The bow tie is removable. At first glance, I thought it was beautiful, but upon closer inspection, there were a few stains. Please check the photos. (There may be oversights. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive or seeking perfection.) How about for weddings, birthdays, etc.? *Please check the photos for size. *For shipping, it will be compressed and folded small for simple packaging. Please excuse any folding creases. If you are okay with this, please consider it! *This is a personal item stored at home. Only those who understand this should purchase.