Weddings
The most inclusive wedding entertainment there is. Everyone dances. No experience needed.
Why a Ceilidh?
A ceilidh is uniquely democratic. Unlike a disco, nobody stands on the sidelines wondering whether to join in — because our caller teaches every single dance, step by step, before the music starts.
The result? Grandparents and toddlers, city friends and country cousins, the confident and the self-conscious — all dancing together, laughing, and creating the kind of memories that last decades.
Add the Sassenach's rock backline and you have a ceilidh with real weight and energy — not a museum piece, but a living, breathing party.
What's Included
Experienced, warm, and brilliantly funny. Our caller teaches every dance with the confidence to get even the most reluctant guests on their feet.
Professional sound system suitable for rooms up to 400 guests. Engineer provided.
Smaller, quieter ceremony music set available. Perfect for garden ceremonies or listed buildings.
Processional, signing, and recessional music available as an add-on. Tailored to your choices.
Full setup and sound check before your guests arrive. No surprises on the night.
Full public liability insurance and PAT-tested equipment. Required by most venues — we've got you covered.
Testimonials
"Thank you so much to The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band - they were amazing from start to finish for our wedding! They were absolutely one of the highlights of the wedding and many people commented on how much fun they had. We were so thrilled with how many people joined in!"
"We booked The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band for our wedding reception and they were wonderful! Laurie was lovely to work with from start to finish. He is friendly, approachable and professional to a T… 10/10, fantastic experience working with them."
"Half of our guests knew what they were doing as Scots, however the other half had never been to a Ceilidh before - this did not matter at all as Laurie (the caller of the band) was absolutely fantastic at teaching the dances… This was definitely the highlight of our wedding and what all our guests remember most from the day."
FAQ
A typical wedding booking is 2–3 hours of dancing, usually split into two sets with a short break. We're flexible — shorter or longer sets can be arranged to fit your schedule.
Yes. We offer a smaller acoustic configuration for more intimate settings or venues with noise restrictions. This is ideal for garden weddings, Grade I listed buildings, or daytime ceremonies.
A clear space is ideal, but we've played in marquees, barns, village halls, and ballrooms. If there's a space, we'll work with it. We can advise on minimum floor space requirements when you enquire.
Anywhere. We're London-based and play across the UK, and we've also played in Europe and Africa, including an annual trip to Ethiopia for the British Embassy. Travel is quoted with your enquiry.
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