How To Choose A Suitable Wedding Garter That Will Add Romantic And Elegant Additions To Your Wedding

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If the age-old rhyme "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe" sounds familiar to you, you've probably had a traditional Western marriage, or you have attended one before because, in most instances, this is usually where the wedding garter plays a significant role in the bride's attire.

According to research, the infamous wedding garter allegedly originated in France and this article, which is carried on one leg of the bride, is something that has been part of Western wedding traditions for many generations.

The idea of a garter is lightly based on a medieval superstition that it brought happiness to guests who managed to get a piece of the bride's wedding dress. During the Middle Ages, guests gathered after the ceremony and playfully tried to tear parts of the wedding dress, sometimes with negative consequences for the bride.

The custom was adapted over the years to spare the bride much embarrassment, and the casting of the bridal bouquet was then put in place. The original idea was to distract guests while the bride and groom take their departure to ...
... their wedding room (or nowadays their honeymoon), and later traditions ensued where the groom would also throw the garter into the crowd of guests. The modern meaning behind throwing the garter is that the single man who catches it will be next to marry.

Whether it's just pure superstition and whether there is any truth behind it, throwing the wedding garter remains popular at any modern Western wedding ceremony, and it's one of those items that a bride chooses almost first, besides her wedding dress of course. But how do you choose the right wedding garter?

There is not a right or a wrong way of choosing a wedding garter and they are mostly bought based on a bride's personal taste and style. What is important is that the garter fits comfortably and that it also has some aesthetic value. Some brides attach great sentimental value to the wedding garter and will even buy two of the same kind – one which is to be thrown by the groom, and the other which she will save for personal remembrance.

Although most wedding garters may look more or less the same, they differ in quality. The typical garter is made of elastic that is covered with either satin or lace, or both. Fine jewelry, bows, beads, etc. are decoratively sewn onto the garter and for brides who want to add the 'something blue' element to their wedding, the addition of blue ribbon on the garter is the perfect solution.

Wedding garters also fall into different price categories, depending on the decorative elements and materials from which they are made, but to give you a good indication of what you can budget for, you could buy a 'something blue’ - white Lace Applique Brides Garter Set for around $59.99 when you shop online from a reputable bridal accessory store.

A luxurious blush & Ivory Organza Bridal Garter Set (of which many colors are available), will cost you around $99.99 but when you shop online, you are likely to find a wide selection of choices in different sizes, colors and styles, that are designed to fit different styles and different needs. If you are worried that the wedding garter you buy online might not fit, you should opt for an adjustable garter.

Not only are wedding garters said to bring good luck to the bride, but they are also elegant and romantic additions to her overall appearance. Wedding photographers especially love to set up posed photos where the bride proudly, yet elegantly displays the wedding garter she is wearing on her leg.

When the time comes for you to choose the right accessories for your wedding, there is no better place to start than with an online bridal accessory store. They offer everything under one roof of wedding garters, bridal lingerie, hair, and headpieces, as well as bridal jewelry.

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The Wedding Garter is an online bridal shop based on the Sunny Gold Coast of Australia and was founded on the belief that every bride has her personality, style, and identity, and so should her wedding accessories. The Wedding Garter is all things bridal from bespoke handmade garters to jewelry, luxury bridal lingerie, and sexy honeymoon lingerie. They are passionate about brides and they are dedicating their time and effort to sourcing the most beautiful pieces from all over the world, from which they create unique, handmade designer wedding garters to add the finishing touches on a bride’s biggest day. In essence, every bride becomes her own design by choosing her garter and other bridal accessories. The Wedding Garter has a large range of plus-size garters and plus-size lingerie to suit your size, we guarantee you will find something stunning. To find out more, visit their website at https://www.theweddinggarter.com.au.