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I am over the moon with excitement that we are finally done with the Piglet men’s attire! We nixed khaki suits as an option months ago, and decided on gray for both Mr Piglet and his fellas. With the ladies in yellow, the groomsmen will be donning yellow ties with cute little palm trees (in blue!). I know, I know… it’s spot on for our tropical wedding!
Are we fans of the sock shots? You bet your ass we are!
But finding bold, yellow socks was proving to be a challenge. Thankfully, Mkatt88 posted her sock find in the Weddingbee gallery! She found hers at Macy’s, so while the Mr was basking in the sweltering Phoenix heat for his bachelor party last weekend, I hit up every single Macy’s in a 30-mile radius.
Between two stores, I found enough for all of the groomsmen. Could it get any better?!
Why yes… yes it can! A brighter, neon-colored pair was sitting next to the others all by his lonesome self. He stood out, as will the Mr amongst his groomsmen.
Finding a Tiffany blue tie was even more challenging. There were no stores that carried ties in that color. So… he ordered his online.
During my sock shopping excursion, I moseyed on in to Cafe Coton in Century City. I had never seen such a bright selection of ties. They actually had quite a few ties that came close to Tiffany blue… this one being the closest.
And now the Mr must make a decision: polka dots or stripes? It would probably help to see it against the suit, but unfortunately, it’s undergoing alterations as we speak. The striped tie is closer to Tiffany blue, and for some reason, I just like it more. When he paired it with the suit, I thought it had more personality. But I’m happy with either one.
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My hubby wore those same socks!!!
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Stripes — because they’re really different from the small pattern of the groomsmen’s ties!
Can you do them both? The ties and socks have been really hard for us.
I like the polka dot tie a little more. I think the dots are a little more subtle and go with the argyle of the socks more. Great finds! I wish I could have convinced my husband to wear cool socks! I mentioned it once and he thought I was crazy! He’s got a good sense of style, but it’s a little on the conservative side.
I like the stripes because they are different, but also more along the preppy vibe like the palm trees!
I forgot to say which tie I like better. I love them both but I think the striped one is my favorite!
Love the socks, I need to go to macy’s to see what they have cuz I am in LOVE with the sock pics!! FI thinks I’m crazy until I showed him the cutest pics so he’s down for it!
I’m a striped tie girl, and that’s what our guys are wearing.
Perhaps I’m a bit biased (perhaps!), but I love the polka dots.
Where oh where did you order the polka dot ties from? They are awesome.
@MrsSl82be: Macy’s had the largest selection to choose from… but only certain stores. Only 2 of the 5 I visited had the argyle socks. Good luck!!!
@2009cndbride: It’s a pindot turqouise tie from tiebar.com. $15 + shipping. 
OMG! I love the ties (especially the palm trees!) and the socks. Love ‘em!
@mkat88: YOU were my inspiration.
@legalbee: Woops, I forgot to mention the ties are from Brooks Brothers. They were dirt cheap at the outlet. We purchased five for 50 something dollars… I think. :p
Love them - FH is actually sporting a brown tux so I am letting him have fun with those crazy british pocketsquares, ties and socks he likes so long as they are in a blue or crean tone ( our colors are blue and brown) His mother was like No!!!!!!!! dont let him do it - but I figured I am putting the poor man in a tux for an outside ceremony in his least favorite color - I have to let his personality shine somehow! LOL!
First, very very cute! I think the stripes work well with tying in the preppiness that is going on…the socks are AWESOME too!
I picked Polka Dots b/c well I LOVE polka dots
P.S. I LOVE your colors… of course 
We bought those exact Polka Dot ties, The Tie Bar, right?
If you’re going for an exact Tiffany Blue shade, they’re a little dark and more blueish when you hold up a Tiffany Box next to it, but unless you’re holding it right next to it, its close enough for us. Just a heads up!
I voted polka dots but I think I would have chosen polka dots no matter the other option
the socks are lovely!
I love striped ties, but it seems I’m in the minority so far. ^_^
I hope I can convince my fiance that fun socks would be awesome, but I have a feeling Mr. Traditional would be horrified to not wear black socks with a black suit. *sigh* ^_^
Oh tough decision! Maybe the stripes will stand out more! But love the whole thing!!!
i am a HUGE fan of the stripes. we are doing pink and navy striped ties and they really POP with the suit.
Now that I see the socks you got your groomsmen I really want to do that too!
I think the dots on the polka dot tie will complement the palm tree ties better than the stripes. And I love the super-bright color!
I voted polka dots! And I love that the Mr. will have socks that stand out. Great find!!!
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Mrs. Piglet, Virginia/Oahu
Age and Occupation: 28, Consultant
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Entrepreneur/Fashion Apparel Wholesale Importer
Engagement Date: June 22, 2008
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: Ceremony at the Lanikuhonua Phase II private estate, reception at a historic hotel in Waikiki
About Me: I'm an East Coast gal with intense road rage and an addiction to romantic comedies, fast food, gadgets, Korean BBQ, and my wiener dog George aka Georgia May. I carry mustard packets in my purse and I love perusing the aisles at discount stores. A self proclaimed shopaholic, I impulsively buy electronics, software, and craft tools; none of which I know how to use. I'm excited to dust
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