SPECIALIZING IN SCOTTISH & IRISH MUSIC

FOR WEDDING CEREMONIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Kell Coulter has joined Nashville Celtic Weddings

Kell plays acoustic harp and electric harp, which can even be heard with bagpipes! She also sings and has performed at numerous wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Contact James to hire Kell for your event.
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Actual Celtic Wedding Program

A music-intensive Anglican ceremony to use as an example.
(Feel free to copy.)
Cover Page
Order of Events
Participants
Acknowledgments

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For centuries bagpipers have played for weddings in Scotland, Ireland and throughout Europe. Elegant and stately, the instrument heralds the marriage ceremony with music that speaks to heritage and tradition as few other instruments can. Make your special day memorable with the powerful, stirring sound of the Great Highland Pipes.

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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.

MP3s of Mairi's Wedding

Trio with drum accompaniment

The Rankin Family

Bagpipe solo

Lively traditional group (duet)

Contemporary rollicking band

Operatic soloist with piano

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