Liven up your country wedding theme
May 4th, 2008 | Published in Wedding Music, Wedding Planning, Wedding Theme
The country wedding theme is a recipe for an informal relaxed celebration. A marquee on the lawn or an ancient tithe barn set in rolling hills can form the perfect setting. Serve homely, wholesome farmhouse fare, washed down with traditional ale and cider and your guests will consider the event a real treat.
Jennie’s quick wedding planning tip No 2: Vitalise your country wedding theme
Call it ceilidh, ceili or barndance, it’s a country wedding joy
To complete your country wedding extravaganza? Let your hair down and kick up your heels with some good old-fashioned country dancing. In Scotland, it’s a ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee), in Ireland a ceili and in England a plain old down-to-earth barndance. Different names for the same style of country fun.
Never danced before? Don’t worry! Your ceilidh band will bring a dance-caller who comes down onto the dancefloor and shows you what to do. The dances are easy to pick up. You’ll be “Stripping The Willow” and “Wringing Out The Dishrag” along with the best of them in no time.
Ceilidh dancing is a brilliant ice-breaker. The dancing makes everyone laugh. A ceilidh creates an excellent focal point for the evening reception party. It’s a joyful, energetic way to round off your celebration.
Find a ceilidh band near you
Take a look at Hop Till You Drop wedding music agency: wedding ceilidh bands. There’s a long list of stomping barndance bands to choose from. You’ll find plenty of information, pictures and downloadable soundfiles to help you make up your mind.
A rousing ceilidh is the perfect way to end a country wedding.
