Hire Bagpipers in Cumbria

A highland bagpiper in full highland regalia for your ceremony. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until 20 minutes after. What you get................ • Video call with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to discuss the big day Bagpiping Duties • Bagpiping outside your ceremony venue for 30 minutes prior to the bride’s arrival • Playing the brides processional tune (if required) • Playing during the signing of the register (if required) • Playing the Happy Couple’s recessional tune (if required) • Playing for 20 minutes immediately after the ceremony for photographs etc

A highland bagpiper in full highland regalia for your ceremony. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until you are piped into the wedding breakfast. What you get................ • Video call with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to discuss the big day Bagpiping Duties • Bagpiping outside your ceremony venue for 30 minutes prior to the bride’s arrival • Playing the brides processional tune (if required) • Playing during the signing of the register (if required) • Playing the Happy Couple’s recessional tune (if required) • Playing outside the ceremony venue during photographs • Playing as guests arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different) • Playing as the Happy Couple arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different) • Play the top table in to the reception (if required) (Bagpiping) • Play the happy couple in to the reception (Bagpiping) • Organize and announce the cutting of the cake (if prior to the meal) • Use of my full-size Claymore sword to cut your cake • Skirls Aloud unique Quaich ceremony

A unique fusion of two very distinct and valuable services to make your day as special as it should be. A highland bagpiper for your ceremony and a master of ceremonies in red or white highland formal dress (your choice) for your reception. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until the end of the first dance. What you get................ • Meeting with the happy couple as early as possible after booking me to go over your plans and wishes Bagpiping Duties • Piping outside your ceremony venue for 30 minutes prior to the bride’s arrival • Playing the brides processional tune (if required) • Playing during the signing of the register (if required) • Playing the Happy Couple’s recessional tune (if required) • Playing as guests arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different) • Playing as the Happy Couple arrive at reception venue (if ceremony and reception venues are different) Master of Ceremony Duties • Advice on etiquette and customs • Greet your guests to the reception • Liaise with the photographer • Liaise with the videographer • Liaise with the caterers/chef/venue management • Organize the receiving line, announce guests • Co-ordinate acceptance of gifts • Call attention to the seating plan • Pipe the top table into the reception (if required) • Pipe the happy couple into the reception • Organize and announce the cutting of the cake • Use of my full-size Claymore sword to cut your cake • Skirls Aloud unique Quaich ceremony • Announce the toasts and the speakers • Assist in the presenting of special gifts or bouquets • Say grace, if required • Read cards and other messages, if required • Announce and arrange the retiring of the couple from the table • Ensure the arrangements for the evening/liaise with the band/disco • Organize the Grand March (bridal party into ballroom for first dance) • Announce the first dance • Plus, many other unseen tasks that go to make the day perfect