What kind of Jacket for a wedding

[McMurdo]

I would have to agree with Jock and Sandford a Tweed Argyll with a waistcoat should do you well for the wedding and be quite a good investment for afterward. Here is mine in Charcoal with Braemar cuffs.


This jacket and waistcoat has seen me through many events and will see me through many more I'm sure.

[svc40bt]

As others have said the Argyle is the more appropriate choice for a daytime wedding and whether black or tweed will be usefull for more events than a Prince Charlie.

Here is a picture of me in black Argyle, waistcoat and four-in-hand tie as best man in a friend's wedding last fall.

[The Barry]

I have an argyle and waistcoat that I use for everything but the most formal occasions..

I think too many people make the "jump" to the PC, which I believe should be reserved for more formal occasions. Not that a wedding isn't formal, but if you wouldn't wear a tux, you shouldn't wear a PC.

[Highlander 578]

I'd go for a black or grey Argyle or Crail cut with waistcoat, no belt, dress sporran and silver tie (if you are part of the wedding party) for daywear at formal occasions like weddings, unless you are the groom in which case a 'PC' or short officers mess dresstype jacket is best.

PC, waistcoat and bow tie and dress sporran for the evening Reception is required if you are part of the wedding party, otherwise black or grey Argyle or Crail is good, and tidy, as is the green Prince Charlie cut with waistcoat which sometimes compliments a given tartan. (Drummond of Perth Modern HOE for instance, where the darker colours are too sombre. This sometimes presents problems though in less jolly occasions, like funerals, when the darker Crail or Argyle is better).
No one except the bride and groom, best man/bridesmaids are expected to change for the evening event here in Scotland.
Laced, no tongue, Ghillie brogues are de riguer for the above.

For a less formal but respectful occasion I'd wear green or blue Argyle or Crail cut with waistcoat and no belt, plain (ish) day sporran in brown or black to match the footwwear, and officials at Scottish Highland events like Games, Gatherings and Highland Shows usually do this as this is considered 'tidy working kit', but with sensible shoes, i.e. plain brougues, or short boots and spats as per the prevailing weather! I have seen green wellies worn though, but H.M. frowned visibly at one such sight at Braemar!

Kilts worn with belts, shirts and no ties are casual or sporting, footwear as desired to suit the occasion.
I still see few 'plaids' worn here in Scotland by Scottish kilt wearers, and at events I usually find that those wearing the 'shoulder tartan' are overseas visitors. Some tartans/ dress variations look better than others.

From what I see nowadays we have enough of the dreaded Kilt Police to wear out all the regulation garb Scotland (or Pakistan) can make, but sensible wearing of any mode of clothing should look appropriate for the occasion, cause no offence and make the wearer look comfortable and in keeping with his manner, age and status.

Other than that, wear what you like!