Weddings
Bagpipes are a very regal instrument to showcase at weddings. They add reverence and make the wedding extremely special.
Scottish traditions can be honored for those who want a Scottish wedding. Otherwise, the list below details appropriate intervals for the pipes during a wedding ceremony and reception.
Prelude / Before the ceremony
Bagpipes outside the church or near the ceremony sight are played ushering people to the location. This is nice for outside weddings or places where there is a large campus.
Processional
As the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids walk into the sanctuary a Scottish Air is appropriate.
While the Groom takes his place Mhari's Wedding can be played
As the Bride comes down the isle, the Wedding March, Ode to Joy, or Highland Cathedral.
During the Ceremony
Several tunes can be played at key points during the ceremony. Usually a slow air is appropriate.
Unity Candle
Exchange of the Rings
Before or after the Gospel and Epistle Readings
Postlude / Recessional
The Bagpiper leads the bride and groom down the isle directly after the announcement of the married couple.
Highland Cathedral
The Highland Wedding
Scotland the Brave
Reception
As the guests enter several different upbeat traditional Scottish tunes are played here.
As the Bride and Groom enter the reception.
Following the reception as the Bride and Groom leave.
Scottish traditions can be honored for those who want a Scottish wedding. Otherwise, the list below details appropriate intervals for the pipes during a wedding ceremony and reception.
Prelude / Before the ceremony
Bagpipes outside the church or near the ceremony sight are played ushering people to the location. This is nice for outside weddings or places where there is a large campus.
Processional
As the Groomsmen and Bridesmaids walk into the sanctuary a Scottish Air is appropriate.
While the Groom takes his place Mhari's Wedding can be played
As the Bride comes down the isle, the Wedding March, Ode to Joy, or Highland Cathedral.
During the Ceremony
Several tunes can be played at key points during the ceremony. Usually a slow air is appropriate.
Unity Candle
Exchange of the Rings
Before or after the Gospel and Epistle Readings
Postlude / Recessional
The Bagpiper leads the bride and groom down the isle directly after the announcement of the married couple.
Highland Cathedral
The Highland Wedding
Scotland the Brave
Reception
As the guests enter several different upbeat traditional Scottish tunes are played here.
As the Bride and Groom enter the reception.
Following the reception as the Bride and Groom leave.