Very dapper!
One unforgettable moment was when a clan elder said to me: “I always suspected you were crazy, but now that you’re wearing my father’s kilt I can see your nuts.”
Thanks for sharing @sherpa.
@sherpa, wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Best wedding story yet!! Congrats!
I’m just happy they are all married and no more weddings! At least none that I will be contributing to!
This is such a happy thread! I keep checking it even though there is no wedding in the Bunsen clan in the nearest future. 
Update on D’s plans for June wedding in Italy: D was unable to get the church near her original reception venue . Now she has confirmed another church (great location in town) and proposed another (beautiful) reception venue only about one mile away. Expecting about 100-120 guests. Trying to keep the budget under control. Waiting for estimates from caterers.
Groom’s family friend has offered to host a 2nd reception in groom’s hometown next summer for US friends/relatives who can’t travel or aren’t on the guest list (lots of cousins) for Italy.
Still planning for a civil ceremony in our city sometime during Xmas break. This was to be a simple legal formality/paper signing. Now the groom’s immediate family wants to attend (can’t blame them), but D can’t imagine them traveling this far in the winter for 2 minute “ceremony.” Also, groom has a stepmother (mother died, dad remarried) he isn’t fond of-- so some awkwardness there. D does not want to have the ceremony at our house (my idea) or courthouse. Got refused at a museum she wanted. I have to find a nice indoor spot for this ceremony and arrange a lunch or dinner afterwards. Probably about 15 people total. We have never met the groom’s family. They are from a different class/culture/region/religion and are about 10 years older–so it seems we have little in common. It will all work out, I’m sure. But I’m kinda stressed.
Oh, you have lots going on @atomom! It might be good to meet the groom’s parents now and get that behind you. Then you can “relax”, and plan for Italy.
To me, this sounds like an opportunity for great conversation and interesting connections. (But I understand the stress of the multiple event/venue situation, and that it might be easier to meet them under other circumstances). I guess I’d make sure there are no dietary restrictions to be aware of if you are planning a meal.
@atomom What part of Italy is your daughter planning her wedding in?
@atomom it’s going to be great! You have a lot of “moving parts” in terms of wedding plans, but it’s going to be great.
Remind me again…why are they getting married in Italy?
@sherpa We had 17 in kilts at my d’s wedding. We were delighted so many of our american friends decided to wear the kilt. ( we are Scottish). My son in law thrilled the crowd by changing into a kilt halfway through the reception. Huge crowd pleaser.
“They are from a different class/culture/region/religion and are about 10 years older–so it seems we have little in common.”
SIL’s parents are from a different culture - they are from the middle east, which is pretty darn “unknown” to me - we don’t have much in common. However, we have the most important thing in common: We love our children, and we are pleased that they found each other. You’ll find things to talk about … remember that you don’t have to be best of friends. You just have to enjoy being around the kids.
Bride and groom, both Americans, live/work in Italy. Groom has been there about 10 years, bride 5 years. The wedding is in Tuscany. (I will share specific details afterwards.)
Thanks @atomom … I’m sure you said that someplace in this thread…but thank you for the repeat.
I’ve updated my profile photo in order to give another view of the wedding. I’ll update it again soon.
@sherpa FYI, for your next kilt wearing performance, I just got a Bombas email announcing that they are selling knee socks!
Me, too!
I love the kilt! We attend a lot of Irish/Celtic festivals and have noticed an increase number of men wearing kilts. I am trying to convince my husband to buy one. For some smiles, look up the BBC and Scottish men doing yoga.