The Sound of the Pipes for All Occasions

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When to use the bagpipes in your special event

There are many occasions for using a bagpiper to add excitement. Here are several ideas:

Weddings
- Use a bagpiper to lead the bride and groom down the aisle and to exit the church after they are announced as Mr. and Mrs.
- For more details on how to use a piper at a wedding visit Wedding Planner

• Anniversary/Birthdays
  - A surprise party will benefit from a bagpiper striking in the pipes to announce the couples arrival
  - Wake up your spouse with a melodious tune played outside his or her bedroom window or at a surprise party
  
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• National Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July)
  - Surprise your guests with America the Beautiful and Yankee Doodle Dandy played during the fireworks display or cookout
  
  
• Monument Dedication
  - A bagpiper can add a measure of royalty to a dedication, both public and private, with a rendition before or after a speech
  
  
• Company meeting for improving motivation or getting the troops excited
  - The sound of the pipes at full volume will help jolt the audience to attention and wake up the crowd after a long day of meetings
  
  
• Group Social Events
  - If you plan an outside walking tour of your favorite pubs a piper will give your journey between watering holes a regal appearance and help clear the way at the bar door. Also, as the night continues the sound of the pipes can help stragglers locate the group.
  
  
• Funerals
  - A traditional event for the bagpipes. The bagpiper can play a stirring tune during the service and an upbeat tune as the casket is lowered into the grave
• For more details on how to use a piper at a funeral visit Funeral Planner

   

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