Ceilidh Bands for your wedding@Temple Island, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (Oxon)

A live band can make the simplest venue come to life. Peruse our choice of talented ceilidh bands , whether a wedding, party or other event. The spirited The CJ Ceilidh / Barn Dance Band will involve everyone in the evening's entertainment, whatever their age. At a wedding ceilidh, the first dance can either be done to the band, or to the Bride and Groom's own CD. If the first dance is done by the ceilidh band or barn dance band, then it is often one involving the bride and groom as the 'centre piece'. It's a great way to start, because it involved all the guests and gets the evening off to a great start. Whether for this or other venues in the area, see: Ceilidh Bands Take time to look and listen. Civil wedding venues are places of character. Here is one description: Temple Island, Oxfordshire

"Temple Island is situated a mile and a half downstream of the picturesque market town of Henley, on one of the most beautiful reaches of the River Thames. Located amidst rolling water meadows and surrounded by wooded hills, it marks the Start of the famous Henley Royal Regatta Course. The Temple itself is a delightful folly, designed by James Wyatt as a fishing lodge for Fawley Court, the Christopher Wren mansion on the Henley Reach, from which the Temple completed a charming prospect through an avenue of trees. The Temple was built in 1771, its interior being based on designs which had just been discovered at Pompeii. This work, now beautifully restored, is the first example in England of the form of ornamentation which came to be known as the Etruscan Style. The Etruscan Room is of fine proportions and commands magnificent views of the Thames. During the heyday of the Summer Season in Victorian times, the Island and the Temple were used as a vantage point from which members of the Leander Club watched the Regatta. Today this elegant and exclusive venue is available for hire, both during Royal Regatta Week and throughout the year. It offers a unique setting for entertaining, whether for corporate hospitality, wedding receptions or for private parties. The Temple offers accommodation for up to 40 guests at a formal luncheon or candlelit dinner. With the addition of an elegant canopy, up to 120 people can enjoy an al fresco party on the riverside lawns surrounding the building. The Temple contains fully equipped catering facilities, and clients are able to select from a panel of approved caterers, all with extensive experience in staging outdoor functions. The building is also provided with ample cloakrooms. The Island is approached by boat, of which there is a wide range available to suit the client's choice of style and size."

Midsummer Music organise music groups across the country, including some of the venues mentioned on our web site. Our clients and venues have been pleased with our performances and we have many kind notes of thanks in our archives.. However, the references to various venues on these pages implies no connection or promotion of either us by the venue, or the venue by us. Venue details are from government registries and correct to the best of our knowledge.

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