Evening Wedding on Saturday - Feedback on Kilt & Accessories?

[kiltedtom]

I think they both look great. Enjoy the wedding and the company.

Tom

[Liam]

If it were me attending a non-formal wedding, I'd go with a traditional look that would entail a slightly modified version of the options. The tweed jacket, kilt, red flashes, and green hose are all good. I'd switch the formal sporran that is pictured for a leather day sporran. The white shirt is OK, but one with a subtle tattersall, gingham, or Bengal stripe would be more interesting and not quite as formal. I'd also pick a tie to complement or contrast with the other colours of the outfit, rather than trying to be all matchy-matchy.

My thoughts are that unless it is a casual affair, a white shirt is the appropriate attire for a wedding (and a funeral).

[CMcG]

My thoughts are that unless it is a casual affair, a white shirt is the appropriate attire for a wedding (and a funeral).

You're not wrong; a white shirt is certainly appropriate wedding attire. Nonetheless, it is not the only appropriate option, especially for people who aren't in the wedding party.

[MacLowlife]

I find a pink shirt is a nice alternative for weddings- it is less stuffy than white and somehow a little more festive than blue. I wear a LOT of patterned shirts, but I think a solid one may be better for a wedding- so much depends on the event and the rest of the crowd- but you are able to pull the crowd in your direction because you are The Guy In The Kilt.

Harking back to an earlier post in this thread, I am curious about black ties for funerals in the UK. I understand it is a sombre look, but I wonder- Do many people specifically put on a solid black tie for a funeral? Do you wear it the rest of the day? Does a black 4 in hand tie specifically connote funerals? In the US, one might wear a black 4 in hand tie, either because you wanted a solid tie for a busy shirt, or because you wanted a very plain look, but you would probably NOT wear a solid black bow tie unless you were wearing some form of formal wear. Does this connotation hold for the Eastern side of the Atlantic as well?