Start With Your Bridesmaid Palette
Before you shop for the groom and groomsmen, pull up a swatch of your bridesmaid dresses. A wedding party photographs best when the bow ties feel like part of the same color story as the dresses, not something picked separately. Our Shop by Color page makes this easy — browse every handmade bow tie by the exact shade you need, from soft pastels to bold jewel tones.
Exact Match vs. Complementary Match
You don't have to choose the identical fabric your bridesmaids are wearing, though you certainly can. There are two approaches that both look beautiful in photos:
- Exact match: The groom and groomsmen wear a bow tie in the same color family as the dresses, for a coordinated, editorial look.
- Complementary match: The bow ties pull in a neighboring or accent color — think champagne with sage, or copper with blush — so the wedding party feels tied together without looking too matchy.
Either approach works beautifully with our wedding bow ties and pocket squares, which are handmade, pre-tied, and fully adjustable for comfort all day long.
Popular Bridesmaid Colors and Their Bow Tie Pairings
If your bridesmaids are in blush or dusty rose, an exact match from Blush, Pink & Dusty Rose is timeless, or complement it with a warm Champagne & Beige tie.
Sage green dresses pair naturally with our Sage Green collection, while a navy or dusty blue palette calls for Navy & Royal Blue.
Burgundy and wine weddings shine with our Burgundy & Red ties, and if your bridesmaids chose lavender or lilac, our Lavender, Lilac & Purple collection will match perfectly. For a warm garden or outdoor wedding, a soft Coral, Peach & Orange tie is a lovely complement to almost any bridesmaid shade. Whatever your palette, the full range is sorted for you by color, so you can hold your dress swatch right up against every shade we carry.
Don't Forget the Ring Bearer
If a little one is walking down the aisle in a mini tux, our Daddy & Me matching sets let him wear the exact same fabric as dad, sized from adult all the way down to kids 2–8. It's one of the most photographed moments at any wedding, and it's easy to coordinate to your palette so he doesn't stand out from the rest of the party.
Make It Easy on the Groomsmen
Every bow tie we make is handmade, pre-tied, and adjustable, so there's no fumbling before photos. If you're outfitting the whole crew, our Bow Tie & Pocket Square Sets are an easy way to gift matching accessories to each groomsman — and every order arrives with a complimentary gift card, perfect if you're presenting them as a proposal gift.
A quick tip: order one extra bow tie in your chosen color as backup. Handmade pieces vary slightly dye-lot to dye-lot, so having a spare from the same batch guarantees an exact match on the big day.
Shop the Full Palette
Ready to find your perfect match? Head to Shop by Color to browse every shade and outfit your entire wedding party in handmade bow ties they'll actually want to wear again.