Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
The Bride's father lurked, with a large whisky in hand in the next room wondering what the event was going to cost and waiting to hear what kind of wedding there was going to be-------church, cathedral, registry office...
In my case there was none of that, as I was marrying into a large Catholic family, and we got married in the local parish church, as Catholics do. (None of this "beach wedding" or "scuba diving wedding" or so forth.)

Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
There was none of this must do , must wear this or that because the bride's aunt does not like the kilt... The Groom wears HIS tartan come what may, it is HIS choice IF the kilt is appropriate and with appropriate attire to fit the event.
That was my case exactly. It was understood by all from the get-go that I (and many of the attendees) would be kilted.