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Bagpiper leading a wedding processional

Weddings

An Unforgettable Entrance

Professional wedding bagpiping for ceremonies, entrances, and receptions across Austin, Round Rock, and the Texas Hill Country.

Check Your Date

Trusted by couples and planners for seamless, well-coordinated weddings.

Wedding options

Pick the moments you want the pipes to carry

Choose a starting scope, then Ryan confirms venue timing, travel, and any optional additions directly with you or your planner.

Basic

Ceremony only

$450

before travel and optional add-ons

  • music while guests take their seats, walking the bride down the aisle, and walking out after the ceremony
  • Up to 30 minutes of covered playing at one location
  • Direct planner coordination
  • Full traditional Scottish attire, with a photo of Ryan in kilt
Choose Ceremony only

Most requested

Full

Ceremony + cocktail hour

$650

before travel and optional add-ons

  • Guest arrival, walking the bride down the aisle, and walking out after the ceremony
  • One post-ceremony transition
  • Up to 60 minutes of covered playing
  • Tune-selection consultation and formal presentation
Choose Ceremony + cocktail hour

Premium

Ceremony + cocktail hour or reception entrance

$900

before travel and optional add-ons

  • Full ceremony coverage
  • Cocktail-hour ambiance or reception grand entrance
  • Up to 2.5 hours on site
  • Multi-tune consultation and one custom-learned tune
Choose Ceremony + cocktail hour or reception entrance
Ryan Guthrie playing bagpipes at a wedding in traditional Scottish attire — kilt, formal jacket, sporran, and Scottish cap

Interested in a fuller ceremonial sound? Ask about adding a Highland drummer. Ryan will confirm fit, availability, and pricing.

What to Expect

Everything is handled for you — from timing to coordination with your planner or venue.

Ryan arrives in a full Scottish outfit (kilt, jacket, sporran), delivering a polished, memorable presence that fits the moment.

Ryan works with your planner or coordinator to ensure the music happens at exactly the right moment.

Because weddings often fall on busy weekends, booking a few months ahead is recommended.

Popular Moments

Bagpipes can be included at several key moments throughout the day:

Guest arrivalWelcoming guests as they arrive to the venue
Wedding processionPlaying the wedding party and bride down the aisle
walking out after the ceremonyTriumphant sendoff as newlyweds exit
Cocktail hourBackground ambiance while guests mingle
Reception entranceEscorting the couple into the reception

From A Recent Wedding

What couples say afterward

July 2026

Masterful Pipes

Ryan was great! From the initial conversation, he was very straightforward, professional and easy to work with. He helped guide us in the playlist and was honest in the realities of the instrument. When it came time for the event, he arrived in plenty of time and was dressed for the part. Most importantly, he played beautifully and really added to the fun of the ceremony.

Tore F.

Wedding ceremony

Verified review on GigSalad

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should we book a bagpiper for our wedding?

Most couples book three to six months ahead, especially for peak season dates between April and October. Earlier is always better to secure your preferred date.

What does a wedding bagpiper actually play?

The most popular selections include Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, and Amazing Grace. You can also request specific tunes, and Ryan is happy to learn new pieces with enough notice.

Can you play at both the ceremony and reception?

Absolutely. Many couples book the piper for the full day, covering the ceremony processional, post-ceremony celebration, cocktail hour, and grand entrance to the reception.

What does the bagpiper wear?

Full Highland dress regalia, including kilt, sporran, Prince Charlie jacket, and Glengarry bonnet. It adds a striking visual element to photos and video.

Do you coordinate with our wedding planner or venue?

Yes. Timing, cue points, and logistics are confirmed directly with your planner, coordinator, or point person so everything runs smoothly on the day.

Check Availability

Wedding dates fill quickly — share your details and Ryan will get back to you shortly.

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Add-ons (optional)

Select anything you may want included. Ryan will confirm scope and pricing before any commitment.

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Most dates are confirmed 2–6 weeks in advance. An inquiry is not a booking — Ryan confirms availability, and a booking requires the standard agreement and deposit.