Wedding attire ideas brainstorming…

[davidlpope]

Davidlpope,

Thank you for the ideas. What kind of sporran would you wear with the above suggestion?

Since you're going for a retro look, I'd suggest a hair or full mask sporran. If that's not your fancy, what about a nice vintage leather one. There are plenty of great vintage sporrans to be had on eBay, much nicer than modern ones.

[NPG]

Since you're going for a retro look, I'd suggest a hair or full mask sporran. If that's not your fancy, what about a nice vintage leather one. There are plenty of great vintage sporrans to be had on eBay, much nicer than modern ones.

Thank you for the idea. I have a seal fur sporran that might work, though I would love a full mask badger sporran, the fiancée on the other hand is not so inclined.

[Liam]

Thank you for the idea. I have a seal fur sporran that might work, though I would love a full mask badger sporran, the fiancée on the other hand is not so inclined.

I think a seal fur sporran is very traditional and appropriate.
The other thought I have is don't over think it. Your Father would be proud of you regardless. Make sure you you understand the timeline to have the tartan woven and kilts made.
And Slainte
Liam

[figheadair]

I think a seal fur sporran is very traditional and appropriate.
The other thought I have is don't over think it. Your Father would be proud of you regardless. Make sure you you understand the timeline to have the tartan woven and kilts made.
And Slainte
Liam

That's a good point. I started gathering stuff for my son's wedding (three weekends ago) last May. I finished weaving the cloth in August, it was made up into two kilts by Jan. Concurrently I selected the cloth for the jackets and waiscoats which took about the same time to have made bespoke.

[NPG]

I think a seal fur sporran is very traditional and appropriate.
The other thought I have is don't over think it. Your Father would be proud of you regardless. Make sure you you understand the timeline to have the tartan woven and kilts made.
And Slainte
Liam

That's a good point. I started gathering stuff for my some's wedding (three weekends ago) last May. I finished weaving the cloth in August, it was made up into two kilts by Jan. Concurrently I selected the cloth for the jackets and waiscoats which took about the same time to have made bespoke.

Funny you both should mention this, I got an email today stating that the Scottish Register of Tartans needs my fiancée to confirm that she is happy to be listed in the register along side me... talk about commitment

We started the process about a month ago, and we are still a little over months from the wedding date. I know things can always go wrong, but I hope we've given it enough time.

[tpa]

NPG, you asked about belts with waistcoats. The main issue is that very little of the belt will be seen under a waistcoat,so it is simply not necessary unless it is needed to support something like a dirk, or maybe ,these days a mobile phone or, in my case a camera. In all instances the holder would have to hang below the belt to avoid spoiling the line of the waistcoat.

However, I have noticed in the UK that many (most?) kilt hire and sales shops supply a belt as part of a full outfit. In the sales case, this is probably to increase sales, in the hire case, well if one outlet does it, the others are going to follow so as not to give any advantage to the competition. None of which of course makes it correct.

In recent discussions with Geoffrey Tailor, an well established Edinburgh and Glasgow kilt supplier about waistcoats, (I need one to go with the tweed jacket they supplied), they sent me this picture, which demonstrates that 1) you do not see much of the belt under a kilt waistcoat, which incidentally is shorter than a normal suit waistcoat; 2) there is no real harm in wearing one if you want to as it does not detract from the look; 3) It appears to be more or less normal practice, correct or otherwise.



Will I wear one with the waistcoat for my daughter's forthcoming wedding? Quite possibly as I may want it to carry a camera which cannot be fitted into a decorative sporran, such as the one pictured, nor into the waistcoat or jacket pockets without spoiling the line; however, if the jacket is left undone, it should not be noticeable. My belt buckle also has the family coat of arms engraved on it and if, at some later time in the evening, both jacket and waistcoat are discarded or unbuttoned, it will be visible.

The most important issue is though, which look does your prospective bride prefer? She is the one that matters, not what anyone else thinks.

[NPG]

NPG, you asked about belts with waistcoats. snip....

TPA,

Thank you for that reply. The waistcoat thing was confusing, but I think I understand better now and my choice (after the bride has her say), will probably depend on if I think I might need a belt for the support.

Thank you again very helpful.