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One of the big questions brides and grooms ask is whether to wear a tie to a wedding. Whether you're the groom or a guest, this is one question you don't want to get wrong.
Wearing a tie to a wedding depends on several factors, such as the wedding style, outfit, venue, person and age group of the groom. In most circumstances, yes, you should wear a tie to a wedding.
Ultimately, this is a formal event and it's better to wear a tie that you can always take off later than to show up with no tie and no options!
The answer to the question “should you wear a tie to a wedding?” is nothing short of elaborate, so let's start with wedding styling and wedding attire :)
Nowadays, there are all kinds of themes, trends and seasonal themed weddings. The style of the wedding may depend on whether you are required to wear a tie.
For example, a beach or destination wedding can be much more casual with an open collar look (and even sometimes barefoot!!) than a wedding that can take place in a church or botanical garden. In this case, you can ditch the tie.
The majority of weddings will be a more "formal" event, and will therefore require you to wear a tie or even a bow tie. Here is a slightly more casual outfit for a Greek wedding !
So they didn't opt for the tie, although the outfit was more summery and a bit more casual, as it is still a formal event they opted for a bow tie instead. Therefore, even in some more casual outfits, it is likely that you will need to wear a tie or some form of collar.
To find out, just check the invitation, as most of them state a dress code. Anything marked: Casual or Beach Formal, wearing a tie is generally optional.
On the other hand, if you see the following dress codes: Cocktail, Casual, Semi-Formal, Formal, Black Tie Event or White Tie Event , chances are you will need to wear a tie!
The photos below represent much more formal wedding styles, both in terms of attire and venue. The groom and the groomsmen therefore look quite sophisticated and wear a tie or bow tie.
Regarding the age range of the wedding, if you or the bride and groom are older, you can be sure that they will expect the men to wear ties, as it is a tradition and a distinctive sign . Showing up to a wedding without a tie, especially without checking first, can seem sloppy or even disrespectful, depending on the person. Unless you're told that weddings are more casual and ties are optional, wear them! Better to be safe than without a tie!
Now, to the individual... Again, it depends on whether you are the groom, best man, father of the bride or just a guest. If you are the groom, you better consult the bride first! However, the decision is entirely up to you.
Of course, what we said at the beginning about wedding style will probably also determine whether you choose a more formal or more casual outfit. However, traditionally, the majority of brides and grooms tend to want to stand out.
As all eyes are on the groom and his bride, the groom usually has to be the best dressed, which in most cases, unless it's a casual beach wedding, requires a tie or bow tie, or sometimes even a cravat.
Now, if it's not your wedding, you're unsure about the wedding style, the outfit, or just prefer not to wear a tie, the best advice is to ask the groom or even the best man. So you can't go wrong!
Ultimately, you are there to honor the two people getting married and dressing appropriately is one way to show them your respect :) Remember, there are so many options, from cashmeres to bright, bold colors and patterned ties! You can have fun with it and show your personality! And when the dancing starts, you can undo the knot or loosen the tie and take out the dancing shoes!
If you want more information on wedding ties, discover our collection!
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