Need some advice

[McGrowl]

I've got a wedding coming up in a few months that I'm playing pipes for, but I have to fly to get there and I'm trying to pack as minimally as possible.

Obviously I'm taking the bagpipes and all my necessary maintenance items, but I'm not sure how much room I'll have in my other bag for Highland regalia (kilt, sporran, brogues, etc.) so I'm trying to explore other avenues for Highland wear.

I was wondering what everybody here would recommend. Could I go as minimally as wearing a suit and a tartan tie? I was considering even renting a suit from Men's Wearhouse to cut down on packing, and that way I could just throw on a tartan tie and wear a Balmoral or something.

I also have a feeling like a lot of you are gonna say things along the lines of "you should dress a bit more formally if you're gonna play pipes, it's important to also look the part." Which is totally fair. I just want to explore alternatives at this point; nothing has been decided concerning my attire just yet.

Any and all advice is appreciated!

Mòran taing!

[Flotineer]

Question - is this a paid gig? If so, the money may have expectations about what you’ll wear.

[McGrowl]

Question - is this a paid gig? If so, the money may have expectations about what you’ll wear.

Good question! The answer is no, my sister in-law is the one getting married.

I should also say that I'm dressing my pipes up a bit. I'm not Scottish at all by blood, but my wife is, so I have had a custom bag cover made with matching ribbons in her family's tartan (Irvine Ancient) for the occasion. I also kind of figured since the pipes are going to be looking good (and hopefully sounding good! ) that I could go a bit more minimal with my own outfit.

[Flotineer]

Then I’d say wear whatever is easiest that will still make the recipient of the gift happy. Certainly a kilt isn’t mandatory.

You could also wear your kilt rig on the plane to save packing space. Good conversation starter and you could tell them you’re on the way to a gig!

[kilted2000]

Why not ask the bride what she was expecting when she asked you? How does she want you to dress and go from there?

[Rama4390]

Do you have trews or tartan trousers? I've worn trews for some gigs.