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Planning a wedding is often a combination of excitement and stress for the couple getting married. The bride and groom have many decisions to make concerning their wedding day with their outfits being part of the priority list.

Most times, the bridal gown is considered to be the focal point of the day, but grooms are also beginning to invest in choosing a suit or tuxedo that brings out their style.

Besides the suit, grooms are also investing in accessories that make them stand out from other gentlemen. One of the ways they are doing this is by wearing wedding bow ties to upgrade their outfit. The neck accessory is a fashionable addition to any groom’s outfit that sets them apart from the groomsmen. As opposed to regular ties, bow ties at weddings provide a unique flair to the entire occasion and photos for many years to come.

Types of wedding bow ties

Finding the right bow tie for your wedding day can be overwhelming because of the different types available. When shopping, you will come across a diverse range of these neck accessories that vary in material, style, and patterns. Fortunately, with good knowledge of your style, location of the wedding, and general theme, you will be able to pick a bow tie that works well for you.

Although there are several styles of bow ties worn at weddings, two of the most common ones are highlighted below.

Wearing a Self-tie bow tie for a wedding

Wearing a bow tie during the wedding ceremony is often not embraced by many men because they believe tying it, isn’t very easy.

However, with a little bit of practice, grooms can learn to tie the neck accessory and add some character to their suit. One of the advantages of wearing a self-tie is that the bow can be tied differently from those of the groomsmen. Also, if one of the groomsmen is an expert at tying bow ties, then wearing the neck accessory will be much easier.

Wearing a Pre-tied bow tie for a wedding

Pre-tied styles are also popular at weddings, with the most common ones being clip-on or band collar.

The wedding bow ties are sold when already tied and usually adopt a similar look and size for everyone. These pre-tied bow ties are a great choice for couples that would like their groomsmen to have a uniform look at the wedding. Additionally, the bow ties that are knotted in advance are easy to put on, even for first-timers.

How to color match wedding bow ties

Most weddings have a color theme that dictates the colors that will be used in the wedding attire.

Bow ties are part of the attire and are expected to complement the overall theme without comprising on style and other wedding fashion rules. Even so, the personal preference of the groom and his party plays a significant role in the choice of bow ties for the wedding day.

When selecting bow ties for the wedding day, it is essential to have the theme colors at the top of your mind. Some of the ways to ensure you get bow ties that make the groom and his partycomplement the wedding colors are listed below.

The right color for your wedding bow tie

Wedding colors are important and should be chosen with a bit of care. The colors often set the theme for the marriage ceremony and the outfits worn by the wedding party, including the bow ties.

When choosing a color for your bow tie, consider the theme color, and buy the exact color or a closer shade. If you are using several colors, consider going for a neutral color such as white, grey, or black.

Go with complementary colors

Choosing bow ties for the wedding should be done with the bridesmaids’ dresses in mind.

Color matching the wedding bow ties with the attire of the wedding party so that everything blends in well. Grooms that want to stand out may prefer to wear a bow tie in their favorite color, while the groomsmen wear a different hue of the same color.

If you prefer a traditional look, consider having the groom in a bow tie with neutral colors while the groomsmen wear bow ties that match the color theme.

Go for timeless colors

Deciding on a theme color often requires an agreement between the bride and the groom before shopping for the wedding attire.

However, the decision can delay if they both prefer colors that do not complement each other. In such cases, it is advisable to go for black bow ties that are classic and timeless and can complement most colors. The black bow ties make it easy to choose the rest of the colors to form the overall theme.

Pick trendy colors

Wedding industry experts often decide on the wedding color of the year, which is them adopted by most couples getting married.

The trending color for the year can be an excellent way to decide on the wedding theme color and subsequently, the bow ties. You can also go for a different shade of the trendy colors to personalize the ceremony. Always go for wedding bow ties that complement or match your colors, while highlighting the personality of the groom and his party.

Consider mix and match colors

The groom and groomsmen wearing the same shade of wedding bow ties have always been the norm, but the rules are gradually changing. Many grooms are using their bow ties to express their personality by choosing a different color, style, or pattern. To stand out, grooms and their party can go for a mix and match of colors for the bow ties at the wedding. It is now no longer a must for the groom’s bow tie to match the groomsmen.

In general, the trend of wearing bow ties at weddings is becoming the norm rather than the exception because of the flair they add to the occasion. Couples only need to do their best to match them with the rest of the wedding attire to get a perfect color theme that brings their BIG day to life.