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Burgundy grenadine tie & navy suit to a wedding??

gswoff

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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
 

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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.

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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)
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
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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?
 

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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.
 

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