My first tartan kilt ordered

[Scully]

I just got off the phone with Rocky at USAK. This being my very 1st "proper" kilt I wanted to be sure that I had all the info correct. I have ordered an American Heritage casual kilt, cream hose, red solid flashes and a kilt pin. Because I spoke to Rocky before I ordered I know he has the kilt in stock (recomended). Now I will have the pleasure of waiting for my new kilt. I know there will be teeth gnashing, pacing, internet checking etc... but it will be worth it.

The madness has begun!

[Ayin McFye]

Congratulations, sounds like you've ordered a good amount of accessories to compliment your new kilt as well.

A nice kilt is great and all, but you definitely have to have the whole outfit to look proper, and it sounds to me like you've ensured that you've done just that.

I hope the wait goes fast for you, and make sure to post some pictures once you receive the goods.

Slainte!

[Ian.MacAllan]

I just got off the phone with Rocky at USAK. . . . Now I will have the pleasure of waiting for my new kilt. I know there will be teeth gnashing, pacing, internet checking etc... but it will be worth it.

The madness has begun!

I'm a member of that same club too, Scully. Rocky told me by phone yesterday, and the USPS confirmed last night, that my newest kilt is enroute. Now begins the most intense jonesing one can experience.

Let us encourage and console each other.

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[Scully]

I'm a member of that same club too, Scully. Rocky told me by phone yesterday, and the USPS confirmed last night, that my newest kilt is enroute. Now begins the most intense jonesing one can experience.

Let us encourage and console each other.

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I will console you in kind.
There, there it will be over soon and all's well that ends well.
I will be jonesing all weekend (more like bouncing off the walls).
I saw that Rocky has another tatran I want on sale (Leatherneck 16 oz) soooo I may have to re-think the order of my kilt purchasing.
so many kilts so little time.

[Highlander31]

Congratulations on your new kilts gentlemen. May your waiting periods be short.

[That One Guy]

Well,this is my first post!
My fiancee is a Mclaughlin gal.We have decided to have a kilted wedding.No set date,yet.
I am curious as to whether it would be better to rent a kilt set.Or to start constructing one piece by piece.At least this way I would own it.
I've worn kilts SCA style,when I played SCA 10 yrs ago.But,this is different and much more important.
Any ideas?

[Carolina Kiltman]

Well,this is my first post!
My fiancee is a Mclaughlin gal.We have decided to have a kilted wedding.No set date,yet.
I am curious as to whether it would be better to rent a kilt set.Or to start constructing one piece by piece.At least this way I would own it.
I've worn kilts SCA style,when I played SCA 10 yrs ago.But,this is different and much more important.
Any ideas?

From the Cape Fear River Valley, NC In answer to your question I would definitely start with a quality kilt in the tartan you will be wearing. The problem with rentals are that they are usual generic (universal) tartans, usually (from the weddings I have seen) either Black Watch or Stewart. If you construct it piece by piece, then the shock to the wallet will be somewhat easier to handle. I would recommend either a Black Argyle or Braemer jacket, as these can be moved up or down the formal scale by the addition of a vest, (5 button, less formal, 3 button more formal) tux shirt or dress shirt, etc, etc.

Lots of threads and posts about this.

Also early congratulations from a pair of 50 year veterans.

[IRISH]

as far as the kilt itself goes, if you don't already have one, a kilt in your family tartan in which you will get married is a priceless heirloom that will have immense sentimental value to you, your wife and future generations. if you're able to sock away $10 a week, you'll pull it together in no time (especially if you still have no date yet). when it's time to drop the hammer, usa kilts will be there... good luck.

and congrats to you new owners in waiting.

[macgreggor]

Now you've done it!

macG
Greg

[Jack Daw]

Multiple sets of accessories to follow.