A Long March is the opening of an event for centuries. It’s time to show off the finery and the date and also to check what others are wearing. A great march begins with a dance. It is simply a walk around the room with a partner, usually to music. It is very easy and is suitable for couples who do not dance. When a big march is announced, one has to find a partner and line up with the others. Some may come with a date, others with a partner and if they have come alone they will be asking for only one.
A grand march is usually held after a wedding ceremony. It is performed by couples led by the bride and groom. When organizing a wedding march, it is advisable to teach couples the figures they plan to use. Co-conspiring couples should stand directly behind the dating couple or in the middle or back of the row. If someone is sitting without a partner, they can direct traffic. The grand march is a traditional thing, leading up to a formal dance. All the couples line up and go around the room in various figures.
During the grand march, the bride’s maid, the groom’s men, and anyone attending the grand march must bring something or wear a dress that represents the things or interests of the bride and groom. For example, if the bride is a nurse, the women attending the big march can wear a white dress with a stethoscope around their necks, and the men can wear scrubs. This dress can be worn over your dress or tuxedo.
Men usually wear a kilt for the big march and it is not necessary to have one. For a big formal march, men can wear a suit and tie that are appropriate for the event. For a large semi-formal market, a nice pair of pants and a shirt might be a very appropriate outfit. If you’ve never worn a kilt or suit before, then this is the perfect time to borrow and try.
In Scotland, ladies at a grand march have a golden opportunity to wear the brides maid dress and gowns that might not otherwise be worn again.
Grand March is the time to wear those dresses multiple times. If you don’t have a dress, then a sexy skirt and top dress will certainly do the trick. Whatever style of dress you wear to a big march, make sure you don’t wear a tight skirt or a dress that doesn’t allow you to move your legs freely to dance.