Bagpipers

Bagpipers

If anyone is using or has used bag pipers at their wedding or ceremony what songs did they play? My father wants to get one but the only song I could think of is Amazing Grace.

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I used a bagpiper but to be honest i have no idea what he played...I had asked before but i have since forgotten. I used Kevin Connelly (vender here). Everyone raved about it! It was a nice touch, i think

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Unless you have specific songs I would say trust the bagpiper (assuming they have experience with weddings - whether at the church or reception). Most likely - a lot of the songs (reception) that are going to get the crowd up and into it are going to be songs you probably don't know. Otherwise many of the songs you'll request - people will not move from their chairs. I guess if you're talking at the church it's not as critical. If you get a good bagpiper the song selection won't be a problem. I went to the St. Patrick's Day Parade and there was a ton of pipers you could call from Long Island.

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Oct.Bride04 - at what point in the reception did he come in? Sounds cool! How much? Thanks!

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I wanted to do this. I thought it would be really nice but it was a little expensive.. plus I feel bad making him stand outside the church in February in a kilt!!!!

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My husband's uncle plays the pipes. He played for our recessional.
The tune he played was Believe me, if all these endearing young charms

It is a nice upbeat tune, after that he played some basic traditional stuff while my guest filtered into the cocktail hour.

P.S. If you want his contact information please FM me

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