Officiating a wedding...?

**Stoff** · 3rd January 17, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Randy McIntosh

Sorry still can't see it with a kilt and PC

Cool. No problem.

**Father Bill** · 3rd January 17, 03:07 PM

Clerical gaiters don't go with a kilt. They go with a frock coat.

**Taffy Jack** · 7th January 17, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Clerical gaiters don't go with a kilt. They go with a frock coat.

In my world, gaiters (non-clerical, as I'm not actually a cleric) go with ski boots, black socks go with funerals &/or uniform wear, and white socks are for the gym.

Summary of footwear at this point: black shoes over blue hose.

Cheers!

Jack

**slothead** · 7th January 17, 02:05 PM

What are "Clerical gaiters"? Could someone post an image, or point to a link (that show the clerical gaiters)?

Thanks,

**Bruce Scott** · 7th January 17, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by slothead

What are "Clerical gaiters"? Could someone post an image, or point to a link (that show the clerical gaiters)?

Thanks,

Here are a couple.

Bishop_of_Lichfield_Vanity_Fair_1897-05-27.jpg
CLERICAL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaiters

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MEN'S BUTTONED GAITERS

**TandemGeek** · 7th January 17, 05:11 PM

I'm not one who has ever officiated a wedding, but I've married off some kids and have attended and otherwise participated in a lot of weddings.

One of the general rules of weddings -- and in particular for the parents and guests -- is to never out-shine the attire of the bride or the groom since they are to be the center of attention.

Just something to think about as you finalize how to accessorize your kilt for the day.

**Terry Searl** · 7th January 17, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by slothead

What are "Clerical gaiters"? Could someone post an image, or point to a link (that show the clerical gaiters)?

Thanks,

In the Anglican church gaiters formed a part of the everyday clerical clothing of bishops and archdeacons of the Church of England until the middle part of the twentieth century. They were also worn by some cathedral deans. They were made of black cotton, wool, or silk, and buttoned up the sides, reaching to just below the knee where they would join with black breeches. Gaiters would be worn with a clerical apron, a type of short cassock reaching to just above the knee. The purpose of this vesture was originally practical, since archdeacons and bishops were presumed to be mobile, riding horses to various parts of a diocese or archdeaconry. In latter years, the clothing took on a more symbolic dimension.[3]Bishop_of_Lichfield_Vanity_Fair_1897-05-27.jpg and there ya' Have it

**slothead** · 7th January 17, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Terry Searl

In the Anglican church gaiters formed a part of the everyday clerical clothing of bishops and archdeacons of the Church of England until the middle part of the twentieth century. They were also worn by some cathedral deans. They were made of black cotton, wool, or silk, and buttoned up the sides, reaching to just below the knee where they would join with black breeches. Gaiters would be worn with a clerical apron, a type of short cassock reaching to just above the knee. The purpose of this vesture was originally practical, since archdeacons and bishops were presumed to be mobile, riding horses to various parts of a diocese or archdeaconry. In latter years, the clothing took on a more symbolic dimension. And there ya' Have it

Excellent explanation Bruce and Terry! I appreciate the detailed expose'

**Terry Searl** · 7th January 17, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by slothead

Excellent explanation Terry! I appreciate the detailed expose'

I can't take the credit, Tom. I just looked it up and copied what was written......to tell the truth I was thinking more along the lines of a style of Spats and I suppose they are .......somewhat ......I appreciated your kind words though