Scottish Rituals Pinning the Tartan to the Bride's Dress Photography by Family Kristine is seen above wearing her husband's tartan

The pinning by the groom's mother of their family's tartan to the bride's dress is a special moment. This is the moment when the groom's family really welcomes her into their family and their clan. If it was the bride's father welcoming his son-in-law into their family, then he would presnt the groom with the family sword. Ancient Scottish weddings - only with Philip Greentree