Wedding Inspiration

Are you getting married soon or know someone that is? We have put together some ideas which we think would be great for a spring wedding.

Colours

Spring is a great time for pastel and neutral colours as it a time when nature is at its best with plants in bloom and new animals being born.

Coral is a very feminine colour which will give your bridesmaids a glow and add a gentle touch to the groomsmen outfits. Either of these bridesmaids dresses would look great with our Plain Coral Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set.

Or you could even combine coral dresses with gold mens accessories such as our Plain Gold Scrunchie Cravat and Cufflinks Set.

Baby Blue is another great colour for spring weddings as it portrays calm and serenity. You could pair baby blue bridesmaids dresses with ivory or baby blue mens accessories. They would look great with our Plain Ivory Tie, Pocket Square and Cufflinks Set or our Plain Baby Blue Bow Tie and Cufflinks Set

Invites

Wedding invites are often too busy with flamboyant designs, so why not keep it simple and elegant. You can have a spring themed invite without it being too over the top. Here are a few examples which we like.

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The Fab Ties Team and Our Customer Service

Us at Fab Ties take great pride in our work and are dedicated to provide the best possible customer service. We always strive to keep our customers happy and greatly appreciate good feedback. Here are some kind words from our customers:


'Thank you for the prompt service. Will definitely recommend.' - Steven from Derbyshire

'Fantastic seller, although the tie was initially out of stock they kept us updated with no less than three phone calls and were incredibly pleasant throughout. They used real people to talk to us instead of email updating or robotic messages, giving truly exemplary customer service.' - Rachel from Stoke on Trent

We are happy to take orders over the phone if you are not comfortable using online. We also can offer some discount if you would like to place a bulk order whether it is for a large wedding party or maybe even a sports team. We have a great selection of wedding accessories available including ties, bow ties, cravats, cufflinks and waistcoats. Our Rugby Balls Silk Tie by The Tie Studio and Rugby Ball Socks by The Tie Studio would be perfect for any rugby team for example.

If you see something on our site that is out of stock but you want it please contact us and we will try our hardest to get more in for you or find a suitable alternative.

We can also offer a bespoke service so if there is something in particular you would like but cant find it anywhere this could be the perfect solution. If you are interested in our bespoke service or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer free standard delivery on all UK orders and you can get 10% off your first order with us using the code FIRST10 when you place an order on our website www.fabties.com

Email us at: info@fabties.com or Telephone us on: 01892 836380

Paisley Patterns for a Winter Time Wedding.

A paisley tie is the perfect pattern for a winter wedding. If you want to opt for something rather than just plain accessories for your groom and groomsmen then paisley could be the perfect option for you. It is a classic pattern that is not too bold that it will draw all the attention in the room but adds a nice accent to the groom and groomsmen's outfits. Our collection of paisley accessories by DQT are perfect for a wedding as they are two tone and not a vibrant combination of colours like a lot of paisley patterns.

We have a great selection of 15 colours available. If you would like to see if a colour goes with your colour scheme or just if its right for you we have swatches to buy in every colour that we have available at just £1.99. You can see our range of Paisley pattern swatches here: http://bit.ly/2ezRrHC

Outfit Inspiration

Here of some examples of great outfits including our paisley accessories for a winter time wedding.

Why not opt for the timeless and opulent purple and black colour scheme for your winter wedding. Our  Mens Paisley Purple Waistcoat and Tie Set will look brilliant with a black suit, black leather lace up shoes and add a little bit of shine to your suit with our Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks.

Our Emerald Green Paisley Cravat and Cufflinks Set will be a great focal point of this brown tweed suit which is ideal for winter.

Look extremely suave for the big day wearing this charcoal grey suit with our decadent looking Burgundy Paisley Bow Tie and Cufflinks Set.

Our Paisley pattern ties are available in a regular 9 cm or skinny 5 cm width. You can buy them individually but we also offer skinny tie and regular tie sets. You could buy a tie and pocket square set, tie and cufflink set, tie pocket square and cufflink set or a waistcoat and tie set.

Our Paisley bow ties are all pre tied and have a fully adjustable hook and eye neck strap. Our bow tie are available individually and as a set. There are bow tie pocket square and cufflinks sets, waistcoat and bow tie sets, bow tie and pocket square sets, and bow tie and cufflinks sets to choose from.

We have a range of paisley scrunchie wedding cravats which are also available as a part of a set. Choose from  a waistcoat and cravat set, cravat and pocket square set, cravat and cufflinks set, cravat cufflinks and pocket square set.

Autumn Wedding Colours

As the weather gets colder and the darker nights draw in and the leaves start to fall from the trees most brides and grooms who opt to get married this time of year will be looking for inspiration for what colours are best for this time of year, we think darker autumnal shades are best to go with the surroundings of the autumnal landscape.

With that in mind, opt for bridesmaid’s dresses in different shades of purple, plum, orange and navy blue your groom and groomsmen will want to complement these colours by wearing darker suits which will in turn complement the bridal party and the season.

Be mindful of the colours you choose for your bridesmaids and make sure you compliment your grooms party with the colour scheme you decide to go with.

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If you have decided to go for a beautiful autumnal orange colour scheme and bridesmaid’s dresses then why not have your groom and groomsmen wear a lovely pale charcoal grey suit to really make that orange colour pop. Add a tie, cravat, bow tie and pocket square in a similar orange colour which will contrast perfectly with the dark suit colour and bring your whole colour scheme together.

Purple and plum hues are huge wedding colours and if you opt for these shades finding a suit for your groomsmen should be relatively easy, black, grey and navy blue will compliment the colours perfectly and a purple or plum bow tie, tie or cravat would look great and really make your groom and groomsmen stand out and match the bridal party.

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Tweed and velvet suits are fast becoming the go to if you really want to make your groomsmen stand out for the big day – the different materials are perfect for the autumn and winter seasons being traditionally thicker materials they will keep your grooms party nice and warm, tweed always makes a great autumn wedding look and most colours will go with a traditional tweed outfit. If you opt for velvet suits, try to stick with a colour that would compliment i.e. pair a black velvet suit with a purple or plum colour or try a matching velvet black bow tie.

We love this autumn wedding look consisting of a grey tweed jacket, casual blue denim shirt and our beautiful Floral Navy Blue Slim Tie finished off with our burnt orange pocket square and rustic buttonhole.

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Black and plum is always a classic colour combination for weddings because it looks extremely elegant. Your groomsmen could look great in black suits with patent black shoes and our Plain Plum Self-Tie Bow Tie, PocketSquare and Cufflinks Set.

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Pair Navy Blue suits with either navy blue or plum ties to go with your plum bridesmaid’s dresses and flowers for a warm autumn colour option.

Top 5 Tips for The Bride and Groom

Planning a wedding can be a stressful and harrowing experience. There is a lot to organise and plan in a short space of time, however much time you have it will almost definitely not feel like enough. So we thought we would try to help you out with our 5 Top tips for the bride and groom.

1. Voice your opinion.

Both of you have an opinion so make sure you share it. You will mostly both have things that it is up to you to decide on, plan or choose. If you don't like something don't sit quietly, have a discussion and come to a compromise. This is one of the most important days of both of your lives so you want to look back on it fondly, not always wishing that one thing was different.

2. Don't leave it to chance.

When you are picking ties, bow ties, cravats or accessories to match your colour scheme don't just keep your fingers crossed that they will be the right colour. Order a swatch to make absolutely certain you are making the right choice. You can view our range of swatches here: http://bit.ly/2b5AAfH

3. Put a great deal of thought into your choice of best man and maid of honour.

Your selection of best man and maid of honour could make or break your wedding. They play a very important role in helping to organise things and take some of the stress off your shoulders. Don't pick the friend that has an extremely hectic schedule or can't handle their drink and gets carried away easily. You need them to be able to help iron out little issues, support you both before and during the day and help make the whole day go as smoothly as possible.

4. Pay attention to your photographer.

These photos will be with you forever, you want to be able to look back at your photos and remember the wonderful occasion. Obviously you want to be able to enjoy your wedding and some photographers do take alot of your time but be sure smile and show your happiness. Also don't be afraid to ask them to ask them to change something if you don't like it.

5. Most importantly Enjoy Yourself!

Your wedding day will only happen once, its your day so make sure you enjoy it. Don't fret about those last minute little details, just let the day play out and have a great time.

How to Wear Cufflinks

Cufflinks can be worn with either single or double cuffs. You should ensure the holes on the cuffs are aligned with the insides of the cuffs touching each other so that the hemmed edges of the cuffs are facing outwards from the wrist. Otherwise you can overlap the cuffs with one on top of the other which gives a more stream lined and business-like look.

Cufflinks are usually kept for formal and semi-formal occasions and worn with a suit and tie. However you can wear cufflinks whenever you want to as long as you have a shirt with button holes in the cuffs rather than button fastenings.

We have a great range of cufflinks to choose from. We sell cufflinks in matching patterns to the ties, bow ties and cravats that we offer, as well as cufflinks perfect for weddings and a variety of other styles.

Outfit Inspiration

We have put together some great outfits to give you examples of how you can wear cufflinks to different occasions.

Whether you are a member of the wedding party or a guest we think this black suit would look great with a white shirt, our Mens Black and Green Swirl Bow Tie and Silver Plated Knot Cufflinks.

If you are going to the races why not wear this grey suit and waistcoat with our Paisley Navy Blue Cufflinks and Van Buck Blue Fleur De Lis Motif Navy Tie. 

You can wear cufflinks with this slightly less formal outfit of navy trousers, a white shirt, our Mens Polka Dot Burgundy Tie and Burgundy Polka Dot Cufflinks which would be perfect for the office.

For a special event why not wear this formal black suit and waistcoat with our matching Passion Silver Cufflinks and Mens Passion Silver Scrunchie Cravat. 

Baby Pink

Baby Pink is one of the most popular wedding colours. Its great for spring and spring and summer weddings as it is a very light and airy colour. Baby pink would make a great wedding colour as it looks wonderful on both men and women, can be considered a very romantic colour and is often associated with the idea of a fairy tale wedding.

We have a great range of baby pink products to choose from. We also have a swatch available which you can buy to make sure that the colour is perfect for you.

Swatch £1.99

Our Products

Plain Baby Pink - 

Plain Baby Pink Tie £9.99

Plain Baby Pink Skinny Tie £9.99

Plain Baby Pink Slim Tie £9.99

Plain Baby Pink Bow Tie £7.99

Plain Baby Pink Cufflinks  £7.99

Plain Baby Pink Pocket Square £5.99

Plain Baby Pink Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set £12.00

Plain Baby Pink Clip On Tie £9.99

Plain Baby Pink Scrunchie Cravat £10.99 

We also have some products available in a boy's size.

See our range of Plain Baby Pink Products here: http://bit.ly/29HNnZd

Here are some examples of how to incorporate baby pink into your wedding. 

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We have put together some inspiration for wedding outfits. 

This pale grey suit and black shoes look great with our Baby Pink Bow Tie and Pocket Square Set for a summer wedding look.

Why not pair a charcoal grey pinstriped suit with these black patent shoes and a Baby Pink Scrunchie Cravat.

Stand out with this dark blue suit, brown shoes, Plain Baby Pink Cufflinks and Plain Baby Pink Tie and Pocket Square Set.

Where To Go & What To Wear For Your St Patricks Day Celebrations!

St Patrick's Day is soon! It's this Thursday 17th March 2016 and if you’re looking for things to do then below you’ll find the top 5 Irish pubs in London that might tickle your fancy. In this post, you’ll also find some attire inspiration for the festivities.

Top 5 Irish Pubs in London

1/ The Porterhouse

One of the largests bars in London, situated in Covent Garden with twelve different levels.The Porterhouse has a large range of ales, lagers and stouts. You can also find fine food and later in the evening, live music!

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2/ Waxy O’Connors

Waxy O’Connors can be found in the heart of the West End where you’ll receive a warm Irish welcome. Food is served all day long and live music 3 nights a week. Inside Waxy O’Connors, you’ll find 4 unique bars over 6 levels all linked together by a maze of passages and staircases.

What’s on: On St Patricks Day, 17th March from 21:45, they have live music with The Hares.

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3/ The Cow

The Cow is situated in Nottinghill and known for their oysters and great Guinness. On the menu, they have dishes like Beef and Guinness Pie and Sausages and Mash.

What’s on:

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4/ Blythe Hill Tavern

The Blythe Hill Tavern is a CAMRA award-winning pub where you can find a great selection of ales on tap. It’s one of London’s Real Heritage Pubs, located in Forest Hill, south east London. There’s traditional live Irish music every Thursday all year round, which makes it a great place to relax and meet friends. Last year, the Blythe Hill Tavern was awarded the Best Pub and Cider Pub in the South East and named “the best in London” by the Society for the Preservation of Beers from the Wood.

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5/ The Tipperary

The Tipperary is London’s Irish oldest pub situated in the very centre of the city, on Fleet Street. There’s a possibility that it was the first pub outside Ireland to serve draught Guinness. You'll also find cheap and cheerful Irish food and a friendly welcome.

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Outfit Inspiration

Here are 2 outfits that we've put together with a flare of St Patrick's Day.

The first outfit is a smart/casual look which features our Emerald Green Skinny Tie for £6.99 and can be bought by clicking here.

The second outfit can be for a groom, groomsmen or if you're attending a wedding. This look features our:

• Emerald Green Scrunchie Cravat for £7.99 and can be bought by clicking here.
• Emerald Green Pocket Square for £4.99 and can be bought by clicking here.
• Emerald Green Cufflinks for £4.99 and cab be bought by clicking here.