Schuggies Ceilidhs Reviews 10

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  1. Wedding Service
  2. Party Equipment Rental Service
  3. Party Planner

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Ceilidhs (pronounced Kay-ley) are great for weddings and parties. It’s the perfect mix of laid back and encouraging. Dances come thick and fast so all abilities can have a great time. Ceilidhs are very versatile; I can weave them into your overall theme or help you create one from the dances. Whether you want something undeniably Scottish, Bohemian Elegance, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory or even Steampunk… Don’t worry about the venue either- I’ve run ceilidhs in castles, wee village halls, marquees and back gardens.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schuggie was key to a fantastic party

Schuggie was key to a fantastic party. He was easy to work with, had technical mastery of his sound system and was able to drop smoothly into a venue he'd never worked before. Needless to say he ran a fantastic set, with every able-bodied person participating fully and having enormous fun - inhibitions were falling away by the second dance. This wasn't by chance; he had excellent judgement of our group of friends and what would suit them. A superb professional - thanks Schuggie !

February 7, 2026
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Ahh this has made my day — thank you! 🙌
Loved being part of your party, and I’m so glad it landed exactly how you hoped. Dropping into a new venue and getting everything running smoothly is exactly the goal (no faff, no awkward pauses, just straight into the good stuff).
And YESSS… that moment when inhibitions melt by dance two and everybody’s suddenly a ceilidh ninja? That’s the magic. Thanks for trusting me with your crowd — you were an absolute joy to call for.
Big thanks again, and if you ever fancy another proper knees-up, you know where I am🎶🎤
Slàinte Mhath, Schuggie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Third year in a row!

For the third year in a row, we booked Schuggie to get Derby Mountain Rescue Team's annual fund raising off to a great start. Once again, planning the event with Schuggie was really easy, and on the night he got 130 people, ranging from keen to reluctant dancers, up on the dance floor and having a great time! We've already booked him for next year which shows how good we think he is!

January 17, 2026
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Andy — you absolute legend. Third year in a row and you’ve honestly made my week. 🙌 I love doing the Derby Mountain Rescue Team fundraiser — it’s one of those nights that just feels proper: brilliant cause, cracking community, and a room full of folk who arrive “maybe I’ll watch…” and leave as full-blown ceilidh ninjas. 😄🎶🎤 Massive thanks for the kind words about the planning too — I’m glad it felt easy (that’s always the aim: calm prep, then pure chaos on the dance floor in the best possible way). And aye… already booked for next year? That’s the ultimate vote of confidence. Can’t wait to do it all again — big tunes, bigger laughs, same fantastic folk. 🚑✨
Slàinte Mhath, Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another absolutely fantastic evening…

Another absolutely fantastic evening for everyone who came our second Ceilidh to raise money for our playgroup. Schuggie helps such a lot with the preparations beforehand, and on the night, keeps the pace going with the raffle & games.
He’s a brilliant caller & really cares that everyone has a great time. The children who came were blown away. Even sceptics admitted they’d had the time of their lives!

November 15, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Loraine, you absolute superstar — thank you so much for this review! ❤️Hosting your second ceilidh for the playgroup was an amazing, and seeing everyone dive in (even the sceptics 👀) honestly made my night. The kids bringing that big-energy joy was great, and your whole community made it such a buzz to be part of.

I’m so glad the prep and the raffle on the night ran smoothly. The Big Moosers and I would happily come back any time — you lot know how to make a ceilidh feel magical ✨

Fancy doing round three sometime? 😄

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schuggies Ceilidhs are the best

Schuggies Ceilidhs are the best! We have just celebrated our silver wedding anniversary and we decided to throw a party - the biggest event we've hosted since we got married all those years ago. We wanted to have a ceilidh and it very soon became clear Schuggie is *the man* in the East Midlands. From initial contact nearly a year ago, right the way through to the big night itself, Schuggie was brilliant. Lots of great suggestions on the ceilidh itself, but also advice on potential venues etc. Not only that but he kept us on the straight and narrow over the coming months and we had several calls to make sure that everything was coming together. The night itself was wonderful, with countless guests (including ceilidh-hardened Scots) marvelling at where we had found this gem of an entertainer. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat and would not change a thing.
Slàinte Mhath!

November 8, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Thank you so much for this amazing review! 🥰It was an absolute joy helping you celebrate such a special milestone, and I’m chuffed to bits that your silver wedding ceilidh went down a storm. Hearing that even the ceilidh-hardened Scots were impressed properly made my night! Huge thanks for trusting me with your big bash — you two absolutely nailed it. Slàinte Mhath to the next 25 years!🎶✨

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schuggie is a true legend

Schuggie is a true legend. Thank you Schuggie for making our wedding so special. Everyone got stuck in and the dancefloor was packed, although none of us knew what we were doing!!! I was particularly impressed with your professionalism throughout, always looking out for people and making sure it was a safe event, bless you for that. I also like the fact that we had met many times before the actual day, meaning that when you arrived it was more like having another guest than a provider. Thank you so much, we will return (once my legs have recovered)

August 30, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Hi Tim,
Thanks a million for such a brilliant review!🎉 Honestly, by the time the dancing kicked off, it felt like I was just part of the gang – which is exactly the vibe I love.
Buzzing to hear you enjoyed the ceilidh, but even more so that the professionalism came through too. Keeping everyone safe while still rolling with the wild cards in the room is part of the magic – and your crowd absolutely brought the energy.🎶
So glad we could make your wedding night unforgettable. Huge thanks again for trusting me and The Big Moosers🫎 with such an important day – it was a total joy💕
Slàinte Mhath,
Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schuggie was such a fantastic part of…

Schuggie was such a fantastic part of our wedding celebration and we honestly could not imagine the evening without him. From the start he was so friendly and easy to work with, helping us plan the perfect Ceilidh set and guiding us on which songs would work best for our guests.

On the day he kept perfectly to our timetable and was incredibly discreet when setting up and packing down so everything was seamless. He worked brilliantly with the band and together they created such a fun, high energy atmosphere that got even the most reluctant dancers out on the floor.

His warmth, humour and clear calling style made the Ceilidh accessible and enjoyable for everyone from seasoned dancers to complete beginners. It was such a highlight of the evening and really helped break the ice between guests. We cannot thank Schuggie enough for bringing so much joy and energy to our big day and we highly recommend him.

July 26, 2025
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Alex & Jess — honestly, reading this has just made my day🎶 From the very first message, I knew your wedding was going to be special, and I’m so chuffed I could be part of it. You two absolutely nailed the vibe — brilliant guests, a gorgeous atmosphere, and a dancefloor that just didn’t quit! That transmission over to band after ALS was pure quality and they kept the energy going.

Massive thanks for trusting me with the ceilidh magic and letting me run wild with the setlist. Watching everyone — from the keen beans to the ‘I’ll-just-watch-from-here’ crew — all end up grinning and dancing together was a perfect whisky kiss💋

Wishing you a lifetime of love, laughter, and maybe the odd Strip the Willow in the kitchen just for fun🥳

Slàinte Mhath, Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would tell you to choose Schuggie as…

I would tell you to choose Schuggie as he was brillant as he knew me and my husband are both deaf and we don’t know good music but seen his facebook plus instagram too and knew we made the best choice to choose him. our families are hearing and deaf also both hearing and deaf friends we all had a brilliant night. So i would rate more than 5 stars because we had so much laughers.

July 17, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Awww Sharon – thank you! Your wedding was one of those nights I’ll never forget. The love in the room was unreal, and the way everyone threw themselves into the ceilidh – hearing or deaf – was exactly what it’s all about: fun, social and inclusive💚

You and Patrick are total stars. I’m so glad I could bring the ceilidh vibes and a few belly laughs too! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and spontaneous jigs around the house 😄

Catch you at the next dancefloor?
Slàinte Mhath,

Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schuggie made ours a wedding to remember!

My wife and I met Schuggie when we did a Ceilidh on a whim, and last weekend he called a Ceilidh at our wedding - and it was absolutely amazing. The Ceilidh itself and the band were incredible on their own, but Schuggie knocked it out of the park on all fronts: he had regular check ins with us, helpful tips for all aspects of the wedding, and learned a new dance to call specifically for us. We really felt like he was invested in making our wedding the best it could be! His wedding disco playlist was also top-notch 😁 We can wholeheartedly recommend Schuggie!

July 18, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Hi Emil,
Thanks so much for the amazing review! What a night – celebrating with you on your big day, totally out of this world🚀
It was one of those warm summer evenings where the energy just kept building – your guests were up for everything, from the lively reels to the enthusiastic Horo. The Big Moose Ceilidh Band kept the party buzzing, and the disco playlist carried us right through until the stars came out😉
I always want my couples' celebrations to feel fun, social and inclusive, so it means the world to know you felt truly looked after. Can’t wait to share a dance floor with you again – whether it’s at another wedding, party or Burns night😍
Slàinte Mhath,
Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding Ceilidh

We had Schuggies Ceilidh at our wedding and it was a fantastic decision.
The accompanying band was fantastic and live music really added to the evening.
Schuggie was great with our group who had mostly never done Ceilidh before. He made sure everyone was included and found partners for people. The calling was easy to follow. The fun hats which went down at treat. We’ve had lots of complements on the ceilidh.
The post ceilidh DJ set was also really good - Schuggie lined up the best songs from our playlist.

July 19, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Hi Jess
Thanks so much for the lovely review! What a cracking wedding ceilidh😍
The weather may have started drizzly, but it cleared beautifully, and we ended up dancing in the courtyard until dusk – a truly wonderful way to celebrate. A very rare privilege indeed and very special to have been a part of.
Your guests were brilliant – even those who’d never done a ceilidh before were swapping partners, laughing, and giving every dance a go. The Big Moosers🫎 kept the tunes flying, the daft hats brought plenty of laughs, and the DJ set kept the dance floor buzzing late into the night.
So glad the band and I could bring a proper, fun, social and inclusive ceilidh to your big day. Hopefully we’ll dance again soon – whether it’s at another wedding, a party, or one of our Nottingham ceilidh nights!
Slàinte Mhath,
Schuggie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wedding Ceilidh Joy!!!

Having Schuggie involved in our wedding was absolutely the BEST decision we made. For starters Schuggie is one of the genuinely nicest people we have ever met. From the start of chatting with him, he made us feel so at ease. Not only did he plan all of the music, sound system and wonderful ceilidh for the day, he was a fountain of knowledge for wedding planning in general. Our day wouldn’t have come together without him.

The ceilidh was genuinely out of this world. Schuggie and the band put on an absolutely amazing event. The music was awesome. Schuggie made sure everyone was included all evening. If at any point someone didn’t have a partner, Schuggie made sure to find them someone to dance with. As bride and groom he made us feel so spoilt as well. Our entire evening all of our guests kept telling us it was the most fun wedding they’d ever been to. Strip the Willow was an INCREDIBLE way to end the ceilidh. By the end of the evening my face was aching from smiling, and my new husband turned to me and said “I hope this day never ends”. All of that joy was down to Schuggie and we will never be able to thank him enough!

If you have any debate on who to call your ceilidh, it ends here. Schuggie was a joy to have at our event and I will shout this recommendation to the rooftops forever.

July 5, 2025
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Reply from Schuggies Ceilidhs

Awww stop it, I’m actually blushing😭💚

Thank you so much for this absolute belter of a review – I don’t even know where to begin! You two were a total joy from the get-go and honestly, being part of your big day was just as special for me. It was magic from start to finish – the laughs, the spins, the love in that room – and I’ll never forget your Strip the Willow, what a finale!😍✨ I've even got a bruise from it🤫

Hearing that your guests said it was the most fun wedding ever is literally all I could hope for. That’s the ceilidh spirit: fun, social, inclusive and full of pure chaos in the best way! Thank you for trusting me with your big day, bringing the tunes, the moves, and the matchmaking 💃(dance partners only, promise 😉).

Massive love to you both – I’ll be shouting about your wedding forever too!🥰

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