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Beginner July 2025 New Jersey

Anyone Else Going the Kilt Route for the Wedding? Let's Talk Traditions & Tips!

Finlay, 13 May, 2025 at 12:48 Posted on Planning 0 3

Hi everyone!

My partner and I are deep into wedding planning mode, and we've decided to embrace a bit of heritage — kilts for the groomsmen and close family! 🥃🏴

We're doing a bit of a Scottish twist even though we're not having the wedding in Scotland, and it's been such a fun experience researching tartans, accessories (those sporrans are something else), and figuring out what’s traditional vs. what’s flexible.

Just wondering — has anyone else here gone with kilts for their wedding party, or are thinking about it?
Would love to hear:

  • Where you hired or bought yours

  • Whether you went traditional (Prince Charlie jacket, hose, sgian-dubh, etc.) or mixed it up

  • How your guests reacted

  • Any practical tips (we've heard some... interesting advice about wearing kilts in windy weather 😅)

Also curious if anyone’s mixed family tartans or done anything symbolic with their choices.

Looking forward to hearing your stories or plans!
Cheers,

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Latest activity by Candice, 26 May, 2025 at 02:53
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    Beginner July 2025 Cambridgeshire
    Pamela329Lac ·
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    That sounds like an incredible way to honor tradition while making the wedding uniquely yours! Kilts always add a striking, meaningful touch, even outside of Scotland.

    Some couples mix traditional and modern looks—going full Prince Charlie with hose and sgian-dubh, or opting for Argyll jackets for a slightly more relaxed vibe. Accessories like sporrans, kilt pins, and clan crest HumanToDog badges can be fun ways to personalize the outfits. If you're blending tartans from different families, it’s a great way to symbolize unity and heritage!

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    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    My husband wore a kilt for our wedding, but not full dress kilt. Plain sporran and jacket.

    Kilts are actually very heavy, so I really wouldn't worry about the wind unless you're getting married in gale force conditions!

    In your place, I would look at hiring instead of buying - kilts are quite expensive to buy (they use a LOT of fabric!) and if your groomsmen are not Scots, they are unlikely to get much further wear out of their kilts - and if they are, they would probably want their own clan tartan anyway.

    If you are going to have Scots guests at your wedding, then I would suggest sticking either to one of your clan tartans or one of the 'generic' plaid patterns that are now available (designed for those without Scots heritage who just like the idea of wearing a kilt to a wedding!) While I couldn't care less myself, I've been at some weddings where Scots guests have got very annoyed by people wearing a tartan they are 'not entitled to'!!!

    As for guests' reactions, it will probably depend on their awareness of Scots culture. For me, a formal kilt is no different from a formal suit, but I have heard some people asking why some of the men were wearing 'skirts'!!!

    If you both have Scots heritage, you could look at incorporating tartan from both clans into your decor - most clans have a few different ones to choose from, so hopefully you can find two that don't clash!

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    Beginner July 2001 New Hampshire
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