Celtic or Medieval Garb

The important thing to remember here, is comfort.  True garb (as opposed to a costume) should be easy to wear.  Particularly celtic garb or medieval garb (which aren't the same thing, but either will work for our purposes) it's really pretty comfortable, and many of my friends would actually prefer to wear garb 24/7 if we had the chance.....  An important distinction, is look for 'medieval' or ancient, Viking or Celtic - NOT 'Renaissance', which is a much later period in history...

Easy options for ladies:

I don't usually hawk particular brands, but for the ladies, if you want something that can easily fit the part of a celtic looking dress, or blouses & skirts, that can actually be worn other places (and not just a Ren Faire), check out www.holyclothing.com.  Very wearable, and ranges from peasant blouses and tunics, gypsy skirts, to 'maxi dresses' and mini dresses.  Most with pretty embroidery.

All I ask if you order from Holy Clothing, is do not order the Arwen dress.  That one's mine!  ;)

Kids:  If any kids want to dress the part, any medieval princess dress would work, and a Merida costume from Disney's 'Brave' would be awesome.....  For boys, any medieval prince, Viking type costume would work - think 'How to Train Your Dragon' or 'Brave'...  Feel free to bring a change of play clothes too - there's a large playground at the reception pavilion.

Menfolk:

If you're brave, there's ALWAYS the kilt option.  We're not going for the 'tuxedo jacket and small kilt' look here....  Think 'Braveheart'.  (Or 'Brave'.)  REAL kilts are extremely expensive. There are other options though....  Jack & Jason's kilts came from a great kiltmaker that attended the Great Lakes Medieval Faire in Ohio.  We are pleased with them, and received great service.  They are actually located in New Mexico.  Here's their site:  http://www.wenchesatwork.com/Kilts-and-Celtic_c50.htm.  There is a kilt maker at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, www.pittsburghrenfest.com, called The Roguish Highlander, http://www.aroguishhighlander.com/store/.

For a modern twist on a kilt, check out www.utilikilts.com.

You can also rent kilts....  There are several Irish, Scottish, or pan Celtic stores in the greater Pittsburgh area, at least some of them rent kilts.  http://www.stbrendanscrossing.com, does, but honestly, at the other links, you can buy one cheaper....

Not ready for a kilt, but still want to attempt garb?  Not hard - get one of the men's shirts @ The Roguish Highlander, or Wenches At Work, a heavy leather belt, AND - plaid flannel 'pajama' pants or 'lounge' pants in earthier colors.  Long before the Celts wore plaid kilts, they were wearing plaid 'trews' or pants.  I'll post a pic of Jack wearing this sort of garb.



OR - EVERYONE CAN JUST GO CASUAL.  This is a casual outdoor style wedding - we want you to be comfortable & have fun.  Khakis & sundresses, or whatever the weather dictates, will be perfectly fine!  ;)