A kilty wedding...

**fingertrouble** · 26th September 11, 04:14 AM

I mentioned this was coming up on here so here

First time I've worn a kilt to a wedding (in fact the first time ever for my partner John who is Scottish!) and had a great time...it was my Dad's wedding and we were the only ones there in tartan, but it got a lot of attention (although some confusion which got quite comical along the lines of 'You're Ron's son? But he's not Scottish? Who is this...your Dad?' 'No it's my partner' *confused dazed look* - we weren't in London anymore! Some we had to go through that cycle a few times, too...

Yes that's the plastic Sgian-dubh...apparently it costs another 100 quid on insurance to take a real metal one, for 'weapons insurance'!

Had some fun with the ghillie brogues, John couldn't wear them all the time hence sandals...also laces kept falling down (?) and yes I know the kilt was a bit low on me, having sorted John out and me I didn't have time to adjust the belt etc. so it had slid down a bit at this point...

**TheBrus** · 26th September 11, 06:52 AM

Congratulations! That tartan is very smart, and I love the sporrans. Best wishes to both of you from Iowa in the United States.

**Riverkilt** · 26th September 11, 07:27 AM

The nice thing about being the only ones there kilted is that its doubtful anyone would notice the things you worried about. Matching tartans is cool!

**fingertrouble** · 26th September 11, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by TheBrus

Congratulations! That tartan is very smart, and I love the sporrans. Best wishes to both of you from Iowa in the United States.

Thanks! Although if that was meant as wedding congrats it was my Dad's wedding not ours...we won't be getting 'married' even after nearly 15 years!

**fingertrouble** · 26th September 11, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

The nice thing about being the only ones there kilted is that its doubtful anyone would notice the things you worried about. Matching tartans is cool!

They are!

And I was stressing about what was 'proper' with this wedding and a friends just before, I even asked advice in the advice forum here...then I realised that 99.9% of people won't even know the 'correct' wear was anyway...so I went with what I thought looked good and was happy in, rather than what the rules say ;-)

**CMcG** · 26th September 11, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by fingertrouble

And I was stressing about what was 'proper' with this wedding and a friends just before, I even asked advice in the advice forum here...then I realised that 99.9% of people won't even know the 'correct' wear was anyway...so I went with what I thought looked good and was happy in, rather than what the rules say ;-)

It's good to know the conventions of Highland attire and it is also good to feel comfortable about the way one dresses...

**TheBrus** · 26th September 11, 08:15 AM

Sorry. I got confused. Congratulations to both of them, and many happy returns of the day.

**fingertrouble** · 26th September 11, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

It's good to know the conventions of Highland attire and it is also good to feel comfortable about the way one dresses...

True - I was well aware of the fact that a) my kilt was a little too long and had slipped down by the pics above (but having to dress me and my partner in superquick time meant I had little time to adjust my belt) and b) that to some arbitrary rule apparently if you wear a Prince Charles jacket and waistcoat before 5:59 pm little kilt gremlins apparently come out and eat you. :-P Ditto kilt hose, or 'black tie'. Or the evening suit I wore to a wedding before that...I didn't get anyone say 'OMG how dare you that's not a morning suit' -they were more impressed by the dickie bow and top hat.

The fact is I couldn't afford to hire two jackets (it being a wedding that went from 2pm > late), so went for the PC as I thought it looked nicer, proper or not ;-) These rules are obviously made by people who have portable wardrobes and endless bank accounts!

Just reading through the Kilt Kops thread which I think i partly inspired by my original question and responses...I think it's good to know the rules, but also know when to break them either out of choice or they don't make sense for you or monetary reasons.

**piperdbh** · 26th September 11, 08:27 AM

Were there any pictures of the bride and groom?

**RAF** · 26th September 11, 08:29 AM

Congrats to your Dad! and to you and your partner for 15 years of togetherness:-) It's nice that you cared enough and went through the effort of "dressing up," and just as importantly, that you were comfy and happy with how you looked. I have trouble keeping my Ghillie Brogue laces up as well sometimes. I'm sure someone here at Xmarks will have advice on this point!?