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I occasionally get asked what type of tie someone should wear to a wedding. If it’s your wedding, then wear what you please. But if you want a suggestion, silk ties, solid or patterned that resolve to a silver at a distance work well. I will explain why.
Things such as rep stripes and foulards are lovely, but when paired with a dark worsted suit, sometimes you can look like you’re headed to a board meeting. Which doesn’t convey the kind of celebratory spirit that should be at a wedding.
Yet, you also want something tasteful (this will help photos age well). So one solution is to get what are colloquially known as “wedding ties.” These are ties with black, white, and grey patterns that resolve to a silver at a distance.
Some examples from Kent Wang:
Some more examples from Shibumi Firenze. The first pattern is called glen check; the second is a type of weave called grenadine.
You can find these types of ties from Shibumi Firenze, Drake’s, EG Cappelli, and Kent Wang. Sam Hober also makes great bespoke wedding ties
I’m sure someone is going to say “that’s too boring, MY wedding is going to be EXCITING.” I’m not telling you how to dress; I am only giving a generic suggestion to a generic question.
If it’s your wedding, do what you want. If you’re a guest, ask the host.
But if you’re looking for a suggestion, subtle patterns that resolve to a grey are elegant and embody the specialness of a wedding. They don’t look too business-like and they’re not overly loud. Lots of variation to be had in pattern, while still making the ceremony look nice.
