Wedding Attire

[Bugbear]

As a guest, I dress to suit my host; especially upon such an important ceremonial occasion as a wedding or funeral. Unless it's a Renaissance/SCA-themed wedding I would strongly suggest something considerably more conservative, like a modern kilt, Argyll, & tie, worn with appropriate accoutrements.

My friend had one of those Renaissance/SCA-themed weddings. She was dressed as a barefoot princess, and all of the guests were in costoom. Lots of fun.

I ended up dressed as a hermit... I wasn't wearing kilts yet. She's the one who got me started wearing kilts though. I don't have any mind numbing advice... But the above sounds pretty good.

[kypnkilt]

My daughters wedding is Sunday (Aug 3). I will be formally kilted (at least as much as possible). Since the wedding party will be wearing tuxedos/gowns I opted to go without a PC jacket since the wedding is outdoors and it is going to be a warm day. So, I will be formal as well with a little comfort added without the jacket. But I will be in my waistcoat (the kind you can wear without a jacket). White dress shirt. Gillie's with white hose and cuffs and my white rabbit fur formal sporran. I also have a dirk, but still up in the air about that. If I were a guest instead, I would have worn loafers or dress shoes and colored or plain hose/socks. My semi formal sporran and Argyle jacket. One thing about kilt wearing...there are so many levels of dress, it's knowing which level to be at I guess.

[berserkbishop]

I have been to several weddings kilted. Usually I go with a nice shirt, argyle jacket, a solid tie, my best kilt, some matching hose and a regular pair of wingtips (brogues). I also have asked the brides if they minded me coming in a kilt. NEVER ANGER A BRIDE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY BY SPRINGING A KILT ON THEM. I think the belted plaid will be more of a distraction. You are there for the bride and groom after all, not to show off how Scottish you are. This isint meant to offend, just my personal opinion.

BB

[Carolina Kiltman]

I have been to several weddings kilted. Usually I go with a nice shirt, argyle jacket, a solid tie, my best kilt, some matching hose and a regular pair of wingtips (brogues). I also have asked the brides if they minded me coming in a kilt. NEVER ANGER A BRIDE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY BY SPRINGING A KILT ON THEM. I think the belted plaid will be more of a distraction. You are there for the bride and groom after all, not to show off how Scottish you are. This isint meant to offend, just my personal opinion.

BB

Excellent advice! Hell hath no fury than a woman . . . .

[SFCRick]

I have been to several weddings kilted. Usually I go with a nice shirt, argyle jacket, a solid tie, my best kilt, some matching hose and a regular pair of wingtips (brogues). I also have asked the brides if they minded me coming in a kilt. NEVER ANGER A BRIDE ON THEIR WEDDING DAY BY SPRINGING A KILT ON THEM. I think the belted plaid will be more of a distraction. You are there for the bride and groom after all, not to show off how Scottish you are. This isint meant to offend, just my personal opinion.

BB

I whole heartedly agree, ask the bride if you may sport The Kilt. Even my own Niece asked me not to at hers, she said she loves everyone in the family when they wear their kilts, just that she felt it would overshadow her dress on her day. No problem, just wore a regular Tux.