What Color Tie To Wear To A Wedding: Full Wedding Tie Guide

You’ve been invited to a wedding! Are you starting to plan your outfit? Before you make any hard and fast decisions, be aware that choosing what color tie to wear to a wedding is a significant style choice. A tie, although taking up far less real estate on your outfit than your suit or shirt, makes a powerful statement piece.

A necktie worn for work can signal power or status. A tie worn to a wedding is more about signaling confidence, respect, and style. The Tie Bar has an array of classic and trendy styles that are appropriate to any wedding theme, venue, and season. This guide provides tips and advice for selecting the perfect tie color so you’ll be a confident, stylish wedding guest.

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Matching the Wedding Party vs. Standing Out

As you’re musing, “What color tie should I wear to a wedding,” follow these tips:

Don’t try to match the bridal party’s colors. Matching may cause you to be mistaken for a member of the bridal party — best to avoid that confusion.

Choose a tie color that complements the bridal party’s colors. For example, if the wedding party is wearing lavender you could opt for a dark purple or a blue paisley necktie.

Don’t stand out in competition. A too-bright color or loud pattern tie may attract too much attention. Choose a tie color that allows the bride and groom to be the stand outs.

Classic and Timeless Tie Colors for Weddings

A neutral color is often the best tie for wedding events. Classic, timeless neutral tones such as grey, navy blue, or burgundy are less likely to compete with or match the wedding party colors.

Unlike a floral or paisley tie, a solid grey, navy, or burgundy tie compliments many suit and shirt combinations, creating a sophisticated look that simply doesn’t go out of style.

Avoid an overly business-like look. Diagonally striped regimental ties are best saved for your work environment.

While a black tie is the epitome of elegance and can be worn to a very formal wedding, black ties are often associated with funerals so choose appropriately.

Best Tie Colors Based on Wedding Venue

Whether on the shores of Lake Michigan or at The Ritz Carlton ballroom, the wedding venue will help determine the best tie color for a wedding guest.

More relaxed venues, such as the beach or countryside, will call for a lighter or more colorful tie. Our Incognito Floral Sage Green Tie would be an ideal choice to wear to a daytime wedding in the country.

Darker, neutral tones or very subtle patterns are better suited to city and church or synagogue weddings. For an evening city wedding, our Verge Herringbone Purple Tie would be a handsome choice.

Ties for a Beach Wedding

Beach weddings are usually relaxed, casual affairs that call for a necktie in lighter colors and softer patterns.

Pale pink, soft yellows, gentle greens, and of course light or medium hues of blue will beautifully align with the beach ambience.

Our Refinado Floral Hunter Green tie will echo the fresh outdoors. If a touch of pink tickles your fancy, explore our palest blush to festive floral pink ties.

Ties for a Countryside Wedding

Golden meadows and verdant forests — select a tie or a bow tie that will mimic natural hues such as sage green, rich browns, or florals.

Our silk and linen Alleavitch Herringbone Olive Green tie has a gorgeous soft olive hue that reflects aspects of the natural world.

The art deco motif of our Cranes Brown tie would be a subtle showstopper for a countryside wedding.

Go super countryside stylish with our Twill Paisley Moss Green Bow Tie.

Seasonal Tie Colors for Weddings

When we equate colors with seasons we think of pastels with spring, saturated hues of summer, fall earth tones, and rich deep colors for winter.

You can’t go wrong if you select a tie with seasonal colors in mind, such as a blue tie for summer or a burgundy tie for fall. Check out the beautiful Bulletin Dot Mauve Stone Tie for spring and the bright Market Geos Bright Blue Tie for summer.

For a classic fall tie, look into our range of orange and copper-colored ties and then enter the winter season with our Square Echo Emerald Tie.

Patterns vs. Solid Ties

Both patterned and solid ties make a smart fashion statement. Get inspiration from The Tie Bar’s patterned and solid ties in colors for every season — and follow these tips:

A patterned or floral tie that aligns with the season and venue will be a great choice for a casual wedding. Subtle patterns like paisleys or florals can add a playful touch without overpowering your outfit.

A solid color tie tends to express a more refined, classic look and is ideal for semi-formal and formal weddings.

Final Tips for Choosing the Right Tie

Now you know how to hit the jackpot when choosing the right color tie for a wedding:

• Classic and timeless colors are a surefire choice.
• Avoid a color that matches the wedding party or makes you stand out too much.
• Choose a tie color that aligns with the wedding theme, venue, and season.

As you’re finalizing your decision on your wedding attire, visit The Tie Bar to explore our array of beautiful ties, accessories, and clothing that will perfect your look. We have just the right tie to match your suit so you can show off your stylish fashion sense. You’ll attend the wedding feeling smart and confident — and looking great!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do people wear ties to weddings anymore?

While guests have more freedom than ever before to choose their clothing, people tend to wear ties to weddings out of respect for the bride and groom. Also, some people wear a tie as a sign of dignity and honor for the special occasion.

What is the best material for wedding ties?

Your choice of tie material can be based on the season and wedding venue. 100% silk is the overall best choice for a wedding tie, especially a formal wedding. Linen and cotton are ideal for casual spring and summer weddings, while wool is great for winter events.

Can I wear the same color tie if the groomsmen are already wearing that color?

You shouldn’t wear the same color tie as the groomsmen. If you try to match the groomsmen’s tie color you may be mistaken for a member of the wedding party. You’re better off choosing a complementary color or an entirely different tie color than the groomsmen.

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