When to have the
piper play!
Believe it or not,
it is important to limit the amount of playing. Most
ceremony's are indoors and the pipes are loud in confined
spaces.
NOTE: Make sure you have permission to have a
piper playing inside your church. Some may not allow a piper
inside but rather outside.
Before the Ceremony
I recommend the
piper begin about 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
That is when most of the guests are there and will be most
appreciated.
The Processional
Have your piper
stand in the rear of the church. The piper can play for the
entire wedding party as they enter NOTE: Make sure the
piper has a special tune for just the bride
During the Service
If you are planning
a remembrance to a loved one during the ceremony, you should
limit it to one song.
Check with your
piper to see if they have a set of small pipes and have them
played during this time. They have a less obtrusive sound and
volume.
The Recessional and Receiving Line
You have three choices here.
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1) Have your piper walk to the altar after the
presentation of the couple and march the bride and groom
down aisle.
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2) Have your piper stand in the rear of the church
and play for the entire wedding party during the
recessional.
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3)
Have the piper outdoors at the door and have someone cue
them when it is time for the recessional. This works great
as they can continue playing for your guests as they leave
the venue, go through the receiving line and then
congregate. This should take about a half hour and is
delightful to witness as your guests are waiting.
During the Reception
The biggest thrill
is to have your piper do a "show" for your guests sometime after
the main course and before the traditional reception events.
You'll know you've done a good job by bringing a piper to your
celebration by the clapping, stomping and cheers from your
guests during this short 15 to 20 minute presentation.
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Suggested Ceremony
Music for pipers
Bolded songs denote my personal
favorite :o) and as a reminder, your piper may have other selections and
ideas to choose from.
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Processional |
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Highland Cathedral
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Mairi's Wedding
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The Skye Boat Song
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The Cradle Song
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Canon in D
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Ode to Joy
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Flowers of Scotland
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Brides
Entrance |
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Recessional |
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Scotland the Brave
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Highland Laddie
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Mairi's Wedding
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Cullen Bay
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The Rowan Tree
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Special Events |
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Remembrance of family |
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Special Events |
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Unity Candle |
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Pipers listed with this symbol have performed with Vows from the Heart of Scotland
on a regular basis and
their listing here can be considered a personal recommendation by Rev.
Christopher.
ALL OTHER PIPERS LISTED ON THE
LINKS PAGE are not
affiliated with Vows from the heart of Scotland nor have I been
compensated to list their information. The purpose of listing
these vendors is to assist you in finding a piper in your area.
Vows from the heart of Scotland can't make a recommendation on
the quality of play at a wedding or professionalism of the piper. You are
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