JUST WHO HAS PIPERS IN A WEDDING?
*Madonna and other celebrities
*People from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales
*People who like the sounds or just want to make their ceremony more memorable!
WHERE DO I USE A PIPER AT THE CEREMONY?
I can play during any of the following:
* Greeting the guests
* Seating the parents of the bride and groom
* Procession
* Signing the registry
* Recessional
* Receiving line
* Photo session
WHERE DO I USE A PIPER AT THE RECEPTION?
Once again, I can do any of the following:
* Lead in the wedding party
* Play at the main entrance
TYPICAL SCENARIOS IN USING A PIPER:
*Greeting guests, procession, recessional, photo session
*Just the recessional and greeting line
*Outside only (greeting guests, receiving line)
*Just at the reception
WHAT TUNES SHOULD BE PLAYED?
*Just ask Gordon if you have anything in mind. If you just don't know, the choosing of tunes can be done easily at the rehearsal.
*For the processional, one recommendation is "Flowers of Scotland", a slow and elegant march, heard here.
*For the recessional, a recommend is "Ode to Joy", heard here.
*Other tunes I often play, found here.
WILL I WEAR A KILT?
Certainly, unless you object!
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