Selecting the Perfect Garter for Your Wedding Day

The garter toss is considered one of the oldest wedding traditions to date. The tradition began when it use to be customary for the relatives and guest to accompany the bride and groom to their marriage bed. Thank goodness this is no longer the case and it is now considered a fun part of the wedding reception. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind when you are selecting a garter for your big day.

Choose a garter that matches your style. If you are having a traditional wedding you will want a traditional white and lace garter to match your dress. If you are a bride that likes bling then look for a garter with lots of sparkle and crystals.

Don’t forget the dress. If your dress is a tighter dress choose a garter that will not show a bump on your leg. It is important to also try on a garter as well as your dress to see how it will look under the dress. If you are wearing a larger ball gown styled dress the garter should not be a problem.

Color, color and more color. You can also select your garter to match your wedding colors or wedding theme. If you are having a military wedding, consider a military wedding garter. If your wedding colors are fuchsia and orange then you can add a splash of color by getting a fuchsia and orange garter. Something blue is another thing to think about. A garter is a great way to add that something blue to your wedding day.

If you select a personalized wedding garter you will forever have a keepsake from you wedding day. When selecting a garter that is personalized you can usually select from many thread options which will be another way to add some color.

The most important thing to remember is to have fun when selecting the garter. Choose a garter that means something to you and your day. Most garters today come with a throw away garter so that you can keep one for yourself. Good Luck and keep it fun!

Wedding Traditions - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

If you are planning your wedding then likely you have heard the phrase: something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. But do you know what the famous phrase means or how to go about incorporating it into your wedding day? Including this tradition into your wedding day is very important to most brides; I know it was for me. Here are some creative tips to help seamlessly incorporate each part of this tradition into your wedding day and the reason that each phrase came to be.

Something Old – Symbolizes the brides past and her family

You could have a piece of lace from your mothers or grandmothers dress sewn into yours.

Put a movie ticket stub from one of your first dates inside of your shoe or in the handle of your bouquet.

Wear a piece of jewelry that you inherited from a family member or loved one.

Something New - Symbolizes the future and the couple’s new life.

Wear a new Piece of jewelry from your future husband or your mother such as earrings or a necklace.

Your shoes.

Your wedding dress.

Something Borrowed - An item from a happily married couple so that there good fortune can carry over.

Wear your mothers pearl necklace.

Wear a bracelet that belongs to your grandmother.

Borrow your best friend's purse to keep all of your wedding day essentials handy.

Something Blue - Symbolizes purity. The color blue was the original white.

Buy a garter that is adorned with a blue charm or blue ribbon

Wear sapphire jewelry.

Wear a blue crystal brooch on the waist of your dress or attach it under the hem.

Brides have been honoring the tradition of wearing an old, a new, a borrowed and a blue item during their wedding for centuries. Although wearing these items is supposed to symbolize good luck for you in the future, they are also just a fun tradition that gives you an opportunity to express your admiration for a few special people in your life on your special day.