Is it proper to have celtic bagpipes playing instead of the wedding march?

I would defiantly have to agree I think it would be different and people always like going to wedding just to see whats there that they don't usually see at other weddings. I say go for it who cares if people don't like it its YOUR day = )

I've played either the processional or recessional in more weddings than I can count. The only problems I've had are.....most churchs will not allow the 'wedding march' played. Remember, in the opera it was played at the wedding of the devil. Some Catholic churchs are very picky about any Irish tunes played. Usually, I play something like Blue Bells of Scotland for the processional because it will sound good whatever tempo is played...sometimes the bridesmaids start stepping out a little too fast and the piper may have to adjust the tempo. I've also played Mari's Wedding, Murdo's Wedding, and the ever popular Scotland the Brave as Recessionals.

You wouldn't think it sounded out of place if you've ever heard it. For a couple of hundred years, the pipes were one of the few 'portable' instruments thru-out Scotland, Ireland, and even Europe. Hence, their popularity for weddings, funerals, and dances.

I LOVE BAGPIPES, and if we didn´t get married in a small chapel, I would have had them played at our wedding. I doubt during the ceremony, but afterwards, during the recessional. I don´t know about when the bride walks up the aisle, but down the aisle, after the minister pronounces them husband and wife, would be OK.

My Dad´s side of the family is Scottish, and this would have been appropriate for our wedding.

"...yet you relatively could be doing a slower song as bagpipes are not primary for their rapid pace and are frequently linked with unhappiness," it somewhat is rubbish ! for sure isn't attentive to the pipes. i'd pass with what the piper feels delicate with. do not make demands like Canon in D which in my opinion isn't a stable greater healthy for a marriage. For the processional, I prefer The Bluebells of Scotland. counting on what your plans are, i've got finished Mairi's wedding ceremony into Murdo's wedding ceremony , into the Bronw Haired Maideen and ending with the Highland Laddie. yet those are all rapid marches and if your'e coming in relatively slowly, they don't tournament up somewhat suited. perhaps Bluebells into For eire i will not tell her call? it somewhat is why you may desire to talk on your piper ! Recessional...very mostly I advise going out ot Scotland the brave and if i'm to play some whilst the church empties, i will do the aforementioned tunes. My final wedding ceremony, i became asked to play some relatively upbeat tunes, so I performed some hornpipes and Jigs before I left. BTW...additionally verify alongside with your clergy... i've got been asked to play the marriage march and maximum church homes won't enable it. i've got had some Catholic clergymen tell me ' No Irish tunes'.

I think it's a great idea, but you may need to get permission if you're doing it in a church, and the bagpipe players may be hard to find. I hate the wedding march though, and would prefer to hear anything other than that.

Being of Scottish extraction, I had a piper. In fact, I've known several brides who had pipers, and it's always been a big hit.

My piper used a traditional Scottish tune called Highland Wedding to lead me up the aisle.

No, pipers don't sound out of place in weddings. And with their kilts, they add greatly to the picturesque qualities of a wedding as well!

Sounds kinda cool. I've never heard it at a wedding, but it would be original. I've seen lots of couple play something different at the end after the "kiss the bride" part, as they are leaving.

I like bagpipes, but then I'm Scottish. I don't think the theme from Braveheart would be appropriate for some reason. Maybe for the recessional?

It is your wedding, I say go with whatever you like. There is no rule book on how a song can be played or which song to play.

Personally, I think it would be nice to see something different and unique in stead of the same old, same old.

You are the princess of your show. It should be all about you. I happen to like bagpipes. Some people think they are better suited for funerals. But, it's your show and for you to remember the rest of your life. Have fun with it. Go wild.