Balmoral Bow Photos!(?)

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Right, whether you wear your ribbons tied or not has nothing to do with whether you are married or single. That would seem to be an old wive's tale. Customarily, as Jock indicates, the ribbons are worn tied on a balmoral and untied on a glengarry.

Remember, the ribbons are the modern vestiges of the drawstring that was used to size many old broad bonnets, which would, of course, have been tied. (Regardless of one's marital status).

[davedove]

Right, whether you wear your ribbons tied or not has nothing to do with whether you are married or single. That would seem to be an old wive's tale. Customarily, as Jock indicates, the ribbons are worn tied on a balmoral and untied on a glengarry.

Remember, the ribbons are the modern vestiges of the drawstring that was used to size many old broad bonnets, which would, of course, have been tied. (Regardless of one's marital status).

When I get married, I should keep a tied balmoral to change into for the reception.

Matt is right, of course. However, if you want to give a nod to the (questionable) tradition, instead of having the balmoral tied yourself, make a point of having your new wife tie the bow for you after the ceremony. Whether it's a true custom or not, you can start your own little custom.