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What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

KimberlyBride Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:10 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:10 AM

What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

So I have been thinking about having a bag piper and drums to surprise my Husband (awww) and guests at the reception. After dinner they would come in and play for 10-15 minutes. He loves bagpipers and so does my Mom. I got the idea from Bethsiar who said it was amazing and everyone loved it. What do you think? Here are two pics from Beth's wedding with the bagpipers.

DMcK Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:11 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:11 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

Nice idea. My friend surprised her husband with bagpipers at their wedding and he loved it. Great idea, very sweet

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:16 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:16 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

Having seen bagpipers before, I LOVE them.

divabride Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:31 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:31 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I say GO FOR IT!!!!!!!

ckgmwedding Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:34 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:34 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I love it! We are having them outside the church after the ceremony.

Ladybug63 Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:37 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:37 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

Absolutely!!!

My FH is a Nassau County Cop and at all their weddings the Nassau County Pipe and Drum Band comes and plays.

It is great every time and everyone loves it.

My Father also plays the Pipes so being a part of my childhood it is a must have at our wedding! It's something I am so excited for.

I can’t tell you enough how much everyone loves it!! Definitely go for it. You wont regret it!!!

ETS: It's also a nice touch outside the church. My dad will be piping me out of the church. And at the last wedding she had a piper playing outside while they did the receiving line. It was really nice!

DebMaher Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:42 AM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 11:42 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

LOVE the idea -- but I think Beth's husband is a policeman and that was why they did it -- I think it is traditional for them. Are you Scottish or is FI?

David'sbride Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:09 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:09 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I would say yes DEFINITELY if either the bride or groom is Irish, Scottish, FDNY, NYPD because not only will they love it but the family(ies) will love it too. My friend's husband did this for her as a way to honor her Irish family (he wasn't Irish). He scored major points with her grandma

CubanBride Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:12 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:12 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I think bagpipers are great for the outdoors. You gotta remember, they are extremely loud so indoors, the sound could be deafining.

However, I think it would be a cool idea.

ANA6178 Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:44 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:44 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I say go for it. It is something FH will never forget!

KimberlyBride Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:56 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 12:56 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

Yes there are police and Irish in my family. Ok I love it!!! Thanks ladies.

Kim

IrishBride-05 Posted: Oct 29, 2004 01:49 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 01:49 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

Kim, they're great either inside or out! We have a terrific pipe band at my Hibernian division and we always have them play before dinner at our events and it's chilling to hear them.

P.S.: I can probably help if you need someone.

hbradio Posted: Oct 29, 2004 02:02 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 02:02 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I LOVE the way bagpipes look and sound! Go for it!!!

hmm8191 Posted: Oct 29, 2004 02:28 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 02:28 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

My Dad is kooking us up with the Emerald Society pipers from the NYPD. (He's retired) I'm so excited.

LuvMyMichael Posted: Oct 29, 2004 10:50 PM+

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Posted: Oct 29, 2004 10:50 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

My family has bagpipers at every wedding and at every funeral....we hired a piper and it gonna be fabulous!

If you like it Kim, go for it!

azoodie Posted: Oct 30, 2004 06:51 AM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 06:51 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

that sounds awesome!!!!! how are you going to keep this from brian??!!?!

Dooodles Posted: Oct 30, 2004 09:11 AM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 09:11 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I was at a wedding where bagpipers came in by surprise. It was great, everyone loved it and it is talked about still ~ wedding was in 1990! Great idea for a surprise!!!

allaboutthecake Posted: Oct 30, 2004 11:58 AM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 11:58 AM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

My cousin had it when you were walking into the church, I love the sound of bagpipers...I would definitely do it.

alexlynn7 Posted: Oct 30, 2004 12:20 PM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 12:20 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

i love bagpipes. they give me the chills... i say go for it!

Mickey3722 Posted: Oct 30, 2004 03:47 PM+

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Posted: Oct 30, 2004 03:47 PM

Re: What do you think - Bagpipers at reception?

I am also gonna have them at our wedding. I just am not sure where I am gonna have them play. Where do you think? During cocktail hour, after dinner, during dinner or anyother suggestions. Thank