Piper Jonas provides professional bagpiping tunes for weddings, memorials, and celebrations across the Greater Nashville Area and Middle Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience playing for hundreds of events and a 5-star rating, Piper Jonas knows how to perfectly match bagpipes to any occasion.

Piper Jonas has performed for hundreds of events — from small, intimate weddings and private dinner parties to concert halls and city-wide parades — and would love to incorporate bagpipes into your next event. Serving Williamson County and the Greater Nashville Area with nearly two decades of experience playing both competitively and as a professional for hire — Piper Jonas is ready to help make your event truly special and memorable.

Bagpipe Music For Any Occasion

While most often associated with weddings and memorials, bagpipes can be played at a variety of events and functions. Select the event type that most closely corresponds to your next event to learn more.

 Weddings & Receptions

Weddings are the perfect occasion for bagpipe music —creating an unforgettable experience for your close family and friends.

 Funerals & Memorials

Bagpipes have a long-standing tradition of being played at funerals, memorial services, celebrations of life, and wakes for their powerful and reverent sound.

Golf & Country Clubs

Perfect for golf tournaments, sunset performances, or for member events and functions. Bringing a unique, traditional Scottish flair to Williamson County golf clubs.

Celebrations & Events

Birthdays, graduations, Robert Burns Night, St. Patrick's Day, family reunions, corporate events, Eagle Scout Courts of Honor, and all other special events!

 

Bagpipes For Wedding Ceremonies

Bagpipes have been a part of weddings for centuries. Whether greeting guests as they arrive, leading the processional, or playing out the newlyweds in the recessional, bagpipes are a versatile instrument that can make your celebration memorable for all guests.

As wedding planning can be a complicated and time-consuming process - the goal is to make the experience of hiring a bagpiper simple and straightforward - allowing you to focus on enjoying the day.

If you're interested, please contact Piper Jonas for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss ideas for the ceremony/reception and answer any questions.

“Hired [Piper Jonas] for my daughter’s wedding. My son-in-law has Scottish heritage. Lots of compliments from his family. Arrived on time and played very well! Thank you again.

— Jodi G.

Using Bagpipes In A Reception

Once the ceremony has concluded it's common to have the bagpiper help make the transition from the wedding ceremony to the reception. In many cases, newlyweds will use the bagpiper as part of their grand entrance and be "piped in" to the reception or dining hall. Once the guests have all arrived, the DJ or live band can then serve the entertainment for the remainder of the evening.

What Bagpipe Tunes Are Used At Weddings?

The repertoire for weddings varies from slower, more regal-sounding tunes to lively, quick-march tunes. Processional bagpipes tunes match the pace of the slow walk to the altar while recessional and reception tunes are fun, lively, and announce the newlyweds with fanfare. The tune selection can be influenced by several factors including the wedding venue or the desired mood.