I know I posted something yesterday but we are trying to decide if we should buy a bag piper to play at our wedding. I am irish but like I said in a previous post, my Aunt mentioned that it reminds her of funerals...please take my poll!
Soon2bMrsERH
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I have never heard of bag pipes at a funeral. I LOVE the bag pipes. I have been to several weddings with bag pipes;some of them being Military weddings. But I think they sound great. At one wedding he played them while the bride and groom were coming outside and we threw rose petals. It was beautiful.
johnsae
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DH's aunt actually was going to surprise us with bag pipes. I nixed that right away - I personally hate bag pipes....they kind of remind me of a funeral also....a very sobering and not happy sound. JMO!
cindyandkevin
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I really don't like bag pipers BUT it sounds like you really want them and I think it's a great way to celebrate your Irish heritage. If you have the extra $$ then go for it, but just at the church, not at the RH.
Preshy7
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they are nice for the church! im not so into them for the reception
july06bride
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we have trumpeteers for the church and I am soooo excited about them!
elvisnallison06
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i had them outside the church and it was a beautiful tocuh
soontobemrsv
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I am having one play at the reception hall (where our ceremony is) while guests are walking in, I think it's a nice touch for my irish family :)
Kerrycec
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we had them and it wasn't even a choice. I'm 100% Irish and DH is 50% Irish & 50% Scottish and he wore a kilt so it was extremely fitting. Plus, on our friends video of our wedding the sound is so great..
I do understand why a funeral may come to mind. Taps is played on them during Fire, Police or Military funerals as a sign of respect. Now I would shun you againist playing Taps, instead just do the fun upbeat ones. He played the Scottish National Athem & the Irish National Athem along with a few others
October Bliss
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IMO, one relative's opinion shouldn't sway your decision. If you want to honor your heritage - go for it!!!
