Remember how excited I was when the kilt arrived? Well, it happened in such a flurry that I didn’t get much time to process the whole thing. As I write this, I still can’t believe we have our family tartan fabric. I’m sitting here imaging our future children wearing little baby kilts and it makes me laugh out loud and tear up at the same time.
Ever since we got engaged I knew deep down it was a good idea to pursue the notion of a personalized family tartan, but I didn’t know how hard it would be or how blessed we would end up. This was one of my first unique wedding ideas and one of my best, if I do say so myself. Mr. Sword and I have made the decision that we plan to live in the US for an indeterminate amount of time, and I intend to keep his culture alive in our household for the rest of that indeterminate amount of time.
The night after Mr. Sword tried on his new ensemble in its entirety, we were sitting on the couch relaxing and chatting before going to bed. I looked at him and asked him if it was worth all the money, the stress, and the waiting. He looked at me and smiled, replying, “Oh yeah, definitely,” instantly making me grin as well.
Mr. Sword and I have a few weddings to attend before our own, and technically his work Christmas party is cause for formal Scottish garb, but we won’t be debuting his outfit until our Big Day. It seems only fitting that his ensemble commemorates the start of our lives together since the tartan pattern is officially named Hislastname-Mylastname.
Here is my handsome groom at last!
(all photos personal)
Has one of your farfetched, seemingly unrealistic wedding dreams come true? How do you feel? What do you think of Mr. Sword’s wedding outfit?
Mr. Sword looks so great! I love your new family tartan!
I love that you were able to make your family tartan a reality, Mr. Sword looks great!
Looks awesome! Could you (or he) maybe explain all the different parts (like the fuzzy pouch) of the ensemble?
Oh my! He looks so cool! Love the outfit and the meaning behind it.
I just can’t believe how amazing it is you have a family tartan and how special it makes it that Mr Sword’s using it for the first time at your wedding.
He looks fantastic. I’m so glad it all turned out just as you wanted – definitely worth it.
I mean no offense here, but I (and my family- we’re all involved in bagpipe bands) have been wearing a kilt and coordinating accessories for years… his flashes (the garters for his socks) are on a little crooked. They look better worn to the outside of the leg, not in the front, however most people tend to angle them slightly toward the front. I also like to group mine together, so there isn’t a gap between the two of them. I think i have some photos, so if you’d like them you can pm me and Ill send them right over! Otherwise, what a great job you guys did! His kilt looks fantastic, and I love the formal coat!
im scottish, and when my brother got married last year he had our family tartan brought in from scotland, it cost more than the brides dress, but i was so happy he did, it meant a lot to me and the rest of our family, SO worth it!
@Future Army Wife: I definitely want to write a post all about all the different pieces, stay tuned, it’ll happen at some point! 
@breezybri19: You know he just put it on pretty quick for the photos, but thanks for the tip!
@Ms.Park: yay, love this story!
Thanks everyone!!
Aww I love that you are doing something unique and that honours him and his family! Its the same reason that I am getting married in a church despite my non-religious status!
Mrs. Sword, Chicago Age and Occupation: 28, Nanny/Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Software Engineer Engagement Date: February 19, 2012 Wedding Date: March 2013 Venue: Embassy Suites Bloomington West in Bloomington, MN About Me: I am a true girly-girl originally from the great state of Minnesota and my fiancé hails from the beautiful country of Scotland. We met and fell in love in our favorite city, Chicago, and are having a blast blending our cultures for "A Highland Fairy Tale" wedding! We are truly a case of opposites attract in that he’s a world traveling introvert and I’m a social butterfly who is never too far from home. We both love hanging out with family and friends, fine dining, and laughing at ourselves. He drinks a lot of beer and I talk too much. We wouldn’t have it any other way!
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