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Bridal Guide
Groom’s tie can add a splash of personality
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By Amelia Robinson,
Staff Writer
Updated 6:01 PM Thursday, December 31, 2009
Now here is a fact that often gets mixed in the pomp and circumstance that comes along with weddings: It is his wedding, too.
The tie selected for the men in a wedding party often coordinates with the bridesmaids’ dresses. That can mean watermelon, bubble gum or chocolate brown color ties and bow ties.
But with thousands of options on the market in suit and tuxedo ties, there is much room for play, said Ron Kaman, a district manager for Skeffington’s Formal Wear.
“The style depends on the customers personality,” Kaman said.
Here are five options we found locally.
Elegant
For the ultra upscale look rent or invest in a black or white bow tie. Pictured, black bow tie, $10 rental at Skeffington’s Formal Wear, 2124 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville. (937) 433-5600.
Trendy
Many couples opt for suits instead of tuxedoes for their nuptials. Bill Warfield of Price Stores in downtown Dayton says pink and paisley tied are among the biggest trends. Pictured, pink paisley Bruno Piattelli about $32 at Price Stores, 52 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. (937) 224-1509.
Off Beat
Who says there has to be ties. Forgo the ties all together or opt for something fun. Blue and pink Bruno Piattelli circles and diagonal striped tie about $32 at Price Stores, 52 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. (937) 224-1509.
Simple
A narrow tie can help achieve a classic, refine look. Pictured, white tux tie rents for $6 at Herle’s Tuxedos Rental and Sales, 4089 E. Town and Country Road, Kettering. (937) 293-7345
Princess
A colorful tie can help add spice to fairy tale ceremony. Pictured, orange tie rents for $6 at Herle’s Tuxedos Rental and Sales, 4089 E. Town and Country Road, Kettering. (937) 293-7345.
How to tie your ties
Most ties rented by tuxedo shops come pre-tied or as clip-ons. But some men want to go old school and do it the old fashion way.
Here are four popular tie knots and how to tie them on.
The Half-Windsor Knot
1) Start with wide end of tie on your right and about a foot long.
2) Cross wide end over narrow end and turn back underneath.
3) Bring wide end up and back through loop again to the left.
4) Take wide end around in front of lop from left to right.
5) Push wide end up through lop from behind.
6) Pull wide end through the front party of the resulting knot, then tighten.
The Windsor Knot
1) Start with wide end of tie on your right and about a foot lower.
2) Cross wide end over narrow end and bring up through the resulting loop.
3) Bring wide end around and behind narrow end to the right.
4) Push through loop and bring around to the right and in front of narrow end.
5) Bring wide end through loop again from behind.
6) Pull wide end through the front part of the resulting knot, then tighten.
The Four-In-Hand Knot
1) Start with wide end of tie on your right and about a foot lower.
2) Bring wide end over narrow end and pull underneath to your right.
3) Bring wide end around again in front of narrow end and to your left.
4) Pull wide end up through loop from behind.
5) Use index finger to hold knot loose, and pass wide end down through front of knot.
6) remove finger and carefully tighten knot, holding narrow end and pulling knot up to collar.
The Bow Tie
1) Start with end in left hand extending 1.5 inches below right end.
2) Cross longer end over shorter and pull up through resulting loop.
3) make front loop of bow by doubling up shorter end placing across collar point.
4) Hold front loop with thumb and forefinger of left hand, then drop down long end over front.
5) Push up bottom half of hanging end and pass it through front part of loop.
6) Poke resulting loop through knot behind front loop, even ends and tighten.
Source: www.shirtsandties.org
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