You deserve a lively atmosphere which is tailored to your guests and will engage with them all.
Do you love to dance? Want to enjoy an evening of live music đ” and dancing with your nearest and dearest (family friends and even colleagues)? You should never miss out on a chance to have a ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lea BTW) dance! Ceilidh dances are traditional social gatherings where people come together and everyone gets a go.
No one has the chance to bust different moves, and because no one *really* knows whatâs going on itâs very difficult to feel self-conscious.
There are many reasons why you should seriously consider having a ceilidh dance at your wedding. You donât have to be Scottish or have any Scottish heritage. If youâre looking for fun, social and inclusive entertainment to help you celebrate the biggest day of your lives.
Then a ceilidh is exactly what you are looking for.
In the blog, Iâve pulled together 9 reasons you need to have a ceilidh dance at your wedding!
Ceilidhs are fantastic wedding receptions or wedding entertainment held in celebration of a special occasion.
In this Blog, Iâll highlight 9 reasons why ceilidhs are so great!
A ceilidh is a social gathering that spreads joy and happiness throughout the room. There is such a sense of collective energy that rises with each dance. All different shapes, sizes, and ages unite in their love of music and dance. Itâs not uncommon for cliques to break down at ceilidhs, generating new friendships!
Too often at weddings, guests like to keep to their friendship circles, however, a ceilidh tends to create a sense of community, encouraging everyone to mingle and get to know each other. This, of course, is a great asset at your wedding!
Ceilidhs are more than just a type of wedding entertainment. They provide your guests with an experience of something different. Ceilidhs are all about having fun, meeting people and connecting with friends old and new. You wonât regret having ceilidh for your wedding!
People always want something fresh and memorable for their wedding. Make your wedding reception more interesting by including a ceilidh dance!
Wedding formats often follow the same old tired format: Grab a drink, sit at a table, and wait for the DJ to play music. You know what wedding receptions are like, right?! đ€Ż
Having a ceilidh will make your wedding a one-of-a-kind, that your guest will rave about for years to come.
Your guests will forget the food, and what was said during the speeches, but they wonât forget how your wedding made them feel.
Thatâs the power of having a proper social ceilidh.
You donât need any dance experience to enjoy the ceilidh. Itâs all about having fun and enjoying yourself! Making mistakes are half the fun- essentially, most people are just guessing what theyâre supposed to be doing, and that makes it brilliant.
My role as your Ceilidh Caller is to guide everyone through the dances, so really- you donât need to know (or even remember) what to dođ€.
Since there are no dance steps to learn, youâll be able to focus on the music and the movements. The Ceilidh is meant to mimic everyday life â that is to say that ceilidhs are very natural dances. People of all ages will feel comfortable dancing at a ceilidh.
Music and dancing are the heart and soul of a ceilidh. The best part? You will never need to dance in front of anyone! Whether youâre a terrible dancer or an experienced one, there is no need to be self-conscious at a ceilidh. With so many people joining in you wonât even know whoâs watching you!
Iâm Schuggie, and I run the multi award winning Schuggies-Ceilidhs (itâs pronounced ShUUg- eee s â Kay-Laes btwđ). Iâve been hosting wedding ceilidhs since 2012, and that means the experience of well over 150 in all sorts of themes and venues from cosy wee village halls to majestic castles over that time. Donât just take my word for it; check out these reviews over on my PinterestđBoard, you can find them as well on Google My Business and on Facebook (Wedding Ceilidhs).
The Ceilidh is all about bringing music to your wedding! Whether thatâs a DJ-style set up where venue space is limited or a full-on live ceilidh band, there are no formalities, no rehearsals.
Even your evening guest, join in and quickly become part of your celebrationđ.
Bringing this sort of music to your wedding reception adds a wonderful atmosphere!
Ceilidhâs music not only sounds better but also creates a sense of liveliness. Being able to dance along to the lively rhythm makes it all the more fun!
A ceilidh is a fantastic opportunity for your guests to participate in the wedding festivities. At many weddings, your guests may find themselves bored as they await their turn at the buffet! But not at a ceilidh. Not only will they be able to dance and engage in the spirit of the wedding, but theyâll also be able to perform authentic contemporary ceilidh dances. And when was the last time you could say that?!
Too often, guests have little to do at weddings â they really need a reason to get up and become involved. A ceilidh does just that!
You will learn something new about yourself at a ceilidh! A lot of people think that theyâre not good at dancing or that they wonât know how to have fun.
However, the ceilidh is so welcoming, encouraging and accepting that itâs impossible not to have a great time. Your guests are able to forget about their inhibitions and just enjoy the evening. If they still need some encouragement, thatâs what your ceilidh caller is forđ
You never know, they may even discover that theyâre not as bad of a dancer as they thought!
DJs are often a gamble. Their playlists are usually too pop-y, too slow or just plain boring. Having a ceilidh is not only fun but it fills the dance floor! With some gentle encouragement from the ceilidh band/caller, you can be sure that whatever their dancing ability, your guests will be out on the dance floor creating an electric party atmosphere.
When people see that the other guests are enjoying themselves they will flock to the dancefloor and enjoy themselves as well.
At any wedding, your guests are looking to experience that x-factor that will mark your occasion. A ceilidh is terrific fun, provides good music, fizzing excitement, liveliness and then some! Your guests will have so much fun on the dancefloor and they wonât forget it in a hurry. Itâs these experiences that make your wedding reception more memorable and your guests will thank you for it!
Pound for pound, a ceilidh provides amazing value for money. Not only will you get a wedding reception that is off the hook with energy and excitement, but youâll also get first-class entertainment for hours! Itâs also super simple to set up. All we need is a spare corner of a room and weâll bring the dancefloor to you. Be it a small intimate group or a wedding with hundreds, a ceilidh can accommodate all!
Iâve hosted ceilidhs in all sorts of venues from cosy wee village halls, marquees and tipis, right the way through to castles (Newark & Warwick) and even London Zoo.
Having packages that work for sorts of spaces means you donât have to compromise on the entertainment when you have the venue of your dreamsđ.
The ceilidh provides the perfect opportunity to take some really special wedding photos with all your guests. You have no idea how often wedding photos are posed, stiff and formal. This makes for some pretty boring pictures. The Ceilidh is so lively, fun and energetic that your photographer will be busy snapping away and capturing amazing photosđŸ.
There you go â 10 reasons (with the bonus oneđ„°) to have a ceilidh dance at your wedding! If you want to make your wedding even more memorable. Give your guests the opportunity to be involved in the festivities in a fun way that folks from all backgrounds and parts of your lives can enjoyâ then itâs time for a ceilidh. Ceilidhs are super easy to set up, provide great value and let everyone have some wedding day dance floor memories theyâll never forget!
If you had a squizzđïžđïž at the ceilidh ninja images from some weddings over the last few years, these are the very talented photographers who captured those moments.
PHWedding | Screen Photography | David Liebst Photography
Sky Photography | Laura Baker Productions | Assasynation
Thanks, for allowing me to share these and of course, the lovely couples who booked my ceilidh services for their big dayâ€ïž.
Are you looking for fun, unique entertainment at your next wedding?
Iâm the perfect solution! An award-winning Ceilidh-Caller based in the East Midlands. I specialise in providing high-quality authentic Scottish style (well I am from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland) ceilidhs with a contemporary twist. With over 12 years of experience, well over 250 events âthat includes birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, Burns Night, St Andrew & Paddyâs celebrations one Wake and shed loads of weddings (obvsđ).
I know how to make sure everyone has a great time.
You can put your trust in me to provide everything from a Ceilidh DJ set with dance instructions right the way through to a bouncing live music ceilidh band more!
The talented musical bandits I work with are skilled at playing traditional Scottish instruments like bagpipes, as well as fiddle, drums, accordion, guitar and keyboards and modern ones like electric guitar and bass.
Want to do some more research, read my blog How Much Does A Ceilidh Band Cost?
I havenât even mentioned how great ceilidh are as a first dance, you can read more about that in this Blog- Ceilidhs Dance- Your First Dance Alternative.
Then if youâre interested in learning more contact me today! Click here to book a chat about your ceilidh partyđ”
My prices and packages are all up front here on my website. If there isnât something on my website that fits your needs just let me know so we can customise a package for you today!
You can click here to check my availability and secure your dateđ
Shouldnât planning the rest of your wedding be this easy?
Every dance called, everyone included â and a full dancefloor all night.