Choosing the Right Wedding Garters Most brides today want to carry on the tradition of wearing a wedding garter for the groom to take off at the wedding reception and throw it over his shoulder to his group of single male guests but the bride needs to make sure that she is choosing the right wedding garters. Many brides opt to choosing a wedding garter set in which there are one to throw and one for her to keep as a memento of her special day. There are several things that a bride must do in order to make sure that she is getting the right wedding garter in addition to choosing the theme and color. Because of the “something blue” that is part of a bridal tradition many brides will incorporate the color of blue into their wedding garters. A bride can find wedding garter sets in various shades of blue from pale blue to turquoise. Some of the other things that a bride needs to take into consideration when choosing wedding garters include: •
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Making sure that the wedding garter is made to fit you which you can do by measuring your thigh or where you are going to place the garter. You do not want it to be so tight that it is uncomfortable to wear but then you do not want it to be too big that it will fall off at a most embarrassing time. Making sure that you choose one that you really like even if it is untraditional like it being animal print, a loud wild vibrant color, etc. Making sure that the elastic that is holding up the garter is covered by ribbon or some type of material so the wedding garter will not rub against your leg leaving a raw itchy spot. Wearing your garter at the right place on your leg because if it is too low it could fall off or too high it could rub against your thigh. Making sure that it is not too high up on your thigh because you may accidentally show your special underwear to your wedding guests.
Your wedding garters do not have to be plain but instead they can make a fashion statement that is unique to you, the bride. On the one that the bride is keeping she could sew into it something old, something blue, and something new. You can find wedding garters online at specialty wedding stores or where you are buying your wedding gown. You can adorn your wedding garters with raffia, lace, feathers, or plain and simple.