Advice on Kilt Rental (for Groomsmen)

[macwilkin]

Thank's Todd, we're actually going there on Wednesday after a tour guide meeting to look for other wedding things. Can't find any mention of renting on the site, but maybe they have something in the store. Went to O'Malley's in Maplewood, and he had no idea of anyone in the STL Metro area that rented, and possibly one place in KC. Biggest problem is going to be getting measurements from everyone to one location. (thank goodness half of the wedding party is married to people who actually sew and can measure correctly!)

Have you been to the Scottish Arms yet?

http://www.thescottisharms.com/

Also, make note on your calendar about the Missouri Tartan Day festivities in St. Charles:

http://www.motartanday.com/

Regards,

Todd

[Ayin McFye]

There isn't one negative thing I can say about www.arizonakilts.com . The Owner Graeme is a great guy, and will definitely take care of you.

[Declan Rowan]

Have you been to the Scottish Arms yet?

http://www.thescottisharms.com/

That was one of the first places that Dea took me.. only one slight problem - since all the waitstaff wear kilts, everyone kept trying to give me their orders! It's high on the list of favoured places, as is O'Connell's.

Have marked it on my Calendar. Any other leads on Celtic Fests is definitely a bonus - Now that I'm not commuting between Little Rock and St. Louis, I'm interested in finding out where the events are. I'll also have to stop by the Tartans Day Beer tent on Saturday at Soulard, since it's all of a mile away. (I'm in the Southwest Garden district, across the street from The Hill (aka Little Italy). The listing said "On the Hill," so I joke to my Bride-to-Be that when they heard I was Irish, they moved the boundary back to the other side of the street )

[macwilkin]

That was one of the first places that Dea took me.. only one slight problem - since all the waitstaff wear kilts, everyone kept trying to give me their orders! It's high on the list of favoured places, as is O'Connell's.

Have marked it on my Calendar. Any other leads on Celtic Fests is definitely a bonus - Now that I'm not commuting between Little Rock and St. Louis, I'm interested in finding out where the events are. I'll also have to stop by the Tartans Day Beer tent on Saturday at Soulard, since it's all of a mile away. (I'm in the Southwest Garden district, across the street from The Hill (aka Little Italy). The listing said "On the Hill," so I joke to my Bride-to-Be that when they heard I was Irish, they moved the boundary back to the other side of the street )

Kansas City games are the second weekend in June:

http://www.kcscottishgames.org/

We have a Celtic Festival and Games in Buffalo, about 30 miles to the north of Springfield on US 65 in September:

http://www.swmocelticfestival.com/

I've spoken to them already about updating their web site, btw.

And don't forget these folks:

http://www.slssas.org/

I'll be up your way this weekend at a Burns Supper. A friend of mine and I are going to hit Dressel's Welsh Pub in the Central West End for lunch.

T.

[Declan Rowan]

Dressel's is great as well. If you want to grab a pint while you're in town, just let me know - I'll send you a message with contact info.

[HeathBar]

Whoever you choose to rent the kilts from, I would use their instructions for measuring and make sure your guys follow the instructions to the "T". They are most likely not used to wearing kilts and not used to the extra rise that comes with the kilt. What jacket style are you going with? Also, point your guys to xmarks. They need to look at the formal and dressy pic threads so they can see how the kilt is properly worn.

Best of luck!

[Declan Rowan]

Here is the basic style:

For the Groom (that's me )
O'Reilly Tartan Premier Kilt from USAK
Matching Flashes
Fly plaid+broach
Brian Boru (made to order)
Rabbit Fur Sporran
Black Hose
Ghilies

For the Groomsmen

Most likely Irish National Tartan kilts (unless they are inclined to buy their own)
PC Jackets+Vest
Creme or Black Hose (undecided)
Sporran/Flashes and all that.

Figure that A) the attention will be drawn to me anyways I can be different and B) we're only going to be standing together for 30 minutes, it's not too big a deal that the kilts will all be different. Leaning towards PC because the vest and that it is an evening wedding.

And thanks for the advice - I'll definitely write in caps and bolds about the measuring. Will also put together a bit of a "How to dress" guide via links for them.