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21st November 15, 11:24 PM
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Salutations all around
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
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21st November 15, 11:39 PM
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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.
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22nd November 15, 02:01 AM
#3
 from South Wales UK! 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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22nd November 15, 03:32 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Taffy Jack
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.
Jack
Ha ha ha " enabler" I'm feelin you on that one. Welcome from Michigan
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22nd November 15, 05:02 AM
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from Scotland.
I'm also married for the third time, sometimes these things happen in life.
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22nd November 15, 05:32 AM
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Well met Jack. I sent a PM. Welcome.
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22nd November 15, 05:41 AM
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from Rhode Island
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22nd November 15, 07:04 AM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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22nd November 15, 08:04 AM
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Welcome to the forum from the currently frozen city of Lake in the Hills, Illinois!
"Everything is within walking distance if you've got the time"
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22nd November 15, 10:07 AM
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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. 
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