Weddings
Pipe your guests in, walk down the aisle to something that gives everyone chills, and lead the way to the reception. Charlotte covers the moments that matter — the gathering, the processional, the recessional, and the send-off.
Portland, Oregon · Great Highland Bagpipes
Bagpipes that make the moment
Live Highland pipes for your wedding, celebration or event — played with real warmth, in full Highland dress.
Competitive Grade 4 piper · Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band · Serving the Portland metro
For the days worth remembering
A Portland bagpiper for hire — for weddings, celebrations and events
A piper adds something a playlist can't — presence, ceremony, a little awe. Charlotte plays for:
Parties & Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, Hogmanay, a backyard ceilidh — bagpipes turn a good party into one people talk about. Lively, celebratory sets, and she's happy to learn a request.
Graduations & Retirements
Mark the milestone properly. A piper makes a graduation procession or a retirement send-off feel as significant as it actually is.
Corporate & Community Events
Burns Night, St. Andrew's, store openings, golf tournaments, St. Patrick's Day, civic ceremonies. Professional, on time, in full Highland dress, easy to invoice.
Funerals & Memorials
Charlotte also plays funerals, memorials and celebrations of life, including "Amazing Grace." A piper brings a dignity to the day that stays with people.
Call or text — we'll take care of the arrangements with youHear this Portland bagpiper play
The best way to know if a piper's right for your day is to hear one. So before you decide anything — press play.
Massed bands at a Pacific Northwest Highland Games — that's Charlotte in the center of it. The world she trains and competes in. Turn the sound up.
Want to hear Charlotte play a specific tune before you book? Just ask — we're glad to send a sample.
About
About Charlotte — your Portland bagpiper
Charlotte plays with the Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band — the youth program of the Portland Metro Pipe Band, Oregon's only Grade 2 competitive pipe band, which has competed at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow and shared a stage with The Chieftains. That's the company she trains in.
She's a competitive Grade 4 piper, has been playing since 2019, and competes across the Pacific Northwest, training closely under Pipe Major Mark Tomasetti. It started early: she grew up tagging along to local Highland Games with her Scottish grandmother, and the pipes stuck — it turned into the thing she'd happily do every weekend.
Booking a young piper on her way up has its own kind of charm — you get someone who takes the music seriously and the day joyfully, in full Highland dress, on time, and genuinely glad to be there.
What she plays
A range that fits the day — joyful and rousing, or quiet and moving. A few favorites:
Celebrations & parties
- Scotland the Brave
Traditional Scottish & Irish
- Green Hills of Tyrol
- Battle's O'er
- Scotland the Brave
Weddings
- Processional & recessional tunes — ask for the moments you want piped
Memorial
- Amazing Grace
Representative list — fuller repertoire to be added. Don't see what you're after? Charlotte can learn a special request with enough notice — just ask.
How booking works
Get in touch
Tell us your date, location and the kind of event. Use the form, or call/text for anything time-sensitive.
We confirm the details
We'll talk through timing, tunes and the moments you want piped, and send a simple quote.
Reserve the date
A 50% deposit holds your date; the balance is due on the day.
She plays
Charlotte arrives early, in full Highland dress, ready to make it memorable.
Booking is parent-managed. Charlotte is 16, so all booking and communication is handled by her parent — you're arranging everything with a responsible adult, start to finish.
What's included: Full Highland dress, around 30 minutes of playing for celebrations, and arrival ahead of time so everything's set before your guests are.
Bagpiper pricing in Portland
No mystery quotes. Here's where pricing starts — final cost depends on travel, timing and any extras, and we'll confirm it all up front.
Weddings
from $350
Gathering, processional, recessional and send-off; around 30 minutes of playing on site.
Parties, Graduations & Retirements
from $300
Lively celebratory sets. Requests welcome.
Corporate & Events
from $300
Professional piping for business and community occasions; easy to invoice.
Funerals & Memorials
$200
One service, including "Amazing Grace."
The real thing — live, competitive Highland piping — at a price that makes saying yes easy.
Listed prices are starting points, confirmed in a written quote before you book. Travel beyond 25 miles of Portland and additional time are quoted up front. A 50% deposit reserves your date (non-refundable within 14 days of the event); the balance is due on the day. Full booking terms on the Terms page.
In good company
Charlotte plays with the Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band and competes across the Pacific Northwest. Just booked her? We'd love your review here after the event.
Bagpiper serving Portland & the surrounding metro
Charlotte is based in Portland and plays across the metro and surrounding area — including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Vancouver, WA. Somewhere a little farther out? Ask — she travels for the right event.
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to hire a bagpiper in Portland?
Hiring Charlotte starts at $350 for weddings, $300 for parties, graduations, retirements and corporate events, and $200 for funerals. Travel beyond the Portland metro and any extra time are quoted up front, and listed prices are starting points confirmed in a written quote before you book.
What events does a bagpiper play?
Charlotte plays weddings, parties, graduations, retirements, corporate and community events, and funerals and memorials. If it's a moment worth marking, bagpipes fit.
Can a bagpiper play at my wedding?
Yes — weddings are one of Charlotte's favorites. She pipes the guest gathering, the processional, the recessional, and leads everyone to the reception. Tell us the moments you want piped and we'll plan it together.
Does Charlotte play parties, graduations and retirements?
Yes. These are lively, celebratory sets, and she's happy to learn a special request with enough notice.
What areas does Charlotte serve?
Charlotte serves Portland and the surrounding metro, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Vancouver, WA. She travels a little farther for the right event — just ask.
What's included when you hire Charlotte?
Charlotte arrives early in full Highland dress and plays for around 30 minutes for celebrations. The exact tunes and timing are confirmed with you beforehand.
How do I book a bagpiper, and who do I talk to?
Send the booking form or call or text. Charlotte is 16, so her parent handles all booking and communication — you arrange everything with a responsible adult throughout. A 50% deposit reserves your date.
How far in advance should I book a bagpiper?
For weddings and parties, a few weeks to a few months gives the best chance at your date. Shorter notice is often possible — just ask.
Can a bagpiper play indoors or with other musicians?
Yes to both. Bagpipes are loud and carry beautifully outdoors, and work indoors in the right space — we'll advise on the venue, and Charlotte has played alongside other musicians.
What experience does Charlotte have?
Charlotte is a competitive Grade 4 bagpiper with the Portland Metro Youth Pipe Band — the youth program of Oregon's only Grade 2 competitive band. She's played since 2019 and competes across the Pacific Northwest.
Does Charlotte play funerals and memorials?
Yes, with care and respect, including "Amazing Grace." For a funeral, the simplest thing is to call or text and we'll handle the arrangements with you.
Request a quote
Tell us a little about your event and we'll come back with availability and a quote, usually within 24 hours.
Arranging a funeral? Call or text (971) 228-5704 — we respond quickly and will take care of it.