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Ruthin Castle Wedding Band

A castle hotel among the ruins of a 13th-century fortress, with a Medieval Banqueting Hall, around 60 bedrooms and an entertainment licence to midnight. A proper castle wedding with a 9-piece band.

13th centuryCastle ruins
Up to 150Guests
Around 60Bedrooms
9-pieceLive band

About the venue

A castle wedding in the Vale of Clwyd

On the edge of Ruthin, Ruthin Castle is a hotel built among the red sandstone ruins of a 13th-century fortress, with battlements, ruins and gardens that make for unforgettable photos.

Ceremonies for up to 100 guests can be held in the Grand Salon, the Peacock Suite or in one of two outdoor spots with the castle as the backdrop.

The Medieval Banqueting Hall hosts the wedding breakfast for up to 100, with up to 150 guests for the day, and the entertainment licence runs until midnight.

With around 60 bedrooms, including the Prince of Wales Suite for the two of you, most of your guests can stay in the castle, and exclusive use can be arranged.

Vows by the battlements, a party in the castle.

Why a live band

A castle made for a big night

Historic rooms, guests staying over and a midnight finish. Ruthin Castle gives a live band a fantastic stage.

Big historic rooms

Grand rooms suit a full band with live horns, so the sound fills the room without feeling harsh.

Ceremony with a view

Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your vows in the Grand Salon or outdoors with the castle behind you.

Finish on a high

With the licence to midnight, we plan the sets so the night builds to a big finish, not a sudden stop.

Horns in the gardens

On a summer afternoon our roaming brass band can play around the gardens while the photos are taken.

Your day, your soundtrack

Your day at Ruthin Castle

Choose the music for each part of your day at Ruthin Castle, from the Grand Salon to the last dance.

01 Ceremony

Acoustic Singer and Guitarist

Live music for your walk down the aisle in the Grand Salon or outdoors.

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02 Drinks reception

Roaming Brass

Trumpet, trombone and saxes roaming the gardens during drinks.

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03 Wedding breakfast

Background Music

Acoustic sets or a playlist while you eat in the Banqueting Hall.

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04 Evening

The 9-Piece Band

Soul, Funk, R&B, Motown and Pop with a full horn section.

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05 The full night

Manned DJ Booth

A manned DJ booth booked with the band, so the music carries on to midnight.

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Meet the band

Nine musicians. One party.

Two lead singers, guitar, bass, keys and drums, with a horn section of trumpet, trombone and sax. Nine musicians, all playing live.

Brass Monkees lead singer performing at a wedding
Vocals
Brass Monkees brass section on stage
Brass section
Brass Monkees female vocalist performing at a wedding
Vocals
Brass Monkees drummer on stage
Rhythm section
PA and lighting included Fully insured No agency fees Wedding Industry Awards 2026 Highly Commended

Questions

Ruthin Castle wedding band FAQs

Can Brass Monkees play at Ruthin Castle?

Yes. We play weddings right across North Wales (see our North Wales wedding band page). Before the day we speak to the venue team about where the band sets up, timings and their music arrangements.

What time does the music finish at Ruthin Castle?

The entertainment licence runs until midnight. We plan the sets and the DJ booth around that, so the party ends on a high.

Can you play our ceremony at Ruthin Castle?

Yes. Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your entrance, the signing and your exit, in the Grand Salon, the Peacock Suite or outdoors.

Do you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We set our levels to suit the room, and our guide to sound limiters at North Wales wedding venues explains how they work and what to ask.

Do we need to hire a PA or lights?

No. Our own PA and stage lighting are included, and we are fully insured, with documents ready for the venue if they ask.

How much does a wedding band at Ruthin Castle cost?

Our packages start from around £2,000, depending on your date, timings and extras. You book with us directly, so there are no agency fees. Send us your date for a quote.

How far ahead should we book?

Summer Saturdays at castle venues like Ruthin Castle often book a year or more ahead, so check our availability as soon as you have your date.

Getting married at Ruthin Castle?

Bring the castle to life

Send us your date and we will check availability straight away. You deal with the band directly, with no agency in the middle.

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