Weddings

A great bagpiper can make one of the most important days of your life even better! I will work with you to customize my performance to be exactly what you want! There are many opportunities to inject some highland flair into the Ceremony and the Reception. If there is something that you would like which I haven't mentioned, just ask!

Gathering ~ Processional ~ Recessional ~ Photographs ~ Reception ~ Sample Tunes

Gathering

Often, I am asked to play outside of the church or entryway as guests arrive. This usually lasts up to half an hour during the hour preceding the ceremony. Because of the length of time, I will play a variety of tunes, and I will try to accomodate any specific requests.

Processional

The bagpipes are normally used solely for the bride and the father of the bride as they walk down the aisle. Normally, a slower march will be chosen to match with the ceremonious feeling during the bride's entrance. Below are a few examples of traditional tunes that I recommend. While there are versions of the "Bridal Chorus" (Here Comes the Bride) for the bagpipes, I do not recommend it. It does not transpose properly to the bagpipe scale, and doesn't sound right.

Recessional

To go with the celebration at the end of a ceremony, I will usually play something more upbeat and festive. I will lead the bride and groom away from the altar, and back up the aisle. I normally continue playing as the groomsmen and bridesmaids make their exit.

Photographs

No wedding is complete without pictures! Following the ceremony, I am happy to stand in for a few pictures.

Reception

I am happy to play in the bride and groom as the head table makes their entrance. I have also been asked to play a few other tunes as the night goes on. Specifically, for those who have seen it, I am often asked to play Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", as a homage to the movie "So I Married an Axe Murderer".

Videos

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Highland Cathedral ~ Mairi's Wedding