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BAGPIPES AT WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS WEDDINGS Having a bagpiper at a wedding is a way for the bride and groom to celebrate, honor, and connect with their Celtic roots. The bagpipes can play at four basic times. BEFORE THE WEDDING STARTS: Several minutes before the ceremony begins it's appropriate for what is called prelude music. Here the pipes set the mood of the ceremony, and act to set the stage for the wedding itself. (The pipes can be played inside or outside as guests arrive). PROCESSIONAL: Occasionally the bride or the groom will wish to walk up the aisle with the piper leading them in. DURING THE WEDDING: The pipes may be played as a solo or used to accompany lighting the unity candle. RECESSIONAL: The piper can lead the newlyweds back down the aisle following the marraige ceremony. If you wish to incorporate the instrument at all, reserving the bagpipe for the end of the service always gives the most dramatic results; especially if the guests and family members have no idea a piper is present. |
FUNERALS The bagpipe is not only associated with joyous occasions, but solemn ones as well. The piper may play selected hymns or melodies either at the memorial itself or at the gravesite. Memorial services across the nation pay distinguished tribute to our country's veterans, firefighters, peace officers, and civilian loved ones, in a unique and dignified manner, when "Amazing Grace" is heard; played by a solitary piper. Everyone is reminded of the words when they hear the pipes call: "Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch, like me. I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now, I see." There is probably no more dramatic and effective way to conclude a service for a loved one. |
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