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Are Dodgems A Good Ride For Your Wedding

18 March 2025
Traditional Funfair Dodgems Ride

Weddings are a celebration of love and unity. They’re also an opportunity to create unforgettable experiences.

But how do you make your wedding stand out in a sea of traditional ceremonies and receptions?

Enter dodgems, the classic funfair ride.

Incorporating dodgems into your wedding can transform the event into a unique spectacle. It’s not just about the thrill of the ride, but also the nostalgic charm and the playful atmosphere they create.

This article explores the concept of dodgems as a wedding ride. It delves into the reasons behind its rising popularity, the logistics involved, and the potential challenges to consider.

So buckle up and get ready to discover how dodgems could rev up your wedding entertainment and make your special day truly unforgettable.

traditional dodgems for hire
traditional dodgems for hire

The Rise of Funfair Rides at Weddings

In recent years, weddings have transformed from traditional events into thrilling experiences. Couples are now looking for ways to infuse their weddings with personality and flair. Funfair rides, like dodgems, have emerged as a popular choice for those seeking that extra spark.

These rides bring a unique twist, offering entertainment that is both unexpected and unforgettable. They resonate with guests of all ages, blending fun with nostalgia. This trend reflects a larger movement toward experiential weddings, where personal touches and creative elements take center stage. Funfair rides redefine the boundaries of traditional wedding entertainment, making each celebration a one-of-a-kind affair.

Why Dodgems?

Dodgems, also known as bumper cars, have an irresistible appeal that draws people in. They capture the essence of fun and laughter, making them a perfect addition to weddings. Dodgems provide an interactive experience that goes beyond traditional entertainment.

Consider these reasons why dodgems are a stellar choice for weddings:

  • Create a playful atmosphere that encourages guest interaction.
  • Serve as a backdrop for unique and memorable photos.
  • Appeal to guests of all ages, from children to grandparents.

By offering a dynamic and entertaining option, dodgems allow couples to showcase their playful side. They make a statement that’s both bold and endearing, adding to the joyous energy of the celebration. The excitement of riding dodgems helps break the ice among guests and keeps the party’s mood light and lively.

Making Your Wedding Stand Out with Dodgems

In a world where every detail matters, dodgems add a touch of whimsy to weddings. They’re more than just a ride; they are an unforgettable experience. Guests will rave about the unique entertainment long after they leave.

Dodgems set your wedding apart by infusing it with joy and creativity. Their vibrant colors and the thrill of the ride captivate everyone. This playful element transforms your wedding into an event to remember. Integrating funfair rides like dodgems ensures your celebration is talked about for years, enhancing both the excitement and allure of your special day.

The Nostalgic Charm of Dodgems

Dodgems carry a timeless appeal that transcends generations. These rides echo the excitement of childhood visits to the fairground. They evoke cherished memories, becoming a magical highlight of your wedding day.

The vintage allure of dodgems speaks to guests of all ages, rekindling fond moments from their past. This familiarity creates an emotional connection, making your wedding not just an event, but a nostalgic journey. The soft hum of the cars, the lights, and the laughter all create an enchanting atmosphere. This nostalgic charm adds a layer of depth and warmth to your celebration, making it truly memorable.

Customizing Your Dodgems Experience

Creating a unique wedding involves tailoring each detail to reflect your personality. Dodgems offer ample opportunities for customization that align with your theme. Personalize the cars with colors or designs matching your event’s palette.

Here are some ways to customize your dodgems:

  • Personalized signage with the couple’s names
  • Themed car decorations, like florals or ribbon
  • Music and lighting that match the wedding ambiance

These enhancements ensure that dodgems aren’t just a ride, but an unforgettable part of your celebration. This personal touch transforms them into a reflection of your love story, crafting an experience that’s as distinctive as your relationship.

Safety and Logistics: Ensuring a Smooth Ride

Incorporating dodgems into a wedding requires careful planning and logistics. Safety is paramount, demanding the use of professional operators. These experts not only manage the rides but also conduct safety checks.

Consider the space needed for the dodgems. While fun, they require ample room for movement. Ensuring the venue can accommodate the ride and its power needs is critical. Addressing logistics early will prevent last-minute hiccups and ensure a seamless experience. This foresight guarantees that guests enjoy the fun in a secure, well-organized environment.

The Cost of Unique Memories: Investing in Dodgems

Hiring dodgems for a wedding is an investment in joy and unforgettable moments. While prices can vary, the value lies in the laughter and excitement they bring. It’s an opportunity to transform traditional celebrations with an exhilarating twist.

The initial cost may seem steep, but consider the potential return. Memories of guests enjoying bumper cars will be cherished long after the event. These unique experiences foster storytelling and sharing. Investing in such standout entertainment can make your wedding not only memorable but also a topic of conversation for years to come.

Social Proof: Testimonials from Happy Couples

Couples who chose dodgems rave about the fun and interaction they sparked. Testimonials highlight how these rides turned their wedding into a joyous carnival. The shared laughter and competitive spirit were described as unforgettable, proving that dodgems can truly make a wedding one-of-a-kind.

Marketing the Experience: Dodgems as a Social Media Sensation

Dodgems offer captivating visuals, ripe for sharing on social media. Couples can create buzz with videos and photos capturing the thrill of the ride.

When guests share their experiences, it amplifies the event’s reach and appeal. This organic sharing turns dodgems into a memorable highlight that grabs online attention and curiosity.

Overcoming Challenges: Space, Power, and Noise

Integrating dodgems into a wedding requires careful planning. Space, power, and noise are key logistical considerations. Ensuring ample room for setup is crucial. Collaborate with your venue to assess outdoor and indoor options.

Here are some critical points to address:

  • Verify space dimensions for dodgem setup.
  • Confirm power supply compatibility with ride needs.
  • Discuss potential noise concerns with venue management.

By tackling these issues in advance, you can prevent disruptions. Proper preparation ensures your dodgems wedding ride becomes a seamless part of your celebration, offering joy without unexpected hitches.

Conclusion: Revving Up Your Wedding Entertainment

Incorporating dodgems into your wedding creates unforgettable fun. It sets your celebration apart with thrilling flair. This unique entertainment choice promises joy and laughter, cementing cherished memories for all. By embracing the vibrant energy of a dodgems wedding ride, you’ll captivate your guests and enhance your special day. So yes, dodgems are a good ride for your wedding.

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Catering, Fun Story

Twisted Firestarter, Tales Of Misadventures

18 August 2020

A few years ago I bought an impressive ornate drinks fountain from a guy in Norfolk. I went down in person to pick it up. After I had loaded it in my van I got talking to him and he suddenly burst into tears. Now comforting heartbroken men isn’t really my forte. But eventually through his sobs I made out that his wife was having an affair, and that she had left him with his four kids.

I was by this point looking for an exit strategy as I had a long drive home. I did however pause when he told me he wanted to sell the rest of the business, which consisted of two chocolate fountains, a popcorn machine, a large number of chair covers, and a large number of bookings.

“Oh I’ll keep my eye out on eBay for one of the fountains”I said.

“No, I want to sell the business as a going concern and I want £3000.”

“Done”, said I as I opened the back of the van to start loading my new business up.

I remember getting home and carrying everything into the kitchen. My wife came in and burst into tears looking at the mass of stuff.

The First Job

As we got used to operating the fountains, we eventually bought soup soup kettles, these were great for melting the chocolate, you could fill them up leave them on and they wouldn’t burn or thicken the chocolate too much. But on the first job we took a microwave to melt it in batches.

Anyway at the venue, the speeches etc were over running as these things tend to do. I was getting a bit anxious as never having done a chocolate fountain job before, I wanted the spare time in case of any problems. Eventually the manager told me I could set up. I whipped the fountain up in no time then started melting the chocolate.

As I finished the last batch I shoved the jug I had been using into the microwave. Unfortunately the jug still had a couple of napkins and a spoon in. As I closed the door the microwave sprang to life. I didn’t notice, but the spoon was creating sparks which set fire to the napkins.

Towering Inferno’s Little Brother

When I did notice, I grabbed it with the intention of running outside to dispose of it. As I picked it up and hugged it to myself, the hotel manager came into the room to talk to me about doing another event. So there I was stood, holding a sodding microwave that inside was rapidly turning into a mini towering inferno, whilst praying that smoke didn’t start coming out of the top whilst in front of the manager.

Eventually he finished and left me alone, I ran outside to empty the burning crap out only to see the entire wedding party stood outside whilst the main room was turned around.

FFS, I ended up opening the back of the van up and jumping in there, emptying the fire out on the floor and dancing around to stamp it out, a bit like the twisted firestarter song really.

I think time I stumbled out the van I was coughing from the smoke but otherwise fine. The manger and the guests never tumbled and we did a number of jobs in the same hotel.

The moral of the story is, its awfully easy to become the twisted firestarter, totally innocently lol.

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Event Planning, Funfair Rides

The 4 Best Funfair Rides For Your Wedding

6 July 2020
Traditional Funfair Dodgems Ride

Nowadays weddings are no longer the staid formal affairs they used to be. People look to make them a more fun experience that all of their guests enjoy. Funfair attractions are becoming a popular option at weddings and parties. Here are the 4 best funfair rides for you wedding.

Dodgems

Easily the most fun you can have. Dodgems are loved by all ages, from young kids riding with their parents, to elderly grandparents. Contrary to popular belief, the clue is in the name. You are supposed to dodge each other, not crash head on. Though in our native North East they are more commonly referred to as bumper cars. Hire dodgems and you just can’t go wrong.

You can hire various types and sizes of dodgems. The two main options are continental or traditional. The continental are the latest, highly decorated type rides with additional lighting and bigger music systems. The drawback is they are supplied all folded up on a large trailer and need to be driven in to position. This limits some of the venues they can use.

The traditional type are supplied in little sections and are carried into position for assembly. This means they can be taken through a narrow gate, or into a building so they are far more flexible. They give virtually the same ride, but visually are not as impressive.

Continental Dodgems For Hire
Continental Dodgems For Hire
Traditional Funfair Dodgems Ride
Traditional Dodgems For Hire

Although not as good a ride as the dodgems, the Carousel is easily the most attractive and ornate ride on the funfair. Dating back to the Reign of Queen Victoria, the carousel is pretty much unchanged from that time. Although electric drive has taken the place of steam. Usually highly decorated with lashings of gold leaf, lots of lights and a traditional organ playing the music. If you want a fabulous set of photos with the bridal party, then this is the ride.

Victorian Carousel Hire
Victorian Carousel Hire

Traditional Ferris Wheel

Another of the iconic traditional ride is the vintage ferris wheel. A little more sedate than the dodgems, its an ideal ride for slightly older guests. The usual tagline is “See the fair from the air.” It will give your wedding a whole new perspective.

Ferris Wheel Hire
Ferris Wheel Hire

Now For Something Different, The Miami Trip.

This is a bit of a curve ball. Its more of a high speed thrill ride, perfect for teenagers and thrill seekers. It makes this list because of two attributes. Firstly its one of the most compact rides on the fairground, needing about half of what any other ride requires. So if you have a smaller compat venue, this might be your only option. Additionally because it is so quick to set up, it tends to be about thirty percent cheaper than most other rides, so its great if you are on a budget.

Miami Ride For Hire
Miami Ride For Hire

Whichever ride you choose, its sure to delight your guests. If you have the space and budget then we can usually do you a discounted deal on more than 1 ride. Although these are the 4 best funfair rides for your wedding there are many other rides available, so we can prepare packages to your precise requirements.

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This Years Most Popular Wedding Trend?

23 February 2019

Weddings are full of tradition, just like the rhyme ‘something old, something new, something borrowed something blue’, the ceremony, the father walking the bride to be down the isle, and of course the wedding bouquet.

In the initial celebrations after the wedding ceremony has been conducted the bride will throw her bouquet of flowers and the guests at the wedding, usually the women rush in a mass brawl to catch this bouquet. This tradition was introduced from America and it was claimed that whoever catches the bouquet will be next to be married.

However 21st century new trends are set to change this tradition. this years most popular wedding trend is said to be candyfloss bouquets.

In the modern day with technology and social media being the most popular outlet, brides are looking for the most social media friendly wedding with lots of Instagram worthy extras. Amongst the most popular trends last year were instagrammable place cards and flower arranged aisles, but no one was ready for the traditional fairground treat ‘a stick of candyfloss’ replacing the longstanding traditional bouquet.


Who started the trend?

The Unicorn Crafts owner Faheema Chaudhury started the trend with a social media post from her wedding. She decided to create the one-of-a-kind-bouquet for her wedding day as she has a love for candyfloss and just knew that it had to be part of her wedding. It now seems that brides across the globe are hung up on this crazy sugar high trend as the number of requests for ‘candyfloss bouquets’ has increased.

We have to admit that this most popular wedding trend, the candy bouquets do create a unique and fun wedding picture. Definitely Instagram worthy however there is so many impracticality to this, for example most wedding parties have small children involved? Taking candy from a baby is one thing but taking a full stick of candyfloss is a completely different story, and what about rain?

Candyfloss takes seconds to disintegrate. Even at the mere word rain or humidity never mind the walk to and from the church. Another health and safety aspect is the stick. If the bride throws the bouquet then how many potential eyes are going to be poked out with a flying wooden stick. Never mind how many outfits, or hair styles that could be destroyed when the sticky sugary mess sticks!!! Although I suppose if they were mainly used for the ‘do it for the gram’ purpose then so many possibilities can be created especially a jazzy boomerang video.

Reports are stating that its not only candyfloss taking center stage as newlyweds have also been spotted carrying pizza, donuts, feather, books and paper alternatives! Definitely a fun idea that I’ll be watching out the next wedding I go to.

Wedding Trend Article

If you hire a candy floss cart, we can provide you with a floss bouquet as well.

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Catering, Event Planning

Churros Cart

9 February 2019
HY Churros Time Van

Over the years we have built up quite a large range of catering offerings. From sweet to savoury foods, and hot to cold drinks. For some reason things seem to go in circles with our regular corporate clients. We will have a December, when every other job is chestnuts and mulled wine. The next year that combination is our worst seller.

Churros Cart, One Of Our New Lines

We are always on the look out for new lines to add. Firstly to keep up with trends, but also because our corporate clients like to keep things fresh.

One such line has been churros. For those who have never sampled the delights of churros and hot chocolate, they are a Spanish doughnut. Instead of the traditional ring like we are used to, the churro is a long thin finger doughnut, traditionally served with hot chocolate.

Like many things taken for granted, the history of the snack is unclear, Huffington Post have a nice article on the possible origins, but wherever they come from, they make a great alternative to traditional doughnuts.

Traditionally they are deep fried, we can do this, but we also offer a churros baking system, this is ideal to keep the Health and Safety happy as it doesnt use a large amount of super hot oil.

We supply them on a vintage churros cart, with a range of sauces and dips, including everybody’s favourite, Nutella. Oh, and in line with our environmental policy, we serve them on biodegradable bamboo boats.

We even managed to find a churros recipe for the vegans amongst you.

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