At last wedding entertainment post COVID can start to take place in Scotland, albeit it with restrictions. Whilst we are able to all enjoy a little more normality, COVID is still with us and is likely to be part of our lives for some time to come!

With hopefully the worst of COVID pandemic behind us, the Ritz Trio are delighted to be back out playing again! Over the last few weeks the Ritz Trio have been asked to play music for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions although with guest numbers limited. The group have also seen an increase in bookings to play background music for evening receptions, most recently at Balbirnie House in Fife. It was a fabulous day with a very relaxed atmosphere. Just prior to the wedding breakfast the guests gathered on the lawn to watch the newly weds have their first dance – “Moondance”.

A number of couples have opted for a more laid back cocktail bar feel to the evening, whilst this is not new to the Ritz Trio it is good to see more people considering this approach to the evening which allows friends and family the opportunity to talk and catch up and be heard! We do however look forward to restrictions being fully lifted in the future to allow for dancing. see the latest guidance below for wedding receptions in Scotland.

With over a decade of experience the Ritz Trio have established themselves as one of the best wedding bands in Scotland specialising in performing background music for drinks receptions and wedding ceremonies in Scotland. Find out more about the Ritz Trio HERE

Latest Update To Weddings From 28th June

Music and Entertainment

Focused, live entertainment can take place.  Guests must remain seated.

There should be no singing or dancing apart from:

  • the couple’s ‘first dance’
  • a dance between the couple’s parents provided they live in the same household

Suppliers included in guest numbers

All suppliers and all those working, including those employed by the couple, and for the venue, are excluded from the numerical caps.

Numbers of guests and seating arrangements

As above – no change

For Weddings From 19th July

Music and entertainment

As from 28 June – no change

Suppliers included in guest numbers

As from 28 June – no change

Numbers of guests and seating arrangements

As from 28 June – no change

Physical distancing

Restrictions on physical distancing are also due to be lifted on 19th July, (subject to confirmation) This means that no distancing will be required in outdoor spaces at weddings.  Indoors, physical distancing is due to be fixed at 1 metre across all venue types. This means that only 1m distancing will be required at ceremonies.