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Bagpipes for Any Occasion is a wedding musician based in Rochester, New York.

I've been a passionate bagpiper for over 25 years. With plenty of experience performing at weddings, private parties, and other events, you don't need to stress about the piper.

I encourage you to get in touch so we can craft a plan that works best for your celebration! That said, here are some of the most common ways to use bagpipes at your wedding:

Before:
- Playing outside to welcome guests as they arrive at the ceremony.

During:
- Playing the wedding party down the aisle.
- Playing YOU down the aisle!
- Playing you the newlyweds out of the ceremony. (I'll be honest; this is my favorite!)

After:
- Playing outside after the ceremony.
- Playing outside the reception to welcome and call in the guests.
- Marching the wedding party/you into the reception hall. (This is rather fun and festive.)
- As entertainment! I know plenty of fun, fast tunes to celebrate.

These are just common uses or things I've done before, and I'm happy to come up with something that works for you.

Congratulations on your engagement!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Music During Breaks
Reception Music

Reviews of Bagpipes for Any Occasion

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Lindsay Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best bagpiper ever!

Jake was an amazing vendor to work with!! He performed at our wedding ceremony as part of a family tradition to have a bagpiper. He was extremely responsive, professional, and friendly throughout the booking process. He was also an outstanding musician and played the bagpipes beautifully. All of our guests loved this unique touch and loved it. I would highly recommend his services for any event!
Lia
Lia D. Sent on 05/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Highlight of Our Night

Initially, when my now-husband and I started talking about adding bagpipes to our wedding we weren't sure how we would do it. We told Jake about our dreams to have him play for us as a surprise for our guests. Jake was so thoughtful, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. Together, we decided he would play as we entered our reception. Let me tell you, this ended up being one of the top highlights of my wedding!! Jake absolutely ROCKED the pipes. He gave us a rockstar entrance to our reception and the guests loved it! I can't even count the number of people who came up to me afterwards to tell me how awesome he was and how much they loved the bagpipe performance. Jake made the entire process so easy. He was punctual, professional, and had a great eye for attention to detail.
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Alex Sent on 05/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Piper! Honorary Scotsman!

Had the pleasure of Jake piping at our wedding in Scotland back in 2017. Myself and my family are from the North East and the wedding was a buzz of chatter asking about this fantastic piper. Was he a MacDonald? A Gordon? Perhaps Wallace from the lowlands? No everyone, the new name in piping is Kwiatkowski..........say that again? Spell that please?
All jokes aside, Jake is an incredibly accomplished piper and would not look out of place at any of the Highland Games and looked plenty at home in our rural Scottish wedding in the North East of Scotland.
Book him if you can, would assume his calendar is plenty full up, lovely personable individual with a set of lungs that would make any Highlander jealous!
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Jess Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Jake helped made our day unforgettable

We asked Jake to play as I walked down the aisle through a forest of Redwoods. I had a vague idea of what it would sound / feel like, but no idea how incredible it would be in real life. I trusted Jake totally and it was worth it. Whatever he played was perfect -- he was so easy to work with, a joyful addition to the wedding experience, and I think guests were stunned by the experience that he created with his pipes. Professional, kind, caring, present... can't recommend enough. I still get chills thinking about the day! Thank you Jake
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Tim L. Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Authentic Memories

Jake was not only an amazing experience.
He was an authentic musician.
The show was not stolen..He brought the crowd together.
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Eliza Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience

We couldn't be happier with the services Jake at Bagpipes for Any Occasion provided for our wedding. He was responsive and super adaptable to all of our requests as we planned the big day. Day of, he was timely and such a positive person to have in the vendor mix. His bagpiping was stunning, so many of our guests commented on what a unique and memorable part of the wedding it was. I would absolutely recommend him for your wedding (or any occasion)!
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Becky Sent on 10/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable Moment

Jake was extremely helpful to me, as this was a surprise for my fiance. He was on time, dressed to a tee, he played beautifully. He was a professional all the way. He was gracious and let us take photos with him. We will never forget our wedding day and Jake will be a large part if why it was so special.
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