With photography being such an important aspect at weddings, a piper in full highland dress can also add that touch of colour and splendour that sets one wedding album apart from another. There can also be a significant period of time when the Photographer is attempting to get the right pictures and a piper on hand, able to play for general entertainment, can alleviate the waiting around that often occurs at these times. Your wedding day piper can be available to play for:-
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During the signing of the register
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At the emergence of the couple
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During the photographic session
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On arrival at reception
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Into the wedding breakfast (top table)
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An entertainment spot after the meal
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For dancing (first waltz, etc.)
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or many other situations that the day suggests. Discussion is
always advisable to work out just what arrangement is best
Suited for your wedding. In order to provide you with an
Appropriate quotation, the supply of the information below
would be both helpful and advisable.
1. Contact name, address & telephone No.
2. Wedding venue - address & telephone No.
3. Date & time.
4. Reception venue - address & telephone No.
5. Bride & Groom’s names.
6. Is the wedding piper a surprise?
Whether there is a Scottish connection or not, when it comes to providing that special element to the proceedings, one tradition that has been a feature of wedding celebrations in many countries of the world, is a wedding piper. In the Indian subcontinent, much is made of the indigenous piping traditions at weddings to ward off evil spirits. In other areas of the world, the bagpipes are not imbued with such remarkable abilities but are popular in providing entertainment; for dancing; for ceremonial, and generally to enhance the spirits of all who enjoy such happy occasions.
In the Scottish tradition, there is a fairly well defined sequence of events in which the bagpipes usually become involved. However, where the occasion demands, there are ever more new and unusual ideas in which a piper can play a role. It is certainly the case that many couples wish to follow tradition on their special day and with the guidance of an experienced piper, find both the format and the ceremonial, quite a comforting structure through which they can feel at ease with the hectic demands of the day.
