Tartan Kilt Tie, but not same tartan as kilt???

[Deil the Yin]

I've worn a MacIntyre tartan tie with a different MacIntyre tartan kilt and lived to tell the tale. I had a ceilidh to attend in Scotland and neglected to pack a solid long tie; so, I threw on the tartan tie that I had purchased on a lark earlier in the day. This was for the Clan MacIntyre Gathering and the Scottish MacIs that attended wore their semi-formals, so it was a mixed bag of dress, anyway.

Interesting you should mention that as we have McIntyres in our gene pool...

Are you originally from south west Georgia? Could we be related? I have some 99 second cousins scattered around there.

Well, curiously enough my Walker roots in America start in Georgia, but quickly move to West Texas. In a completely unrelated coincidence, I grew up down here, or at least since I was five, but my folks are from E Kentucke and Maryland (via W Texas). So probably slim pickin's for cousin status...

Worry not! Whilst I am not a fan of tartan ties, there is absolutely nothing wrong with mixing tartans of the same clan. Mixing tartans of different clans is a definite no-no, by the way. Over here, we do not attach quite the same importance to all this matching up stuff and Prince Charles proves the point well.However some attire may clash with others and you need to be aware of that.So a good hard look in the mirror when you have all your gear assembled would be an idea. Assuming that it is going to be a daytime wedding the argyll is absolutely the right thing to wear.Good luck!

Thanks everyone for your input and well wishes. I particularly appreciate the photos. Incidentally I wear my flashes in a style that I got from a picture of the Prince of Wales.

At any rate, I believe I have achieved some satisfactory perspective on the situation... I will be sure to post some piccies of the wedding as soon as I can for your parousal. It's going to be a muckle randy-boo!!! I took a wee taste test of the single malts for the ceilidh [Deanston 12yr, Glengoyne 10yr and Macallan Cask Strength], and now I know what all the fuss is about!

I put up a wee website (I'm surprised it hasn't fallen over by now... it's kinda half-arsed) if yall wanna have a look-see: www.crann-tara.com/wedding.

Thanks again for all the advice.

Aye,
Wesley