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**Captain Karrot** · 6th January 08, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

Anybody wear a size 50 jacket?

I do...50L...why? Got some to spare?

**Jock Scot** · 6th January 08, 10:24 AM

Congratulations to you both.I think buying would be your best option,BUT firstly how much time have you got to prepare for the great day and how formal is the day to be?Once those questions have answers, the solutions will follow.All the very best to you both.

**DireStraitsFan** · 6th January 08, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Congratulations to you both.I think buying would be your best option,BUT firstly how much time have you got to prepare for the great day and how formal is the day to be?Once those questions have answers, the solutions will follow.All the very best to you both.

Well, the month is narrowed down to October (both of our favorite months). It's looking like the reception is going to be held outdoors under several old oak trees and the wedding in front of an old German settlers church that is right next to these oaks. We plan on setting up a dance floor under the oaks and stringing bare bulb lights and maybe some white Christmas lights up and dancing under the stars and trees.

Since it is to be somewhat rustic, I was thinking we could get away with vests, but it just seems to informal for a wedding. I don't think she would like just the vests.

**TheKiltedWonder** · 6th January 08, 10:31 AM

Congratulations!

If the price is the same and the SWK kilts look good, then why not go for something they can (hopefully) enjoy in the future? I can't help with the jackets question though. If you find a cheap, good source, be sure to let me know!

**Panache** · 6th January 08, 10:34 AM

Congratulations.

Take a look at the Celtic Crofts website www.kilts-n-stuff.com I believe they have a rental package for jackets and accessories but not the kilt.

Cheers

Jamie

**Bugbear** · 6th January 08, 10:42 AM

Congratulations! Hope all goes well.

**McMurdo** · 6th January 08, 10:55 AM

First off Congratulations, secondly, are you sure your groomsmen will want to own kilts at all, lets face it most men out there wear them once if that. Last year my younger brother was married and as he owns a menswear store all his groomsmen myself included had to buy a tuxedo from his store, I also went out and bought the shoes as well. The tuxedo has not been worn since, and was quite an expense for one day. If it were me first I would gauge whether or not your groomsmen will ever wear them again and go from there. If in the end you do rent you might want to check out the Scottish Tartan Museum as they have rental packages available.

**Joel** · 6th January 08, 11:00 AM

Weddings? I love weddings! Drinks all 'round!

I tender to you my congratulations! May your days and lives to-gether be forever bright.

**RockyR** · 6th January 08, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by DireStraitsFan

If we buy the kilts and accessories what are our options on jackets? We want to keep costs low, as the groomsmen will be paying for this.

How about going with the groom in a jacket and the groomsmen in just vests (5 button argyll) with a white shirt and solid black tie? That should keep them "formal looking" while keeping it relatively cheap. Most places have argyll vests for about $100 - $130.

**DireStraitsFan** · 6th January 08, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

How about going with the groom in a jacket and the groomsmen in just vests (5 button argyll) with a white shirt and solid black tie? That should keep them "formal looking" while keeping it relatively cheap. Most places have argyll vests for about $100 - $130.

Thanks Rocky, but 100-130 on top of what we would spend on the kilts from SWK does not seem like an affordable option. We are none of us poor, but neither are we filthy rich.