Piper and Master of Ceremonies Half Day Package

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 for your reception. On duty from 30 minutes prior to the ceremony until the end of your speeches/start of your meal. 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 • 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