I have been invited to my gf's, sisters wedding and they are German, with the wedding in Germany too. Being Scottish, all the weddings I have ever attended I have worn my full, formal, kilted attire....it makes the day complete. The thought of being in a suit makes me squirm, although everyone else will be wearing one (a suit).
So, whats the worst that can happen? I become more of a curiosity than the bride and she and my gf never talk to me again and her parents think i am so selfish for taking away their daughters big moment, or it all passes smoothly and without major incident.
If i were to wear it, should I tone it down a little and add an additional item to protect my modesty?
opinions please
2007-06-12 13:57:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
small detail...she said "it is up to me..." and no pressure to / not to wear it. it is an october wedding and heat is not so much of an issue, so i think dark socks/sporran will look better...keep the thoughts coming!
2007-06-12 14:25:37 · update #1
I think it's great. Go for the full look. Skip the underoos.
2007-06-12 14:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi! What a great question, and this one hit home with me. I married a German man, and wish he would have bought a German wedding suit (basically a suit that is a little more fancy), but instead he wore a tux and still looked smashing.
My Dad, who is Scottish, wanted to wear a kilt in both of my sister´s weddings, but the youngest would not let him-she claimed it would ruin her spotlight, and the other one did not care, although my Dad didn´t wear one. Well, I asked my Dad to wear a kilt-I personally love them, especially after finding out that men really don´t wear something under them a few St.Patrick´s days ago-we won´t go there-and my Dad ended up wearing a regular suit, and not a kilt.
Do not, I repeat, do not for once, deny your heritage and traditional dress. All attention will be focused on the bride, even if you wear a kilt! We are having a party for my fiance´s family here in Germany next month, and my husband is going to wear his new lederhosen (that he got as a wedding gift) and has asked me to wear a dirndl, but I want to wear my wedding dress again, and I´m going to discuss this tonight with him.
Who wants modesty? Let women get frisky-you sound single, and every woman is curious. You never know...maybe the bride won´t have to compete with you if you get to leave the party early...wink, wink.
2007-06-13 01:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by Learning is fun! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably will attract some attention as it will be a novelty for them to see it, just pose quietly for pictures and don't cause any fuss and then no one can accuse of you of taking attention from the happy couple. Kilts look amazing, especially with the sporan, I like the shirts that lace up at the front rather than the full jacket and tie, but that can look a bit more informal. Definitely wear knickers of some sort, especially if there is alcohol at the wedding as I have attended many Scottish weddings where some of the girls get a bit frisky and want to see what you've got under there.
2007-06-12 22:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I recently got married and we had a very tradtional scottish wedding, I'm scottish and my hubby is irish/scottish and he and his irish groomsmen all wore kilts (it was a 1st for the irish boys lol) normally I would say that true scots go commando,,,, but given that this is a wedding and there are likely to be all age ranges (kids and pensioners - wi dodgy tickers lol) about and as you say lots of alcohol flowing, I would err on the side of caution and wear boxers,,,,,, our scottish boys wore saltire boxers and the irish wore tri colour boxers,,,,, so maybe you could mix the scottish tradition with your own nationality??? Your right to be cautious as our best man (who is scottish) had went to his room to take his boxers off after the ceremony as he wanted to be true scottish - only to change his mind at the last minute, boy he was glad he did, as as soon as he came back downstairs to the ceilidh, some of the girls decided to check out if he was a true scotsman and 'weeked' (lifted) his kilt up for all to see what was underneath, exposing to all and sundry lol,,,,, I would say do whatever your comfortable with, and ENJOY the wedding, your in for a real treat, the scottish way :-)
2016-05-18 22:05:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never feel obliged to deny your heritage because of a wedding. Formal attire is a kilt for you and your people. You have always worn a kilt and there is no reason to stop now.
Would a military man not wear his dress uniform to a wedding? Of course he would wear his uniform! It is proper attire for formal occasions.
I will say that protecting modesty is always a good call. Not per se for you but for those around you. I think they would be more embarrassed about an accidental stiff breeze than you. *wink*
2007-06-12 16:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be watching this question with interest. I too am a Scotsman and am the best man at a wedding in Hungary this summer. I plan to wear the kilt - and kit out my co-best man (who is the groom's elder brother) and his little brother in kilts too! It will make my speech easier I hope...or at least draw attention away from it. My answer to your q would be - your national dress is just that, yours, and it just so happens to be an attention puller, which isn't your fault. I wouldn't wear a bright orange one though; and a coat to cover yourself up should the guests forget their manners and pay you more compliments than the bride might be prudent.
2007-06-12 14:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by rage707_666 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course it will be in order to wear the Scottish National Dress.Wear it with pride and it always looks so good.Ignore all the points you have mentioned,it is very Important that you are always proud of being Scottish as i am in being from Yorkshire you bet.
2007-06-15 13:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by realdolby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kilt with evening accessories is perfectly proper formalwear. Unless your girlfriend's sister specifically requests that you not wear it, go ahead.
For my money, I think most men look better in a kilt than a suit...but that's me.
2007-06-12 14:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by gileswench 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get yer kilt on!!! Everyone appreciates the kilt. People will laugh (in a nice way) and it will be a novelty, then when the bride comes in, people will focus on her. Don't worry. If it does go **** up, let us all know!!!
2007-06-13 09:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by cheepmeepmew 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You gotta wear the kilt...its scottish law!!! haha! seriously...you should but not with dark socks...it ruins the look! have fun and be proud to be scottish...I am!!!! x
2007-06-12 23:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Laney H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to stick with your complete kilted attire. Several of my friends are Scots and they went on to marry women from Portugal and Italy. They all turned out in their traditional attire. nm
2007-06-12 14:37:30 · answer #11 · answered by Knick Knox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋