Ways to personalise your ceremony

Pinning of the tartan

This tradition welcomes one partner into the other’s clan.

You will need:

  • a piece of clan tartan (rosette or sash)
  • a clan badge or pin

What to do:

  • a family member pins the tartan to the partner’s outfit
  • this can be done by the groom, a parent, or another family member

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