bag pipers

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 05:22 PM

bag pipers

I would love to have bag pipers play at the wedding, however don't they usually play outside the church?
Well I am getting married at the reception hall. How would I work that out? Would I have them play at cocktail hour? Or play as we are walking down the asile?

cfd28 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 05:32 PM

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My aunt did it and it was a lot of fun. She got married at the Swan club and the bagpipers came in during the reception for like 20 minutes, it was like a mini-show. It was very nice and a lot of people liked it.

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 05:32 PM

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I never thought of that. Thanks!

Snoogie Posted: Mar 19, 2004 05:37 PM

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My FH is a cop and so is my FFIL and I am having pipes at mine. If you know anyone involved with a police department, you can arrange to have pipes for a small donation.

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 05:46 PM

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My father and uncle are both retired NYPD, I will ask them!

dm24angel Posted: Mar 19, 2004 06:15 PM

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Can you ask how much the 'donation' is...I WOULD love them...we have a lot of Irish family and they love it, but I havent been able to get a 'price' yet

Snoogie Posted: Mar 19, 2004 06:45 PM

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Sure! I'll ask tonight when I see my FH....this is actually one aspect of our wedding that he's taking care of!

soon2bmrs2004 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 06:51 PM

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Posted by Snoogie

Sure! I'll ask tonight when I see my FH....this is actually one aspect of our wedding that he's taking care of!

LOL

Snoogie Posted: Mar 19, 2004 09:03 PM

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An update about the bagpipes....well not really an update...Just wanted you to know I havent forgotten about you guys!!! My FH is not home yet. he went skiing with his brother (also his bm) and they arent back yet. As soon as I find out, I'll post it....

dm24angel Posted: Mar 19, 2004 09:10 PM

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THANKS!

Maribelle7777 Posted: Mar 19, 2004 09:21 PM

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You can ask him to play as guests are coming from the area where you just got married in and into the cocktail hour area. And then maybe play as you are 'introduced' as husband and wife into the reception part of the day..

ETA: Here's a guy a few brides have used..he is a vendor on this board

Kevin Connolly

Snoogie Posted: Mar 19, 2004 10:44 PM

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FH just walked in from Skiing....

He said you make a 'donation' for each bag piper who comes. He also said usually around 6 pipers come, and it is customary to 'donate' anywhere from $50-100 per piper......

I asked him if he was sure...b/c he's famous for mixing up info....and he said that this is what the guys in his precinct/squad said. I am taking that to mean that he hasnt actually booked anything yet. Now I am going to be on his case about getting this done!

Another thing to find out...what about the pipers meals?