Weddings and winery events
Outdoor ceremonies, cocktail-hour arrivals, Scottish family traditions, reception entrances, and distinctive guest moments.
Fredericksburg Highland Bagpiper
Bagpipes for Fredericksburg weddings, memorials, wineries, and Hill Country events
Traditional Highland piping for Fredericksburg wedding venues, winery events, private estates, memorial services, heritage celebrations, and formal gatherings.
Check Fredericksburg AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Premium ceremony presence for destination-style Hill Country events
Fredericksburg bookings often involve wineries, ranch venues, chapels, estates, and weekend travel plans. Ryan keeps the coordination direct and quotes the travel clearly before the date is confirmed.
Memorials and gravesides
Respectful piping for chapel exits, cemetery services, celebration-of-life gatherings, and private family memorials.
Private and civic events
Burns Night dinners, veterans programs, retirement ceremonies, estate parties, corporate retreats, and holiday gatherings.
Get To Know Ryan
Everything you'd want to check before booking
Choosing the right piper matters — especially for a funeral or a wedding. Ryan's story, reviews, and service area are all here so you can decide with confidence.
Find Ryan on Google
Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
About Guthrie Highland Pipes
Ryan's story — from the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin to seven years piping professionally in the UK, including Lancaster Castle.
View detailsIn their words
Reviews and kind words
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Central Texas service area
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
Bagpipe band or solo piper?
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
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Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsPlanning bagpipes for a Fredericksburg event
A useful quote starts with the date, venue, event type, performance moment, and time on site. Ryan can help decide where the pipes make the strongest impact.
Fredericksburg and western Hill Country
Regular extended coverage includes Fredericksburg, Stonewall, Johnson City, Kerrville, Luckenbach, and nearby Hill Country communities.
Venue logistics
Wineries, ranches, estates, and chapels need clear arrival, parking, placement, and cueing plans. Ryan coordinates those details ahead of time.
Travel quoted upfront
Fredericksburg bookings generally include a travel adjustment based on exact venue, timing, and event scope. The quote is transparent before booking.
Fredericksburg starting rates
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $400, and events start at $350 before travel. Travel and longer coverage are quoted by exact venue and schedule.
Common questions
Can you play at a Fredericksburg winery wedding?
Yes. Winery and outdoor Hill Country weddings are strong settings for Highland pipes, especially for entrances, exits, guest arrivals, and heritage moments.
Do you travel from Austin to Fredericksburg?
Yes. Fredericksburg is part of the extended Hill Country service area, with travel quoted upfront based on exact venue and schedule.
Can you play for a veterans or civic event in Fredericksburg?
Yes. Veterans ceremonies, Memorial Day and Veterans Day programs, civic commemorations, and formal dinners are appropriate settings for Highland piping.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.