Floral patterns are a popular choice for weddings, especially those with rustic, vintage, or garden themes. By adjusting the color palette, floral ties can complement any formal event and pair seamlessly with a variety of suit colors.
Groomsmen Ties They Will Want To Wear Again
Match your wedding and their personal style with customization.
Planning your groomsmen’s attire? Why settle for one-time use ties when you can give your groomsmen customized ties they’ll genuinely want to wear again?! Not only will these ties perfectly complement your wedding’s vibe and color palette, but with thoughtful design, they’ll also become a treasured addition to their wardrobes. This guide will help you design picture perfect wedding ties that your groomsmen will cherish, not just on your wedding day, but at many future tie-wearing occasions to come!
How To Design Groomsmen Ties They’ll Actually Wear Again
When it comes to designing groomsmen ties, there are a few keys to keep in mind to ensure your gift is super meaningful while also being wearable for years to come:
1. Consider The Design Or Pattern
Patterns can make or break a tie’s "re-wearability". While the tie should absolutely align with your wedding aesthetic, try to think beyond this single event and carefully select designs you think they would confidently wear in their day-to-day lives.
Consider these ideas:
Geometric, dots, stripes, and plaids are classic patterns that never go out of style and are staples in most wardrobes. They offer a simple and polished look that can be worn in semi-formal and formal occasions, as well as professional settings like to the office, business meetings, or job interviews.
Hobby-themed patterns could include dog prints for pet lovers or outdoorsy motifs for adventure seekers, beer themed for brewery fans, or even sporty themes for amature athletes. These types of patterns are going to be the most personal and are sure to make great conversation starters at future networking events or social outings.
2. Customize The Colors With Intention
Colors play a crucial role in matching your wedding vibe without sacrificing long-term usability. Here’s how to get it right:
- Start with a ColorMatch Chart: This will always be our number one recommendation when it comes to choosing colors. Having a ColorMatch Chart in hand when selecting your colors takes out the guess work and enables you to see the colors in person on our tie fabric before ordering.
- Create a Balanced Palette: Our patterns feature anywhere from 2-6 colors. Because of this, it's always smart to start with a 6-color palette. Be sure to include the main background color as well as any supporting accent colors or important neutral tones.
- Opt for Timeless Shades: Less punchy colors are going to be more wearable by nature. Jewel tones, dusty shades, and neutrals are safe bets. These colors make it easier to mix and match outfits, giving you more flexibility and longevity in their wardrobes.
- Incorporate Versatile Accents: If you are opting for a punchy pop color as the background, consider incorporating accent colors that can easily pair with common shirting and suiting colors like navy, black, grey, white, and other common neutrals.
3. Add A Personal Touch With Monograms
Featuring each groomsman's initials in a monogram is another way to make your wedding ties a one-of-a-kind gift. This small, meaningful detail won’t go unnoticed and can make the ties feel extra special. While incorporating your wedding date or the couple’s initials is a heartfelt option, keep in mind that it may make the ties less versatile for future use. Opting for individualized monograms ensures a balance of sentimentality and practicality.
4. Choose The Best Sizing
Tie Width
Choosing the right tie width is a personal style decision and plays a key role in ensuring your groomsmen feel comfortable and confident. To make the ties wearable beyond your wedding day, select a width that complements your wedding theme while aligning with your groomsmen’s usual preferences.
Skinny Width: Sleek and contemporary, ideal for younger or trend-focused groomsmen.
Knotty Width: A versatile middle ground, balancing modern and classic styles. This universally flattering option suits most groups.
Classic Width: Timeless and traditional, this wider width works well for groomsmen with larger builds or those who prefer a mature look.
Tie Length
When choosing tie length, consider your groomsmen's height and preferred knot style. Taller individuals or more intricate knot preferences may require longer ties. For bow ties, think about their comfort level with tying:
- Youth Length (52"): Perfectly proportioned for younger wearers.
- Standard Length (58"): The most common choice, suitable for men up to 6'2".
- Long Length (62"): Designed for taller individuals between 6'3" and 6'5".
- Extra Long Length (66"): Ideal for men over 6'5" or for those who prefer elaborate knot styles.
- Pre-Tied: A convenient option for groomsmen who prefer the ease of not having to tie their bow.
- Standard Self-Tie: Suited for experienced wearers with neck sizes between 14" and 18".
- Extra Long Self-Tie: A great choice for bow tie enthusiasts with neck sizes of 18" to 21".
PRO TIP: Think beyond the wedding day when designing your customized wedding ties. Consider where else your groomsmen might want to wear them:
- Future weddings
- Job interviews
- Office meetings or presentations
- Dates
- Business dinners
- Other formal events
Sample Groomsmen Tie Sets
The Shuffled Palette
A floral pattern that features the wedding’s main colors can be "shuffled" slightly for each groomsman.
These ties could be worn again at summer weddings, cocktail parties, or any semi-formal event with a cheerful and colorful vibe.
Different Pattern, Same Background
If you and your groomsmen are dog lovers, choose a different dog breed pattern for each person, but use the same background color to keep them cohesive.
Dog patterned ties are perfect for casual gatherings or office settings where a touch of personality is appreciated.
Different Patterns, Same Palette
For a playful yet cohesive look, try different classic patterns like plaid, stripes, dots, and checks, but unify them with a shared wedding color palette.
Versatile enough for work events or more formal occasions that call for a polished look.
Mixed Monochromatic
For nature enthusiasts, go with an outdoorsy print. Keep a single pattern but give each person a different color and recolor the pattern with shades of that color for a monochromatic effect.
Tie patterns like this are ideal for outdoor events such as weddings and other celebrations or even dinner parties with friends.
Make Your Groomsmen Feel Truly Appreciated
Customized ties as groomsmen gifts are more than just a stylish addition to your wedding day they’re a heartfelt, personal keepsake your friends will cherish for years to come. By following the tips in this guide, you’ll ensure your gift is not only thoughtful but also practical and meaningful.
Ready to create lasting memories with a gift they’ll genuinely love? Start customizing the perfect set of groomsmen ties today!
Fast Turnaround
Manufacturing in the USA allows quick customization with orders shipping in as fast as 7 days from order. Learn about our standard and expedite turnaround times and what you can expect based upon order size and shipping location.
No Minimums
We have no minimums so whether you want a full production sample to review prior to placing a large order, need only one product for now or want to order several different designs, go for it! Learn more about products and pricing at our FAQ.
Custom Design
You can easily start a custom design in just a few minutes and we'll work quickly to create a design in a business day or less, so long as we have the color and design assets needed. Request swatches to verify designs or ask for quick revisions to meet your design objectives.
Customize Color
Hundreds of patterns have completely customizable colors so you can match to a dress, suit, palette or just make a rad one-of-a-kind design you won't see anywhere else. Remember that colors on screen are different than print and if you need exact colors, please verify with the ColorMatch Chart.
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