just a bit of a update i did check out Celtic Isles in Westford, MA and they were really great, tried on some kilts and jackets and the owner was very helpful with all my questions. unfortunately i could not rent a MacPherson, which i wasn't too surprised about really. although it was a big help in figuring out a lot about kilts and what to look for and so on. and i will most likely be going through them for renting, how ever i am still looking to buy my own clan tartan so now i am looking around for who has the best prices and so forth. We will most likely be going with a standard black watch and prince charlie for the grooms man and hopefully i can find mine at a decent price.

and another question, is there any major difference between the different lengths of the kilts? is it more/less pleats?.

thanks for all the help!