Before the Ceremony

Have a bagpiper greet your guests as they arrive at the ceremony. This is especially a nice touch if the majority of the guests are arriving at the same time (bus, yacht, etc.).
The bagpiper should stop playing when the ceremony is scheduled to begin. The pause in  music will act as signal when the bagpiper resumes playing that the bride has arrived. When the bride arrives at the ceremony and is ready to exit the limo is the time that a bagpipe tune should be played.

During the Service

There are usually three times that a piper will be requested to play during the actual service and they are at the:
. ❖    Processional
. ❖    Memorial
. ❖    Recessional

It’s your choice and your day, so be creative. Some examples of processional and recessionals ideas are:
. ❖    Have the piper remain at one location and play
. ❖    Escort the bride down aisle to the alter
. ❖    March to greet the bride and groom at the recessional

Playing during the ceremony is seldom requested but can be nice way to memorialize a loved one. One short tune such as Amazing Grace is fine. Please remember to get permission to have bagpiper perform during the ceremony, however this is usually not a concern during the receiving line.
 

At the Receiving Line

The bagpiper start playing outside the church when the bride and groom begin their receiving line.  Instruct the bagpiper to stop playing briefly if bridal party photos are to be taken at the conclusion of the receiving line. One the photos are taken the piper should start playing some fast jigs and reels as the bride groom walk down the steps of the church into their awaiting limo.