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For those who yawn at the prospect of a disco, a dose of boogie-woogie mixed with good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll and jive is a musical alternative that will have all your guests, both young and old, on the dancefloor in no time. … more about Boogie-woogie brightens your wedding reception

No respectable Scottish wedding is complete without a rousing ceilidh to finish the night. Pronounced “kay-lee”, ceilidh is the Gaelic name for an evening of traditional Scottish dancing. Everyone who attends the party kicks up their heels and joins in the merriment. … more about Round off your Scottish wedding with a ceilidh

You’re planning a summer wedding. You’re looking forward to drinks and photographs on the lawn amongst the roses and delphiniums. Set the scene with a trad jazz band playing gaily in the background. … more about Trad jazz conjures up summer wedding magic

You’re organising your wedding on a shoestring. You want to invite your friends to the evening reception party. You’ve found a community hall nearby that is very reasonable to hire. Trouble is, it looks dowdy. How can you cheer it up without breaking the bank? … more about Create budget wedding venue decorations

Add hot sauce to your Latin wedding theme with a performance by a salsa band at your wedding reception evening party. There is an unique electricity and energy to be found in the hot sultry South American climes. … more about Salsa spices up the Latin wedding theme

The beach wedding theme adds the romantic formula of sun and sea and faraway places into the wedding mix. Ideally, search out a picturesque seaside location. Stuck inland? A seafood barbeque washed down with pina colada will put your guests in the right mood. … more about Add exotic magic to your beach wedding theme

A swing jazz band really brings your Hollywood wedding theme to life. There’s nothing quite like live music for evoking a sense of time and place. Music is powerful stuff. There’s no better way of conjuring up a mood or atmosphere, and a swing jazz band is synonymous with Hollywood glamour. … more about Add glitz to your hollywood wedding theme

Choosing a wedding venue can seem a daunting task. Stately homes, country hotels, a marquee on the lawn; the list of possibilities is endless. If you’re not careful, you will find yourself snowed under a pile of beautiful, enticing but wholly inappropriate brochures! The name of the game is to start the process early and be very organised. … more about Choosing a wedding venue