My wedding!

**saxandpipes** · 21st July 12, 09:09 AM

I've just arrived back from Spain, and getting married! It was amazing and the weather was gorgeous- if ever so slightly warm for kilts, or suits for that matter! (high 30s - celcius).

I'm still waiting for the high definition pics from the photographers, but already have some in lower resolution (including this one which I like a lot). It was my first opportunity to model my new Artificer sporran (commissioned for the occasion), as well as my new kilt, doublet and hose. The doublet and waistcoat were made to measure from MacKenzie Frain. My mum had the hose made in NZ by a local sock maker.

I received some fantastic advice here on how to put together and accessorise my outfit, and I am really pleased with how it turned out. I value the opinions and criticisms of the rabble here, and even though I didn't implement every piece of advice offered (that would be impossible), I think I was able to come up with my own take on the traditional kilted groom (which is why I'm posting here in my favourite forum!)

The Artificer sporran (with cantle-plate made by my father) was the jewel in the crown, and it drew plenty of admiration!

Cheers all!

More pics to follow...!

Michael

**werewolves** · 21st July 12, 09:19 AM

You look great, congratulations!

**saxandpipes** · 21st July 12, 09:26 AM

Thank you werewolves!

Cheers,

Michael

**LitTrog** · 21st July 12, 09:37 AM

That's a great first pic! A skilled photographer can be pricey, but well worth it when telling the story of your wedding day. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

You do look terrific!

**saxandpipes** · 22nd July 12, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by LitTrog

That's a great first pic! A skilled photographer can be pricey, but well worth it when telling the story of your wedding day. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

You do look terrific!

Originally Posted by islandkilt

Incredible photograph and great outfit. Even from my inexperienced point of view, I sense perfection. As I hope for your marriage. Congratulations!

Thanks LitTrog and islandkilt! I agree, a good photographer was something I didn't want to skimp on. In the end we found a fantastic duo (cousins) from within 2 hours drive of the venue. They were there from 3 in the afternoon until after 3 in the morning- so I consider them fantastic value for what we have to pay (also... there are more than 5000 high res pictures to choose from!)

It was really a perfect day, and it is great to have the photographs to help with remembering it... it all went by so fast!

Cheers,

Michael