I agree with you Fr. Bill. As the M.C. of our Catholic parish I can say that we very, very seldom allow the introduction of any "traditions" such as these into our liturgy. I can recall one Nuptial Mass where the bride was from the Philippines and we were able to confirm that the requests she had were indeed traditional in a Philippine Mass. I would seriously suggest that any of the types of gestures or "ceremonies" that have been described in this forum be reserved for the reception as part of a secular observance. At my niece's Mass (see above) the priest overruled a request for a piper for the recessional because the chapel was so small. A test run confirmed his assertion and we removed the piper outdoors where it was very appropriate. Some things just don't always fit.