12 weeks.
Generally speaking, for us at Macgregor and MacDuff, there are two times of year, wedding season and not wedding season. Wedding season is the busiest time of year and runs from around April to September. During this period we highly recommend ordering your hire and getting measured no later than 12 weeks in advance.
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How long does it take to order a kilt?
Answer Normal delivery time is 4 to 8 weeks for a Standard Finish Kilt. Super Finish takes 4 to 8 weeks.
When should I order my wedding kilts?
We usually ask our brides and grooms to have their kilt fitting 6 months before their big day. This means any changes they want to make can be done with plenty of time before the wedding day.
What is included in kilt hire?
As well as the kilt and jacket, our outfit hire packages include all the accessories you need (sporran, kilt pin, imitation sgian dubh, standard tie, bow-tie or rouche (kids outfits come with bow-tie or rouche), garter flashes, shoes) and sturdy outfit carrier, all included in the price (new shirt and socks sold
Should I wear a kilt for my wedding?
If you are getting married, attending a wedding or are invited to an event, be it formal, semi-formal or casual, you always have the option of wearing a kilt outfit to the event.
How heavy is a full kilt outfit?
I have just found out that the kilts weigh approx 20 lbs each (9.1kgs).
Can you get a kilt taken in?
For bigger adjustments we can let a kilt out (or take it in) through the aprons and ultimately we can completely rip your kilt down to the cloth and re-make it to the new specifications. We also provide a dry clean and pressing service which can sharpen the pleats up and bring your kilt back to life.
Should Father of the bride Wear same kilt as groom?
In general, the father of the bride and the groomsmen should match a little. They should all wear the same suit or tuxedo. It is typical of fathers to choose to dawn a different colored tie or shirt to match the mother of the bride’s dress or the wedding colors.
Do you wear a bow tie with a kilt?
Ties and Bow Ties
In fact, not all kilts have them at all. For the most part, you are just fine with going without these accessories. A kilt without ties and bow ties can make you look especially dashing. You can try wearing a regular tie with your kilt, and tying the knot at the front instead of tying a bow tie.
Should I wear a kilt to a Scottish wedding?
At a wedding, it is most customary to wear your clan tartan. This is a way for every generation participating in the wedding to honor their Scottish ancestors. For many, the kilt is a garment of rich cultural significance and is associated with much national and family history.
Do you get shoes with kilt hire?
This is included within the full kilt party hire: Kilt. Jacket & Waistcoat. Shoes & Socks.
What tartan can I wear?
Q – Which tartan should I wear? A – Traditionally people wear the tartan (if any) which relates to their surname. If there is no appropriate name tartan, look for a district tartan connected to the area where your ancestors lived.
How do you measure for a kilt?
Measure from the navel to just over the top of the kneecap: the kilt should just overlap the top of your kneecap and sit in the crease of the back of your knee. It is important that you also provide us with your height, as this will mean we will be able to tell if the measurements you have taken seem correct.
Is it offensive to wear a kilt if you’re not Scottish?
How to Wear a Kilt? There is no problem for non-Scots to wear a kilt if they are wearing it for a legitimate reason. Such reasons would include any event – a wedding or some parties but be careful with how you wear it. The Kilt is a flexible outfit made of heavy wool that anyone can wear both formally and informally.
Can you wear a normal shirt with a kilt?
Plain white shirt with any kilt should be fine. In fact, a plain dress shirt, of any colour that compliments those in the kilt is also fine. The you can formalise it with a wing collar and black bow tie.
Can you wear a dinner jacket with a kilt?
They both feature self-faced notched lapels, epaulettes and two buttons but you shouldn’t button your jacket when worn with a kilt.
How high up the waist should a kilt be?
The kilt should sit above the navel, quite high on the waist.
Can you wear a kilt to a funeral?
No the kilt is not generally worn for funerals in Scotland (memorials are not common in the Highlands), in my experience, but the kilt is a bit more common at funerals in the Highlands.
Where should your kilt sit?
Your kilt should be worn with the pleats to the rear and the fringes on the right hand side. It is high on the waist, at the tummy button – this is the correct way to wear a kilt as it will allow it to drop down to the top of the knee.
How long should a man’s kilt be?
However, standard kilts should always be worn to the middle of the knee cap, while military kilts are worn a little shorter to the top of the knee cap. When measuring the kilt length, the wearer should kneel and have someone take a measurement from where the top of the kilt will sit, down to the floor.
What color is the mother of the groom supposed to wear?
If your wedding is a formal one, some mothers of the groom might prefer to wear shades of gold, dark silver, or even black. Other darker colors that might be worn include shades of : Navy. Green.