Spotted over at Weddingbee was an interesting blog post about the bridegroom's ties. I have to agree with Miss Milkshake that a regular old necktie worn with a tux takes a little something away from that piece of formal wear. But she didn't stop there. She gave you options if you still want to go with a necktie, just some very interesting ones.

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She highlights some ties made by etsy designers. If you don't yet know about etsy, you should definitely check the site out, especially if you have a love of indie/handcrafted items. If your fiance or any other guy you know who's planning to get married is dead-set on wearing a necktie, at least he can get something unique and not a tie that half the men in his workplace are wearing.

This could be a little gift from you to him. You know what he likes, what his particular style is, so choose accordingly. I think a lot of guys would be flattered.