The long last tradition of the wedding garter is a ritual that seems to be extinct in modern 
weddings. Throwing garters is considered to be one of the most oldest surviving wedding tradition. The roots of this tradition can be reached as far back as the Dark ages. The ritual was initiated when the local community members would accompany a bridal couple to the marriage bed where she would be later joined by her husband. However, the wedding garter evolved into something more extravagant. It became an idea of festivity in which the bride would toss the garter at the grooms in an effort to swoon a handsome individual who would be a perfect match for her. The “throwing of the garter” has also become a lucky charm that would ensure that the couples would have a blessed married life.
Traditions have continued to evolved or eliminated. In the modern century, tossing the garter has become a lost tradition but the ritual of celebrating a joyous occasion such as a wedding has not been lost. This tradition has been replaced with a modern attitude, a more fashionable approach to an old custom. The modern day weddings are never complete without the jazz of personal wedding napkins. Draped in rich color and enriched with fine quality print, personalized wedding napkins are enticing in any occasion. Ask any bride what she wants and she will not hesitate to insist on personalized wedding napkins. After all, the cake is not the only thing that gains the most attention.
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Traditions have died because of changing social norms, like tying the bride’s shoes to the bumper of the newlyweds’ car. The bride’s shoes were seen as a symbol of possession or ownership, and her father would take her shoes before the wedding and give them to the groom – basically transferring ownership of the bride to the groom. But I agree with you ingrid, I still want them.
Comment by Barbie — February 4, 2012 @ 1:19 am
I think I started to notice the decline of the garter toss about five years ago, and every year we work with fewer and fewer clients who include this tradition in their plans. What has surprised me, though, is how quickly the tradition of the bouquet toss has followed the same tradition. Hmm interesting.
Comment by Gina — February 4, 2012 @ 1:23 am
Its sad that this tradition is declining. I think it was a ritual that has symbolical significance.
Comment by Laura — February 4, 2012 @ 1:30 am
Most couples that object to the garter toss do so because they don’t think it’s particularly tasteful. I can relate to that. It is pretty awkward when your husband has to reach all the way by your thigh region in front of your guests to get the garter. But it is also exciting and bit adventurous.
Comment by Jenna Allen — February 4, 2012 @ 1:35 am
It is so sad that this tradition is dissolving. i really thought it was such a cool ritual to say the least. Something that is unique in its own manner.
Comment by Samantha — February 4, 2012 @ 7:24 pm
Yes I agree samantha. I mean all these traditions are so vital. I know for sure that I will never let go of old traditions. I am planning on doing a wedding anniversary dance too. Anyone else had that in mind?
Comment by Bertha Roberts — February 4, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Most of the bouquet tosses that I see now include both unmarried and married women, without the garter toss. I just dont see why these awesome practices have to go away?Tossing it to all of the women eliminates the “stigma” issue, and still allows you to include the tradition at your wedding. I
Comment by Jenny — February 4, 2012 @ 7:35 pm
As a wedding planner, I noticed this too. A decline in these traditions. It is really strange, my family always conducted these rituals. I guess its on your style now a days.
Comment by Roberta — February 4, 2012 @ 7:48 pm
Wedding garters are indeed a rather interesting tradition. If you’re not aware of the complete history behind them it is something to look into. It may or may not be something that you’re interested in making a apart of your very own personalized wedding, make it a more personal or memorable occasion. As Faizan says wedding garters first came into play in the dark ages as family and friends accompanied the wedding couple to their bed. Of course they left them to begin what was supposed to be the most memorable nights of their lives. In some cases there was ” a garter toss,” a game of sorts. Members of the bridal party would try to hook or toss the garter on the groom’s nose and the one who did would be the next to get married. It is a great event to feature on your Personalized Wedding Program.
Wedding traditions can come to be just as meaningful as wedding ceremonies themselves. They definitely highlight certain moments of the ceremony and will mean the world to the happy couple as well as most of the guests. Though throwing wedding garters is supposed to be the oldest surviving wedding tradition I wasn’t aware of it. I thought throwing a fresh bouquet of flowers or the father walking the bride down the aisle had to have been just as old. When it comes to wedding traditions i think the more fanciful or the more of a classic fairy tale theme you create behind them along with the personalized Save the date cards and Wedding invitations the more excitement you build for having a very, dramatic successful wedding no matter what size guest list or how complex your Wedding Stationery Suite: Personalized Wedding Invitations, Wedding Engagement Announcements, Programs, Menu Cards, Wedding Shower Invitations, Thank You Notes and of course Personalized Guest Towels and Napkins.
” We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond. ” A funny lottle thing called a wedding garter.
Writer: Gwendolyn Brooks
Comment by Henry B. Springs — February 6, 2012 @ 3:11 pm
” In so much as love grows in you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.”
Writer : St. Augustine
It was nice to find out about the tradition of the wedding garter. I really thought it was put in place to keep the question of the bride’s innocence in tack. You know she would wear a wedding garter as a symbol she hadn’t really given herself up before and the husband removing it would symbolizes she is as pure as she’s expected to be. I’ve been reading a little bit more about the tradition the garter there seems to be more surprising rituals that go along with the customs that probably would make your Personalized Wedding Program, really unique. In fact at one time Wedding Guests would undress the bride before she and her husband experienced their wedding night together. The bride’s garter was a symbol for good luck and given to the mob that undressed her. Throwing the garter to the groomsmen is what remains of the custom. You know if someone make’s it a point to include one of these traditions in their wedding they could go to the trouble of explaining it in their Personalized Wedding Programs, Shower Invitations or Bridal Thank You Cards.
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Comment by Henry B. Springs — February 6, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
Speaking of love, valentine’s day is only 7 days away. I hope my husband has something wonderful planned!
Comment by Kandy — February 7, 2012 @ 7:22 am
The subject of wedding garters piqued my interest. I was really surprised that it had evolved from a bawdy or brazen practice of crowds undressing the bride and the bride proceeding to throw her garter out to them. Throwing a wedding garter through a loop would seemingly be a tough enough task but looping or landing the wedding garter on the nose of the groom by one of the groomsmen seems to be a nearly impossible task. Culture and tradition seem to pass it off as a feat of skill for the next lucky groomsman who catches it. he in turn is the next to be married. It’s a great degree of personalization that someone could no doubt be added to a Personalized Wedding Thank you Note. You know they’d make a terribly splashing comment about the pace of the wedding, classic choice of colors or break from traditional format with a unique shade of blue, buttercup or lavender. Yes they’ll comment on the seven tiered cake with French butter cream flowers, marzipan fixtures and a variety frostings and flowers in colors that span the spectrum of the rainbow. Then the garter is a whole another subject, more than an appropriate line to start off a deeply heartfelt Thank You Note.
I am much more enamored with the wedding tradition of bridal bouquets. I think the bouquet along with Personalized Wedding invitations and Save The Date Cards can make the most pristine, inviting personal statement possible at weddings. Until now I’ve been a miss as to where the tradition actually came from. The practice of carrying bouquets of aromatic garlic and herbs were first used in ancient times to ward off evil spirits. In ancient Rome and Greece brides and grooms wore garlands around their necks to symbolize “new life, hope and fertility.” Most people envision bouquets of roses, tulips. orchids, violets, marigolds, tropical daises, Calla lilies, stephanotis and many more domesticated and wild flowers. Historians state bridal bouquets became the secret language of lovers during the 17th century when lovers exchanged flowers to symbolize personal messages. Of course Personalized Cards and Notes replaced them further on down the line.
” Marriage is three parts love and seven parts forgiveness of sins ”
Is that what you do after the ceremony?
Writer: Langdon Mitchell
Comment by Henry Springs — February 8, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
Wedding garters, wedding garters, wedding garters? I must admit I didn’t know much about the lost art of the wedding garter before reading this blog entry. It is definitely an event you’ll probably want to highlight and mention on your Wedding Program for pure kistch or pure drama. It’s something your wedding planners will have to decide.The tradition was given birth in the dark ages but more and more modern brides have attempted to make it more intimate and personal. Nowadays a modern bride who is attempting to embrace the tradition is ‘looking for something that will embrace her personality,” match her wedding colors and of curse let her groom and the adjoining wedding party know “she’s sexy and she knows it.’ The garter tradition means she’ll assemble herself in her “most lovely” under things for the big day. For many ironically the garter is the last piece of lingerie that completes the seduction setting for the big day. Ordering custom garters are increasing in popularity along with Personalized Wedding Stationery: Invitations, Save The Date Card Announcements, Wedding Programs, Shower Invitations Napkins and Guest Towels. Yes, they are ordering personalized garters that will be worn and thrown out to the crowd before the day ends and the wedding night begins.
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“Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; for love is sufficient unto
love.”
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Comment by Henry Springs — February 29, 2012 @ 11:46 am