WEDDINGS IN YORKSHIRE & BEYOND
A tune you’ll always remember
There’s something special about hearing the pipes on your wedding day. It might be a favourite tune as you walk down the aisle, a surprise for your guests, or a lively entrance to the wedding breakfast.
I’m Ed, a Sheffield-based bagpiper with over 30 years of playing experience. I’ll help you work out where the pipes would fit best, without making the day more complicated.
Explore the possibilities ↓
YOUR DAY, YOUR CHOICE
Where the pipes can fit in
You don’t need a piper for every part of the day. One well-chosen moment can be just right, or we can plan a few appearances around your timings.
Welcome & ceremony
I can welcome guests as they arrive, pipe you down the aisle, play during the signing of the register, or lead you out together after the ceremony.
Drinks & photographs
A few tunes while everyone gathers for drinks or photographs can be a lovely way to keep the atmosphere going after the ceremony.
Your entrance
Being piped into the wedding breakfast is a great way to bring everyone together. I can lead you to the top table with an uplifting tune.
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Piping the bridal party to “Flower of Scotland” at The Forbidden Corner, Yorkshire.
A REAL WEDDING MOMENT
Hear how it feels on the day
Here I am piping in the bridal party at The Forbidden Corner. It’s a good example of how the pipes can make an entrance feel like an occasion.
If you have a tune in mind, let me know. I can help with Scottish and Irish music, traditional favourites and choices to suit the mood you’re after.
Watch more of my playing ↗LET’S MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU
The music, the dress and the details
- Tune choicesBring your ideas, or ask me for suggestions. We can choose something moving, joyful or full of Scottish or Irish character.
- What I wearScottish or Irish dress is available. We can talk through what would suit your wedding.
- Your venueWe’ll consider the space, volume and where I should stand or lead you. Electronic pipes are an option for smaller indoor settings.
- Your timingsLet me know the planned start and finish times, even if they’re approximate. We can work out the playing around the rest of your day.
KIND WORDS FROM A COUPLE
A little extra feeling
“Good morning Ed, Just a wee note to Thank you for the amazing playing of the bagpipes at our wedding. It really did add that extra special feeling…”
A FEW PRACTICAL DETAILS
Wedding questions
How far ahead should we book?
It’s best to get in touch once you have your date and venue, especially for a summer wedding. If your wedding is soon, it’s still worth asking whether I’m available.
Can we choose our own music?
Yes — tell me what you’d like. I’ll let you know what works on the pipes, and I’m happy to suggest tunes if you’re not sure.
Can you play inside the venue?
Often, yes, but the space and volume need a bit of thought. Tell me about your venue and we can discuss where the pipes would work best. I also play electronic pipes for settings where a lower volume would suit.
Do you travel outside Yorkshire?
Yes. I regularly play in the surrounding counties and I’m happy to discuss weddings further afield, in the UK or abroad.
What information do you need for a quote?
Your date, venue, approximate start and finish times, and the parts of the day you’d like me to play for. It’s fine if some of the details are still to be decided.
TELL ME WHAT YOU’RE PLANNING
Let’s talk about your wedding
Send me your date and venue, and a little about what you have in mind. We can take it from there.