couple, a lively crowd, an amazing venue, and a top-class team of suppliers.
From the moment I arrived, you could feel the excitement in the room. Joanna and Aaron are such a lovely couple warm, welcoming, They were in getting photos in the room when i arrived so i got to meet them before i got started and they completely up for having fun. Their guests mirrored that energy, which always makes for an unforgettable celebration.
MC Duties & Entertainment
On the day, I supplied MC services for the room entrances and speeches, helping keep everything running smoothly while building a great atmosphere in the room. After dinner, it was time for my one-hour comedy hypnosis show, and the crowd absolutely loved it.
The guests were fully engaged, willing to get involved, and ready for a laugh — which is exactly what you want for this type of entertainment. Joanna and Aaron trusted the process, embraced the fun, and it paid off with huge laughs and incredible reactions all around the room.
A Fantastic Venue – Great National Hotel, Ballina
The Great National Hotel, Ballina is a truly superb wedding venue in County Mayo and perfect for your big day. The room layout, atmosphere, and overall flow of the evening worked brilliantly for both speeches and entertainment.
A special mention must go to Denise, the wedding manager/coordinator at the hotel. Denise is an absolute credit to the venue professional, organised, calm under pressure, when i arrived we went over everything and this can help so much it just means everyone is singing of the same sheet, Denise is fantastic to work with. The entire hotel team were outstanding, ensuring everything ran seamlessly throughout the day and night. When a venue has a team like this behind it, it makes a huge difference for couples and suppliers alike.
Working with Amazing Wedding Suppliers
🎥 Arlene Clarke Videography
Arlene did an amazing job capturing the day — professional, friendly, and unobtrusive, capturing all the key moments beautifully.
🎶 Bitz and Pieces – Wedding Band & Photo Booth
The evening entertainment was taken to another level by Bitz and Pieces, a fantastic three-piece wedding band based in County Tyrone.
Barry, the front man, is an incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist and genuinely one of the nicest guys in the wedding business.
The band kept the dancefloor full all night and also supplied an amazing Photo Booth, which was a massive hit with guests and a brilliant value package for couples.
A Wedding to Remember
Joanna & Aaron’s wedding on Friday 19th December was full of laughter, energy, and unforgettable moments. Their guests had an incredible time, and I’m delighted to have been part of such a special celebration.
If you’re planning your wedding and looking for a venue in Co. Mayo, I can’t recommend the Great National Hotel, Ballina highly enough. And if you’re looking for something fun, different, and memorable for your evening entertainment, I’d love to help make your big day truly unforgettable.
i was blown away with the crowd reaction
Dale Thomas
Wedding Entertainer & MC