Luxury Wedding at Carlowrie Castle – Katie & Nick’s Sax-Fuelled Celebration
- Gilbert Liddell
- Feb 24
- 3 min read
A February Wedding with Soul, Style, and Sax
We returned to one of our favourite luxury wedding venues this February 2025 to perform for Katie & Nick at the incredible Carlowrie Castle. Just outside of Edinburgh, this venue is famous for its elegant architecture and fairytale-like setting — and it provided the perfect backdrop for a truly stylish celebration.
The couple brought together 100 guests for an evening packed with laughter, love, and unforgettable music.
Their Entertainment: Showband + Sax
Katie & Nick opted for our Showband + Sax package — one of the best ways to blend classic live music with the modern wow-factor of a live roaming saxophonist.
Here’s what their night looked like:
🎤 Showband: Our high-energy lineup including vocals, guitar, drums, bass, and keys
🎷 Roaming Sax: Jumping into the crowd, playing over dance tracks, and lighting up the floor
From the first set to the final track, the room was buzzing. We opened with a mix of soulful classics and 80s hits, then kicked into an upbeat DJ-style party set as the saxophone lit up the room. Guests couldn’t get enough of it — the dancefloor was never empty.
The First Dance – A Timeless Track
Katie & Nick’s first dance was to the dreamy “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac — a track that oozes nostalgia and elegance. It’s a fantastic choice for couples who want something emotional, romantic, but with a little groove behind it.
The couple opted for their first dance to played over the PA, hearing the original song is something we're seeing more and more of these days. It's a popular choice.
A Personalised Set with a Sax Twist
While we worked from a core setlist of dancefloor favourites, we also included some personal requests from Katie & Nick to make the night feel completely theirs. These weren’t just any requests — they were curated bangers that meant something to them.
When the sax player jumped onto the floor and blasted into “Show Me Love” by Robin S the crowd lost it. It was one of those moments where even the oldies were up dancing, hands in the air, grinning ear to ear.
Venue Spotlight: Carlowrie Castle
We’ve performed at Carlowrie Castle many times, and it never disappoints. From the grand entrance to the stunning orangery and luxury accommodation, the entire place just feels effortlessly classy.
For bands and performers, the venue offers:
Excellent staging space and power access
A great balance between formal elegance and party potential
A layout that allows for roaming performers like sax and percussionists to really work the room
It’s ideal for couples who want something upscale, photogenic, and built for good sound.
Our Favourite Moments from the Night
Every wedding is memorable, but there were a few moments from Katie & Nick’s that stood out:
Guests forming a circle around the couple during “Everywhere”
The saxophonist dancing on chairs and weaving through the floor during “Freed From Desire”
The unplanned conga line that spontaneously erupted during the Vengabus!
That’s the power of combining a live band with interactive elements like roaming sax — it becomes more than just music. It becomes a shared experience.
Planning Your Dream Wedding Near Edinburgh?
Whether you're getting married at Carlowrie Castle, a country estate, or a modern hotel in Scotland, DejaVu Showband offers fully tailored entertainment packages.
From showband setups and sax-fuelled dance sets to bespoke first dances and curated playlists, we help couples create truly unforgettable evenings.
📍 We play regularly across: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Fife, and beyond
🎷 Popular add-ons: DJ Sax, percussion, vocals, ceremony music
Katie & Nick, thank you for having us — your Carlowrie Castle celebration was pure magic, and we were honoured to be the soundtrack to your love story.
