5 People You Meet in Heaven

**macgreggor** · 12th March 06, 06:20 AM

My dear wife talked me into watching this 'chick flick' (rather good really) the other night. One of the five heavens was a place of new beginnings. Weddings was the theme and one of the weddings was a Scottish, full blown, pipes, kilts, Prince Charlies,etc. etc. etc.....

Was fun to see the whole getup for probably a funn minute!

macG

**MacMullen** · 12th March 06, 09:09 AM

I think weddings are what's going to move kilts into the mainstream. When people get married it seems like they want the wedding that they saw on this TV show or in that movie, and it seems like everywhere you look on TV now, there's a kilted wedding going on. Not taht I have a problem with it. Just an observation.

Thanks for the heads up on a scene that might make a chick flick more bearable.

**Ugly Bear** · 12th March 06, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by MacMullen

I think weddings are what's going to move kilts into the mainstream.

There's a difference between people having Scottish-themed weddings and kilts going mainstream. After all, bridal gowns and morning suits are not mainstream (outside of weddings, that is).

I think most of the gents who get married in kilts aren't even aware that they can wear kilts every day, if they really want to. The nuptials aren't going to make a difference. It's up to people like us.

**Iolaus** · 12th March 06, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ugly Bear

There's a difference between people having Scottish-themed weddings and kilts going mainstream. After all, bridal gowns and morning suits are not mainstream (outside of weddings, that is).

I think most of the gents who get married in kilts aren't even aware that they can wear kilts every day, if they really want to. The nuptials aren't going to make a difference. It's up to people like us.

I think you're right; weddings are still the "Costume" catagory of attire. How many times have we seen new members say they had a wedding kilt, but hadn't considered wearing it since? It's the casual-wear examples that will make the difference.

**Randy** · 12th March 06, 02:41 PM

Well Saturday I took a friend to get measured for a kilt for a wedding. He admiring the kilt, Scottish National, and he remarks how comfortable it feels. I think folks around realize it has graduated from costume to what I wear when off work. And no, it will not fly at the salt mine.
And that is how someone comes around, comfortable clothing. Heritage is just a happy accident of birth.

**MacMullen** · 13th March 06, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

I think you're right; weddings are still the "Costume" catagory of attire. How many times have we seen new members say they had a wedding kilt, but hadn't considered wearing it since? It's the casual-wear examples that will make the difference.

I guess what I mean is, weddings are key to kilts becoming more accepted by the mainstream. "Hey, he's wearing a kilt! I wore one for my friend's wedding. Cool!"

Obviously, you don't see people running around in a tuxedo or dinner jacket unless they're going to the prom or are part of a wedding party. They wear one at a wedding and find out how comfortable they are, then see someone wearing one casually and maybe something clicks? The number of kilted weddings is still very low. But, again, the more people see kilted weddings in the movies, the more people are going to want a kilted wedding of their own, the more people are going to try the kilt.

**GlassMan** · 13th March 06, 10:58 AM

When I was looking around for info on weddings/planners/photographers/etc. I came across a site where they showed the world's worst wedding dresses, cakes and the like. Well beside the silly Star Trek themed weddings and powder blue tuxedos they had the full highland outfit with the comment that unless your dad wore a kilt or you wear one regularly the site author didn't feel that you should wear a kilt at your wedding.

I was a little offended, but at the same time, we all still fit the description of that that trouser tyrant feels is appropriate wedding attire.

**Ruanaidh** · 12th March 06, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ugly Bear

I think most of the gents who get married in kilts aren't even aware that they can wear kilts every day, if they really want to. The nuptials aren't going to make a difference. It's up to people like us.

Although many men who now wear the kilt regularly say that the first time they ever wore one was when they were fitted for a wedding.

**macgreggor** · 12th March 06, 11:49 PM

Whatever it takes to get 'em to try for the first time!

Greg

**Ugly Bear** · 13th March 06, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Ruanaidh

Although many men who now wear the kilt regularly say that the first time they ever wore one was when they were fitted for a wedding.

Hm. Does anyone have any statistics on this ... a Rasmussen poll of what percentage of men stuck with their wedding clothes after a Scottish wedding? I'd bet that the percentage is below 25%. And that's including men who had worn a kilt previously, or were inclined to do so. Among those who wore the kilt out the first time for their nuptials, I'd bet 90% made it their LAST time, too -- a 10% successful conversion rate. We've gotta get that number up.