The Only Kiltie at a Wedding

[McMurdo]

I would say that a Prince Charlie would be far too formal as a guest at a wedding. Remember that the Prince Charlie is akin to a Tuxedo, so ask yourself would I wear a tuxedo to a wedding if I were a guest? My answer would be no. Therefore if I were going to wear a kilt to a wedding I would do so with an Argyll or Braemer jacket as these are more in-line with a suit, in this way you will blend in much more with the other guests.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I leaned toward un-kilted when the guest/volunteer is part of the crew, but I don't think that brides ought to have a say as to what guests would wear beyond setting the tone: resort casual, jeans and gingham, black tie, and so forth. I pity the groom whose bride insists on that much control. It's up to the guests to choose attire appropriate to the occasion, and there are certainly many ways to wear a kilt (any number of which can be made low-key). Just don't show up looking as though you were waiting for your cue to pipe the wedding party in.

Upstaging the bride has a lot to do with one's behavior. If you wear a kilt, you may draw attention, but how you react to it is what's important. It is very easy to downplay your own wardrobe and deflect attention to the bridal couple. Be a wall flower. Decline invitations to demonstrate highland dance, especially after four glasses of that zippy-trippy wedding punch. Say, "I'm glad you like it. Now please remove your hand from my fuzzy tassels."

Just my 2¢,
Rex.

Rex,

It may be your two cents to you, but your advice here (as usual) is worth its weight in gold!

Cheers

Jamie

Absolutely!

I have, on a couple of occasions actually, been the only kilted guest at a waiting. I've never received anything other than compliments. I did exactly as Rex has suggested here and dressed tastefully and in-line with the other guests (argyll jacket in either barethea or tweed depending on time of day/evening.)

[Carolina Kiltman]

Usually the hostess shouldn't attempt to dictate dress at a function, beyond requesting the formality, a wedding is a bit different. I have seen far too many where someone for some reason has decided to upstage the bride. Do ask her, and respect her wishes on this occasion. All others, do as you see fit.

[Nighthawk]

I officiated a wedding a few months ago where I was the only kilted person. The bride wanted a kilted minister, and she is a Hays and very much into her Scottish heritage, and is her father. He and I had a whole lot in common and talked for hours, but that;s a story for another thread. The groom was a Marchand, which is French. He went in typical rented tuxedo. So not only was I the only one kilted (at the request of the couple), I was involved! I was told by many people that I added an extra touch of elegance. So there you are. My experience was overwhelmingly good.