We are flying out to San Diego in November for a formal black tie wedding. I was prepared to wear my new Ancient Buchanan kilt (thank you Bonnie Heather), new hose, beautiful sting ray sporran (thank you Wyvern) , black Argyle with black bow tie (I don't own a P.C).

In all these many years that I have been wearing the kilt this has been my attire at all formal events including weddings. I have always asked the bride's mother if this would meet with their approval. I have never been turned down until today.

I received an email saying that the bride would prefer that I wear a dark suit or tuxedo. Of course I will honor her request but I am now suddenly depressed. I can no longer say I've never been turned down, and I know I won't have nearly as much fun.

Oh well, I'll get over it some day. But tonight I will drown my sorrows in Oban 14.

I may have to buy a Modern Buchanan cummerbund and tie set.