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    That really is a First-Class purchase, Graham, and it suits you so well. I like the charcoal hose with the charcoal jacket and waistcoat but, with the greatest respect to them I am not so sure about Raphael's suggestion, and Colin's endorsement, of a "silver tie" (I imagine they are, like me, picturing a silver-grey fabric rather than a shiny silver one!). I agree that a touch of silver on the sporran would be good, but I'd opt for a green silk tie to match the green in your kilt - a silver-grey tie right next to your silver-grey beard would be too much of a good thing being in such close proximity.

    You'll have to be careful not to get too dressy/formal with any accessory since you do not have silver/shiny buttons on the new jacket and waistcoat. I am thinking here mainly of the sporran. Personally, I'd forget about the fur and look for one in smart black leather with a silver cantle - silver AND fur together can be very dressy and, I feel, would be too much this time.

    It might be a nice touch if the flowers in your Wedding buttonhole matched the colours in your kilt, making a nice change from the 'regulation' Carnation!!

    Sorry, Graham. You did not ask for my advice and I have jumped right in. I am sure you will do what YOU feel is comfortable and right for the occasion.
    Last edited by Hamish; 12th October 05 at 05:47 PM.
    [B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/

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