| If you're planning to have a traditional Scottish Ceilidh | | | | and view the band you're interested in. If the band |
| wedding, then there's one form of entertainment | | | | cannot communicated with the people on the floor, |
| you'll need to consider - a Ceilidh Band in Scotland? A | | | | then there's little chance of the dancing part of the |
| Ceilidh is ideal for breaking the ice between strangers | | | | evening being as big a success as you hoped for. |
| and it is without doubt the best form of dancing to | | | | You MUST view your band of choice before booking |
| bring people together....FACT! | | | | to ensure you get exactly what you're looking for! At |
| TO CEILIDH DISCO or NOT TO CEILIDH DISCO - | | | | the very least, ask for some audio clips to listen to, |
| Many couples are often undecided on whether to | | | | or some YouTube video clips - every half decent |
| have the traditional 'full-on' Scottish shindig. Their first | | | | Ceilidh band should be able to provide you with both |
| thoughts are "what if most of our guests don't like | | | | easily enough. |
| Ceilidh music/dancing"? A very pertinent question, but | | | | OUR RECOMMENDATIONS - There are absolutely |
| a complete needless worry as hiring a Scottish Ceilidh | | | | TONS of Ceilidh Bands in Scotland. Depending on |
| band offers amazing versatility...more so than you | | | | where you live, you'll find Ceilidh Bands in Glasgow, |
| would imagine. For example, if you're the type of | | | | Ceilidh Bands in Edinburgh and many, many Ceilidh |
| person who wants a 100% full on Ceilidh function, | | | | Bands in Scotland. Always make sure that you take |
| then your best option would be to hire an expert | | | | the time to go and watch a live performance of the |
| Ceilidh Band in Scotland with caller. However, will all of | | | | band you're thinking of booking, so you can check |
| your guests share your enthusiasm for Ceilidh dancing | | | | things out, like the quality of their equipment, musical |
| ALL NIGHT LONG? Perhaps not...for the simple reason | | | | ability and general stage presence, etc. To ensure |
| that Ceilidh music is very exhausting and apart from | | | | you're night is a huge success, why not opt to have |
| giving you a better work out than step aerobics, it's | | | | a Scottish Ceilidh band for the first half of the |
| not everyone's cup of tea. Therefore, go for | | | | evening, then switch over to disco for the second |
| something that will give you the best of both worlds | | | | half so you can get down to some serious dancing |
| - 'Ceilidh Disco'. | | | | and strut your stuff to whatever floats your boat - |
| DISCO - As for the disco part of the evening, you | | | | dance, house, motown, disco, rave....whatever! Ceilidh |
| know what bands/artists are cruising the airwaves | | | | Bands Scotland....there's more to them than you think. |
| these days, so make sure you get exactly what you | | | | Let's face it, there's really nothing like a full throttle |
| want. If you are undecided what to play for the | | | | Scottish Ceilidh band to get the party going. With |
| disco part of the evening, then let your guests | | | | accordions, fiddles and drums (and a caller on hand to |
| choose for you. When sending out your invitations, | | | | teach the uninitiated those all important Ceilidh |
| ask them to name 'one' track only and you'll be | | | | dances) your toes will soon be tapping to the rhythm |
| surprised at the result. Even though you'll be having | | | | of the music and your heart racing in a uniquely |
| 150 guests or so at your wedding, you'll probably get | | | | Scottish fashion - magic! The Scottish Ceilidh |
| quite a number of people choosing the same track. | | | | experience is great fun, pure and simple! |
| This is good, because not only does it tell you that a | | | | RESEARCH - a wee reminder. Failure to research the |
| certain number of people like the same song, it will | | | | band properly may result in your night being a bit of |
| also give you an indication as to what genre of music | | | | a flop - disaster! Remember, a great band will make a |
| the majority of your guests are into....and if you cater | | | | great night so do your homework. |
| to your guests needs, then your dance floor should | | | | SUMMARY - There are so many positives to hiring a |
| be full from start to finish! | | | | Scottish Ceilidh Band & Disco for your wedding - |
| DO YOUR RESEARCH - There are many Scottish | | | | even if you're not huge Ceilidh fans yourself. For a |
| Ceilidh bands that offer this combination, but do take | | | | start, Ceilidh's are lively and energetic; they're also |
| plenty of time to research the best option for you. | | | | inherently sociable; you don't have to be a good |
| Scottish Ceilidh bands vary as much as the Ceilidh | | | | dancer to take part; and with a decent caller talking |
| dances themselves and like all things in life, there are | | | | you through the steps, they can be fun whether |
| great Ceilidh Bands in Scotland and there are plain and | | | | you've Ceilidh danced before or not. Ceilidh's are also |
| simple 'bad' ones - bad in the sense that the | | | | a fantastic way to introduce Scottish culture to |
| musicians are of limited ability, have poor equipment, | | | | anyone from south of the border, or for those flying |
| or a combination of both. Then there's the issue of | | | | in from overseas. |
| how a band interacts with their audience....and this is | | | | If you want to have an 'Upbeat Scottish Wedding', |
| why it's in your own interest to take time out to go | | | | then book an 'Upbeat Scottish Ceilidh Band and Disco'! |
