Advice from our kilt makers please

**cacunn** · 2nd February 07, 12:15 PM

I have always liked simple elegance. It would be my suggestion, and it is the brides choice, that the wedding dress be white not overly fancy with a sash over the shoulder. As she comes in to the church she has a Livingston sash over her shoulder. After the marriage is finalize and the husband kisses the bride the best man or ring bearer steps forward with a IPA sash. The new husband pins the IPA sash on to his new bride in a way to cover the Livingston.

This could signify his welcoming her into his family, and if done correctly hide the clash between the IPA and Livingston tartans. During the reception she could change into a Livingston skirt with a white blouse and a small IPA rosette on the shoulder. The rosette should be far enough away and small enough not to make the clashing tartans to bad.

Having said all this it should be noted that my wife has to coordinate my clothes or she will not let me out of the house.

**BEEDEE** · 2nd February 07, 12:28 PM

I had my tank (16oz MacRae Weathered Hunting) made by Houston Kiltmakers in Glasgow. Check out thier on-line catalog www.kiltmakers.com - they have a great looking corset dress with a tartan overskirt. Price is about $1,000 depending on exchange rate. Might be a starting point for a local dressmaker as well.

Brian

Brian

**Livingston** · 2nd February 07, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by cacunn

I have always liked simple elegance. It would be my suggestion, and it is the brides choice, that the wedding dress be white not overly fancy with a sash over the shoulder. As she comes in to the church she has a Livingston sash over her shoulder. After the marriage is finalize and the husband kisses the bride the best man or ring bearer steps forward with a IPA sash. The new husband pins the IPA sash on to his new bride in a way to cover the Livingston.

This could signify his welcoming her into his family, and if done correctly hide the clash between the IPA and Livingston tartans. During the reception she could change into a Livingston skirt with a white blouse and a small IPA rosette on the shoulder. The rosette should be far enough away and small enough not to make the clashing tartans to bad.

Having said all this it should be noted that my wife has to coordinate my clothes or she will not let me out of the house.

Great idea. I'll float that past her this evening when I call. Thanks

**Splash_4** · 2nd February 07, 03:06 PM

I like that idea as well. If done right, it could really add to the ceremony!

**cacunn** · 2nd February 07, 03:18 PM

Please note that I think the dress should be a simple and elegant gown. This would be a dress that would be fine even without the sash. It could be off one shoulder with just enough fabric/strap on the other to pin the sash. The focus should be the bride, then the dress, and the sash last.

However it is done post a lot of pictures.

**Erisianmonkey** · 2nd February 07, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by cacunn

However it is done post a lot of pictures.

Greg,

I think I can safely say I speak for all of Xmarks when I say that if you don't post a lot of pictures, you will be soundly beaten with the clue stick and then shot out of a cannon.

That being said, I hope that you'll be up for another kilt night either before or after the wedding. (or both)

BTW- I really like the idea that cacunn posted upthread, and my wife is the one who asks me for fashion advice.