Wow! What a response! I am so impressed with all of you quick returns for me. Yes, Bowen is my husbands name and he is very proud of it. He has thought of a Welsh tartan but he just cant make his mind up and again I want this to be his choice. I will be honored if he choose mine (Anderson), but this is something that I feel in a personal choice. I will be proud to be with him in what ever he chooses.

I liked all your suggestions, it really makes sense to get him a 5yard kilt, because of the heat and the weight. This being his first I am sure that he will want to make some changes once he wears a kilt and gets the feel for it.

I have started a list of the kilt makers that everyone suggested and I plan to do all my research before we make a decision. I favor a kilt maker here in the US so that I can have better contact with them if needed.

The events that we attend are church, dinner, awards banquets (grandson), and Highland Games. But.....he said he would wear it anywhere I wanted him to. Yea, he is that kind of man! Wonderful.

Thank you all for sharing all your thoughts. It helps when you cant make a decision and it involves this kind of money. If anyone else has anything to add, please feel free. I have really enjoyed reading all the threads. Soooo much good info and just plan fun!

Pat