Why Me?

Awards

In 2015 I won the Scottish Vows Awards – the only piper and Master of Ceremonies to have done so, was a finalist in the 2016 and 2017 awards. Nominated and voted for by my clients – so you can be sure of an excellent level of service from me – unfortunately they dropped my category in recent years.

I am currently taking an extended break from bagpiping at weddings due to a medical condition effecting my left hand.

I am the preferred choice of Toastmaster and Master of Ceremonies for several venues around the west coast including Ingliston Country Club, The Albany and Cruden Hall.

​My main duties are

​Prior to the big day

•    Meet with happy couple to discuss their big day
•    Discuss timings
•    Offer advice on etiquette and customs

On the day

•    Greet and direct your guests as they arrive
•    Liaise with photographers/videographers
•    Liaise with wedding celebrant
•    Liaise with musicians/singers
•    Ensure wedding party kilt wearers are correctly dressed
•    Assist with buttonholes
•    Liaise with venue management/caterers/chef 
•    Announce guests
•    Organise receiving line
•    Call attention to seating plan
•    Announce toasts/speakers/speeches
•    Assist in the presenting of special gifts or bouquets
•    Say Grace (if required)
•    Announce and arrange the retiring of the happy couple from their table
•    Liaise with band/DJ for the evening entertainment
•    Announce first dance
•    Plus, many other unseen tasks that go to make the day perfect