Is it possible for any person under the sun to organize a Scottish wedding? This question is often put forward by many people, in particular those who are wedding aficionados. Scottish wedding fans are spread across the globe. Here is the answer – anyone can organize a Scottish Wedding but the standard to which they do will vary immensely. Here we set out the basics to make your Scottish wedding theme authentic
All cultural events are constantly evolving, rather than the product of an abrupt development. Now as far as the Scots are concerned, they are an extensively-travelled race and the greatest depiction of this is that their near and dear ones are scattered across the globe, in any corner of the world. It may be that someone in your own family has a Scottish heritage and perhaps, because of this you are interested in incorporating some features of a traditional Scottish wedding into your own wedding plans, even though you do not live in Scotland now nor have you ever.
How should you begin then? No Scottish wedding can be devoid of a piper ever and you have got to hire one, even if you dislike the pipes. Never forget that the piper should be present in full Highland dress and the instant this is done, there shall be the addition of genuine spectacle and resonance of Scotland into the venue. The first and foremost duty of a piper at a Scottish Wedding happens is to play during the ceremony, especially when the guests are coming into or out of the church or wedding venue.
The piper will also announce the arrival of the Bride, when the newly wed couple come out of the ceremony and will play background music at some stage during the drinks reception. Apart from this the piper is witnessed to play in the Top Table ending only with the toasting of the newly wed couple with a dram of whisky. What other features must be included to make a Scottish wedding glorious? The groom along with the best man should hire kilts to wear. Many people do not know it but the truth is that a kilt or the tartan skirt put on by men symbolizes the traditional clothing in the northern part of Scotland. However, they do make a man appear superbly handsome regardless of their size and add to the authenticity of the Scottish wedding.
Finally, a ceilidh band is also essential to any wedding in Scotland theme. A ceilidh band differs from other bands in that they play with fiddles, guitars, the accordion and harp, coming together in a harmonic mix playing songs designed to dance to. A caller is quite often used at the wedding dance to keep the wedding guests on track as ceilidh dancing is an art form that is slowly dying out.
With these basics your wedding theme will be set, but you can continue to add to the occasion with Scottish themed food, flowers and ring designs – the only thing required is some research and your imagination.
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Cheryl Swanson is the author of this article on Wedding Planning .
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