Salutations all around

**Taffy Jack** · 21st November 15, 11:24 PM

Hi.

My name is Jack, I live in the PNW of the USA, and I've recently started kilt shopping to add to my current collection of [goose egg]0 kilts. A good friend has invited (transl: "shanghaied") me to officiate at his wedding, and it is to be a kilts-required affair.

Accordingly, I've started inquiring around and believe that my first enabler will be Rocky at USA, who has been both gracious and informative thus far. As a "jump in with both feet and my face" kind of guy, I'm scheming for a formal set-up for the wedding, to be followed at some point by a kilt in U.S. Army tartan with a day sporran.

All pointers on procurement, set-up, and wear are explicitly welcomed, of course.

Basics about me: early 50s and not too all-fired grown up yet; married (3rd time = charm, we do hope); three kids betwixt; like to ride a motorcycle once in a while and there will be pants for that always. Fishing, on the other hand...

Oh, and not even the weest dram o' Scots blood in me, unless you count the dilution caused by Uigeadail. With all due respect to the real Highland traditions, my first kilt will be rendered in Lewis of Wales tartan.

Startlingly enough, however, my Jewish wife has a family tartan. We looked it up. It's... not great. Looks like Christmas wrapping paper. Think I'll stick with LoW.

That's enough of my rattling on. Thanks for having me. I'll sneak back under my rock and peer out until I've something worthwhile to contribute.

Cheers,

Jack

**Steve Ashton** · 21st November 15, 11:39 PM

There are only two rules when wearing a kilt at a wedding.........

Rule #1

The pleaty part goes in the back.

And 2 which is the only inviolatable, unbreakable rule about the kilt at a wedding.

Never, ever, outshine the bride.

**McClef** · 22nd November 15, 02:01 AM

from South Wales UK!

**Taffy Jack** · 22nd November 15, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

There are only two rules when wearing a kilt at a wedding.........

And 2 which is the only inviolatable, unbreakable rule about the kilt at a wedding.

Never, ever, outshine the bride.

No risk of that. She's a lass of humor, vivacity, and culture -- and quite stunning.

Whereas I am a cranky reprobate of no distinguishable virtue.

**Mike_Oettle** · 22nd November 15, 11:24 AM

Hi, Jack, and welcome to X Marks from the bottom end of Africa.
It’s great that you have already decided to go for two tartans, and it makes no difference that neither of them is Scottish.
I trust you have checked with the bride and groom what tartan they would prefer you to wear, but if they are happy with what you plan to wear, that is fine.
You say you are from the Pacific north-west, but you don’t say which state. No matter: there are state tartans aplenty, and I am sure you would love to wear one that tells the world which is your home state.
Regards,
Mike