Wedding Wear

**Paul** · 23rd February 10, 05:23 PM

Well I had the same problem when I was preparing for my cousins wedding around 5 months ago. I went for a semi-traditional look with a lower-cut tweed jacket and waistcoat than an Argyll, silk tie to match the green in my kilt and tartan hose-tops, instead of solid or full tartan hose. I'd only replace the ghillie brogues with standard brogues, as I really liked the outfit and it really seems different to the "regular/standard" kilt package, as I suited it to myself. If you want to stand out a bit (although - like me you may already, being the only one kilted!) then go for something a little different, although, stick to the basics and build it up from there.

Here's a picture of what I wore (excuse the sun... we don't see it very much!):

**Scotland Forever** · 23rd February 10, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Paul.

Here's a picture of what I wore (excuse the sun... we don't see it very much!)

I saw it I think three times when I was home in August for a week.

**piperdbh** · 23rd February 10, 07:26 PM

As usual, Jock's right on the money.

**Highlander31** · 23rd February 10, 11:36 PM

I would follow Jock's advice.

**Phil** · 24th February 10, 03:32 AM

As others ahve said, unless you are one of the "heid bummers" at the wedding it is best to go with the tweed for daytime. In Scotland, though, you will find that many guests will arrive in PC's, daytime or evening, so you could quite reasonably join in. I would leave the fly plaid at home though. Sometimes the groom and best man will wear them to distinguish theselves a little from the herd but others should not for that very reason.

**Jock Scot** · 24th February 10, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

As others ahve said, unless you are one of the "heid bummers" at the wedding it is best to go with the tweed for daytime. In Scotland, though, you will find that many guests will arrive in PC's, daytime or evening, so you could quite reasonably join in. I would leave the fly plaid at home though. Sometimes the groom and best man will wear them to distinguish theselves a little from the herd but others should not for that very reason.

I have noticed that the PC has incorrectly crept into the wedding scene here too. Rightly or wrongly I have put it down to the hire companies and their "standard issue, one style fits all" mentality, along with the supplied white hose and ghillie brogues. I suspect most of their customers know no better, or perhaps more kindly, they just take what they are given, as it a one off event for them.

**thescot** · 24th February 10, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I have noticed that the PC has incorrectly crept into the wedding scene here too. Rightly or wrongly I have put it down to the hire companies and their "standard issue, one style fits all" mentality, along with the supplied white hose and ghillie brogues. I suspect most of their customers know no better, or perhaps more kindly, they just take what they are given, as it a one off event for them.

Well, don't get me started on that. The total sartorial ignorance of most people under 50 is awe inspiring. How can so many people live so many combined years with no knowledge of proper dress?

I would feel better if the young were dressing inappropriately because they wanted to rebel, but the fact is they're too ignorant to now better. They wear tuxes and PCs at 11:00 without any notion that one should not do so, and they rental outfits perpetrate it by foisting the outfits off on the unwashed masses. Weddings end up looking like high school proms.

Just read what Jock says and do it. It's really quite simple.

I feel better now. I think I'll go back to the Home and lie down for a bit. It's almost time for my meds.