Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a ceilidh (twmpath) to celebrate a Wedding, a Birthday, an Anniversary etc.?

  • Weddings often involve lots of guests who don't know each other - a ceilidh is a good way to get people to mix.
  • Ceilidhs are suitable for people of all ages and give the opportunity for young children to share an activity with older people.
  • Those who don't wish to dance can talk above the music (not a possibility with many discos!).
  • A ceilidh band can fill a whole evening. Most of this will be dances for your guests - but we also play live music while guests are arriving and also when the dancers are having a breather!
  • You don't have to be an expert dancer - you will be given excellent instructions! Our caller will always start with easy dances and then choose dances that reflect the guests' abilities. No one should feel left out and the emphasis is on FUN - not technical skill.
  • The PA system provided can be used to play a CD of - your special tune -, or CDs of background music during the buffet break. It also comes in handy if you have any speeches or announcements to make.
  • We are very adaptable and happy to discuss other aspects of live music for your wedding - including music at the church/registry office or background music at the reception (this does not need to be the entire band - often a trio or duo is more appropriate and we can suggest a format that will suit your needs).
  • If you want the band to play particular tunes or call specific dances - let us know and we can arrange this. Sometimes weddings have a specific theme that we can accommodate.
  • We understand that weddings don't always go according to plan. If speeches over-run or the meal is running late - you can rest assured that we will do our best to fit in with you. It's your day and we want it to be a success for you (and as worry-free as possible). We will be there at the agreed time and ready when you want us.

When is it best NOT to have a ceilidh?

  • If there is no room for a band and no space for dancing!
  • If the bride and groom are not prepared to dance any of the dances!
  • If your planning several activities throughout the evening (eg. a disco, a live band and some other entertainment). You won't have time for everything, and there is rarely enough room for everyone to set their equipment up at the same time and turnarounds can take ages!.
  • If you know that everyone would prefer to have a disco.
  • All your relatives are too old / infirm to want to dance at all!

If you choose to have a ceilidh, remember to check the following:

  1. Is there enough space at the venue?
  2. Is there good (close) access for getting equipment in?
  3. Is there access to a good power supply?
  4. Can the bride dance in her outfit?
  5. Have the guests been warned to bring suitable footwear? (This includes the bride - we recommend the actions of one practical lass who provided herself with a pair of white frilly dancing trainers for the evening event!)
  6. Ensure that the Bride & Groom are prepared to join in the first couple of dances - this always gets everybody else up and dancing!
  7. Please feed the band! It's often a very long night for us and some basic refreshments are needed (sandwiches and a drink will do). We are too polite to help ourselves to a buffet unless we are specifically invited (so have gone hungry on some occasions!).

 

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