I'm near the end of researching a kilt outfit for my wedding in the beginning of May. However, I'd like some advice from my fellow XMarkers.

I've decided that I want to wear a Modern Black Stewart kilt & Regulation Doublet w/ 5 button vest. Topping this off w/ a Tux shirt/cravat, GB or Glenfinnan shoes w/ cream? hose & black flashes. I haven't decided on the sporran yet... maybe a light color to help balance against all the black.

I've kind of painted myself into a corner as I was set with my old kiltmaker, then added 2 or 3 kiltmakers since perusing this site and digging around on the net. I'm looking for some advice/reviews of kiltmakers that I'm considering.

My previous kiltmaker is Geoffrey (Tailor), and I have a Modern Hunting Stewart tartan with knife pleats (to sett). Since my family falls under the Stewarts, I am now going with the Black Stewart, pleated to Sett.

I'm not so much worried about price as I am having the garment Made in Scotland, hand stitched and a quality wool. These factors as well as the reputation of the kiltmakers themselves should prove to make my purchase not only a great item to wear on my wedding day, but for many years to come.

Here's my rundown of the kiltmakers I'm considering:

- Geoffrey (Tailor) [$665.41]: The kilt I had made 10 years ago is still in great shape. It's comfortable (16oz), sits right at my waist (navel) and has that 'swagger' in the back that says it all

- Kinloch Anderson [$981.75]: A great reputation and supplies kilts to the Royal family. Seems a little high in price for a fully handmade kilt - Perhaps that's the price of admission to wear a kilt from the 'Royal Kiltmaker'.

- Manley Richardson, through ScotWeb [$717.10]: I really like the detail on their buckles and straps as well as the amount of fringe on the side. The only downer I see here is their kilts look a little long in the waist. I suppose you can tell them to only make it to the waist w/out the typical 2" 'raise'.

- Mackenzie Frain [$618.47]: I saw MacMillan of Rathdown's review of their Regulation Doublet. I'll be purchasing my RD from them as well based on his review and the few photos on their site. Does anyone know anything about their kilts? I like the sound of their shoes too. I might get a set of their '1299 Ghillie Brogues' or their new 'Glenfinnan Shoe'.

I'm leaning towards the Mackenzie Frain full outfit, since they'll be making my RD. Any feedback for them (and the others) is greatly appreciated.