From the very beginning: I need advice!

**Shay** · 25th August 05, 08:35 AM

As someone who was born nine months and five days after her parent's wedding- a condom.

**Dreadbelly** · 25th August 05, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Shay

As someone who was born nine months and five days after her parent's wedding- a condom.

ROFL!

**bubba** · 25th August 05, 09:08 AM

I can just see you wearing a jabot and lace cuffs and a Montrose jacket. Right out of Beauty and the Beast.

**macwilkin** · 25th August 05, 09:09 AM

Even though the rules are pretty much "oot the windae" anymore, if your wedding is before 4 pm, a nice day jacket, shirt and tie will suffice.

The Jabot and lace cuffs probably should be left for full formal attire, such as the Sheriffmuir or Montrose jackets -- they just don't look "right" with the Prince Charlie to me, but hey -- to each his own.

And remember with black tie, a winged tux shirt is not necessary -- a simple "stand and fall" collar is better with black tie, and much more comfortable.

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

Ties on the other hand, just look stupid.

I really wish you wouldn't make such blanket statements like this, Dreadbelly. Ties may not be your thing, but please remember that there are those on this board who do like how they look, myself included. You are entitled to your opinion, just as I am mine. Instead of saying, "ties...just look stupid", how about "ties...aren't my thing." That way you are not implying that those of us who wear ties "look stupid".

Regards,

Todd

**Dreadbelly** · 25th August 05, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I really wish you wouldn't make such blanket statements like this, Dreadbelly. Ties may not be your thing, but please remember that there are those on this board who do like how they look, myself included. You are entitled to your opinion, just as I am mine. Instead of saying, "ties...just look stupid", how about "ties...aren't my thing." That way you are not implying that those of us who wear ties "look stupid".

Regards,

Todd

Allow me a correction.

Ties look stupid on me. Ties make me look stupid.

My original intention was directed at self, not at others at large. When I wear a tie, I look painfully stupid. My apathy is centered between the tie and my self, and has nothing to do with other people. I dislike the object, but not the people that wear them. There really is a difference.

My most sincere apologies if there was any confusion.

**macwilkin** · 25th August 05, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

Allow me a correction.

Ties look stupid on me. Ties make me look stupid.

My original intention was directed at self, not at others at large. When I wear a tie, I look painfully stupid. My apathy is centered between the tie and my self, and has nothing to do with other people. I dislike the object, but not the people that wear them. There really is a difference.

My most sincere apologies if there was any confusion.

Thank you for your correction and clearning up any confusion.

Regards,

T.

**Bob C** · 25th August 05, 09:46 AM

Congrats, Murray! Here's a picture from my own wedding, two years ago.

Prince Charlie jacket and vest; fly plaid with a brooch over the left shoulder; tux shirt (I LIKE the winged collar, Todd :grin: ) with bowtie, studs and cufflinks; dress sporran (mine is white rabbit fur); your kilt, of course (a real 8-yard woolen tank, even if you have to rent one!); white hose (only for a wedding - off white or darker for anything else); sgian dubh in the right sock (unless you're left-handed): flashes in either matching tartan or a color that compliments your kilt; and shoes. I'm wearing black wingtips in this pic because I did not yet own ghillie brogues. Most folks will tell you not to wear a kilt belt and buckle with the Prince Charlie, but I think the outfit looks unfinished without it.

If you buy your own kilt, buy your bride a matching sash and place it over her right shoulder as part of the ceremony. Yes, it's on the left shoulder of my bride in the picture below, but that's because I suffered a momentary brain fart,

Again, congrats. I'm still waiting for my bride to emerge from the mental illness that caused her to marry ME.

**Dreadbelly** · 25th August 05, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Congrats, Murray! Here's a picture from my own wedding, two years ago.

Prince Charlie jacket and vest; fly plaid with a brooch over the left shoulder; tux shirt (I LIKE the winged collar, Todd :grin: ) with bowtie, studs and cufflinks; dress sporran (mine is white rabbit fur); your kilt, of course (a real 8-yard woolen tank, even if you have to rent one!); white hose (only for a wedding - off white or darker for anything else); sgian dubh in the right sock (unless you're left-handed, flashes in either matching tartan or a color that compliments your kilt; and shoes. I'm wearing black wingtips in this pic because I did not yet own ghillie brogues. Most folks will tell you not to wear a kilt belt and buckle with the Prince Charlie, but I think the outfit looks unfinished without it.

If you buy your own kilt, buy your bride a matching sash and place it over her right shoulder. Yes, it's on the left shoulder of my bride in the picture below, but that's because I suffered a momentary brain fart,

Again, congrats. I'm still waiting for my bride to emerge from the mental illness that caused her to marry ME.

Don't take this the wrong way, but you look dashing!

I doubt I could ever pull off that look.

**Bob C** · 25th August 05, 09:54 AM

Well, thanks, Dreads. Don't sell yourself short. A little trim of the mane, and I bet we could dress you up just fine.

**Dreadbelly** · 25th August 05, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

Well, thanks, Dreads. Don't sell yourself short. A little trim of the mane, and I bet we could dress you up just fine.

No dice. I have offered my hair up to God. No razors, no combs. I gave it to Him, hoping that He will see fit to let me live till it touches the ground and then some.