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    Hey hey everyone, I'm new to the boards and I have a question

    I found these boards after reading about wearing kilts in Mexico, as it turns out I'll be going there for my wedding to my common-law wife of 12 years.

    I decided to go full tartan with a kilt reflecting about 1/4th of my heritage because, honestly, my family never really did anything involving our heritage outside of going to church. Joke's on them because I've been an atheist for a while and severely jealous of how rich my Mexican wife's culture is and how they've wrapped themselves in it so fiercely.

    Outside of a hello to everyone here, I'm actually very curious about something. Am I overdressing for a beachside wedding in Mexico? My father says, when I showed him a picture of my finished look, I looked ready to be knighted. So-far picked up a Prince Charlie Blazer, white dress shirt, the ghillie brogues and the sporran. My tartan is Modern Oliver and it's going to be a light one because of the heat....All and all the whole look is costing more than three times what my wife's wedding dress cost, and I'm getting a little stressed about it.

    I thought about going with the Jacobite light dress shirt with the kilt, but I don't feel the shirt is the right fit for the look I want.

    Let me know your thoughts.
    Thanks, and I am pleased to meet you all.

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    Welome to the "Great Rabble" from Canada!


    I'll let those more familiar with the climate answer the question about wearing the whole shebang in Mexico, but do remember that kiltwear evolved in the chilly, damp weather of Scottish highlands, not on a Mexican beach. Having said that what you wear should bow to the wishes of your bride. You can't outshine her anyway.

    A word of caution: the so-called "Jacobite shirts" are neither historical, traditional, or Scottish. They're Hollywood, and covers for dimestore novels. Others here will chime in more authoritavely than I, but remember: your goal is to please your lady, first, foremost, and exclusively. What she would like, is what she deserves.

    Cheers and congratulations.
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    First of all, welcome to XMTS from off the west coast!

    I'll give you my take on your question. When my daughter got married on Maui, I wore kilt, argyll jacket, tie, etc., because that's what I would have worn to her wedding if it had been held in Canada, and it's what I generally wear to weddings. Was I warm? Yes, but I'm used to wearing the kilt in most weathers. Also, the groom was wearing a suit and tie, and I wanted to be consistent with his level of formality.

    I agree with Father Bill too; if your bride is happy with you going kilted, then that's what matters most.
    "Touch not the cat bot a glove."

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    Welcome to the forum from Alberta, Canada. My late wife and I visited Mexico 3 times and I wore a light weight PV kilt the entire time with cotton knee to hose and sandals and usually a polo shirt. Lots of locals wanted pictures beside the kilted ‘gringo’. I’d advise being prepared to ditch the PC after the ceremony and photo session.
    Congrats to both of you!
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    well, that comes from poor judgement."
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    Forget the "Jacobite" shirt. A plain white shirt will do perfectly. As it's a beach wedding, then I would forget the jacket too.
    Last edited by Jock Scot; 30th September 25 at 02:08 AM. Reason: can't spell
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    Welcome from Inverness-shire.



    Forget the "Jacobite" shirt. A plain white shirt will do perfectly. As it's a beach wedding, then I would forget the jacket too.
    Due to some serious weather events, I have only just regained my internet connection. I am sorry about that , but I should also have mentioned, forget the ghillie brogues as well, as a well polished pair of black shoes would do you nicely.
    " Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.

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    I'm one of those Highland Dress traditionalists, so be warned

    One can stay within traditional Highland Dress and dress for any occasion in any weather.

    If it's a daytime wedding I would wear what's called "day dress"

    -kilt
    -leather "day" sporran
    -plain 'hose' (kilt socks)
    -ordinary shoes
    -button-up shirt.

    Beyond that one could add necktie and/or waistcoat and/or Highland "day" jacket weather permitting.

    If it's sunny add a hat of whatever sort necessary to keep from getting sunburned.

    That's what I would do, what you choose is entirely up to you.
    Last edited by OC Richard; 5th October 25 at 04:19 PM.
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