There's nothing quite like a Scottish summer wedding.
The long golden evenings, the skirl of the pipes, the clash of tartans on the dance floor and the men of the wedding party cutting a genuinely impressive figure in their Highland dress.
Whether you're the groom, best man, an usher, or simply a guest who takes pride in dressing well, getting your accessories right can make the difference between a good outfit and a great one.
The good news?
Summer weddings give you plenty to work with. The lighter, longer days suit the full Highland dress look beautifully, and there's no shortage of opportunity to add those finishing touches that set your outfit apart.
The Foundations of Highland Dress
Before thinking about accessories, it helps to understand what they're working with.
A Highland outfit is built around the kilt and jacket, but it's the details - sgian dubh, kilt pin, sporran, and cufflinks - that give it character and personality.
Each piece carries its own tradition and meaning, and choosing them well shows.
What to Look For
The Sgian Dubh is an important part of any Highland outfit.
Worn tucked into the top of the right kilt hose with just the handle visible, it's both a nod to history and an immediate talking point.
For a summer wedding, a Dress Sgian Dubh is the obvious choice - refined, polished, and well suited to a formal occasion.
If you want something with a little more character, the Scottish Stag Horn Sgian Dubhs offer a beautiful natural handle that catches the light wonderfully, whilst the Sterling Silver range provides an elegant, heirloom quality option for the groom himself.
The Kilt Pin adds a touch of personality and a little weight to the front apron of the kilt, preventing it from catching the breeze at an outdoor reception.
The Antler Kilt Pin (£21.99) is a particularly popular choice. Understated but distinctive, it works across a wide range of tartans and jacket styles.
For something more decorative, the Celtic Enamel Kilt Pins offer bold colour options that can be matched to the wedding's colour scheme.
And if you are celebrating a different big occasion this Summer, the Scotland World Cup 2026 Kilt Pin is a must have for any member of the Tartan Army.
Cufflinks are often an afterthought, but they shouldn't be.
A good pair of cufflinks ties the whole look together, and the Stags Head Cufflinks (£17.99) are a simple, handsome choice that work with virtually any Highland outfit.
The Sporran is the most practical of all Highland accessories - and at a summer wedding where kilt jackets have no pockets to speak of, you'll be glad of it.
The Semi Dress Sporrans strike the right balance for most weddings: formal enough for the ceremony, relaxed enough for the ceilidh that follows.
The Finishing Touch: A Hip Flask or Quaich
No summer wedding is complete without a wee dram, and carrying it in style is half the fun.
A pewter or leather hip flask tucked into the sporran is a time-honoured tradition, whilst a Celtic Chrome Quaich (£28.99) makes a beautiful table centrepiece or a meaningful gift for the happy couple.
The quaich, or "cup of friendship", has been shared at Scottish weddings for centuries.
Gift Sets for the Wedding Party
If you're outfitting a group of ushers or groomsmen, the Gift Sets at The Sgian Dubh Company are an excellent solution.
Each set is presented in a smart presentation box, making them ideal for gifting on the morning of the wedding - a thoughtful gesture that the lads will actually use and keep.
Dress Well, Celebrate Better
A summer wedding in Highland dress is one of life's genuine pleasures.
With the right accessories, you'll look the part from the ceremony to the last dance. Browse the full range and get your outfit sorted well before the big day.
