Traditional Highland Wedding Attire?

[Jock Scot]

Congratulations Colin! If you really mean what you are asking then you have to be mindful of three things. Firstly, ignore what most hire companies are providing. Secondly, avoid what most of the world------including some of those in Scotland------ thinks is THCD kilt wedding attire. Thirdly, take little notice of what is worn by the groom in most wedding pictures on the internet. If you can do those three things, then you are well on the way to do the job properly.

For a suit equivalent. A sober tweed kilt jacket, white shirt, plain hose, day sporran, black brogues--well polished, suitable non tartan tie and most importantly, your own tartan kilt. None of this, "the kilt must match the colour of the Brides eyes" ,or whatever, nonsense.

It you want to go formal(morning suit) and I might add, an uncommon event in the Highlands, then a black barathea, silver buttoned, argyll(BBSBA) fits the bill perfectly. A dress (formal) sporran is best (but not essential), white shirt, suitable tie(NOT BOW TIE), light weight well polished black shoes and if you must, perhaps diced or argyll hose. Some grooms do wear a plaid, but not often and again the groom wears his tartan.

As to headwear, none, unless the elements are being particularly unkind and dreadful.

For the guests then they follow the grooms lead in general attire but taking care not to outshine the happy couple and their immediate family.

Its that simple.