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Alycia
Expert September 2021

Bow tie or Long tie

Alycia, on March 28, 2019 at 11:32 AM

Posted in Wedding Attire 35

My FH and I are trying to figure out if we want the groomsman to wear bow ties or long ties. Honestly, I prefer bow ties but not everyone knows how to tie one and nothing is worse than a sloppy bow tie. I wanted to see what everyone else is doing? Thanks in advance.
My FH and I are trying to figure out if we want the groomsman to wear bow ties or long ties. Honestly, I prefer bow ties but not everyone knows how to tie one and nothing is worse than a sloppy bow tie.

I wanted to see what everyone else is doing?

Thanks in advance.

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  • Mrs Sullivan
    Expert June 2019
    Mrs Sullivan ·
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    My FH really wants to wear a bow tie so the ring bearers and him will be wearing them and the GM wearing long ties
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  • Paulette
    Expert April 2021
    Paulette ·
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    Bow ties are for a more elegant, distinguished look . It depends on your wedding theme. I for one love bow ties and how it makes a man looks but this is your wedding and it should be what you and your husband to be wants.

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  • Alycia
    Expert September 2021
    Alycia ·
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    Oh I like this idea, mixing of ties. So many possibilities to explore.
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  • darcy
    Devoted June 2019
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    FH wanted bowties. So we got them for his groomsmen a couple of months ago and he gave the ties to them early so they can practice tying it for the big day. There are tons of youtube tutorials out there. FH didn't want pretied for some reason.

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  • Jennifer
    Expert October 2019
    Jennifer ·
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    What does your FH like? I like bow ties, but my FH strongly prefers regular ties. So regular ties it is.

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  • Alycia
    Expert September 2021
    Alycia ·
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    Darcy,
    What a novel idea! We just might do that.
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  • Alycia
    Expert September 2021
    Alycia ·
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    He really has zero idea what he likes. If he had an opinion I'd give him this one.
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  • Jennifer
    Expert October 2019
    Jennifer ·
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    Oh, that makes it harder! Does he have his suit yet? It's possible that trying one of each on would help. At the end of the day, bow ties are more casual as a rule, but I think mixing them with ties for a more eclectic look skews less formal.

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  • Alycia
    Expert September 2021
    Alycia ·
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    He wants a black suit with a medium tone blue vest. He picked it out. Mix ties sounds like a cool way to go. I have two Bridesman so it could work nicely
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  • SummerBrideInAutumn
    VIP October 2019
    SummerBrideInAutumn ·
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    We are doing this as well. FH will have a bow tie and the groomsmen will have long, skinny ties.
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  • Alycia
    Expert September 2021
    Alycia ·
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    Oh, see I'm really liking this idea. Thank you for sharing.
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  • L
    Expert June 2019
    Lori ·
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    We are doing long ties, but it really is just a preference thing so you should choose what you like best.
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  • Trista
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    Trista ·
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    Our guys are doing pre-tied bowties! That was one thing FH wanted!
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  • Shay
    Expert April 2024
    Shay ·
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    We’re going with long ties,I wanted my Man to wear a bow tie, but he’s totally against it.
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  • SummerBrideInAutumn
    VIP October 2019
    SummerBrideInAutumn ·
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    Here’s an inspo pic. I wasn’t sure how it would look at first but I really like it.

    Bow tie or Long tie 1
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