Your wedding colour scheme ties everything together, from flowers and stationery to bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen accessories. One of the simplest yet most important details is ensuring your wedding ties colour match perfectly with your bridesmaid dresses.
If you’re not sure how to do this from home, don’t worry! With a few simple steps and a little help from our Swagger & Swoon Swatch Service, you can confidently create a beautifully coordinated look.
Why Colour Matching Matters for Weddings
Colour consistency is key to creating a harmonious, elegant aesthetic. Whether you’ve chosen a soft blush palette, a rustic sage tone, or bold jewel hues, your wedding colour scheme sets the tone of your day.
When bridesmaid dresses and groomsmen ties complement one another, it creates a polished look across your wedding photos ensuring everything feels intentional, balanced, and timeless.
How to Swatch and Colour Match at Home
1. Order Swatches Early
Order your tie and fabric swatches as soon as you’ve chosen your bridesmaid dress colours. This gives you time to compare shades under different lighting and decide what feels right.
💡 Tip: You can order colour swatches from our website to test fabrics before you buy.
2. Compare in Natural Light
Colours can shift dramatically under artificial lighting. Always compare your colour swatches in natural daylight (preferably next to a window or outdoors) to see the true tone.
3. Match, Don’t Force
Exact matches aren’t always necessary. Sometimes a tonal or complementary colour works better than an identical one. For instance:
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A blush dress can pair beautifully with a rose or champagne tie
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A sage bridesmaid dress can be softened with a mint or ivory tie
The goal can be harmony, not uniformity if you like.
4. Consider Undertones
Check whether your chosen colour has warm or cool undertones. Matching undertones (e.g., cool sage with cool mint) ensures the colours enhance each other instead of clashing.
5. View Your Entire Palette
When comparing your tie and dress swatches, also look at your flowers, table linens, and stationery. Your wedding colour scheme should flow through every element for the most cohesive look.
Fabric Finishes Matter
Different tie materials can make the same colour appear slightly different:
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Satin ties reflect light for a glossy finish - great for formal weddings.
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Silk ties offer soft sheen and rich depth.
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Shantung or linen ties have texture that slightly mutes colour, ideal for rustic or outdoor weddings.
Where to Find Colour-Matched Wedding Ties
At Swagger & Swoon, we make colour matching for weddings simple. Explore our range of ties, bow ties, and accessories organised by shade.
Or, if you’re still choosing your wedding colour scheme, request our free matching service to see the fabrics in person before you order.
Take your time with colour matching, it’s worth it. With your swatches in hand, you’ll see how each colour interacts with your dresses and décor, helping you bring your dream wedding colour scheme to life effortlessly. Start your colour matching here>
