The History Of Bridal Garters
Bridal garters are one of the oldest wedding traditions to have stood the test of time when other traditions have been long forgotten. Remaining a significant part of bridal attire, bridal garters are thought to bring luck and fortune to the happy couple.
The tradition of brides throwing their bridal garters is thought to date back to 14th century England when wedding guests believed owning a piece of the brides wedding dress would bring good luck. The brides dress was literally tore at and so, to keep the dress and themselves intact, they began throwing their bridal garters to the male guests. Sometimes the male guests would become rowdy and attempt to remove the garter from the bride themselves so it became custom for the groom to remove the bridal garter from his brides leg and throw it himself.
The ritual of grooms throwing bridal garters to the single male guests remained a popular for centuries although nowadays most couples prefer to acknowledge the tradition of the bridal garter in the slightly more refined way of posing for the classic and somewhat customary garter photograph.
Garters of Charm is quite possibly the most beautiful of bridal garters for your traditional photograph which becomes a beautiful necklace from your very own love story following your wedding day.
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