Scottish Gifts for the Wedding Party
A Scottish wedding offers an array of opportunities to celebrate a couple's historic roots. For the wedding party it offers a chance to partake in a celebration of culture that may not be familiar to some of them. You can ensure that members of your wedding party feel a connection to the wedding's Scottish theme by thanking them with a gift that echoes the Scottish tradition.You can find Scottish memorabilia at a number of online stores and in some wedding specialty shops or stores that sell Celtic merchandise.
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Tartan Sashes and Scarves
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Sashes and scarves are an appropriate gift for the wedding party and will fit a Scottish wedding theme. Choose items that represent the wedding's Scottish tartan. If a member of the wedding party is Scottish and knows his tartan, you can let him know how much you respect his ancestry by ordering their scarf or sash special to his clan. Scarves are appropriate for men, and sashes or shawls lend a more feminine touch to gifts for women in the wedding party.
Tankards and Goblets
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A pewter tankard adds Scottish flair as a gift. Pewter tankards lend a flair of Scottish celebration, and will be much appreciated when given to members of the wedding party. Tankards are a good choice for men. Women might also appreciate tankards, but the couple might consider goblets for them instead. Purchase tankards and goblets that are decorated with Celtic knots or other Scottish emblems across the front. Pair tankards with a few bottles of Scottish lager or beer for a festive touch of thanks to the wedding party. Add to the fun by letting the wedding party drink from the tankards during the reception.
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Jewelry
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Jewelry in the Scottish tradition is a choice that is appropriate for both the men and women in your wedding party. Silver kilt pins are decorative and can even be worn on Scottish kilts during the wedding ceremony. Look for Celtic crosses, swords, and other Scottish-themed kilt pins. Women will appreciate silver Celtic cross necklaces or Celtic knot earrings. Pewter bracelets with Scottish engravings can have special traditional meaning, and they make an attractive wedding party gift for women.
Scottish Flask
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Scottish flasks make a good gift for guys in the wedding party. Choosing gifts for the men in the wedding party is tricky, but a Scottish flask conjures up the Scottish tradition of celebration and is sure to be a hit for the guys in the wedding party. Choose flasks in stainless steel that are decorated with Celtic crosses and other traditional Scottish emblems or quotes. Some flasks come in a set with matching stainless steel cups. Fill the flask with a fine scotch for an extra nice touch.
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- Photo Credit A Scottish Piper image by Ray Carpenter from Fotolia.com silver tankard image by paul mitchell from Fotolia.com whiskey flask image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
