Okay, so I recently planned my best friend’s wedding, and we had this whole debate about whether the groomsmen’s ties should match the bridesmaids’ dresses. It was a bigger deal than I thought it would be!
I started by looking into it. I mean, I just searched on Google, it’s not some secret knowledge or something. I found out some people saying it’s a must-do for a classic look. Others were like, “Nah, it’s cool if they just complement each other.”
Then, I talked to the bride and groom. They wanted a cohesive look but weren’t too hung up on everything being matchy-matchy. So, I started thinking about the overall vibe of the wedding. It was a semi-formal outdoor thing. Not super strict, but still classy.
I decided to look at some color palettes online. Pinterest is a godsend for this kind of stuff, let me tell you. The bridesmaids were going to wear dusty blue dresses. So, I played around with different shades of blue and grey for the guys’ ties.
I made a little mood board with pictures of the dresses, tie options, and even some flower arrangements, just to see how it all looked together. It was kind of fun, actually. Like putting together a puzzle.
Here is what I did:
- Researched online to see what other people did and what the “rules” were. Turns out, there aren’t any hard rules!
- Consulted with the bride and groom to get their preferences. They were pretty chill about it.
- Considered the wedding’s overall theme and formality. It was a semi-formal outdoor wedding, so we had some flexibility.
- Explored color palettes and made a mood board to visualize the look. Dusty blue for the bridesmaids, so I looked at blues and greys for the ties.
- Showed the couple some options, and they picked their favorite. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?
We ended up going with ties that were a slightly darker shade of blue than the dresses. They weren’t an exact match, but they coordinated really well. The guys looked sharp, and the whole wedding party looked cohesive in the photos. Mission accomplished!
So, based on my experience, I’d say the ties don’t have to match perfectly, but it’s nice if they’re in the same color family or at least complement the bridesmaids’ dresses. It just makes everything look a bit more put-together, you know?
I think the main thing is to have fun. It is a wedding, and is not something serious like a surgery. You do not want to be remember as a stressful person. Just chill.
Hope this helps anyone else out there who is trying to figure this out!
