Most of the communication is handled through Coast Entertainments, but I also like to get in touch personally with a welcome email well ahead of the wedding. It’s a chance to introduce ourselves, discuss your first dance, any song requests and anything else you’d like us to know. We’re always happy to answer questions or discuss ideas, and we want you to feel comfortable knowing everything is in hand before your big day.

We normally have all the important details and timings sorted well before the wedding, so there’s generally no need to bother the couple on the day itself. The last thing we want is to interrupt you while you’re enjoying your big day! Once we arrive at the venue, we’ll check in with the staff or wedding coordinator, confirm everything is running to schedule and get ourselves set up. We’re always flexible if timings change slightly, which can often happen at weddings!

First of all, don’t worry! We’ve been performing at weddings and functions for years, so you’re in safe hands. We know how important your wedding day is, and we genuinely want you and your guests to have the best night possible. We’re very approachable, easy to deal with and always happy to answer any questions, no matter how small. Once the music starts, our job is to create a great atmosphere, get everyone enjoying themselves and make sure you’ve got some brilliant memories of your special day. Just relax, enjoy yourselves and leave the entertainment to us!

Once we receive your first dance choice, we’ll listen through the song and work out the best way to perform it. We’re always happy to learn something new and will do our best to keep our version as close to the original as possible. However, some songs don’t always lend themselves particularly well to our setup, and in those cases we might recommend using the original recording instead. Sometimes that’s actually the best option, especially if there’s something about the original version that makes it special to you both. Ultimately, it’s your moment, and we want to make sure it’s exactly how you’d like it!

We’re always happy to consider song requests, even if it’s something we don’t currently play. We’ve got a pretty varied repertoire and enjoy learning new material. Obviously, some songs work better with our setup than others, so if we feel we can’t do a particular song justice, we’ll always be upfront about it. Sometimes playing the original recording is the better option, and that’s absolutely fine too. The most important thing is making sure you get the music you want and everyone has a great night!

It’s your wedding, so we want the evening to reflect you both! We’re happy to discuss particular songs you’d love to hear, favourite artists and the kind of music you and your guests enjoy. We play a wide variety of music and always try to create a great atmosphere that gets everyone involved. We’re also happy to accommodate special requests where possible. Ultimately, we want you and your guests to have a brilliant night!

We always want the first dance to be a special moment for the couple. We’ll make sure everyone’s ready before introducing the newlyweds onto the dance floor. We generally like to give the couple some time to enjoy that moment together before inviting family and friends to join them, but it’s entirely up to them how they’d like it handled. Some couples prefer to have the whole song to themselves, while others want everyone involved fairly quickly. We’re happy to work around whatever makes them most comfortable!

Most of the venue arrangements are handled through Coast Entertainments, but it’s always helpful to know about any restrictions beforehand. Things like limited access, noise restrictions, available space and power supply can all make a difference. We’re used to working in different types of venues and can usually adapt without any problems. A little information beforehand just helps everything run smoothly on the night.

Coast Entertainments generally handles the arrangements leading up to the wedding, but once we arrive at the venue, we’re more than happy to work directly with the staff or wedding coordinator. We’ll confirm the setup arrangements, timings and anything else we need to know. We’ve played plenty of weddings over the years, so we’re used to working alongside venue staff to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Thankfully, it’s not something that happens very often, but we appreciate how important it is to have a backup plan. Between ourselves and Coast Entertainments, we have a great network of experienced musicians who can step in if needed. We’re very flexible and would always do everything possible to make sure your evening entertainment goes ahead as planned. In the unlikely event that we couldn’t perform, Coast Entertainments would do everything in their power to arrange a suitable replacement band. The last thing we’d want is for a couple to be worrying about their entertainment on their wedding day!

When we arrive, we’ll introduce ourselves to the venue staff and find out where we’re setting up. We’ll then bring in all our equipment, including our PA system, lighting and instruments, and get everything ready for the evening. Once we’re set up, we’ll carry out a soundcheck to make sure everything is sounding great and the volume is suitable for the venue. We try to make the whole process as smooth and unobtrusive as possible, allowing the couple and their guests to enjoy themselves without any unnecessary disruption.

For an 8pm start, we normally aim to arrive between 6:30pm and 6:45pm, giving ourselves plenty of time to get organised. Our usual setup time is between 7pm and 8pm, although we’re generally ready well before that. Setting up and soundchecking normally takes around an hour, depending on access to the venue and how quickly we can get our equipment in. We’re always flexible and happy to work around the venue’s schedule, particularly if the room is being turned around after the wedding meal.

We’ve played in plenty of different venues over the years, and we’re well aware that some have stricter noise restrictions than others. We’re very flexible with our setup and can adjust our sound levels to suit the venue without compromising too much on the overall experience. We always work with the venue staff to make sure we’re staying within their requirements. Obviously, some restrictions can affect the overall volume, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a brilliant atmosphere and a busy dance floor. It’s more about getting the balance right!

We always make sure we’re smartly dressed and presentable for weddings. We appreciate it’s a special occasion, so we want to look the part while still keeping our own style and personality.

After years of performing at weddings and functions, you get a pretty good feel for what works and what doesn’t. We have a huge variety of music to choose from, and although we’ll have a setlist prepared, we’re always happy to change things around depending on the crowd. If something’s working particularly well, we’ll keep that energy going. Equally, if we feel it’s time to change things up, we can quickly move in another direction. Every wedding is different, and a big part of our job is reading the room and keeping everyone entertained throughout the night!

Every wedding is different, so we tend to work with the crowd rather than follow a rigid formula. We like to build the atmosphere throughout the evening, mixing well-known favourites with plenty of upbeat songs to keep the dance floor busy. We’ll usually have a 30-minute break during the night, but we’ll make sure there’s music playing so the atmosphere doesn’t disappear. As the evening progresses, we aim to build towards a big finish with songs everyone knows and can sing along to. Ultimately, it’s about reading the room, keeping the energy going and making sure everyone has a brilliant night!

We always welcome requests from guests and love it when people get involved! We’ve got a pretty extensive repertoire, so there’s a good chance we’ll know the song they’re asking for. If it’s something we can play and it fits with the flow of the evening, we’ll do our best to include it. Obviously, we can’t promise every request, and sometimes a song just won’t work with our setup. If that’s the case, we’ll always be friendly and upfront about it. We’re there to entertain everyone and make sure the couple and their guests have a great time!

We like to keep things fairly relaxed and natural on stage. We’ll always have a bit of banter with the crowd and encourage everyone to get involved, but we’re not the type of band that talks constantly between songs. We prefer to let the music do most of the talking and keep things flowing, especially when the dance floor is busy. We’re also more than happy to make announcements or give special shout-outs if the couple requests them. It’s all about getting the balance right and making sure everyone has a great night!

We’ve been performing at weddings and functions for years, and one thing we’ve learned is that things don’t always run exactly to schedule! Whether it’s a wedding meal running late, a delay getting access to the room or an unexpected technical issue, we always try to stay flexible and work around the situation. We’ve had plenty of occasions where timings have changed at the last minute, and we’ve simply adjusted our setup or performance to suit. We always work closely with the venue staff to keep everything running as smoothly as possible. The most important thing is that the couple can relax and enjoy their evening without having to worry about what’s happening behind the scenes!

Every wedding is different, but generally speaking, the evening starts with the first dance and guests gradually making their way onto the dance floor. By around 8:30pm, we’re usually getting a feel for the crowd and what music they’re enjoying. By 10pm, things are normally in full swing, with plenty of dancing, singing along and a great atmosphere building. As we head towards 11:30pm and midnight, we like to bring out some of the big crowd favourites and singalong anthems to finish the night on a high. Of course, every crowd is different, and some weddings are bouncing from the very first song! That’s all part of the fun, and we adapt the music to suit the atmosphere on the night.

We always like to finish the night on a high! Our traditional finale is Loch Lomond followed by 500 Miles, which always goes down brilliantly at Scottish weddings. There’s nothing quite like seeing everyone on the dance floor, arms around each other, singing their hearts out! It’s completely optional, of course, but it’s something we always recommend as it’s a fantastic way to round off a great night. It’s one of our favourite parts of the evening and always leaves everyone with a smile on their face!

Our ceilidh set is always great fun and a brilliant way of getting everyone involved, especially guests who might not normally get up for a dance! We guide everyone through the dances, explaining the steps beforehand and calling out instructions as we go along. You certainly don’t need any previous experience, and half the fun is everyone trying to get the steps right! We keep things light-hearted and relaxed, and nobody is ever pressured into joining in. It’s all about having a laugh, bringing people together and creating some great memories.

If you’ve booked our DJ set as well, we’ll make sure the transition from the live band to the DJ music is as smooth as possible. As we’re already set up with our own sound system, there’s no need for a lengthy changeover. Once we’ve finished our final live song, we can move straight into the DJ music and keep the party going. It’s a great way to finish the night, especially for couples who want to keep everyone dancing beyond midnight!

For us, the biggest indication of a great night is seeing everyone enjoying themselves. A busy dance floor, people singing along, smiling and having a brilliant time is exactly what we want to see. There’s a real buzz you get from the crowd when everything comes together, and as musicians, that’s a fantastic feeling. It’s also lovely when the couple comes over at the end of the night to thank us and tell us how much they’ve enjoyed themselves. That’s when you know you’ve done your job properly!

One of the nicest things about performing at weddings is seeing how much people enjoy the live music, sometimes even guests who wouldn’t normally be the first onto the dance floor! A good live band can really bring people together and create an atmosphere that’s difficult to replicate. We always aim to offer something for everyone, from the younger guests right through to the older generations. It’s lovely when couples tell us how much they enjoyed the entertainment, especially when they’ve seen family and friends up dancing who they never expected to see on the dance floor!

There’s been so many great moments over the years, but one that always stands out is when we play Loch Lomond towards the end of the night. Seeing the bride and groom being lifted up onto everyone’s shoulders, surrounded by their family and friends, with the whole room singing their hearts out is pretty special! It’s one of those moments where you really appreciate being part of someone’s big day. No matter how many weddings we play, it’s something that never gets old, and it’s always a brilliant way to finish the night!