Question ! Advice needed

**jimmygk** · 7th April 15, 04:45 AM

Hi ,
Im quite new to kilt wearing , only wore one a handful of times in my life , but after a recent event i want to wear one at every opportunity .
My question is , we are going to a wedding in Greece soon and myself and my two young sons are planning on wearing matching kilts .
Its a mix of guests , Welsh groom, Irish bride , Greeks , English and many other nationalities .To my knowledge we are the only Scots going.
Whats the etiquette ?, Should we wear our kilts ?, ive never been to a wedding abroad , its not a church affair .
For want of better words (sorry) . i dont want to steal any of the attention away from the wedding party.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks

**Geoff Withnell** · 7th April 15, 05:45 AM

The most critical etiquette is the opinion of the bride. If she is ok with the wearing of the kilt, you are golden. Otherwise, refrain.

**tulloch** · 7th April 15, 05:56 AM

Welcome from Massachusetts, USA. I would wear it. You're Scots.

**JohntheBiker** · 7th April 15, 06:40 AM

Suggest you go ahead and wear the kilt, particularly if your sons will be kilted as well. If you want to err on the side of caution, then follow Geoff's advice and check with the wedding couple. You will want to dress to the same level of formality as the other guests - lots of advice here on that topic as well.

**Thekiltedmohawk** · 7th April 15, 08:39 AM

I agree about asking the bride about it. After all it's her special day.. last thing you want is to steal the attentions from her, and "stand her up".

**Mikilt** · 7th April 15, 09:10 AM

Another vote for asking the bride. The last wedding I attended I was specifically asked by the bride to wear the kilt.

**Liam** · 7th April 15, 10:12 AM

My vote is to wear it, but don't do the PC and fly plaid thing. Anyone who thinks a man in a kilt outshines a bride needs a better pair of glasses.

**Tarheel** · 7th April 15, 12:36 PM

With the mix of nationalities represented, are other guests wearing their national attire? If so, the bride may by charmed with Scots wearing a kilt. But I agree with others here, don't out shine the Lady's day (or suffer the wrath).

**Jock Scot** · 7th April 15, 12:57 PM

For weddings outwith Scotland always ask the bride and her family. If the answer is yes never outshine the happy couple. If the answer is no well thats easy. If the answer is less than enthusiastic then the answer is no and accept all replies with good grace.

An after thought.

Personally I would never consider wearing the kilt to a wedding outwith Scotland, unless I was specifically asked by the bride. I would not ever ask to wear the kilt.

**brob2** · 7th April 15, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

For weddings outwith Scotland always ask the bride and her family. If the answer is yes never outshine the happy couple. If the answer is no well thats easy. If the answer is less than enthusiastic then the answer is no and accept all replies with good grace.

Perfect response. Please follow it, as should all polite gentlemen among us.