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• Keillan L. Sent on 01/12/2020
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  Brought the perfect touch of Ireland to our wedding!

  Michael and his wife were wonderful to work with. Super responsive and 100% made our day that much more special. I 100% recommend working with him, and is definitely worth the extra special touch at your ceremony.

  Michael and his wife were wonderful to work with. Super responsive and 100% made our day that much more special. I 100% recommend working with him, and is definitely worth the extra special touch at your ceremony.
• Monmouth F. Sent on 10/20/2019
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  Veterans Event

  A true professional and master at his craft!
  A year in the planning stage, months of arranging and coordinating key attendees, countless hours in the final details come down to a ceremony which plays out in 20 minutes!
  The Monmouth Film Festival was proud to showcase a segment honoring Veterans at this years 2019 festival at The Two River Theater in Redbank NJ. In planning, it was unanimously agreed upon that amongst many concerns there is no greater element than the bagpipes. We were recommended to contact Mike Hannigan at NJBagpiper. From initial contact, it was evident that Mike and Denise are true professionals. They arrived at the event early, reviewed the itinerary made suggestions and ensured that all elements were in place. They acquainted themselves with the staff and crew, prepared, rehearsed and stepped onto the ceremony platform in the spirit of a seasoned professional and performed flawlessly to a group of Veterans, devout supporters, attendees, and curious onlookers.
  It is without reservation that we highly recommend NJBagpiper Mike and Denise Hannigan.

  A true professional and master at his craft!
  A year in the planning stage, months of arranging and coordinating key attendees, countless hours in the final details come down to a ceremony which plays out in 20 minutes!
  The Monmouth Film Festival was proud to showcase a segment honoring Veterans at this years 2019 festival at The Two River Theater in Redbank NJ. In planning, it was unanimously agreed upon that amongst many concerns there is no greater element than the bagpipes. We were recommended to contact Mike Hannigan at NJBagpiper. From initial contact, it was evident that Mike and Denise are true professionals. They arrived at the event early, reviewed the itinerary made suggestions and ensured that all elements were in place. They acquainted themselves with the staff and crew, prepared, rehearsed and stepped onto the ceremony platform in the spirit of a seasoned professional and performed flawlessly to a group of Veterans, devout supporters, attendees, and curious onlookers.
  It is without reservation that we highly recommend NJBagpiper Mike and Denise Hannigan.
• Elizabeth Sent on 08/14/2019
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  Highly recommend!

  We used Mike and NJ Bagpiper for our wedding reception. Having him outside the venue as guests arrived was such a great addition to our wedding. Mike and Denise were professional, easy to work with, and very accommodating and flexible. Mike was on time (even early!) and guests raved about his performance. We would highly recommend using them for your wedding.

  We used Mike and NJ Bagpiper for our wedding reception. Having him outside the venue as guests arrived was such a great addition to our wedding. Mike and Denise were professional, easy to work with, and very accommodating and flexible. Mike was on time (even early!) and guests raved about his performance. We would highly recommend using them for your wedding.
• M Hilke Sent on 04/10/2019
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  PTO President

  We’ve invited Mike to our elementary school on St. Patrick’s Day for the past few years. He is entertaining and wonderful with the kids! It’s one of the highlights of our school year!

  We’ve invited Mike to our elementary school on St. Patrick’s Day for the past few years. He is entertaining and wonderful with the kids! It’s one of the highlights of our school year!
• L. Costa Sent on 10/29/2019
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  Very Happy!!

  NJ Bagpiper was the correct choice! Very professional throughout the entire process and yet all our communications felt like we were friends forever. Michael and Denise were terrific!

  NJ Bagpiper was the correct choice! Very professional throughout the entire process and yet all our communications felt like we were friends forever. Michael and Denise were terrific!
• Ashka Sent on 10/29/2018
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  Amazing Addition to an Indian-Fusion Wedding

  Michael and Denise are amazing! I called Denise with an inquiry for a bagpiper with about 5 weeks to go until the wedding. I was lucky that he was available, and luckier that he has played many Indian weddings in the past! From our initial call, I had no concerns that Michael would be the perfect addition to our baraat. My somewhat ambitious goal was to make this wedding a perfect mix of cultures and traditions, and Michael played a direct role in that. I am Indian, and now husban is Scottish and Native American. Denise recommended a dhol drummer that Michael had played with in the past, and we were able to secure him for our wedding as well. Our baraat was one of the most unique I've ever seen, with a bagpiper and a dhol drummer playing together in harmony alongside a huge parade of friends and family from both sides. We kept Michael a surprise for the groom's side of the family (and most of the wedding party), and it was well worth it for the reactions! The baraat was incredible and our guests will be talking about it for years to come! Thank you so much to Michael and Denise for helping us create some unforgettable memories through meaningful live music.

  Michael and Denise are amazing! I called Denise with an inquiry for a bagpiper with about 5 weeks to go until the wedding. I was lucky that he was available, and luckier that he has played many Indian weddings in the past! From our initial call, I had no concerns that Michael would be the perfect addition to our baraat. My somewhat ambitious goal was to make this wedding a perfect mix of cultures and traditions, and Michael played a direct role in that. I am Indian, and now husban is Scottish and Native American. Denise recommended a dhol drummer that Michael had played with in the past, and we were able to secure him for our wedding as well. Our baraat was one of the most unique I've ever seen, with a bagpiper and a dhol drummer playing together in harmony alongside a huge parade of friends and family from both sides. We kept Michael a surprise for the groom's side of the family (and most of the wedding party), and it was well worth it for the reactions! The baraat was incredible and our guests will be talking about it for years to come! Thank you so much to Michael and Denise for helping us create some unforgettable memories through meaningful live music.
• Melody Sent on 09/19/2018
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  Michael was such an awesome part of our event.Talented and informative our family enjoyed his talent!

  Michael was such an awesome part of our event.Talented and informative our family enjoyed his talent!
• Amanda Sent on 09/19/2018
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  Three weeks before my wedding I found myself still without a bagpiper. I am SO thrilled I found NJ Bagpiper. Even though it was last minute, Michael and Denise were so accommodating! Denise was very communicative throughout and Michael was excellent! We had our wedding ceremony at Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach and Michael was outside as guests arrived playing beautifully. All of our guests told us that having the bagpiper was such a special plus and really made our wedding stand out! Definitely use NJ Bagpiper at your future events!

  Three weeks before my wedding I found myself still without a bagpiper. I am SO thrilled I found NJ Bagpiper. Even though it was last minute, Michael and Denise were so accommodating! Denise was very communicative throughout and Michael was excellent! We had our wedding ceremony at Church of the Precious Blood in Monmouth Beach and Michael was outside as guests arrived playing beautifully. All of our guests told us that having the bagpiper was such a special plus and really made our wedding stand out! Definitely use NJ Bagpiper at your future events!
• Gary Sent on 09/26/2018
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  Michael has performed at our three children weddings. At each, a few people have come up to us and said Michael is one of the best bag pipers they have seen perform.

  Michael has performed at our three children weddings. At each, a few people have come up to us and said Michael is one of the best bag pipers they have seen perform.
• Basil Sent on 09/26/2018
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  Mile and Denise are a pleasure to work with. Mike was outstanding at our son's wedding despite the pouring rain. Everyone in attendance loved his performance! Mike is professional, accommodating and takes great pride in being part of your special day. Highly recommended without reservation. Thank you Mike and Denise.
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  Mile and Denise are a pleasure to work with. Mike was outstanding at our son's wedding despite the pouring rain. Everyone in attendance loved his performance! Mike is professional, accommodating and takes great pride in being part of your special day. Highly recommended without reservation. Thank you Mike and Denise.
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• Janet Sent on 05/27/2018
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  My husband and I hired Mike to play at our son’s wedding ceremony at Church of Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach last week. Unfortunately, It was raining, but Mike persevered through the rain before the ceremony. It stopped raining after and he played beautifully as guests were departing. Took pics with bride and groom. It was truly a special touch and a tribute to Irish heritage on both the bride and groom’s sides. I would highly recommend Mike for any affair!

  My husband and I hired Mike to play at our son’s wedding ceremony at Church of Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach last week. Unfortunately, It was raining, but Mike persevered through the rain before the ceremony. It stopped raining after and he played beautifully as guests were departing. Took pics with bride and groom. It was truly a special touch and a tribute to Irish heritage on both the bride and groom’s sides. I would highly recommend Mike for any affair!
• Kim Sent on 10/02/2018
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  Michael was amazing. He was one of the highlights of our wedding.

  Michael was amazing. He was one of the highlights of our wedding.
• Teresa Sent on 09/29/2015
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  Mike was excellent. He was trustworthy and he played what we wanted. Everyone fully enjoyed his playing

  Mike was excellent. He was trustworthy and he played what we wanted. Everyone fully enjoyed his playing
• C Sent on 09/19/2018
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  Hit of the party! Guests talked about this party for weeks.

  Hit of the party! Guests talked about this party for weeks.
• Gina Sent on 11/18/2017
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  Michael was absolutely fantastic. I wanted him to surprise my now husband by playing outside of the room where he was getting ready. Michael acknowledged every little detail and the surprise was a huge success. He did an amazing job playing during and after our ceremony. We would strongly recommend Michael and his musical talents!!

  Michael was absolutely fantastic. I wanted him to surprise my now husband by playing outside of the room where he was getting ready. Michael acknowledged every little detail and the surprise was a huge success. He did an amazing job playing during and after our ceremony. We would strongly recommend Michael and his musical talents!!
• Dianne Sent on 11/15/2017
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  We hired Michael to play at our daughter's wedding September 9, 2017. Michael was absolutely amazing! My daughter and her new husband were so surprised and thankful for making their wedding day extra special. Denise was wonderful as well, making all the arrangements so easy. We have recommended Michael to all our friends that inquired. Thanks again for sharing your special talent with our family!
  
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  We hired Michael to play at our daughter's wedding September 9, 2017. Michael was absolutely amazing! My daughter and her new husband were so surprised and thankful for making their wedding day extra special. Denise was wonderful as well, making all the arrangements so easy. We have recommended Michael to all our friends that inquired. Thanks again for sharing your special talent with our family!
  
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• Dorothy Sent on 08/14/2017
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  It was my good fortune, as mother of the bride, to have hired Michael Hannigan for the wedding of my daughter, Emily Wallace Klein to John Michael McGuire on August 12, 2017. Piping was amazing, seamless hiring process. Michael played us out of the wedding and it was an incredible way to end a beautiful ceremony. I highly recommend Michael as the icing on the cake!

  It was my good fortune, as mother of the bride, to have hired Michael Hannigan for the wedding of my daughter, Emily Wallace Klein to John Michael McGuire on August 12, 2017. Piping was amazing, seamless hiring process. Michael played us out of the wedding and it was an incredible way to end a beautiful ceremony. I highly recommend Michael as the icing on the cake!
• Magdalen Sent on 11/15/2017
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  It was a delight to have Michael pipe for my son's wedding in August. He looked magnificent, played beautifully, and was every inch a professional. Highly recommended!

  It was a delight to have Michael pipe for my son's wedding in August. He looked magnificent, played beautifully, and was every inch a professional. Highly recommended!
• Lisa Sent on 11/29/2017
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  If you're looking for a phenomenal bagpiper, look no further!! Mike is awesome, what great talent. Mike and Denise were by far the easiest wedding vendor to work with. My guests are still raving!

  If you're looking for a phenomenal bagpiper, look no further!! Mike is awesome, what great talent. Mike and Denise were by far the easiest wedding vendor to work with. My guests are still raving!
• Maria Sent on 07/16/2017
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  With all of the anxieties that come with preparing for a wedding, it was a peace of mind to see the bagpiper at the church before the ceremony though he was scheduled to perform after the ceremony. It was good to know that 1 aspect of the wedding arrangements was going to take place as planned.

  With all of the anxieties that come with preparing for a wedding, it was a peace of mind to see the bagpiper at the church before the ceremony though he was scheduled to perform after the ceremony. It was good to know that 1 aspect of the wedding arrangements was going to take place as planned.
• Patrick Sent on 07/13/2017
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  No worries for my niece's bid day, Mike and Denise treated me like family and Mike is one of the best pipers I ever heard.

  No worries for my niece's bid day, Mike and Denise treated me like family and Mike is one of the best pipers I ever heard.
• Maria Sent on 10/04/2017
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  My husband and I had our wedding in March. The week of, we had a nor'easter with snow and then the day of the wedding it rained, so needless to say, the weather was not cooperating with us. I really wanted to add special touches to our day and many of them were weather permitting. I surprised my my husband and his side of the family with a bagpiper as a gift at the church where we were married. Mr. Hannigan played outside my church as guests arrived and left the ceremony while standing in the cold and misty rain for us for the entire duration. It was so important to honor my husband's family's heritage as a part of our big day. This was such a special touch. Extremely professional, friendly and talented.

  My husband and I had our wedding in March. The week of, we had a nor'easter with snow and then the day of the wedding it rained, so needless to say, the weather was not cooperating with us. I really wanted to add special touches to our day and many of them were weather permitting. I surprised my my husband and his side of the family with a bagpiper as a gift at the church where we were married. Mr. Hannigan played outside my church as guests arrived and left the ceremony while standing in the cold and misty rain for us for the entire duration. It was so important to honor my husband's family's heritage as a part of our big day. This was such a special touch. Extremely professional, friendly and talented.
• Rhea Sent on 10/19/2016
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  we booked everything in an email with Denise she kept in touch to verify everything again two days before. Michael was on time, played beautifully and professionally and our families loved it. I would use them again and certainly have already recommended them to people we know.

  we booked everything in an email with Denise she kept in touch to verify everything again two days before. Michael was on time, played beautifully and professionally and our families loved it. I would use them again and certainly have already recommended them to people we know.
• Saira Sent on 10/26/2016
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  Mike and Denise is great to work with. They both arrived early and was prepared to go on time. The weather was weird and were not sure where they would play.. they were very flexible.. and it was an added surprise when he started playing.. everyone enjoyed it..

  Mike and Denise is great to work with. They both arrived early and was prepared to go on time. The weather was weird and were not sure where they would play.. they were very flexible.. and it was an added surprise when he started playing.. everyone enjoyed it..
• Lorraine Sent on 05/18/2016
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  Michael Hannigan played the bagpipes before the ceremony at both my daughters weddings. He was enjoyed by all the guest. At the last Wedding on April 30,2016 a guest from Ireland said he was awesome.

  Michael Hannigan played the bagpipes before the ceremony at both my daughters weddings. He was enjoyed by all the guest. At the last Wedding on April 30,2016 a guest from Ireland said he was awesome.