How long are you in Vancouver for? If you have time, maybe we can throw together a Xmarks Christmas time meet up for some of the local guys.

Celtic Empire is great for leather stuff, but I don't know if Rudi does dress sporrans. I got mine from scottishkilts.net and couldn't be happier with it. I ended up getting one off their site, but with some modifications http://www.flickr.com/photos/clanwood/116807765/

This is just a matter of personal opinion, but if you are going to go for a dress sporran (especially one for your wedding), don't go for the cheap route. I know it is easy to be seduced by the deals that are a fraction of the cost for some items of Highland Wear, but somethings are better to just spend for the quality. The guys in the US can't unfortunately get the sealskin sporrans, but for now we can, and they are great.

When I was first starting out with kilts, I went with the cheaper kilt, a cheaper dress (looking) sporran, etc,etc. These things did well for their purpose, but they never really impressed me all that much. Too be honest, I sometimes felt a bit self-consciences about them at events where their were other kilts. Some people will tell you that 90% of the population can't tell the difference, and they will be correct (maybe not as high a number in Canada as we have a pretty large Scottish heritage and population), however you will know. Having now decided to make the switch and to buy really good quality items, I just don't see the value in the economic market, especially for myself. I couldn't imagine spending $500+ for a kilt, $300+ for a nice jacket and waistcoat, and than adding a $50 sporran. To me it's like adding a side of fries with my haggis

If you are buying this stuff to represent your heritage, and to gear up for your wedding, go for the gold and don't settle because you saved a few bucks. Save the economic versions for the casual wear and not the formal occasions.