From the very beginning: I need advice!

[Raphael]

Q10: try out your kilt hose before the big day. If they really bother you, try out Freelander's suggestion. I personally think kilt hose are very comfortable.


Q11: Chewing gum/ Tic Tac, ID, Credit cards/bank cards.

[Prester John]

And good luck.

Try not to obsess over this too much, but make it fun.

Either way, it'll be a great experience.

[Bob C]

BTW- ask your bride about what she'll be wearing- she may or may not be able to wear a sash depending on the cut of her dress. I know it's her day, too

Nonsense! Start laying down the law NOW, or you're doomed for eternity!










Ummmm, please don't tell my wife I said that... :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Archangel]

Here's my advice, from a guy who started his wedding outfit at 17 which was 3 years before meeting the bride and 5 years before the event. I know it's hard to tell where my crazy ends and my sane begins, or vice versa.

Geoffrey(tailor) has, in my opinion, the best catalogue/brochure. It has information, pictures and lists. You'll find it helpful. You'll find it here: https://www.geoffreykilts.co.uk/loca...age=2100002169

Yes, involve your intended in the planning. Old Scottish saying about trust: you've got to sleep sometime. Can't trust her now, can't trust her in the future? Best to walk away now.

Sgian dhu: only the best man is armed. Or honour party's men. Groom is not, tradition is the best man/men defend and cover and take all challenges until ceremony is over. (No swords, dirks, [guns, Doc] in the chapel/church.)

If ordering from Scotland, order well in advance, tell them the wedding date is a month or two before the actual date. Scotland doesn't know what procrastination is: putting off today what you can do tomorrow (response, "oh, aye, why rush it?")

It's a shame but flesh coloured undies for most tastes because of drunks and fools, which the Good Lord must love because there's so many of them. And your inexperience. Practice.

[mkmound]

[bad Homer Simpson impression]MMmmm...dram close at hand....*garraawwwlll* [/bad Homer Simpson impression]

I'll be having a flask close at hand at my upcoming nuptials, but have been made to promise I won't touch the thing until the wife and I are in the limo on the way to the reception.

Of course, my best man will have his own and there were no promises made about having a wee sip from his flask! ;)

LOL!! :-D

In that case, you might want to have breath freshener or mints to your sporran!!

Regards,
Mark

[Big Paul]

From one Murray to another CONGRATS!

Here is a picture from my wedding last March.


I didn't have a full dress sporran because that is what came with the rental of the Prince Charlie, vest and belt.

I did not wear the belt after learning not to when wearing a vest/waist coat..

I chose not to go with Ghillies because I didn't want to mess with the laces!

I chose off white hose, because the white just seem a little to bright. I had to special order them due to calf size.. I figured I would get more wear out of the off white. I worried about itching too..... It's not a problem at all..

I ordered a 13oz hand sewn in the Murray of Atholl - modern.

Definitely get your wife to be a sash! I presented my wife with her sash, at the alter, after we were pronounced man and wife, because at the point she is now a Murray and part of my/our clan. My wife cherishes it. Don't forget an nice broach for the sash.

I wore black boxer briefs...... I would highly suggest you wear something underneath! If the ladies have a little curiosity and then you add in some adult beverages… You will feel the breeze… It’s better to be safe. At least on that day…

Best of luck!

[Southern Breeze]

As a single guy, (so far) and new to kilts, I don't have any advice for weddings kilted or not. I am asking the people in charge to consider saving the advice offered so far as a referance for others to use in the future.(Edited of course). It's added to my fund of knowledge and certainly others.I'm sure a lot of people will get married in a kilt after reading through this. I wish you both all the best in your marriage and the days ahead. As for accessories-have you considerd leg irons? :smile: Again, all the best.

[Riverkilt]

Hank, have you thought about opening up a new forum topic -Kilted Weddings? Think it would fly and centralize the info for those in need.

Murray....from the top of your head....LET YOUR HAIR GROW....unless you're starting from a buzz cut, let your hair get some length...don't cut it until a few days before the ceremony....get a nice Scottish look

Yeah...I'm prejudice for looooong hair.....


Ron