Hi Metrobirl,

You say you have a Celtic heritage. Why not then, go with a tartan from your heritage? You don't say whether it is highland, lowland, Ulster Scot or what, but there are over 7,000 registered tartans - surely there is one that you have a connection with?

Designing, weaving, making, would to my mind be the last option, not the first. After all, what happens if when you get the kilt, you find that you really hate wearing it?

I say, buy a cheap acrylic kilt now and find out if you like it. If you do, then look at your options. Maybe rental, maybe purchase. We don't know where you are and when the wedding will take place. Temperature is a big consideration in choosing weight and construction. Should you go for wool or PV? So many variables. A quick decision is not what you want, because it is going to be wrong.

Regards

Chas