Author: James

From first dance options to late-night dancefloor anthems — discover the 100 best 00s R&B tracks for your Scottish wedding reception, ranked by where they work best.

One of the most common questions I get from couples planning a Scottish wedding is whether they should have a ceilidh, a DJ, or both. The good news is that knowing how to combine a ceilidh and DJ well makes it one of the best formats you can choose. It’s something I’ve been doing for […]

The St Bernard’s Waltz is one of the most beginner-friendly dances in the Scottish ceilidh repertoire — and one of the most reliably crowd-pleasing. In fact, it’s gentle enough for grandparents, fun enough for kids, and just structured enough that everyone feels like they know what they’re doing. At a wedding ceilidh, that combination is […]

Wedding lighting atmosphere ideas that genuinely change the feel of your day, from dinner glow to dancefloor energy, with practical planning tips.

The Orcadian Strip the Willow is a livelier variation of the classic — faster, more spinning, and more intense. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare your guests.

Choosing your first dance song? A guide to the most popular and most moving first dance songs for Scottish weddings in 2026 — from timeless classics to contemporary favourites and distinctly Scottish choices.

The Canadian Barn Dance is one of the most accessible ceilidh dances — perfect for easing guests into the evening and making sure everyone feels welcome on the floor.

The Virginia Reel brings a barn dance feel to the Scottish wedding ceilidh — accessible for beginners, brilliantly dramatic when the top couple takes over, and always a crowd favourite.

The Dashing White Sergeant is the ultimate wedding mixer — a progressive ceilidh dance that gets guests laughing with strangers and brings the whole room together.

Strip the Willow is the ceilidh dance guests talk about on the way home. Fast, energetic, and brilliantly chaotic — here’s how it works and why it’s a wedding ceilidh essential.