SPECIALIZING IN SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC
FOR WEDDING CEREMONIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
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wedding consultant,
I recommend
Angela Young-Proffitt
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All wedding coordinators are NOT created equal. Angela is a genuine "people person" who will knock herself out to make your wedding spectacular.
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MAIRI'S WEDDING
Mary McNiven's friend Johnny Bannerman wrote Mairi's Wedding (aka "Marie's Wedding" and the "Lewis Bridal Song") in 1934 using a traditional Scots tune, and it was first played for her at the Old Highlanders Institute in Glasgow's Elmbank Street. Sir Hugh S. Robertson translated the Scottish Gaelic language into English a year later. It was specifically written for the wedding of Miss McNiven to Skye-born sea captain John Campbell, although the ceremony didn't take place for another 6 years! The bride lived into her nineties and is reported as being amazed by the song's popularity. "Mairi's Wedding" has been recorded by Kenneth McKellar, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains with Van Morrison, The Kings Singers and others. The Rankin Family took it to number one in Canada. Needless to say it is popular in weddings with a Scottish theme.
Courtesy of Wikipedia MP3s of Mairi's Wedding
Flute & guitar intro, female duet
Trio with drum accompaniment
The Rankin Family
Bagpipe solo
Lively traditional group (duet)
Contemporary rollicking band
Operatic soloist with piano
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SERVICES OFFERED The following describes the services I offer when you contract with me to play for your wedding.
Consultation Session Pre-service music for the 20-30 minutes prior to the service may be chosen, including music for seating the mothers. Congregational hymns,
solos, or special pieces may also be auditioned during the consultation.
The couple can greatly assist the process by listening to recordings prior to the consultation to identify the style
of music which most appeals to their tastes. Specific composers and names of works will greatly aid planning and make the consultation period
more productive. Note: the piper does not attend consultations.
You may bring sheet music of favorite songs, tapes, or programs from other weddings at this time. Sheet music to specially
requested songs must be purchased and supplied to the organist at least two weeks prior to the ceremony, and will remain the property of the
bride and groom. Discretion should be used when requesting love songs and other secular music, keeping in mind the sacramental nature of the ceremony.
Your minister can offer guidance on this subject as well. Rules defining restrictions vary from church to church, so ultimately these decisions should be made
in conjunction with the officiating minister.
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After reviewing my services and rates, and confirming my availability for your date, submit the Reservation Form to hire me to play for your wedding.
 Actual Celtic Wedding Program
A music-intensive Anglican ceremony to use as an example.
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   Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett
Also see my Wedding Venues page for great photos of Wightman Chapel not available on the Scarritt Bennett site. Have questions about Wightman? Send a message: |
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