Wedding in Germany

[Phil Wright]

Just after a little information... I know there are links with Scotland & Germany, but has anyone attended a wedding kilted there? I'm visiting from the UK to my pen-friend's wedding and whilst he and his lovely bride would have no problems with it, what would the likely response be from the other guests? Yep, I know it's no-one elses' concern, but there are only to be about 40 guests and I wondered what the general attitude might be!
Phil

[SFCRick]

I did , but it was on a Military Base, although the reception was at a Castle. My kilt was well received even by the Germans.

[Nighthawk]

The general reaction? Well, as I recall from my history reading, in WWI, the Germans thought the Highland regiments were hilarious. In WWII, they saw the Highlanders roll up on (I think) Gold Beach, and almost imediately surrendered. So either you'll be laughed at or surrendered to.

(I'm just joking here- I have a few German pen pals who think it's awesome that I wear the kilt.)

[Frank McGrath]

I, too, will be attending a wedding in Germany and will be wearing my kilt. The Wedding is in September and we may be going to Oktoberfest in the same trip. I am going to be kilted as much as possible.

Frank

[Nanook]

I, too, will be attending a wedding in Germany and will be wearing my kilt.

Its really depends upon where in Germany as well as the level of formality. Kits may be fine but they may also be an irritation. I would strongly advise prior consent and only seek it after one has studied the options. In Bavarian villages, for example, its tradition for the bride to wear a nice Dindl and the groom to wear a "traditional" outfit of leather pants ("Lederhosen"). The style even of these items will be dictated by the style of the village. Guests are expected to dress according to local custom (and this is not always dressy).

The Wedding is in September and we may be going to Oktoberfest in the same trip. I am going to be kilted as much as possible.

The Wiese'n is filled with folklore costumes, in particular low grade imported "Lederhosen" and Alpine styled peasant dresses (pseudo-"Dirndln") and, of course, kilts (overwhelmingly these days of Pakistan origin like the Lederhosen). I'd perhaps NOT wear a good kilt as large crowds of binge drinkers, beer tossed about in heavy 1 litre mugs, fatty roasted pig and cow, people standing on tables, burning cigarettes and good kilts don't mix well.

[Frank McGrath]

To the wedding, I'll wear my USA MacRae. To Fest I'll wear my Stewart Hunting ****-kilt. But I will check with the bride. She has seen me in my kilt. She and her fiancee visited here in September.

[Thomas]

I´m German, and I live in Germany. Though being a little biased because of wearing the kilt myself I can tell you, that people here are very interested in kilts. Be prepared to answer lots of questions, and make sure you won´t top the bride standing in the limelight
Have fun and enjoy Germany!
Cheers
Thomas

[Livingston]

Phil, don't forget the wedding is the bride's day to shine. Make sure she is fine with you wearing your kilt before you show up. All eyes should be on the bride, not your kilt. If she says go for it then by all means......

[sharpdressedscot]

Links with Scotland and Germany? How's that? I'm interested, do you mean by your family heritage or an actual genetic connection?

I say go wear it, no one is stopping you from wearing it.

[macwilkin]

Drop Xmarks member A_Hay! a PM with your question, as he is a kilt-wearer in Germany. I'm sure he'll be glad to give you his insights.

T.