Intro and Question

[McMurdo]

I would suggest not wearing the fly plaid as it just would not go with a tuxedo. You could change into a kilt for the reception if you want.

[auld argonian]

You might consider a tartan bow tie and cumberbund...

http://www.kilts.com/cumberbunds.htm


...BUT THE KILT WOULD BE BETTER!

Best

AA

[English Bloke]

I agree with McMurdo. Fly plaid and tux would look dire and when you look at the photo's in 20 years time you'll be saying "what on earth was I thinkin'"
Wear a kilt in the evening.

[macneighill]

from "Karst Kountry" . . beautiful Central Kentucky, USA

[Carolina Kiltman]

You might consider a tartan bow tie and cumberbund...http://www.kilts.com/cumberbunds.htm AA

Just what I was going to suggest, but you beat me to it. Then you will have it and can wear the tie (if you go for bow ties) and other times when the kilt is not an option, but a tux, or dinner jacket is. (I know few, but won't go into that here).

Congratulations and best wishes, from a 50 year veteran. From the Cape Fear River Valley

[McMathTX]

Welcome from Fort Worth! I agree with the others that wearing a fly plaid with the tux just wouldn't look quite right. I like the idea of just waiting for the reception and wearing your kilt then; wish I'd thought of that for my wedding!
Dean

[Dr Mac]

from Bryan/College Station!

[Ozman1944]

I don't fully agree; Back in the '60's in Australia & England, knee length Cloaks were in fashion for men, and actually looked quite smart with a suit. I reckon a Fly Plaid could look fine, it is a somewhat dashing garment, after all.
We're all just so used to seeing it with a Kilt, and think it would look odd any other way (to us Kilties).
I reckon it would certainly add a unique touch. Try it and see how it looks - if no good, you can use it as a throw rug over a chair, or table cloth in the Dining Room.
And welcome from North Hollywood California.

[george7]

People wear plaid with trews. If you're going to wear a tux, maybe a tartan vest or bowtie. What else would a Scot wear to a wedding though? Italian Pants? A Polynesian Grass Skirt? Germain Leiderhosen? Unless it's jeans it's probably not "American" and if it's not a Kilt it's probably not Scottish. </commentary>

[turpin]

People wear plaid with trews. If you're going to wear a tux, maybe a tartan vest or bowtie. What else would a Scot wear to a wedding though? Italian Pants? A Polynesian Grass Skirt? Germain Leiderhosen? Unless it's jeans it's probably not "American" and if it's not a Kilt it's probably not Scottish. </commentary>

I was going to suggest a vest too, but if you do have it cut on the bias (tartan running diagonal instead of horiz/vertical). In a vest it looks better that way.