The Yorkshire Piper

The Yorkshire Piper is Pipe Major Laura Simpson, a bagpiper based in York who plays at weddings. She pipes guests in, plays for the couple's entrance and exit, and performs during photographs or the ceremony. Her repertoire includes marches, slow airs, jigs and reels chosen with the couple, and she also plays at Asian weddings alone or with dhol drummers. Her site lists Settle, Skipton and the Dales among the places she regularly works. No prices are published, and couples are asked to get in touch.