Wedding Advice

[n4ce]

Thanks guys for all your guidance on shoes and also the colouring of the outfit. I will defiantly be taking it all on board and don't think a bit more colour would be a bad idea.

[Peter Lowe]

I have found that a charcoal grey jacket and waistcoat, white shirt, plain green tie, green Douglas kilt, charcoal grey socks and black brogues have been admired.

It is your wedding. I am sure that you have thought this through. Go for it and good luck!

Peter

[TurboKittie]

I like the black on black on black look, but maybe a tie and flashes with a bit of color would be nice too.

[cruiser348]

If the bride to be has informed you of her choice of "wedding colors" this would make a good start to choosing what colors you might consider adding to the ensemble. My thought would be to possibly see if it is something that would work in a shirt color option.

[Frank McGrath]

I have always thought that the bride and groom should contast, not match. My first wedding, If I was marrying again, God Forbid, I would wear the kilt with a black jacket and waistcoat, black shirt and tie. Tis the bride's day and she should stand out. Just my opinion. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

[piperdbh]

Since the OP asked about shoes (in particular ghillie brogues), I'll say what's already been said: any good-looking black shoes with a good shine will be delightful. I don't remember the last time I wore my ghillies. I have other, more comfortable shoes that I like much better.

What's the cake going to be? That's the important question.

[cruiser348]

Since the OP asked about shoes (in particular ghillie brogues), I'll say what's already been said: any good-looking black shoes with a good shine will be delightful. I don't remember the last time I wore my ghillies. I have other, more comfortable shoes that I like much better.

What's the cake going to be? That's the important question.

My perception of important questions is apparently different. Is there an open bar normally proceeds the type of cake.

[CMcG]

If you'd like a more traditional look, you won't go wrong with Jock Scot's advice and there is much to be said in favour of tradition.

The picture you've posted, however, is a rather contemporary slant on Highland attire. I'll try to tailor my comments to the style you appear to be interested in.

I attended a funeral last week and the model in your pic would not have been out of place, what with all that black. Nonetheless, the all-black look might also be appropriate for a trendy, fashionable, or hip type of event. For a wedding, I think a bit of colour would be more cheerful looking.

I've seen some folks with black kilt, jacket, vest, shirt, and hose use brightly coloured flashes and tie to liven the whole thing up. A pocket square would also be a nice touch. Traditionally, matching colours is not particularly important in Highland attire. If you're still going to keep a contemporary touch, it would be OK to match your flashes and tie in a bright colour.

Instead of ghillie brogues, I agree with what others have said about closed-lace, highly polished, thin soled, black, leather, dress shoes. Smooth leather would be dressier but regular brogues (not ghillie) would be nice too. I'd also lose the belt if you're going to wear a vest because it tends to either make a bulge in the vest or to get skewed by it. For a sporran, I'd probably opt for plain leather instead of the "semi-dress" one in the picture.

Keep us posted with your thoughts or progress in wedding preparations and don't be afraid to post a photo of yourself as you acquire the kit