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Scottish wedding history goes back as early as the 13th century. While many traditions have remained part of medieval history, many have carried over into modern day. Prewedding festivities, traditional ceremonies and receptions as well as the wedding dress are all elements heavily rooted in Scottish custom. Much etiquette surrounds a bride and groom's wedding day as it relates to the traditions that are so distinct to this Celtic land
Before the Wedding
Before a Scottish bride and groom even make it to the altar, the bride's mother and father will host a "show of presents" in their home to display the couple's wedding gifts to friends and family. Comparable to a bridal shower in the United States, guests give these gifts to couples with the intent to get them started in their first home together. Guests of the wedding, neighbours and other acquaintances will stop by the bride's mother's home to see the gifts showcased.
Traditional Dress
The Highland kilt is an integral part of the groom and his groomsmen's dress during the wedding ceremony. Paired with a kilt jacket and a sporran, the men draw upon their Celtic heritage. Should the wedding ceremony take place in the morning, as many Scottish weddings do, the groom may pair the kilt with a black argyle jacket. The men's traditional wedding outfits draw upon Scotland's grand and regal histories.
Traditional Scottish wedding dresses do not differ significantly from wedding gowns worn in America and many other countries. They do, however, include accessories that are specific to the traditions of the Highlands.
Color
Scottish wedding gowns are typically cream or white. Wedding dresses were once representational of a bride's innocence and virginity. Today, white is worn simply as a matter of tradition.
Material
The type of cloth used for a wedding gown varies some. Perhaps the most traditional material for Scottish wedding dresses is lace, but organza and silk are also relatively common.
Style
Traditionally, wedding dresses are both formal and modest. In Scotland, the most traditional dress is the Victorian cut gown, and that style is still commonly worn.
Tartan
Since the 1700s, women of Scottish descent have worn their family plaid at weddings. A woman's tartan attaches to the wedding gown at the shoulders and hangs to the floor on one side; it hangs arm's length on the other side. It is worn like a sash or veil, rather than as a full garment.
Horseshoe
A traditional Scottish bride often wears a horseshoe on one arm over her dress. The horseshoe is supposed to bring luck to the marriage.
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Wedding Procession
The Scottish wedding procession is incredibly regal, featuring bagpipes, flower petal throws and more. As the bride and her party make her way to the church for the wedding ceremony, tradition says that if she encounters a pig or a funeral en route, that she must turn around and begin the procession again.
After the wedding ceremony, guests will throw flower petals at the bride and groom to shower the couple with best wishes for fertility.
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Reception
Scottish wedding receptions can last until the late hours of night. As the celebration winds down, the bride will toss her bouquet, typically comprised of white roses, over her left shoulder. According to tradition, the single female guest who catches the bouquet will be the next to marry.
As the couple prepares to depart the reception, guests gather in a circle and send the couple off with the traditional song, "Auld Lang Syne."
Carrying the Bride Over the Threshold
While many Scottish wedding customs have evolved over the years, one that continues to hold steadfast and has carried over to other cultures is the act of the groom carrying his new bride over the threshold. Originally intended to keep evil spirits from entering his wife's feet at the foot of the doorway, the act now symbolizes the couple's beginning of their life together in their new home.
Marriage vows in Scottish Gaelic (with English translation)
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Am fear (groom)
Tha mise <ainm> a-nis 'gad ghabhail-sa <ainm> gu bhith 'nam chéile phòsda. Ann am fianais Dhé 's na tha seo de fhianaisean tha mise a' gealltainn a bhith 'nam fhear pòsda dìleas gràdhach agus tairis dhuitsa, cho fad's a bhios an dìthis againn beò.
I, <name> now take you <name> to be my wife. In the presence of God and before these witnesses I promise to be a loving, faithful and loyal husband to you, for as long as we both shall live.
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