Traditional Highland Wedding Attire?

[tpa]

, it is nicely understated. If I do say so, myself.

I wouldn't say the same about the sporran or shoes though! Do like the jacket idea and it does look very nice. Well done.

[figheadair]

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Nice sporran, and very interesting slippers .

[MacLowlife]

My spotted sporran started out life as a cheap Far Eastern one. I found a stenciled rabbit hide and glued a panel on the front. Some day I will add a pinked edge red leather strip just inside the cantle.

As for the skull slippers, they too were "customised" by my busy little hands. You can order similar velvet slippers from various makers- their embroidery is a little smaller and more tasteful, as if tasteful were what one wanted in skull-embroidered slippers. I found a pair of patches and applied them to my own slippers. They have made such an impression over the years that I am forced to wear them. If I don't, people notice and it isn't exactly complaining, but somebody wants to know what happened to them.

The neatest trick in the photo is more work from my sainted mother. She took a pair of ladies' trousers, slightly moth damaged, and made the McCallum tartan stole my friend is wearing. There are a couple of thrifty repairs and a few cleverly concealed seams. The backing is an internet - bought "pashmina" of the kind they sell on Canal St in New York for less than the price of a hot dog.

Now let us return to our bridegroom and his wedding plans!

[JohntheBiker]

For my wedding, it was PC with plaid (only time I have worn it). A second wedding for both of us, the bride wore red and looked spectacular - clearly not all that traditional. Unfortunately I don't have a photo readily available.

However I did wear the following to a nephew's wedding and have every confidence Colin that you would look a lot better in it than I do:

[CMcG]

Good for You, Colin, I am pleased to hear of your plans.

I have been lurking rather than posting mostly, but this thread gives me a chance to brag about the best jacket of all time: the Navy blue velvet Argyll. ...

Thanks, MacLl. Based on my original question, is this what you wore when you got married and/or what you would wear if you were getting married now? It just so happens that I have a navy blue velvet blazer with very subtle pinstripes and peak lapels hanging in my closet that could be converted...

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However I did wear the following to a nephew's wedding and have every confidence Colin that you would look a lot better in it than I do:

How kind of you You look very smart!

[CMcG]

Here's a corollary question for everyone: for your wedding, did/would you wear kilt attire* that you already owned, buy new kit, rent/borrow, or a mix?

Compared to what I've heard about the price of a bride's dress these days, even a full kilt outfit might seem affordable, but if one already has a solid complement of Highland attire it might be hard to justify fresh purchases for the wedding... at least for the frugal among us!

*edited to keep us on topic

[Jock Scot]

Here's a corollary question for everyone: for your wedding, did/would you wear clothing that you already owned, buy new kit, rent/borrow, or a mix?

Compared to what I've heard about the price of a bride's dress these days, even a full kilt outfit might seem affordable, but if one already has a solid complement of Highland attire it might be hard to justify fresh purchases for the wedding... at least for the frugal among us!

I had no need to buy, hire or borrow any attire for either of my own weddings and have had no need to borrow, or hire(never have) a stitch since I was about ten years old, for any event that I have needed, or need in the future, to attend. I have however, bought the occasional new something on an as needed(worn out, or no longer fits) basis. Yes, I have been lucky!

[MacLowlife]

I have never been married, but yes, I think I would wear a navy velvet Argyll if I were to get married in a cool place or at a cool time of the year. People like to get married in June and here in SC it can be 90 degrees F in June. Or July. Or August. For some reason, older folk tend to get married in the off season, so the chances of my wearing a kilt to my own wedding are steadily improving.

Older folk also tend to be less eager to shell out for special clothes to get married, so I'd answer your second question by observing just how often one can wear the velvet Argyll.

I would add this final cautionary note: While it is almost a certainty that your bride will spend more than you do, you should probably keep this to yourself. No married person ever got into trouble for being discreet about generously indulging their partner. May you be so prosperous as to never have occasion to bring it up!

[Ordway]

Here's a corollary question for everyone: for your wedding, did/would you wear clothing that you already owned, buy new kit, rent/borrow, or a mix?

Compared to what I've heard about the price of a bride's dress these days, even a full kilt outfit might seem affordable, but if one already has a solid complement of Highland attire it might be hard to justify fresh purchases for the wedding... at least for the frugal among us!

While I didn't buy, borrow or rent clothing for my wedding, nor did I wear a kilt, the best man and I wore clothes that were the property of Her Majesty and they worked just fine. In the unlikely event I was to do it again, I would dress from my existing Highland attire.

[cck]

Here's a corollary question for everyone: for your wedding, did/would you wear clothing that you already owned, buy new kit, rent/borrow, or a mix?

Compared to what I've heard about the price of a bride's dress these days, even a full kilt outfit might seem affordable, but if one already has a solid complement of Highland attire it might be hard to justify fresh purchases for the wedding... at least for the frugal among us!

I was married 56 years ago (a different era.) It was an afternoon wedding and I wore a Morning Coat - which I hired. I have had no need for one since. At the time, a kilt was not a consideration.