Bringing Heart, Joy & Craic to Your Wedding
Ceili Cottage brings world-class Irish music and dance to your wedding, creating unforgettable moments from your first guest welcome to the last dance — and beyond!
Pre-Wedding Welcome Party
Kick off the festivities with a 2-hour welcome for international guests! A 2–4 piece band and 2–4 dancers can provide music, a dance show, and plenty of Irish cheer to get everyone in the party spirit.
Tailored Ceremony Music
Make your ceremony truly yours with 2–4 musicians. Choose timeless Irish wedding classics (Tabhair Dom do Lámh, Sí Beag, Sí Mór, lively jigs/reels for your exit) or modern hits with an Irish twist (Perfect, 1000 Years, I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You). We take requests — you choose the soundtrack of your day. Our ceremony music package also includes 20mins of soft Irish background music as your guests take their seats.
Cocktail Hour / Pre-Dinner Drinks
Set the mood with 2 hours of lively background trad music while guests mingle. Our 2–4 piece band plays jigs, reels, ballads, and drinking songs like The Wild Rover and Black Velvet Band. Instruments include fiddle, guitar & vocals, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, accordion, flute, banjo, and concertina — perfect for an authentic Irish vibe.
After-Dinner Entertainment
Keep the energy flowing between dinner and your main entertainment (main band / DJ) with up to 1.5 hours of Irish ballads, reels/jigs, waltzes, and modern favourites. We can play in the main room or a separate space while your main band/DJ sets up
Ceilí Dancing Experience
Get everyone on their feet with a 60-minute interactive ceilí! Featuring a three-piece band (guitar/vocals, fiddle, accordion/pipes) and two dancers, we start with a show-stopping performance before teaching guests simple Irish steps. Breaks between songs give everyone time to grab a drink and catch their breath — all in good craic!
Full Evening Band
After the ceilí, the band can continue for another 60 minutes, keeping the dance floor alive with a mix of traditional Irish tunes and modern hits.
Day 2 Party
Continue the craic with a 2-hour Day 2 session of reels, jigs, ballads, and drinking songs. We welcome requests from guests and even encourage anyone with a party piece to join in and sing along! Our 2–4 piece band plays a mix of jigs, reels, ballads, and fun drinking songs to get the crowd going again.
“The group from Ceili Cottage we had play the drinks reception of our wedding was honestly one of my favourite memories of the day! They were incredible and really set the whole tone for the day. Every single person was tapping their feet and having a great time while they played. They went above and beyond for us and I couldn’t recommend them enough! Thank you so much again for an absolutely brilliant day you guys!”
Jennie and James, Married in The Station House Meath
Flexible Packages and Discounts
Book multiple services and enjoy discounts — we can provide music and dance for your full wedding weekend, creating a seamless, fun-filled celebration from start to finish.
Awards
Book your event with the multi award winning Ceili Cottage trad group!
“Courtney and the gang performed as a 3 piece at our day 2 and it was just unreal! They were fun, interactive, had myself and my brother as well as my little niece up playing and dancing. There can be some sore heads at a day 2 and ceili cottage are just the remedy you need. Courtney was very responsive, took requests and was very professional. They really made our day 2 what it was and we are so glad we booked them! If you are thinking of some trad for your wedding or day 2 look no further!”
Peter & Jonny, Married in Langtons Kilkenny