Weddings
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Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering me to share your special day! First I would like to explain how I am different from other bagpipers in the area. Unlike others, I work with you to create a truly custom experience and love to meet and build a special relationship with you and your fiance. Every detail such as color coordination and dress options are very important to me. I have been playing all types of weddings for nearly 20 years and am well versed in the nuances that make playing at a wedding different from any other performance.
I work closely with other professional pipers and drummers so I am able to provide you with options for your special day. Popular choices are to have a solo bagpiper, a trio with a piper and two drummers, or a small band, but I am able to work with you to customize any combination you desire! In addition to planning and preparations, when we meet I will play for you or provide you with clips of my performances so that you may select your favorite tunes. I am more than happy to discuss special requests! If an in-person meeting is not feasible, we can discuss everything via telephone or utilize Skype or Google Hangouts. I would love to attend your wedding rehearsal to ensure that you are completely certain that your big day will be just as you've always dreamed. On your wedding day I will arrive punctually, well dressed, and prepared. My instrument, as well as the instruments of any other players, will be tuned to competition standards and all musical arrangements, cues, and timing will be reviewed with the planner or officiant. I take my performances very seriously and will only accept the best for your special day! Wedding MusicHere is a collection of videos from Youtube of some of my favorite tunes for weddings.
Processional and Brides Entrance
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Testimonials
"Darrell did an excellent job at my daughter's wedding! All of the guests absolutely raved about him and his group of pipers and drummers - it MADE the entire wedding experience extraordinary! I highly recommend Darrell - he was very responsive to my phone calls and emails, he worked well with the surprise element for the groom, and his music was literally awesome!" ~Brier L.
"Darrell performed at our wedding in Big Bear. He is the consummate professional!! He traveled up to Big Bear to attend our little rehearsal, just so he would have everything just right. His playing is exceptional and his presence in his full regalia is quite impressive!! All of our guests were delighted with Darrell's performance, as were my husband & I. I can't recommend Darrell enough - he is truly one of the best!!" Christine L.
"What an awesome experience. I surprised my husband with Darrell as I walked down the aisle. He was completely shocked and overcome with emotion. This meant so much and truly made our wedding day so unique and meaningful. It added the Scottish touch he so wanted. Darrell was so professional and easy to work with - selecting the songs which we worked into our ceremony. 5 stars and many thanks." Jeannie O.
"Darrell was amazing! He was a key part in the wedding experience we wanted, and he added to it perfectly. Nearly every guest we had commented on how wonderful they thought it was that we had a piper, and we couldn't have asked for a better one that Darrell. I can't say enough positive things about our experience with Darrell. Courteous, professional, friendly, talented and all around awesome!" Charles H.
"Darrell you were amazing and made my Wedding Day Absolutely Perfect!!! Everyone enjoyed your performance. I just couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out and I have you to thank. So Thank You!!!" Brie & Jim
Darrell did a wonderful job! In addition to great communication leading up to my big wedding day, he treated my parents to an additional song while we were doing pictures. The experience was priceless. I highly recommend him for any/all events, he is the best!!! Thank you again Darrell!!!!!" Yvette R.
"Darrell and his band (2 pipers and 2 drummers) were a fabulous addition to our wedding! Our guests repeatedly commented on their talent. Even more, Darrell was unfailingly accommodating and professional, leaving us with no doubt whatsoever that we picked the right group! Hire them!!" Rani K.
"Darrell was an excellent performer. He was able to lead the procession of the wedding. I was impressed because he was playing excellent and walking over uneven terrain. It was a surprise and he did an excellent job. An excellent compliment that the couple will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you!" Chad V.
"Darrell performed in our procession for a wedding ceremony. He was prompt, on time, professional, accommodating and a pleasure to have at our event. He personally reached out to us when we initially asked a quote. Excellent communication and made our event special" Hatim J.
"If we could give Darrell 6 stars across the board we would!! He played for our wedding and did an amazing job! We received many compliments on his ability as a musician and how much he was enjoyed. Darrell is a nice guy, very easy to work with, responsive, professional, and on time. Having him play at our special day was a great experience. We will gladly hire Darrell again, and highly recommend him to anybody in need of a bagpiper." Spring S.
"He did such an great job at my wedding in surprising my husband!!! He ever made him cry!!! Did an awesome job at playing and would recommend him to anyone!!! Thank you so much Darrell you literally made my wedding!!!" Katie C.
Darrell was amazing at my wedding. If you need a special performer for any event, I highly recommend Darrell. From the begining Darrell worked with us in a very timely manner to make sure everything was in place to make the evening go very well. His dress was top notch and his performance was epic. Very capable of playing traditional Celtic bag pipe music to excepting special requests. He was very flexible to adapt to our special circumstances for our wedding and even played a version of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" as our grand departure. Simply amazing! Thanks Darrell! Blake -Blake W
"Darrell performed at our wedding in Big Bear. He is the consummate professional!! He traveled up to Big Bear to attend our little rehearsal, just so he would have everything just right. His playing is exceptional and his presence in his full regalia is quite impressive!! All of our guests were delighted with Darrell's performance, as were my husband & I. I can't recommend Darrell enough - he is truly one of the best!!" Christine L.
"What an awesome experience. I surprised my husband with Darrell as I walked down the aisle. He was completely shocked and overcome with emotion. This meant so much and truly made our wedding day so unique and meaningful. It added the Scottish touch he so wanted. Darrell was so professional and easy to work with - selecting the songs which we worked into our ceremony. 5 stars and many thanks." Jeannie O.
"Darrell was amazing! He was a key part in the wedding experience we wanted, and he added to it perfectly. Nearly every guest we had commented on how wonderful they thought it was that we had a piper, and we couldn't have asked for a better one that Darrell. I can't say enough positive things about our experience with Darrell. Courteous, professional, friendly, talented and all around awesome!" Charles H.
"Darrell you were amazing and made my Wedding Day Absolutely Perfect!!! Everyone enjoyed your performance. I just couldn't be happier with the way everything turned out and I have you to thank. So Thank You!!!" Brie & Jim
Darrell did a wonderful job! In addition to great communication leading up to my big wedding day, he treated my parents to an additional song while we were doing pictures. The experience was priceless. I highly recommend him for any/all events, he is the best!!! Thank you again Darrell!!!!!" Yvette R.
"Darrell and his band (2 pipers and 2 drummers) were a fabulous addition to our wedding! Our guests repeatedly commented on their talent. Even more, Darrell was unfailingly accommodating and professional, leaving us with no doubt whatsoever that we picked the right group! Hire them!!" Rani K.
"Darrell was an excellent performer. He was able to lead the procession of the wedding. I was impressed because he was playing excellent and walking over uneven terrain. It was a surprise and he did an excellent job. An excellent compliment that the couple will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you!" Chad V.
"Darrell performed in our procession for a wedding ceremony. He was prompt, on time, professional, accommodating and a pleasure to have at our event. He personally reached out to us when we initially asked a quote. Excellent communication and made our event special" Hatim J.
"If we could give Darrell 6 stars across the board we would!! He played for our wedding and did an amazing job! We received many compliments on his ability as a musician and how much he was enjoyed. Darrell is a nice guy, very easy to work with, responsive, professional, and on time. Having him play at our special day was a great experience. We will gladly hire Darrell again, and highly recommend him to anybody in need of a bagpiper." Spring S.
"He did such an great job at my wedding in surprising my husband!!! He ever made him cry!!! Did an awesome job at playing and would recommend him to anyone!!! Thank you so much Darrell you literally made my wedding!!!" Katie C.
Darrell was amazing at my wedding. If you need a special performer for any event, I highly recommend Darrell. From the begining Darrell worked with us in a very timely manner to make sure everything was in place to make the evening go very well. His dress was top notch and his performance was epic. Very capable of playing traditional Celtic bag pipe music to excepting special requests. He was very flexible to adapt to our special circumstances for our wedding and even played a version of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" as our grand departure. Simply amazing! Thanks Darrell! Blake -Blake W