What do men usually wear to a baptism? Tie or no tie?

Question

We're going to one for my nephew and my husband is wondering if he is supposed to wear a tie or not. It's at a church, then there is going to be an outdoor party afterwards

Answer 1

I believe it's entirely his choice , however I also think it would look more respectful and honorable if he wore one at the church. It shows he put thought and care into the special occasion.  Then for the after party take it off , its time to let loose :)

Answer 2

my daughter was baptised last week, my partner, both grandfathers, and both godfathers wore a tie.

no one else did.

Answer 3

It doesn't matter. It depends on the church. Just look neat.

Answer 4

It depends on how conservative the church is.  Some where ties and some don't.  when we had our son baptized all the men were in ties.

with my second son we were at a more lax church and only the fathers of the children wore ties.

I would call another man that is going and see what he is wearing.  

Answer 5

Depends on where you live.  Personally, I don't think a tie is needed. Baptisms are not huge formal affairs. Whatever you wear to church is okay to wear to a baptism.  I think slacks, a button down or even a collared polo shirt (with dress shoes) is perfectly appropriate. I live in Los Angeles and things are way more casual here, even in churches. I grew up back east where we would never wear jeans to church but people do it here all the time!  When our baby gets baptized in a month, my husband is wearing white shorts, white button down with sleeves rolled and flip flops, NO JOKE!! It's a catholic church. We have to go into the baptismal font (it's like a tub/pool) with the baby so the priest encouraged the dads & godfathers to wear shorts. My husband was psyched.  

Answer 6

No tie, white shirt. Dress shoes

Answer 7

Wear what you'd normally wear to church.  If he's 'IN' the ceremony - like the god father, I'd consider a jacket and tie, but I don't think it's necessary, especially since there is an outdoor party afterward.  However, if he is really worried about it, wear a button up shirt with the tie and if he doesn't see any of that while walking into the church, he can quick take off the tie and just wear the button up shirt with slacks, then either way, I'd bring a polo shirt to wear at the party afterwards considering how hot it will probably be.