Tie-ing the Knot

This post's about my groom-to-be. And his inspiration photo.

Yup, you read that right. It's been a long engagement -- almost 20 months! -- so the mister was bound to pick up on the lingo. And several months ago, Mr. Bruschetta showed me a picture he'd saved on his computer featuring a tie -- and showcasing his Entourage fan status.

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His focus? Well, not the color. We agreed he'd don ivory to match my gown, and the mister had therefore selected a subtly-striped design from Nordstrom. But after that purchase, my (at times) fashion-focused guy started obsessing over the knot. (Just like Mr. Onion, which I discovered after a quick Weddingbee search!)

Um, Double Windsor say what? Well, apparently that's what Ari's rocking above, and it's the same look Mr. Bruschetta hopes to achieve with his wedding tie. I didn't even realize there were options for tie knots!

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However, I quickly and easily got on board with this one -- and even found my own inspiration photo that shows how the Double Windsor's overall look is at the same time more plump and more smooth than your "average" tie knot.

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And the mister, who is finishing the final requirement for his DPT, is working through the wedding as a waiter -- 'cause he's gotta make the moneys somehow! -- and dutifully practicing the Double Windsor as part of his "uniform" every night he's at the restaurant.

I'm thinking Mr. Bruschetta will have to give a brief tie-tying tutorial (say it five times fast?) to the other guys, so they all have the same look going on with their knots -- because Miss Bruschetta = detail oriented.

Is/was your groom particular about some aspect of his ensemble?