How to Find a Scottish Piper for Weddings

The bagpipes make for a loud walk down the aisle.

Planning a wedding involves taking care of the hundreds of details from the ceremony to the reception. One important detail is the music at the ceremony. Many couples hire a Scottish bagpipe player to provide music during the bride's walk down the aisle, as well as the wedding party's procession at the end of the ceremony. The sound of authentic highland music makes a bold, yet traditional, statement for a wedding.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone book
• Address book
• Computer with internet access

Instructions

1. Ask around. If you recall attending a wedding or other event with a bagpipe player, ask those who planned the event for the name, contact and other additional information about the piper.

2. Check the phone book. Flip to the yellow pages and scan the musical section. Often, players of different musical instruments will be listed there.

3. Head online and do a search for Scottish bagpipers in your area. Many websites list different local instrument players.

4. Contact a Scottish bagpiper and set up a time to listen to samples of his work and meet with him. Before you book him, you want to make sure he meets your standards. Getting references that can attest to his reliability and performance also don't hurt.

References

• The Knot: Wedding Ceremony Music
• My Party Planner: Finding Musicians
• Bob Dunsire: Bagpipe Web Directory

Resources

• Gig Master: Bagpipers