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Bagpiper & Harpist - based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Bagpiper & Harpist Pricing & Costs
From £280
£280 for harp or bagpipes £490 for both harp and bagpipes Prices are local and within 10 miles of Marlow, Bucks
Typical set
From
£280
Harp for 2 sets of 45 min with a 15 min break
What's included
2 hours duration, 2 sets
Bagpiper & Harpist Details

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Solo Musician

Primary Instrument(s)

Bagpipes
Harp

Style of Music

Reception Music
Acoustic
Ceremony Music
Other Style of Music
Ceilidh Irish / Traditional
Classical
Bagpiper & Harpist Full Description
I have been playing various instruments for over 40 years, ranging from jazz clarinet, guitar, bagpipes, harp and piano, but for events I specialize in offering the Bagpipes and Celtic Harp. I can offer both instruments for the same event - although I draw the line at playing them both at the same time!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Julia
I look forward to working with you to create a performance that is meaningful to you. My aim is to provide quality musicianship, a high level of service and a strong visual impact for the purpose of creating a lasting memory that will be fondly remembered for years to come by you and your guests.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1985
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
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(14)
Clare Hedges
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Wedding bagpipes in a wonderful rural setting
I just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding last weekend. It was such a special touch to the day and so many people commented on how wonderful it was to hear you play.
Arianna Lee
Wedding: November
July 2024
Harp playing at a Grand Launch event
Julia Read played the harp beautifully at our Grand Launch event. I recommend her as she was lovely and her playing was beautiful. We would happily have her play for us again! All our guests thoroughly enjoyed her harp playing.
Paul Brown
Wedding: May
July 2024
Harp playing at a corporate event in Windsor
Julia played her harp at the reception before our Gala Dinner in the Castle Hotel in Windsor. It made for a very sophisticated and entertaining start to a wonderful evening. In addition, my communication with her before the event was simple and straightforward. I don't hesitate to recommend her for a similar event. Paul Brown, The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London.
Leisha Watters
Happy couple married in September
July 2024
Wedding bagpipes, The Coppa Club, Sonning
Julia played the bagpipes at our wedding this month and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She was incredible and we absolutely loved her, and so did all of our guests! I am Scottish and have always loved the bagpipes and always knew I wanted them played on our wedding day. Julia went above and beyond and exceeded any expectations I had! She played as our guests arrived, during our drinks reception and also on our entrance as Mr & Mrs - which was so special! We also got married at a small venu
Liam Wilson
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Wedding harp, Here Comes the Sun
"Julia recently played the Harp at our wedding ceremony and was absolutely fantastic. She went out of the way to learn a new song for my Wife's entrance, which meant the world to us. She is an extremely gifted Harpist and made the ceremony feel very intimate and special. I can't recommend her enough!"
Helen and Richard Smith
Happy couple married in May
February 2022
wedding bagpipes
I wanted to say again how brilliant you were at our wedding. Your performances still get talked about with friends! As Richard says ‘I knew you were on your way!’ Thank you again.
Alex and Debbie Slipaczek
Happy couple married in August
February 2022
Harp and Bagpipes at Wedding
Thank you so much for being part of our day by playing the bagpipes and harp it was amazing and our guests loved it. I have paid you a little bit extra as a token of our gratitude
Neil and Gayle Urquhart
Happy couple married in June
February 2022
Wedding Bagpiper
Our original piper emailed me at 9:30am on our wedding day to cancel the booking for valid reasons however, they did not call me and it was only by chance I saw their email. We found Julia who luckily was free, she had around two hours notice to put on her Highland dress, drive 12 miles, set up and play for our guests. She was there on time and learnt the song I wanted piped down the isle to, on the way. She was amazing, and played absolutely beautifully. I wanted to wait to walk down the isle so I could hear her play more of the song that I loved, it made me so emotional hearing her play. Our guests loved her too, and all complimented on how well she played. I would recommend Julia for your event and she will always be my first piper to call for any future events. We are eternally grateful for all that you did Julia, thank you
Hayley Seymour
Wedding: January
February 2022
Marriage Proposal Harpist
Wow, Julia was given less than 2 days notice as my client was let down by a previous planner and Julia came to the rescue. I will be using Julia’s service for my future events. I highly recommend Julia and her services she provides. My client was blown away by the elegance of the harp she played at his proposal
Ralph and Wendy Merry
Happy couple married in August
February 2022
Wedding Harpist
It was awesome having you play the harp at our wedding and everyone commented on the relaxed atmosphere you created. Many, many thanks again for adding so much to our special day!
Bagpiper & Harpist Location & Contact Details

Address

Bourne End SL8 5P, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5PR, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Quality, professional, customer focused

What about your business are you most proud of?

Customer focused and putting your needs first. If you want a particular tune, I'll do my best to learn it for you.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

You can combine the bagpipes and harp at the same event. Even if you are not Scottish, the bagpipes create a real 'wow' impact to greet guests.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

3 tier wedding cake with little plaques 'painted' in scenes depicting the joint interests of the bride and groom.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

You tell me what you want. I'll give you the benefit of my experience in terms of what works. Then we'll agree together on what is right for you.

What is the soundtrack to your life?

Amazing Grace