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Wedding Bagpipes:

 
Bagpipes can be used in a variety of ways at a wedding:
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Before the ceremony to greet guests
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Piping in family, groomsmen, bridesmaids
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Leading in the bride and her escort
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Playing a short interlude during the service
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Piping the couple down the aisle
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Entertainment after the ceremony
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Leading the guests from the wedding to the reception if on site
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Welcoming guests at the reception
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Piping the couple after the toasts
 

 
Piping at Weddings:
 

My most popular request is to pipe the bride down the aisle. Very often this is a surprise to the guests and makes a lasting visual and aural impact. When following the piper down the aisle, please stay at least 15 feet behind so the photographer can get those important pictures.

I will always appear in full highland dress to lend an air of elegance and sophistication to your wedding. For more casual outdoor weddings, especially in hot weather, I might forego the wool jacket in favor of a dress shirt.

It is suggested that you check with the church about having bagpipes. A very few denominations do now allow NON-secular music in their sanctuaries If that is the case, the piper can stand outside the church and welcome the guests and also play at the end of the ceremony. Please remember, pipes become unstable in cold weather.

I am also often asked to welcome guests at the reception and to pipe the bride and groom from the entrance to the table of honor. This is a wonderful way to set the festive mood of the reception.

Amazing Grace is probably one of the best known tunes on the bagpipes. Most people want it in their ceremony, but some absolutely do not. It is your decision.

There are many Celtic wedding traditions. I will be happy to help you customize them for your wedding

 
 
Piano
  In addition to bagpipes, I am also an accomplished classical and improvisational pianist and able to provide background piano for your wedding. Often I am asked to accompany for a special song at the wedding in addition to piping.
   
 

 

 


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