The Good Luck Wedding Garter
Garters were originally used to hold up stockings but since today most are made with elastic, the wedding garter is worn as a fashion item. There are a few traditions related to wearing a wedding garter. Some say it is good luck to have an item of clothing from the bride.
Another tradition is tossing the garter, where the groom removes the garter and tosses it to the single men at the wedding. It is said that the man who catches the garter will be the next to marry. For this tradition, many brides choose to buy two bridal garters, one as a keepsake and one to toss.
Wedding Garters with Matching Tossing Garters
Styles of Wedding Garters
Garters can be plain and simple, made from white satin with a small bow detail or they can be intricately embroidered.
Garters can be made from sheer organza and accented with rich Swarovski crystals.
Garters can also be colorful. A popular wedding saying goes, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” A garter in a lovely shade of pale blue or with delicate blue accents like satin flowers or ribbons is a great way for the bride to fulfill the ‘blue” part of that saying.
Something Blue Wedding Garters
The style of the wedding garter may also reflect the theme of a wedding. You’ll find garters styled for black and white, calla lily, irish, hearts and other popular wedding themes.
Irish Wedding Garter Camouflage Wedding Garter Beach Garter
Brides today still wear a garter, carrying on the tradition of centuries ago. Give away a garter at the wedding and share good luck with friends and family.
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