Get the wedding party started with a Scottish Ceilidh Band

The season of weddings is well and truly upon us. Many couples find themselves attending one nearly every weekend, and with so many to attend there’s pressure to make sure yours stands out from the crowd.
The conundrum of what night time entertainment to lay on for your guests is one that most brides and grooms have to face. A DJ will play tunes of your choosing but it can sometimes be hard to fill the dance floor. Wedding singers are another option but again can sometimes leave the dance floor looking slightly empty. If you’re looking for entertainment that’s guaranteed to fill the dance floor look no further than a Scottish Ceilidh Band. With their authentic music, expert dance calling and high energy performance, all your guests will be up on their feet in no time.
Ceilidh bands have their roots in Celtic and Gaelic cultures, originating from Ireland and Scotland. The word Ceilidh comes from the old Irish meaning of ‘companion’ and that’s why you’ll find all the dances by a Scottish Ceilidh band are for two. In a traditional Scottish Ceilidh band you’ll usually find an accordion, drums, keyboard and possibly a fiddle or two. One musician will also take the role of the dance caller, shouting out dancing instructors to all the wedding guests gathered eagerly on the dance floor. Practice dances will give your guests the chance to test out their dancing feet as the music remains fairly quiet and slow and the dance caller shouts loud and clear. Once the guests are feeling more confident, the tempo will quicken, the music will become louder and the dance caller will merely remind guests what comes next.
The high energy music, addictive dance moves and traditional tunes of a Ceilidh Wedding Band will make it almost impossible for any guest to resist taking to the floor. You’ll see your guests laughing as they dance their way through customary and time-honoured dances. And you’ll guarantee that your wedding will be one to remember for years’ to come.
Garysutherland.co.uk are a Ceilidh wedding band with plenty of experience. Regularly featuring on BBC Radio Scotland, their experience means they can make any wedding go with a bang.