More Wedding Advice

[Jock Scot]

This is in the direction that I'm shooting for, OC Richard. Not exactly, but quite similar. Same direction with the sporran.
BTW, I love the way your tie looks. Is it a standard long tie?

Very nicely turned out kit, sir.

Whilst entirely recognising that it is your do, however in all sincerity I do have to pose the question. Is that really the sort of look that you are "shooting for", for your wedding?

[TheOfficialBren]

Hmm...not exactly. I like OC Richard's tie, sporran, and hose. I like elements of his outfit. Then again, he's interacting with other pipers. Perhaps that's the point you were trying to make, Jock?

Perhaps if I post a picture of the dress that my bride will be wearing it would better assist the Rabble in helping me?



I'd like to wear something that suits this degree of formality.

Thank you, Rabble, very much.

[Jock Scot]

Hmm...not exactly. I like OC Richard's tie, sporran, and hose. I like elements of his outfit. Then again, he's interacting with other pipers. Perhaps that's the point you were trying to make, Jock?

Perhaps if I post a picture of the dress that my bride will be wearing it would better assist the Rabble in helping me?



I'd like to wear something that suits this degree of formality.

Thank you, Rabble, very much.

Wow! What an elegant dress! You will never compete with that! My point is , don't even try! You have no need to. You want to be very careful that you don't end up looking like an extra in a Gilbert and Sullivan opera and that could easily be done!

[TheOfficialBren]

Aha! Now I'm tracking.

Would you recommend that I wear a Prince Charlie and a simple but tasteful sporran and be done with it then, sir?

BTW, Thank you for the compliments, my friend. My bride has excellent taste and a brilliant mind and soul that leave me captivated daily. I really lucked out snatching her up. LOL. She's very English (raised in Brighton) so her sense of style reflects that, I think. She was absolutely thrilled when I suggested that I wear Highland Dress for the occasion.

[Jock Scot]

Aha! Now I'm tracking.

Would you recommend that I wear a Prince Charlie and a simple but tasteful sporran and be done with it then, sir?

BTW, Thank you for the compliments, my friend. My bride has excellent taste and a brilliant mind and soul that leave me captivated daily. I really lucked out snatching her up. LOL. She's very English (raised in Brighton) so her sense of style reflects that, I think. She was absolutely thrilled when I suggested that I wear Highland Dress for the occasion.

Well lets just see. If I remember correctly the wedding is an evening do? Its not really an ultra formal do? Although American social expectations suggest that many men might probably wear black bow ties and a tuxedo? Others might wear a suit? Other might come smartly dressed but in a more casual way? BUT-----you are the Groom, which does allow you a certain amount of leeway in attire and you do want to stand out from the multitude.

So the trick will be for you to look super smart, without looking as though you are on the stage at a pantomime. Remember too, English eyes from the Bride and possibly her family who are probably more used to more understated male attire will be there too and you don't want to be haunted by garish photographs some 20 years down the line!

So my advice would be understated elegance for you.

So from the bottom up how about:-

THIN soled and well polished black Oxfords.

Plain coloured (not white) hose. Although you as the Groom, could wear argyll hose if preferred.

SD if you wish with about an inch maybe two inches showing above the hose top.

Kilt worn at the correct and traditional height.

PLAIN kilt pin.

A subtle but elegant sporran. Perhaps with a modest amount of bling. Careful! Not the American idea of modest! In point of fact, I would be quite happy wearing my usual plain black sporran in the circumstances.

White shirt with a TURN DOWN collar. NOT button down collar either.You might want to consider collar stays(stiffeners)

A silver coloured (or regimental style) drop down tie-----Not tied with a windsor knot, preferably. NOT a ruche tie either! Remember by not wearing a bow tie does single you(as the Groom) out from the waist up.

Black barathea 5/6 silver buttoned waistcoat. Make sure there is no gap between kilt top and waistcoat bottom. An absolute no no!

Black barathea silver buttoned Argyll.

No need for a bonnet.

And get your hair cut!

With that you will create a smart, tasteful, subtle, understated and elegant, outfit-----kilt equivalent to formal morning dress(that does not mean only before 1200 hrs by the way) in fact----- to accompany your bride down the isle.

Good luck, in whatever you decide to wear

[Liam]

I tend to agree with Jock here, no one will notice what you are wearing. That being said, I'd still go with a black argyle and a black bow tie, paired with as fancy a sporran as you can beg, borrow or steal, (or perhaps rent).

[ctbuchanan]

Taking a risk as an American giving sporran advise.

I've worn this as my formal for several years and it always received compliments.

It is stingray made by Wyvern.

[JohnClanFarquharson]

I was waiting until ny jacket and waistcoat cane into reply but it has been delayed. Was going to share a picture but ill just list, ill be getting married this October.

Lovat blue jacket/waist coat. (Argyll)
Semi formal sporran
Ancient blue hose
Farquharson ancient kilt
I have a plaid, havent decided if im going to wear or not.
Black brogues
Red Ruche tie
Red flashes

I believe itll look pretty sharp, early evening wedding.

[Jock Scot]

I was waiting until ny jacket and waistcoat cane into reply but it has been delayed. Was going to share a picture but ill just list, ill be getting married this October.

Lovat blue jacket/waist coat. (Argyll)
Semi formal sporran
Ancient blue hose
Farquharson ancient kilt
I have a plaid, havent decided if im going to wear or not.
Black brogues
Red Ruche tie
Red flashes

I believe itll look pretty sharp, early evening wedding.

I write this as an educational illustration and not a criticism of anyone's choices of attire. The above list is a fairly typical illustration of kilt attire of some from outwith Scotland and shows, I am afraid, a "hire company" mentality( also exists in todays Scotland), perhaps also formed from a myriad of ill informed internet pictures, or by following one's peers who also dress that way and perpetuate a train of thought. That is absolutely fine if that is what you want, but observations do inevitably arise from the above list.

Lovat blue Argyll. Is that tweed or some other cloth? Generally not a traditional or common Scots colour choice, particularly for a groom, or guests at a wedding. It does however, appear to be a fairly common choice outwith these shores.

Semi-formal sporran. What does that mean?

Might wear a plaid. If you do, its a very "hire company" thing here in Scotland and seems to be often a trans-Atlantic choice.

Ruche tie. Again, very "hire company" here in Scotland and seems to be often a trans-Atlantic choice.

" I believe it will look pretty sharp." Will it?

[JohnClanFarquharson]

Semi dress or formal, not horse hair, not a day sporran. Lovat blue tweed, argyll cuffs. To be honest wanted a bit of a different look other then a PC or Black argyll. The plaid, im not sure about whether I will wear or not. Im not sure what is required to be worn to meet approval, but I do believe it will look sharp, I do.