Great Planning = A Fab Ceilidh!
Ceilidh Tree aim to make the planning part smooth, even enjoyable! We’ll take the time to work closely with you in the lead up to establish all the key details of your event.
Firstly, guests. The more info we have the better! How many guests are there? What’s the dancing ability and age range? How well do guests know each other.
These all dramatically affect the kind of dances and ceilidh style that will work best.
Secondly, venue. Ceilidh Tree are regulars at all sorts of different venues! The dancing space and layout impacts hugely the type of ceilidh that’s possible. We ceilidh very regularly in small / awkward spaces with great results due to planning. E.g. making sure tables and chairs are minimised pays dividends.
Equally, beginners as part of a smaller group in a larger ceilidh space can feel much more inclined to give ceilidhing a try if furniture is positioned in a certain way.
Ceilidh Tree can draw on a huge amount of experience to advise on anything venue-wise you’re unsure about. We’re also used to working closely with venues in advance to make sure all their requirements are met, e.g. use of limiters, setting up in a particular way etc.
Thirdly, timings. Proper planning will allow the ceilidh to be placed at the optimum point in your event. It’s a great idea to have the ceilidh when most guests will be in attendance and when energy / sobriety levels are still relatively high…
That’s why we recommend having the ceilidh a little earlier on if possible. It depends on lots of factors though and there’s a real art to getting the timings right. Even the type of food can have an impact.
Other entertainment that you’re considering is a big factor too. If you’re having a DJ, it’s best for the disco to happen after the ceilidh, this creates a natural build musically from the traditional to the modern. Don’t unleash Lionel too early!
Ceilidh Tree have lots of experience to draw on and will be able to take all of the above into account when advising you on the best format for your ceilidh.
