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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 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 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 to the reception
  • Liaise with the photographer
  • Liaise with the videographer
  • Liaise with the caterers/chef/venue management
  • Organise 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
  • Organise 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