Our wedding was rather unusual with my daughter having a blessing in a cave before walking across the Yorkshire dales to the church in Clapham. We asked a lot from Ed. He serenaded the guests on the hillside and then marched the Bride and Groom into the cave and then a mile back to the church. He never took a break and played with great skill and created an atmosphere that was electric. Musically great and with such a lovely accommodating attitude Ed was an integral part of the wedding. Everyone who attended after saying how beautiful the bride was mentions the Piper. Ed made many friends that day and a lot of people are thinking of arranging ‘do’s’ just to get Ed to play.
One of our younger guests Arianna says Ed was wwwwwwwwwwwwicked.
Look out for Yorkshire TV’S The dales programme where the Wedding is to be featured.

Sean Onions (Ingelborough)

Your playing was beautiful and was a lovely poignant and fitting tribute to my mum's memory and her life. People at Hassop Hall were saying how beautiful your playing was and how much it had touched them during the service.

Jill Savage (Bakewell)

 I would like to say a big Thank You on behalf of myself and my family for your attendance at my sisters funeral yesterday. She would have loved it, she loved the bag-pipes and it made the day very memorable to us all, We are very grateful to to. Sorry we didn't get to speak to you yesterday. Once again Thank You, best wishes from Jody.

Jody Hall (Wakefield)

Just a note from Dave and I to say thank you very much for playing at the wedding on Sunday - it sounded fantastic and you really looked the part.  
Apologies for the mix up at the register signing part - I had a beautiful song in mind to play at that point but in all the emotion of the day I totally forgot to take my music along. You did a fantastic job - we both totally love the sound of the pipes and I'm sure the Scottish contingent would have been pleased. Sorry we didn't really get a chance to talk to you much - it all went by in such a blur. There is a fantastic photo of you in one of the rooms with your reflection in the mirrors so we can easily send this to you if you like. Thanks again - we have no problems writing a proper thank you if you'd like us to.

Lorna Orr (Oulton Hall, Leeds)

Ed, thankyou so much for taking the time to play at our wedding. We really couldnt thank you enough. You were absoloutley fantastic and all the guests were extremely impressed...we are still getting positive feedback about you two weeks later! You have a rare talent and we will always speak highly of you to anyone who asks. Thanks again, Jena and Jay Robertson

Jena and Jay Robertson (Ilkeston)

My family and friends would like to express our sincere gratutude for your excellent piping at my fathers funeral last Friday. Everyone agreed that he would of been very impressed with his service and your piped music.

Trevor Mortimer (Coventry)

Many thanks for the service you gave on Tuesday at my Dad's funeral - You played absolutely beautifully and so looked the part - my Dad would have loved it!! I am sorry I didn't meet you personally, my son gave you the payment and I did see my Mother speak briefly to you later, the whole family thought it was so special and memorable. Once again many thanks for your professional service.
Your name will be mentioned many times!

Rita Harrison (Sheffield)

I would like to thank you for playing at my fathers funeral on Friday,you made a very sad occasion a very memorable one that we as a family and those three hundred plus that attended will never forget.the site of you playing in the distance at the cemetery  would of broken even the hardest of hearts.thankyou once again and if an occasion should arise again i would not hesitate to get intouch and recommend you to others.

Lee Kelly (Birmingham)

Just to say a heartfelt thank you for making my daughters wedding day on the 3rd July a very special day. I was so glad I booked you as you played beautifully all through the day.
Everyone commented how smart you looked and how friendly you where. I would certainly recommend you for any occasion and wish you all the very best for the future as you deserve to be fully booked for events.

Margaret and Nigel Record (Sturton Le Steeple nr Retford)

'We would both like to say a great big thank you for piping at our wedding. All of the guests were very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it. My dad was very impressed too! Phew! I will recommend you to anybody.'

Katrina Mackay (Wedding at the Langdale Chase, Windermere, The Lake Distrcit)

'We would also like to thank you so much for the way you conducted yourself through out our wedding, you are very professional, kind and you looked fantastic. Everyone commented on how well you played and performed. We cannot thank you enough especially as you played such a big part
walking down the aisle and playing us out the church. My children also loved you.
thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we would have no hesitaion in recommending you Ed xxx'

Amanda and Terry Hayes (Wedding at Sturton Le Steeple nr Retford)

'We had a wonderful day on Saturday, there were so many hi-lights and you playing the pipes was certainly one of them. Everyone was talking about you afterwards and saying how special you made it. I can honestly say it was one of the best days of our lives. Kate was over the moon with our "surprise".  Thank you so much Ed. I wish I could have chatted to you for a wee while but time just seemed to flash past and I didn't get chance. '

Lynn Roberts (Wedding at St John's Church, Golcar, Huddersfield)

'Thank you so much for attending me sister's funeral. It was so moving, the image of you playing beside the willow tree will stay with me forever. I'm sorry I didn't get to thank you personally on the day. Your professionalism and sensitivity can not be praised enough.'

Janine Branch (Barnsley)

'I am writing with a big big thank you from all of us at Dellside for coming to play for us last evening.   Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the would like you to come back to see us and play for us again.   It is easy to understand your success as a professional bagpiper and I will definitely be recommending you to family, friends, and other schemes similar to ours.

Denise Dawes (Anchor Housing Trust, Sheffield)

'I wanted to send you a short email thanking you for your pipe playing at my father’s funeral last week. It was, as you can imagine a very moving time especially with his favourite pipe music being played during the whole service. '

Glenn Hazlett (Worksop)

'Ed's tribute to my father in law was something that I and my family will remember for the rest our lives. His playing touched the souls of those who knew my 'dad' so well and it will be something his daughter will remember always.

He is also very professional, receptive and sensitive to the needs of those who hire him and I would gladly call upon him again for any occasion.'

Tam Weir (Worcester)

He is also very professional, receptive and sensitive to the needs of those who hire him and I would gladly call upon him again for any occassion

'Thank you very much for your attendance at dougs funeral on yesterday and for arriving with such short notice. Everyone commented on how moving it made the whole ceremony.'

Sharon Frood (Dronfield)

'Thankyou so much for playing 'Mist Covered Mountains' at my mum's funeral yesterday at Chesterfield Crematorium. You played it beautifully - it was perfect - I'm sorry I didn't get chance to ask thankyou in person. Many many thanks.'

Nicola Baxter - (Chesterfield)

'Thanks Ed for making Jimmy's 50th birthday bash a very special and memorable occasion. We really appreciate that you had a busy evening but you managed a last minute slot for us.'

Sharon Mcintosh - (Bradford)

'Ed arrived with plenty of time to get ready.He piped my daughter in to her wedding perfectly and during the wedding ceremoney. He was dressed with all the highland charm as a true highlander would, quite a few guest’s thought that he was scottish. His outfit was splendidly turned out and while he waited for photographs to be taken he talked to the guests about his uniform and bag pipes.
I can say that Mr Arnold was one of the best surprises that the bride and groom could wish for and I am pleased that I had booked him for the wedding.
Thank you for all your help in making my daughters wedding go so well for her.'

Mr P Moran - (Coventry)

'Thankyou for a splendid performance. My family and friends were full of praise and my dad would have been delighted with his send off it meant a lot to us
many many thjanks and kind regards'

Vallery Hayes - (Birmingham)

'I wanted to thank you for piping at our fathers funeral yesterday (Nov 16 2009). Your music choices made a wonderful atmosphere for the occasion and it made a memorable difference that we will remember when thinking of dad.'

Andrew Sparkes - (Halifax)

'Thankyou Ed for playing at our wedding reception 12th sep , it really brought something special to our night , and i would be glad to recommend you to friends and family. Thanks again'.

- Joe O'neil (Bradford)

'I would just like to say how much we enjoyed your music at my mother's recent birthday.  Everybody had such a lovely time and they all commented on how fantastic and different it was to have a bagpiper as a sup rise.'

- Deanna Conlon (Wakefield)

'Thank you so much for playing such a special role on our wedding day, you were absolutely fantastic. It made it so special for us having you playing at Bolsover Castle, it just made the hairs stand up on the back of our necks!

All the guests said how great you were - once again thank you very much for everything.'

- Faye and Martin (Chesterfield)

'Sue and I just wanted to say thank you to Musicmakers for the part they played in our wedding.The piper was excellent; he turned up on time, played really well and absolutely looked the part for us and was equally well received by both our Scottish and non Scottish friends and family'

-Feedback sent to the agency Musicmakers (Castle Donington)

'Ed played for a members 90th Birthday at the Norton Country Club where i work.
He is absolutely amazing! Made the night!!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.'

- Abi Hewitt (Sheffield)

'Can I just say how brilliant Ed was and what a great addition to my mum's party he was, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you or use your service again, Brilliant.'

- Feedback sent to Ed's agents Piper For Hire (Manchester)

'We just had Ed perform at my Fathers funeral.
His communication was excellent.
He was on time and very aware of the feelings of the family.
His bagpipes moved everyone to tears.
I would recommend Ed to everyone funerals and weddings.
Keep up the tradition Ed.'

-Denise Hamilton Westerveld (Hull)

'Just a note to say thankyou so much for yesterday, I am sorry I was unable to thankyou in person but unfortunately it was very emotional. So many people commented on how great you were, and it made a very unhappy day very special and something to remember in a good way. I will be keeping your number and will defiantly recommend you, however hopefully for a more merry occasion.'

-Georgina Fairbairn (and all the Fairbairn family) (Oulton, Leeds)

'Just wanted to say thank you for helping make Robert's Tree Planting Dedication so perfect. It was everything I wanted it to be.'

-Angie Clayton (Skipton)

'Hi i would like to say a big thankyou to Ed Arnold who played the bagpipes at my mothers funeral on 11/04/2007 he did a fantastic job in finding the music to The Fields of Athenry and learning it at such short notice so again a big thankyou'

-Mrs S Vassallo (Preston)

'Many thanks again for playing at our wedding and also for your performance at Barlow Carnival, we are still receiving wonderful remarks about you'

- Elaine Graham (Barlow, Chesterfield)

'Hi ed I would just like to thank you once again for your contribution last night. It really did make the evening feel the way we wanted.' -

-Sheffield Scimitars Ice Hockey Club

'Thank you for your message after the party; it was a great afternoon, much enhanced by your playing and that of the drummer of course also. Everyone has said how much they enjoyed the party, and Jane in particular was shell shocked for the rest of her stay with us ! Again, our thanks for helping make the afternoon such an enjoyable success.'

-Frank and Gill Partington (Barnsley)

Thanks for Saturday, it made the ceremony something special.

-Andy Newman (Hull)

Our very many thanks to Piper Arnold - he did a tremendous job.The pipes were very good indeed and did the job spot on. My wife Susan was totally surprised and thrilled by his work.

- Feedback sent to Ed's agents from a client he performed for.

'Hi Ed thanks again for performing at Clifford School. The kids really enjoyed it and I'm sure they'll remember it for some time'

-Niala and Peter (Sheffield)

'Just to say a big thank you for playing at our son's wedding yesterday - Whitley Hall Hotel - Everyone enjoyed the bagpipes  very much and I had many comments about how lovely they sounded.  Lee and his wife Rachel both loved having you there, you made their day even more special, once again thank you very much.'

-Sue Nash (Sheffield)

'Just a quick e-mail to thank you for your services at our Wedding on the 9th November 2007 and can say you went down a storm, even to the critical Scottish ears which were in attendance. So thanks again and hope you remain busy in your work and we would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone concerned.'

- Gary Kerr

'Thankyou so much for playing at my wedding on Sunday. I didn't get the opportunity to personally thankyou on sunday. When I arrived at church the look on my fathers face was a picture he was well surprised. My father explained the two pieces you played at church to my guests.
I loved the way in which you piped down to the church it was very moving and made our day very special.
At the reception many of the guests commented about you and your playing and how moving it was.
I thankyou for making my day very special also my fathers.
Many Thanks'

- Fiona Lamming (Leeds)

'Please pass on our thanks to the piper for making it  a perfect day.'

-Nicol Yost (Eagle, Lincolnshire)

'I've heard you were the star turn of the night,they're all talking about
you. Thank you very much for an excellent performance,I for one will be using
you again.'

- Ian Rogers (Derby)

'Just want to say thankyou to yourself and the drummer for coming last night, you both sounded fantastic. It was a shame about the weather and i think that kept a few people away but despite that i think we had a great turnout considering.'

-Helen Williams (Dawley Xmas Lights Lantern Parade)

'Just a quick one to say thank you so much for a wonderful job well done yesterday at our wedding, hope you managed to grab some food before it was devoured.'

'Will definitely be recommending you.'

- Kerry Barrett (Kidderminster)