Burgundy grenadine tie & navy suit to a wedding??

[gswoff]

Guest at a wedding in a few weeks. This isn't black-tie, however it is an evening event.

Question: Would my dark navy suit, solid burgundy grenadine tie (Ben Silver), and white shirt be appropriate for this semi-formal wedding? Or should I stick with a more traditional wedding tie? Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help - G

 

[DocHolliday]

I still reach for wedding ties, but rarely see them on others. I wouldn't worry about it. I doubt most Americans these days have even heard of the concept.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I still reach for wedding ties, but rarely see them on others. I wouldn't worry about it. I doubt most Americans these days have even heard of the concept.

+1

 

[gswoff]

Good deal, thanks Doc.

 

[nordicstyle]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I still reach for wedding ties, but rarely see them on others. I wouldn't worry about it. I doubt most Americans these days have even heard of the concept.

What's a wedding tie? (I'm not American, btw)

 

[StopPolloition]

Originally Posted by nordicstyle

What's a wedding tie? (I'm not American, btw)
IIRC, they are those fairly plain looking black and white Prince of Wales check or other check ties. Typically worn with a morning coat.

 

[Biggskip]

Originally Posted by StopPolloition

IIRC, they are those fairly plain looking black and white Prince of Wales check or other check ties. Typically worn with a morning coat.
You are correct. The ties should be some combination of black/white/dove gray. Some fairly typical styles include the PoW that you describe. Although for a higher degree of formality one should go with a Glen Plaid in black and white, whereas PoW would have a small degree of some other color in the pattern. You could also go with a black/white houndstooth, a gray or black solid satin, or a black/gray repp tie.

 

[Orgetorix]

I'd never heard of a wedding tie until AAAC/SF. Like Doc, I don't think most of the population knows the category exists.

I'd say that if you aren't a member of the wedding party, the burgundy grenadine would be just fine.

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by Orgetorix

I'd never heard of a wedding tie until AAAC/SF. Like Doc, I don't think most of the population knows the category exists.

I'd say that if you aren't a member of the wedding party, the burgundy grenadine would be just fine.

However, this is exactly why I've stuck around here. At least we now have the option to wear a wedding tie now. I guarantee you, if I am invited to a wedding that is traditional and there is a remote possibility that someone there can appreciate it, you bet I will go buy one to wear.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by HORNS

However, this is exactly why I've stuck around here. At least we now have the option to wear a wedding tie now. I guarantee you, if I am invited to a wedding that is traditional and there is a remote possibility that someone there can appreciate it, you bet I will go buy one to wear.
+1

 

[anon]

Originally Posted by Biggskip

You are correct. The ties should be some combination of black/white/dove gray. Some fairly typical styles include the PoW that you describe. Although for a higher degree of formality one should go with a Glen Plaid in black and white, whereas PoW would have a small degree of some other color in the pattern. You could also go with a black/white houndstooth, a gray or black solid satin, or a black/gray repp tie.
These are appropriate for guests of the wedding, or just for those in the party?

 

[tlmusic]

Wedding ties: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=62219

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by anon

These are appropriate for guests of the wedding, or just for those in the party?


http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...3&postcount=17

 

[anon]

Originally Posted by embowafa

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...3&postcount=17
thanks. I'd never heard of a wedding tie.

 

[Concordia]

Originally Posted by gswoff

Guest at a wedding in a few weeks. This isn't black-tie, however it is an evening event.

Question: Would my dark navy suit, solid burgundy grenadine tie (Ben Silver), and white shirt be appropriate for this semi-formal wedding?

This would likely be just fine, and certainly better than a navy tie with a Burgundy suit.