Hill Country weddings
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, guest arrivals, cocktail-hour sets, family heritage moments, and outdoor venue coordination.
Wimberley Highland Bagpiper
Bagpipes for Wimberley weddings, memorials, and Hill Country gatherings
Ceremonial Highland piping for Wimberley chapels, outdoor venues, ranch weddings, memorial services, family gatherings, and private Hill Country events.
Check Wimberley AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
A strong fit for outdoor Hill Country settings
Wimberley events often happen outdoors, in chapels, on ranch properties, or at private homes where timing and sound placement matter. Ryan plans those details before the event day.
Memorials and family services
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, chapel exits, private memorials, and respectful graveside moments.
Private gatherings
Estate events, birthdays, anniversaries, Burns Night dinners, retirement ceremonies, and distinctive guest arrivals.
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 Wimberley event
Hill Country venues can involve long driveways, outdoor ceremony sites, sound carry, and planner handoffs. Ryan confirms arrival, placement, and cues before the booking is finalized.
Wimberley and nearby venues
Regular coverage includes Wimberley, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Blanco, Kyle, and nearby Hill Country communities.
Outdoor sound planning
Highland pipes carry naturally outdoors. Ryan can help choose a placement that creates impact without overwhelming guests or disrupting the ceremony flow.
Travel and timing
Wimberley quotes account for exact venue, travel time, arrival buffer, and whether the pipes are needed for one moment or multiple parts of the event.
Wimberley starting rates
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Travel and longer venue coverage are quoted clearly before booking.
Common questions
Can bagpipes work at an outdoor Wimberley wedding?
Yes. Outdoor Wimberley venues are a natural fit for Highland pipes because the sound carries well and creates a strong ceremonial moment.
Can you play a private memorial in Wimberley?
Yes. Ryan can play private family memorials, chapel exits, graveside services, or a single outdoor piece such as Amazing Grace.
Do you coordinate with a planner or venue?
Yes. Ryan can coordinate directly with the planner, venue manager, officiant, DJ, or family contact for timing and placement.
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.