Scottish wedding photos

[OC Richard]

The topic of "what should I wear for my upcoming wedding?" comes up on XMarks all the time. I thought I'd share a few vintage photos of Scottish weddings:

[davidlpope]

The Duke of Argyll at his wedding in 2002. Not much has changed...

[JasonMc]

OK, so the jackets/waistcoats and sporrans all seem... well... somewhat casual for the occasion. Is there a difference for the groom (as opposed to groomsmen) not to be wearing a black/dark jacket and dress sporran? All those appear to be hunting style. Sorry if I'm really missing something being so new to the protocols, or is this a case of evolving fashion?

[cessna152towser]

Fashion does evolve and indeed nowadays the more formal outfits seen at Scottish weddings tend to be worn by those who have hired a kilt outfit just for the occasion. Those of us here in Scotland who own one or more kilts tend to be less formal.
Here's a pic from my wedding in 2013. I as the groom am the only one wearing a bonnet. Groom and Best Man are the only two wearing black Argyle jackets. No need for Prince Charlies or waistcoats.

[Tarheel]

I believe there can be as much pomp and circumstance as desired (tastes of the wedding party) but the ceremony alone is the important factor. I would recommend dressing for the level of anxiety that one would encounter during the event. Looking "at ease" will create an atmosphere of calm and promote joy among the guests and entourage.

[Holcombe Thomas]

Perhaps worthy of note is that the Prince Charlie is the equivalent of a tuxedo and not therefore traditionally worn before 6:00 pm.

Not generally seen in the US, a formal day wedding would have the groom in a morning coat. I believe a kilt with jacket and waistcoat would be the Scottish equivalent, but stand ready to be corrected by those with more knowledge.

Holcombe

[Jock Scot]

Perhaps worthy of note is that the Prince Charlie is the equivalent of a tuxedo and not therefore traditionally worn before 6:00 pm.

Not generally seen in the US, a formal day wedding would have the groom in a morning coat. I believe a kilt with jacket and waistcoat would be the Scottish equivalent, but stand ready to be corrected by those with more knowledge.

Holcombe

A tweed kilt jacket and tweed waistcoat with the kilt will be the suit equivalent and a black barathea silver buttoned argyll(BBSBA) with a five button waistcoat and drop down tie( not a ruche style tie) with the kilt, will be Morning Coat(formal) equivalent.

[Holcombe Thomas]

Thank you, Jock. I appreciate the correction.

Holcombe

[Jock Scot]

My pleasure, my dear chap. It seems that those not brought up with traditional kilt attire, including the owner of this website it seems, from a discussion in recent thread,----------so newcomers to traditional kilt attire are in good company------------ find it very difficult to grasp that kilt attire traditions are very different from Saxon attire traditions that most on this website have been brought up with. This is why drawing conclusions about kilt attire from pictures on the internet without correct explanations are so unhelpful.

[ThistleDown]

The other thing is that most Scottish weddings are daytime occasions; most in America, I believe, are in the evening and more formal, whether kilted or not.