Activity for Kylee

We are 3 days from the wedding and I just noticed there is a long tear in one of the groomsman tie. Anyone known any repairs or ways to seal it so it doesn't get worse? I bought them online and there isn't enough time to order another

I am torn on whether or not to bustle my dress. It is a sweep train, so the train is pretty short. My seamstress said I could go without one, since the dress will end up getting dirty whether it is bustled or not. I can move around just fine without...