Newbie Groom to be needs advice

[M. A. C. Newsome]

If you don't like the ghillie brouges (and many don't, so you are not alone), why not simply wear another style of black dress shoe? Generally, whatever you would wear with a tuxedo or a dark suit will be appropriate.

I personally don't think boots would be appropriate for a wedding. For walking about the Highland Games, or going for a Pub Crawl, sure. But boots would tend to make the outfit a very casual affair, and unless you are going for an uber-casual wedding, my vote would be no.

[Kiltman]

If you don't like the ghillie brouges (and many don't, so you are not alone), why not simply wear another style of black dress shoe? Generally, whatever you would wear with a tuxedo or a dark suit will be appropriate. I personally don't think boots would be appropriate for a wedding. For walking about the Highland Games, or going for a Pub Crawl, sure. But boots would tend to make the outfit a very casual affair, and unless you are going for an uber-casual wedding, my vote would be no.

Dido. Too informal if you wear boots.

[jordanjm]

If you don't like the ghillie brouges (and many don't, so you are not alone), why not simply wear another style of black dress shoe? Generally, whatever you would wear with a tuxedo or a dark suit will be appropriate.

I personally don't think boots would be appropriate for a wedding. For walking about the Highland Games, or going for a Pub Crawl, sure. But boots would tend to make the outfit a very casual affair, and unless you are going for an uber-casual wedding, my vote would be no.

I agree with the above.

[wildrover]

You can always wear your standard black dress shoes with some diced hose, and it'll look great. There's a photo around here (or maybe at one of the piping forums) of a few guys dressed exactly like that, among others with the long, wrapped lace style, also buckles, etc...

Let your bride be the one with the lace-up boots .

[creagdhubh]

If you are wearing Highland attire for your wedding, and if you plan to wear diced or argyll hose, which are recommended for evening or formal wear, then I would recommend purchasing a pair of buckle brogues in patent leather. They are extremely traditional, as they date back to their use with the Highland Regiments, and they are still used by the Royal Regiment today. I shall attach a photo in my next post.