Thomas H--I'm not trying to talk you out of anything here. If you want to go to the reception, by all means do so. Personally, I like dressy affairs. Any reason to trot out my PC, the doublet, or even a tux (in non-Scottish venues) is reason enough for me.

Having said that, my experience--which is a few years old, remember--is that the reception is very dressy, and I don't think you'd be comfortable in tweed if you were uncomfortable in Savannah. That is, of course, your call.

Heck, if you can wear a 50L, I'll loan you a PC and fur sporran for the evening. Just let me know. You can stop by here on your way to the event, and I'll fix you up.

But if you prefer a more casual approach, you can wear a tee shirt or sweater to the Tavern.