Testimonials
14th February 2001
Stuart has played at the weddings of my three daughters and he was always punctual, cheerful and full of ideas.
Two of the girls had garden weddings and one a church wedding.
Being piped up the drive, having pipe music while the register was signed then into the reception added a real finishing touch to the ceremony.
We also found Stuart very good at at the impromptu filling in at the church when the organist failed to arrive.
He works well with other people taking part in the ceremony and I can sincerely recommend him for that very special occasion when you need to have people that you can rely on and provide excellent music at the same time.
Thank you Stuart for helping make our wedding ceremonies the success that they were.
Best Wishes
Catherine Maw
Brides Mother.
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February, 2004
Dear Stuart,
Thank you so much for the awesome job you did on playing for us on January 1st,2004.
We had lots of wonderful comments about how great the pipes were.When it comes to my family when the pipes are being played they all get teary eyed and you did that !!!
Everyone said they were great and some said the best they had heard in a long time.
Thanks again Stuart
Vicki & Trevor Sutton
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Dear Stuart,
Thank you for being a part of our Wedding, February 2nd,2004 at Newbery Lodge
Everyone was impressed with your music and even more so by your personality!
You certainly added to the relaxed atmosphere we wanted to create.
All the best for the future!
Thank you Again
Alex and Megan Kydd
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Dear The Bagpiper.
Richard Bailey has sent you a message using a form at thebagpiper.co.nz.
Details are below.
Name : Richard
Message : I know this is short notice but just wondering if you would be available on the 20 Feb for our wedding. We would love to have the bagpiper playing just prior to our reception at the Canterbury Club - would need any longer than 45-60 minutes. No worries if you are busy but just wanted to try you on the off chance.
Regards
Richard
Thanks Stuart - it was fantastic and everybody we spoke to loved it - i think you might have a few potential weddings in the future from our bunch of friends..
Thanks again.
Richard and Nicole
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Hawarden Wedding
Danielle and Matthew Sinclair
March 2005
Hi Stu,
You did a wonderful job,we really enjoyed the day.
Thanks for all your hard work and making our day so special.
Kind Regards
Danielle and Matthew Sinclair
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Lou Stewart
November 2008
Akaroa Harbour Pier Wedding
Hi Stu,
Everything went perfectly-you did a great job and we had lots of fantastic comments-thank you!! It poured down only when the last guest had entered the theatre (Gaiety Theatre,Akaroa),so you could say we were blessed with the weather.
We will happily recommend you to anyone wanting a piper.
All the best
Lou
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November 2009
Marriage or Frank and Astrid from Germany.
The whole wedding organised by email only and we only met on the actual day of the wedding!!
Married at the Christchurch Registry Office at 96 Hereford Street,Christchurch.
Probably not there anymore now since the earthquakes of 2010/2011.
I was a surprise for Astrid,the bride as they came out as a married couple and it worked a treat for all concerned.
Frank says the following,
Stu is the right one for your event,in particular as a surprise!
I never met him before our wedding,there were just emails,but withy his words gave me so much confidence,that me,the groom was the relaxed Person on the wedding day....Thank you very much from Astrid and me!!!
Frank Becker,Cologne,Germany.
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Thank you for playing so beautifully - it certainly adds to the significance of the occasion.
Kind regards
Mary Mason, Celebrant.
www.celebrant4u.co.nz
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Cashmere Presbyterian Church
Christchurch
2013
Hi Stuart,
Jamie and I would like to thank you sincerely for your outstanding playing on our wedding day (05/04/13). Your talent is incredible and truly a cut above the rest. all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed your playing, particularly my family (and we are all Scottish, we know our pipes!). The effort you put in and the advice you offered was greatly appeciated and we must also thank you for attending our rehersal. Of all the pipers we communicated with, you were the only one who was happy to attend. I do not think you can possibly understand how much stress this alleviated from both of us in preparation for the big day. The songs you played were simply beautiful and your smart appearance didn't go unnoticed either. We could not have chosen a better piper to make our day as special as it was,
Sincerest thanks
Mr & Mrs Jamie and Heather Bustin
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Pemberton Function Centre
Prebbelton
Christchurch
Terri and Nathan 30/03/2013
Anyway Stuart you were a absolute delight to deal with before the wedding day and on the wedding day. You were very prompt, professional and a very easy to talk to. You kept in touch with me leading up to the wedding day and made me feel very comfortable as it was very clear you knew exactly what you were doing. I had no clue on what songs I wanted played, but you turned up to our ceremony rehearsal ( Even though i told you the wrong time opps sorry lol) and you talked me through everything. You put foward your ideas without overtaking and I am over the moon on how it all turned out and how smoothly it went, that is all thanks to you my friend. I think hearing those pipes on the day made my Dad feel like a very proud Scott's man and it gave me that excitment feeling.
You are a friendly, kind hearted man with a great sense of humour. You fitted in well with my friends and family and I will happily recommend you to anyone looking for a piper. I can't thank you enough xo
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
Terri Turner (Murray)
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Photos of Wendy's 60th Party at the Papanui Club,Sept/Oct 2010
Hi Dalice,(Playtime Promotions,Kaiapoi)
It was bloody fantastic. Wendy (my best mate) loved it, the whole damn
family loved it and I was just the bees knees for coming up with the idea,
so yes yes yes it was a huge success. Stu is great, fabulous personality
too so thanks all round. I will flick him a couple of photos through too.
Cheers Marcia.
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November,2011
Hi Stuart
Jeremy and I would like to thank you so much for doing such a professional and virtually impromptu job on our wedding day.
Your friendly face and relaxed air calmed my maid of honour and my own nerves as soon as we arrived.You not only played beautifully and completely without fault but you had to fill in the blanks during our longer than expected signing of the register and did so wonderfully. We would gladly recommend your services to anyone and everyone - thank you so much for such a brilliant performance!
Thanks again and all the best,
Kind Regards,Claire
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Sent: Monday, 18 January 2010 10:33 AM
Subject: THANK YOU SO MUCH
for your wonderful music....it was fantastic...have had so many messages this morning saying that.
I hope you get much business from them Stuart.
You are very talented....again thanks and we will definately keep in touch.
Ive told Tony his 60th will be at MCDONALDS!!!
I decided to give him this suprise as his parents are both quite sick even though they look healthy...I wont get into that....and life is always full suprises in the health stakes for everyone...who knows if we would all be here for a 60th and together again like that.
So Stuart THANK YOU for your con tribution to a wonderful evening.
We shall be eating the leftovers tonite...have given a lot away as too much for us!!!
Kathy
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December 19th,2005
Hello Stuart,
Thank you,…. you made it special …… in more ways than you know. Ditto you too are easy to get along with too. I have our address below. Hope that we can hear your music again soon. Take care and I will be telling everyone I know about you…..
Thank you,
Lisa & Mark