shortlisted
Bagpiper who famously piped like a virgin for bride to be Madonna when she arrived at Inverness airport in December 2000, I’ve since then piped at thousands of weddings and ready to hear from you ! 😃😃
Details
Type of Performer(s) or Business
Solo Musician
Style of Music
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Ceremony Music
Classical
Reception Music
Primary Instrument(s)
Bagpipes
Full Description
Arrive in full dress including feather bonnet as in my pictures, I’d pipe outside as guests arrive, pipe for the lovely Bride walking up the aisle, then pipe the lovely couple out of the ceremony , I use traditional Scottish pipe music, I’m keen to play your tune if you choose one
I’d pipe during pics for periods, happy to join in !
Pipe your top table to their seats
Pipe the Bride and Groom to the cake then their seats finishing with my pipers toast first in Gaelic then in English which is always a giggle 😂👍👍🥂
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Spud
Hello,
I would love to come pipe for you where ever you may be , ill do my best to play any tunes you request and I’d turn up in full highland dress including my feather bonnet , looking forward to hearing from you, thanks 👍🎶😃😃
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Reviews
(7)
James MacLeod
Wedding: October 2017
November 2017
Excellent
I have been at many occasions where Spud has piped. His piping is excellent and he is always very smart in his attire. 100% I would recommend him.
Donna & Graham
Wedding: September 2017
November 2017
Totally fantastic wedding piper
He played at my best friends wedding ..he was humorous so easy to get on with and superb on the pipes
Tim & Justyna Royle
Wedding: September 2017
November 2017
‘Spud’ is the best Maris Piper by far
Had the pleasure of seeing Spud pipe many times and he’s the best.
Maggie & Dougie
Married in February 2017
November 2017
Highly recommend!
Spud was the piper at our wedding in February! He was superb and entertained the guests all day all long. Very professional with a big smile!
Min Reid
Married in February 2013
November 2017
The BEST Piper ever!
Spud The Piper was our fabulous piper at our wedding at Eilean Donan Castle! After that, as I am a film director, I was fortunate enough to cast Spud in a film, for which we flew him to California! He was outstanding and so much fun to work with!!!
Spud is an outstanding human being, a brilliant piper, a wonderful & loyal friend, a devoted father... what a gem of a person!
We're happy to go on if you'd like :)
Min & JR
Kev and Hev
Married in May 2006
November 2017
Nothing was to much
We first made contact with Spud over the phone, he just made everything so simple, I had forgotten a simple thing I needed to get to the boat, everybody else was sorted, but not me, who went out of his way, Spud, picked me up, made sure I got there, Spud is pure brilliance, fun, and a fantastic musician.
Press & Awards
(2)
Press & Awards (1)
Madonnas autobiography
Industry Awards (1)
Scotthish wedding awards, vows awards
FAQ
(10)
What is your most memorable wedding?
Madonna and guy ritchie
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Smart, professional, cheery, fun , outgoing
What about your business are you most proud of?
20 years being a solo piper, its been a fun ride working with lovely couples up and down the country, getting to know suppliers who I class now as great friends, also venue managers, they’re the best, always make me ☕️ , I feel I’ve created a lovely bond which makes it much easier for me 😃😃👍
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take your time !
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I think my pipers toast in Gaelic then in English goes a long way, Ive got dozens of cards and letters from couples who loved it 👍👍😃
Describe your typical process with a couple.
From the word go in try keep in touch, it’s always best to put a face to a name and I try meet them before their big day to iron out their thoughts and plans 👍👍🎶
What makes a romantic first dance?
Scottish ballad
What is your number one floor-filler?
Scottish dance called strip the willow
Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?
Simple minds
What is the soundtrack to your life?
Don’t you forget about me !
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