Little Red

The booking paperwork designates 1 hour from our arrival at the venue to first dance. 

If your wedding is running slightly behind schedule we can get the timings back on track with a fast set up that takes 35 minutes. 

8pm to midnight with a break.

Yes, increasingly functions are featuring different types of entertainment, whether that be DJ sets, Ibiza Sax sections, Ceilidh, Mr & Mrs Games, pub style quizzes. 

If you have a specific idea in mind for the timings, just let us know and we can do our best to give you the best possible night. 

The break is usually dictated by the speed of the buffet. On an average wedding 30-40 minutes. As soon as the buffet queue has gone and the rolls have disappeared off the plates, then we will be ready to go!

We respond to the energy on the dance floor and select songs in real time, based on what is going down well. 

By all means let us know anything you love or hate, and we will do our best to include/skip these bands/artists. 

Absolutely. We will learn whatever song you like, even obscure versions are fine!

 If you did have a very particular song in mind, we usually ask you to send us a Youtube clip of the version you want, then the band will replicate this exact arrangement. 

If we can play something for you then we will!

We offer a DJ set option (dependent on your venue location) to keep the night going until 1am.

We can add in a live sax player, a live fiddle player or a DJ set dependent on your venue location. 

In the past we have also offered an acoustic duo for the ceremony and signing of the register. 

More information about these add-ons is on request. 

Yes, all we need is a plug point at the venue, we bring absolutely everything with us in the van. 

The vocals and the speed between songs. We have no gaps at all between songs and this is the number 1 way to keep your dance floor jam packed. 

As we have multiple song vocalists, we can switch lead male and female vocals and it keeps everyone fresh and energetic when performing, there is no 'hang on a minute' in between tunes, it's song song song and no one leaves the floor.

Artists and songs that make you dance! 

We have been doing this for over 10 years now and while we all have our own influences, as a band things are really simple - a good song is a song that is gonna get people up dancing, these are the songs we love and genre, style, release date matter less.

 If there are types of artists you love or hate, then let us know and we can do our best to include/skip these kinds of songs. 

We provide a live ceilidh experience with live drums, keys, bass and guitar along with a custom recorded fiddle track. This can be supplemented with a live fiddle player for an additional fee. 

We recommend that the ceilidh is spread through the night if you would like a ceilidh element to your function. 

In the past when we played a 'ceilidh set' at the start of the night, many dancers wanted to get a drink, catch their breath rather than immediately go into another ceilidh dance, so by interspersing the ceilidh throughout the night we keep the dance floor busier for longer without any gaps and our hardened ceilidh dancers are well rested for each dance. 

Once you secure your booking, the date is immediately locked into our diary and is exclusively yours!

To keep things completely fair for everyone, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and a date is only officially secured once the deposit is paid. Because we often have two or three couples looking at the exact same date and ready to finalise their plans, we unfortunately have to turn away other inquiries as soon as a deposit comes through.

From the moment you book us, we are officially part of your wedding team! We are available immediately to help you plan your big day and answer any questions you might have.

We adapt entirely to your style—we're here as much or as little as you need us. Whether you want to lock in your first dance song a year in advance or finalise it three weeks before the big day, we’ve got you covered.

We also love acting as a sounding board for our couples. If you need advice on other suppliers you're considering, or have questions about day-of timings and logistics, just let us know. Whether it’s an email, a quick WhatsApp message, a call, or a voice note, unlimited communication is all part of the service. We’re here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

We would be absolutely thrilled to learn your first dance song. It doesn't need to be on our existing setlist—if there is a specific song you have your heart set on, just let us know and we will get it added to our schedule.

If you are looking for a specific version or arrangement, simply send us the YouTube link. Our musicians will create a professional arrangement of that exact version to ensure we perform it beautifully and just the way you love it.

We also completely understand that some songs hold a special emotional attachment in their original studio form. If you prefer to hear the original recording, we are more than happy to play your chosen track over our professional PA system, and then the live band will step right in to kick off the party the second it finishes. Either way, we’ll make sure it’s a magical moment.

We pride ourselves on keeping the dance floor absolutely packed all night! We have an extensive repertoire of up-tempo, high-energy, and completely familiar tracks that are perfect for dancing. Rather than sticking to a rigid playlist, we use our years of experience to read the room in real time, selecting the perfect songs to match the energy of your guests. We also promise a high-energy night—we will never play a slow song unless you specifically request it.

That being said, your wedding soundtrack should still feel uniquely yours. If there are certain songs or artists that you absolutely love—or some that are definitely "not your jam"—just let us know. It’s very common for couples to send us a quick list of their favourite artists and a few they'd rather avoid. The band will then tailor the live set to feature more of what you love, ensuring the music is a perfect reflection of your tastes.

To make your wedding soundtrack even more personal, the band will learn up to three additional songs just for your big day, completely free of charge.

We love tailoring these requests to your favourite memories. Did a particular song go down a storm on your hen or stag do? Do you have your heart set on a special father-daughter or mother-son dance? Or maybe there’s a track your crazy uncle always brings the house down with at karaoke, and you want him to come up and sing it live with the band?

Whatever you have in mind, just let us know in plenty of time so we can get it into our rehearsal schedule. We love making these unique moments happen!

We are equally comfortable performing in cozy, intimate spaces as we are in giant ballrooms, so please feel free to check in with us about any logistical questions you might have.

We know that more and more venues are installing sound limiters these days, which can sometimes worry couples who want a great party atmosphere. Don't worry at all—we are the absolute masters of the sound limiter! We have made significant investments in top-tier, customisable live sound equipment, allowing us to perfectly tailor our setup to suit any venue's specific restrictions without losing an ounce of energy.

In fact, we have performed at pretty much every major venue around, and we have yet to find one we can't rock. Whatever your venue looks like, we'll make sure it sounds incredible!

We pride ourselves on being incredibly low-maintenance and stress-free compared to most wedding suppliers. However, as we approach your big day, we like to make sure everything runs like clockwork behind the scenes.

To help us coordinate seamlessly on the day, we’ll check in with you ahead of time to grab the names and email addresses of your: Wedding Coordinator, and Photographer, Videographer, and/or Content Creator (if you have them)

We send a quick courtesy email to your team during the week of the wedding. This ensures everyone is on the same page regarding timings and logistics before we arrive at the venue, leaving you free to just relax and enjoy every moment!

The band typically wears all black for a sleek, classic, and professional look. However, if you have a specific dress code, colour palette, or wedding theme in mind, just let us know! We are more than happy to tailor our attire to fit perfectly with the style and vibe of your big day.

We actually met and formed Little Red while studying Applied Music together at University, and our entire circle of partners, friends, and family are professional musicians. Because of this, in the extremely unlikely event that a band member ever has to call off, it is absolutely never an issue for us or your wedding.

First and foremost, we have every single one of our songs professionally charted out. Combined with the massive amount of logistical and operational detail we put into our setup, this means one of our trusted, high-caliber musician friends can step in effortlessly. They can sight-read the entire set on the night with absolute precision, maintaining the exact same premium quality and energy.

You can rest completely easy knowing that your entertainment is 100% secure, organised, and backed by a fantastic network of pros!

We will check in directly with your wedding coordinator during the week of the wedding to handle all the background logistics—including finalizing our Public Liability Insurance (PLI) and PAT testing certificates. You won't have to worry about a thing; we'll stay in regular contact with them so everything is fully approved by the venue ahead of time.

In fact, we have performed at most venues 15 to 20 times already, meaning we are already completely familiar with their specific timings, parking, and load-in details. If your venue happens to be a brand-new spot for us, we make it a point to visit in advance of the big day to familiarise ourselves with the layout and setup procedure.

We take care of all the heavy lifting behind the scenes so that your day runs flawlessly from start to finish!

If you’re feeling a little nervous about booking, please know that is completely normal! Choosing the right entertainment is a huge decision.

However, if you've made it this far, we think it’s the perfect time to share a little bit more about who will actually be taking the stage on your big day. You aren't booking a group of hobbyists or new musicians—you are booking an elite team of serious, seasoned professionals with over 800 successful weddings under our belt together.

To give you an idea of the caliber of musicianship you're getting:

Our drummer has toured the UK with Susan Boyle.

Our guitar player performs in the band of Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi.

Our bass player has toured the UK with Brit Award-winner Emeli Sandé.

Now, those might not be your personal favourite artists—and to be honest, they might not be ours either! But that’s exactly the point. We are serious, adaptable professionals who know how to deliver a flawless performance under any spotlight.

For most couples, what happens between our vans rolling into the car park and the first note being struck is a total mystery. We completely understand that you don't want a chaotic construction site interrupting your day, which is why we have engineered our setup process to be as fast, discreet, and seamless as possible.

We typically arrive at the venue during the "room turnaround," which is that natural lull right after your meal and speeches when your guests head to the bar or stretch their legs. To ensure we stay completely out of everyone’s way, we coordinate directly with the venue staff to load our equipment through a designated side door or fire exit, meaning no heavy flight cases or tangled cables will ever cross paths with your guests.

Once we are in the room, the build begins. Because we have played hundreds of weddings together, this functions like a well-oiled machine. Drums are assembled, amps are positioned, and our premium PA system and lighting rigs are erected in complete harmony. Once everything is plugged in, we run a silent digital line check to ensure every microphone and instrument is feeding correctly into our soundboard without making a peep.

The only part of the process you or your guests will actually notice is the soundcheck, which takes about five to ten minutes. Rather than making tedious, repetitive noises into the microphones, we test our sound by playing short, upbeat choruses of familiar songs. We use this brief window to calibrate our volume perfectly to the specific acoustics of your room and adapt to any venue sound limiters. Far from being a disruption, this little burst of live music usually acts as a brilliant hype moment, dropping a subtle hint to your guests that an incredible party is just around the corner.

The exact second our soundcheck finishes, the live instruments stop and we instantly trigger a background playlist over the PA system. The room is immediately filled with a fantastic atmosphere, the stage lights fade up, and we slip away to change into our all-black performance attire. The entire transformation takes just sixty to ninety minutes, leaving the room looking pristine, sounding perfect, and completely ready for your arrival.

If we are scheduled to kick off your evening at 8:00 PM, our official arrival time on paper is 7:00 PM. In reality, however, you will see our vans rolling into the venue car park around 6:45 PM. We intentionally build in that extra fifteen minutes to grab a quick coffee, check in with your venue coordinator, and have a brief chat as a team before it is time to haul in the gear. When that door opens, it is absolutely all hands on deck for the band members.

Because we have streamlined our setup down to a science, the entire process—from bringing the first flight case through the door to striking the final chord of our soundcheck—takes us just forty minutes. Once the room is perfectly tuned and the background music is playing, we head off to get changed into our performance suits, grab five pints of water, and ensure we are in position and ready to welcome you to the dance floor for your first dance at exactly 8:00 PM.

When the clock strikes eight, the opening moments set the entire tone for the night, and we handle them with a huge amount of care and experience. Right before your first dance, we will always slip over to find you for a quick, quiet check-in. This is our moment to finalize the exact game plan so you feel completely comfortable and know exactly what to expect.

We will agree on who you want on the floor and precisely when you want them there. Every couple is entirely different. Some couples want the floor completely to themselves for the duration of the entire song to just share that moment together. Other times, couples are a little nervous about being the center of attention and prefer to have the wedding party or all of their guests join them as quickly as possible. We will map out a precise cue with you beforehand—for example, agreeing that the moment the first chorus finishes, we will make a warm, enthusiastic announcement over the microphone to invite everyone up.

When it is time to start, the band takes the stage and we will officially welcome you onto the dance floor as newlyweds to a huge round of applause from your guests. As the song plays, we don't just stare at our instruments; we are constantly reading the room and watching your body language. If we agreed you wanted to stay out there alone for a while, but we spot you giving us a subtle, knowing look or a nod that says "save us!", we use our experience to read between the lines and will smoothly call your guests forward to surround you with love and energy.

Whether we are cheering you on for a full three minutes or bringing a packed crowd to your side after thirty seconds, we make sure the transition feels entirely natural, completely stress-free, and perfectly tailored to you.

We don’t believe in rigid, pre-planned setlists because a script can never react to the energy of a room. Instead, we treat your evening as a live conversation with the dance floor, using our musical intelligence to decide what to play next entirely in real time. As we perform, we are constantly reading the subtle signals from your guests—watching which age groups are moving, seeing which styles get the loudest cheers, and noticing the exact moment people start rushing from the bar to join the crowd. If a particular genre or era is going down an absolute storm, we pivot our direction immediately to keep that momentum riding high.

Our secret weapon is how quickly and seamlessly we make these transitions. We usually make the call on our next song about three-quarters of the way through the track we are currently playing. This allows the entire band to prep the next tune silently so that the very second one song finishes, we strike the first note of the next one.

In our experience, the absolute biggest culprit for clearing a dance floor isn't a bad song choice—it is the awkward silence between tracks. The moment a band stops to look at a piece of paper, tune up, or chat among themselves, it gives your guests a natural cue to check their phones or head back to their tables. By completely eliminating those gaps, we keep the energy unbroken. Before your dancers even have a chance to think about leaving the floor, the intro to another massive, familiar anthem is already kicking off, keeping the party moving seamlessly from the first note to the very last.

We believe that a wedding reception shouldn't just be a collection of songs; it should be a beautifully paced experience. To achieve that, our strategy is simple: we keep the music up-tempo, familiar, and highly popular from the very first chord to the final encore. We purposefully do not play slow songs unless you have specifically requested them, ensuring that the baseline energy of the room stays consistently high.

However, even the most enthusiastic crowd needs a change of pace to prevent exhaustion, and this is where our experience in reading the room truly comes into play. The moment we spot the very first sign of a natural lull, we don't drop the tempo—instead, we throw in a short set of traditional Scottish ceilidh dances. Ceilidh music has a magical way of breaking an invisible seal in the room. It naturally draws in the older generation, the couples who have been watching from the sidelines, and the guests who might have felt a bit shy about showing off their modern dance moves. Once they have been swept up in a Gay Gordons or a Dashing White Sergeant, they become completely comfortable on the dance floor and usually stay out there for the rest of the night.

Our break is also strategically timed to protect the momentum of the evening. We typically pause when the venue brings out your evening buffet. This gives your guests a chance to refuel and chat, and it ensures we aren't performing to an empty floor while everyone is queueing for rolls and sausage. During this brief intermission, we keep a curated, high-energy playlist running over the PA system so the atmosphere never drops. The moment the buffet clears, the band returns to the stage in full force to build the evening toward a massive, unforgettable peak.

Finally, protecting the energy of your night also means protecting the atmosphere from unwanted disruptions. We enforce a strict policy on guest requests: we do not play any Rangers or Celtic songs, nor do we entertain any controversial or niche requests from "crazy cousins" trying to cause a scene with a joke track they think is funny but you would hate. We keep the focus entirely on a warm, inclusive, and joyous celebration, ensuring that the dance floor remains a fun and safe space for every single guest. If you do want Rangers or Celtic songs, we do know them all, just email us in advance.

We are always happy to oblige a guest request if it is a song we know and it fits the vibe of the room, but we do have a polite "rule of engagement" when it comes to approaching the stage. For the simple reason that awkward gaps between songs empty dance floors, we don't encourage guests to come up and chat with us while we are performing. We will never stop the music to hold a discussion with a guest about what we can or can't play, as that momentary silence would instantly clear everyone else off the floor.

Instead, we handle requests with a bit of subtle stagecraft. If a guest catches the eye of our bass player or guitarist and calls out a suggestion, or whispers a quick idea during a transition, the band member might give them a nod. If it’s a track we know and it matches the energy of the crowd, it may well magically appear in the set a few songs down the line.

If a guest requests something we can't play—either because it's not in our repertoire or it doesn’t fit the high-energy atmosphere you want—we simply handle it with a smile, keep the music moving, and transition instantly into the next crowd-pleasing anthem. Our priority is always maintaining an unbroken, packed dance floor, ensuring that your guests spend their night dancing rather than debating the playlist at the front of the stage.

When we talk about a live ceilidh set, we aren't just pressing play on a backing track—we are delivering a full, high-energy live band ceilidh experience. The band performs the music completely live with driving drums, bass, guitar, and keyboards, all perfectly locked in with our own custom-recorded, premium fiddle tracks to give it that authentic, traditional lift. As for the calling, our own band members handle everything directly from the microphones on stage. We will guide your guests through every twist and turn, teaching the steps clearly before the music starts so that complete beginners and seasoned dancers alike feel entirely confident.

We approach the ceilidh with a huge amount of flexibility and strategic pacing. Rather than doing a massive, exhausting block of traditional dancing that leaves everyone burnt out by 9:00 PM, we prefer to spread the ceilidh dances organically throughout the night. A high-octane dance like the Strip the Willow is fantastic fun, but it is also a major workout. After a big dance like that, your parents, older relatives, or less-fit guests will naturally need a little breather and a trip to the bar. By treating the ceilidh as individual bursts of energy, we can immediately jump right into a massive, singing-along pop or rock anthem the second the dance finishes, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath without losing the atmosphere.

This approach is also our secret weapon for getting reluctant guests involved without ever making anyone feel uncomfortable or pressured. We never put people on the spot or drag them onto the floor; instead, the infectious energy of the live band and the laughter of those already dancing does the inviting for us. Because we space the dances out, guests who were hesitant at first see how straightforward and fun it is. A little later in the evening, when we throw in another ceilidh dance, those onlookers realise they've had plenty of time to rest and will enthusiastically jump up to take part. By removing age and fitness as barriers to participation, we ensure that everyone feels included, comfortable, and ready to join the fun at their own pace.

Our style is very much centered around keeping the momentum unbreakable, so we firmly believe in letting the music do the heavy lifting. Because empty gaps between songs give people a natural excuse to check their phones or wander off to the bar, you won’t hear us stopping the music to deliver long-winded introductions, over-rehearsed speeches, or cheesy jokes.

Instead, our crowd interaction happens dynamically while the music is playing. We love engaging with your audience, calling out to the crowd, and building hype over the microphones, but we do it seamlessly during song intros and driving outros. This keeps the energy electric and the interaction feeling completely natural and spontaneous, without ever breaking the rhythm of the night. We give your guests plenty of love and encouragement from the stage, but we never give them a chance to leave the dance floor.

That being said, we are absolutely happy to make any official announcements you need throughout the evening—whether that is inviting everyone forward for the cutting of the cake, announcing the arrival of the evening buffet, or gathering your guests for a sparkler send-off. We handle these moments with a warm, professional, and clear MC presence, and the absolute second the announcement is finished, we smoothly transition right back into the music. Our ultimate job is to keep your dance floor packed, smiling, and moving from start to finish.

The handover between our live band performance and our DJ set is completely seamless, with absolutely zero downtime or awkward pauses. Because we use the exact same premium PA system and lighting rig for both parts of the evening, there is no gear to move, no cables to unplug, and no physical changeover required.

The moment the band strikes the final chord of our live set, the stage lights smoothly shift into club mode, and we instantly transition into the live DJ set. There is no drop in volume, no loss of atmosphere, and most importantly, no mass exodus from the dance floor. It feels like one continuous, high-energy party that has just evolved into a different gear.

This seamless transition is a huge advantage for the flow of your evening. Rather than a separate DJ arriving with their own gear and causing a disruptive setup in the middle of your reception, everything is already perfectly tuned to the room. We treat the DJ set with the exact same real-time musical intelligence as our live performance, reading the crowd and mixing tracks seamlessly back-to-back to keep the floor packed. It keeps the momentum riding high all the way to the very end of the night, giving you the best of both worlds without a single second of silence.

A wedding schedule is a living thing that almost never runs perfectly to the minute. Our golden rule when things drift off-script is simple: we adapt instantly and we never make our schedule your problem.

If your meal runs forty-five minutes late or speeches go over, we don’t look at our watches. Instead, we huddle with your venue coordinator to rework the evening behind the scenes. We can trim our breaks, adjust our set lengths on the fly, or compress our setup time to ensure you still get the full, high-energy experience you paid for, completely absorbing that lost time.

We once played a castle wedding where a medical emergency delayed the entire day by over an hour. Ready to start at 9:15 PM instead of 8:00 PM, and facing a strict midnight curfew, we made an executive decision. We ditched our intermission entirely and played a massive, unbroken, two-and-a-half-hour mega-set straight through to midnight, blending our pop sets, ceilidh, and anthems into one continuous performance that kept the dancefloor electric.

As for technical issues, we tour with a fully digital mixing system featuring built-in backups and duplicate gear. If a piece of equipment ever fails, we swap it out silently within seconds before the audience even notices. No matter what happens with the clock or the gear, our job is to protect your party, and we have the experience to do exactly that.

We consider ourselves absolute masters of the noise limiter. Sound restrictions are incredibly common, especially at historic Scottish venues, and if a band doesn't know how to handle them, they can completely ruin the atmosphere by constantly tripping the power. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art digital technology and specialised gear to ensure we can maximize the party atmosphere without ever being cut off or asked to turn down.

The first way we manage this is through our physical setup on stage. We travel with different sizes of drum kits and speakers, allowing us to perfectly scale our equipment to the exact size and restrictions of your room. Furthermore, you won't see any clunky, loud wedge monitors sitting on the floor blasting music back at the band. Every single member of our group uses wireless, in-ear monitors. This means all of our stage volume is pumped directly into our ears, keeping the ambient noise on stage completely silent and giving us total control over the sound entering the room.

The real magic, however, happens inside our digital mixing desk. We run a full-spectrum frequency analysis of the room during our soundcheck. Sound limiters are typically triggered by specific, booming low frequencies—like the heavy thud of a bass drum or the resonance of a bass guitar—rather than the actual volume of the singing or melody. Our digital system allows us to surgically isolate and reduce those specific trouble frequencies.

What you and your guests will notice on the night is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary. The reduction in those specific frequencies is completely imperceptible to the human ear, meaning the music will still sound incredibly punchy, full, and high-energy on the dance floor. Your guests will get the driving, energetic live band experience they expect, the venue management will be completely relaxed, and you won’t have to spend a single second of your wedding worrying about the lights flashing or the power cutting out.

Standing at the back of the room with a drink in hand, you would see your evening unfold in three distinct, unforgettable chapters.

By half past eight, the ice is officially broken. Having transitioned straight from your first dance into familiar classics or a short ceilidh set, the dancefloor is inclusive and cross-generational. You will see aunties guiding university friends through the steps and older relatives happily joining in. The atmosphere is warm, bright, and full of community as everyone realises how much fun the night is going to be.

By ten o’clock, the party hits its peak. The buffet is cleared, the room lights have dropped, and our stage rig is cutting through the dark with vibrant colours. The floor has transformed into a packed, high-octane engine room with a solid mass of people grouped right at the front of the stage. Hands are in the air, the crowd is singing massive anthems back to us, and because we are locking songs back-to-back with zero gaps, nobody is leaving.

As we head towards midnight, the energy shifts into something deeply sentimental but incredibly intense. Jackets are off, heels are kicked into the corner, and your closest friends and family have formed a huge circle completely surrounding the two of you. Bouncing and screaming the words to Loch Lomond or a massive indie classic, it is a sea of euphoric faces making sure your wedding finishes on the ultimate high.

Closing out the night with Little Red is all about crafting a deliberate, high-energy finish that leaves the dancefloor completely spent. We usually rely on a double-anthem punch to structure the final fifteen minutes. We will transition seamlessly from a massive, unifying sing-along where the whole room locks arms into an absolute peak-energy closer. Keeping that momentum completely unbroken means everyone stays on the floor right until the final cymbal crash.

For us, the ultimate sign of a great night is what happens the exact second the music stops.

When that final chord rings out and nobody leaves the floor, when the room stays rooted to the spot, chanting for more, hugging, and sweating, that is how we know we have done our job.

We measure our success by how exhausted and happy the room is at midnight. When you look out and see untied ties, bare feet, and a sea of grins, that is a job well done.

The biggest surprise couples always tell us about is just how much the band connected the different generations in the room. They expect their friends to dance, but they are consistently blown away by seeing their tech-savvy university mates hand-in-hand with elderly relatives during the ceilidh, or their usually quiet aunties singing indie anthems at the top of their lungs.

Couples often say they didn't expect the music to act as such a powerful icebreaker. Instead of the night feeling split between the older guests sitting at the tables and the younger crowd on the floor, our performance brings absolutely everyone together into one shared, rowdy experience. They wake up the next morning realising that the band didn't just provide background entertainment—we completely drove the community spirit of the whole day.

One standout was being flown out to the Amalfi Coast to play a celebrity wedding. Because of a strict no-phones rule, it was incredible seeing so many famous faces completely let their hair down, forget the spotlight, and just go absolutely crazy on the dancefloor like everyone else.

Then there was the unforgettable wedding where the venue actually caught fire. Rather than letting it ruin their day, the bride and groom went outside to get photos taken inside the fire engine. As soon as the brigade cleared the room and let us back in, the crowd hit the dancefloor with an amazing defiance and didn't leave it all night.

But some of the nicest moments are the musical surprises, like when a bride completely catches the groom off guard by stepping up to the mic. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere in the room when she performs seamlessly with the band, coming out of nowhere, and leaves absolutely everyone in awe.