Wearing a Kilt to a wedding

[Braveheart88]

I agree that you would not actually show up the bride and groom, but I think it is quite possible that people would wonder why you wore, what will likely viewed as, a "Scottish costume" to a wedding in Florida, other than to draw attention to yourself. Unless you are known by those in attendance to regularly wear the kilt, it will likely be interpreted as "Look at me, look at me!" regardless of your motive for wearing it.

Actually, I don't agree with the feedback to ask the bride, as brides usually want people to be happy at their weddings, and so may not give you honest feedback. I would ask yourself why it is so important to wear the kilt vs. something more traditionally worn to a wedding in America. If what you wear is consistent with the formality of the event, why would you have to ask the bride if you can wear it? Would you do that with the suit you may wear in it's place? I am of the belief that if you have to ask someones permission to wear the kilt, then you probably shouldn't wear it.

The primary reason I wear the kilt is to honor, and draw attention to, my ancestral heritage, something I am quite comfortable doing. But for me, drawing attention at someone else's big day is not that important, there are 364 other days I can do that if I want to.

That's just my honest opinion, and why I would consider other options if you have them.

Enjoy the day regardless of what you choose.

My family knows I wear kilts sometimes (I didn't give up pants, but I was wearing a kilt about as often as anything else) but the groom's family doesn't. It's been awhile since I've worn a kilt because the velcro me and my mom used to fasten the one we made when I was sixteen broke a couple of years ago and I've never got around to repairing it, and the one I got from SportKilt hasn't fit for awhile. I thought I would use the wedding as an excuse to finally buy a nice kilt and an argyle jacket. I've always wanted a serious kilt, but always talked myself out of spending the money.