Wearing a garter—a thin band of elastic fabric that was created to hold up a woman's stockings—on your wedding day is a polarizing concept for most brides: Some love the idea, while others feel the ...

Superstition: The lore and customs surrounding bridal garters. Origins: The groom's public removal of his wife's garter is a traditional way of announcing to all present his undisputed right by way of ...

There’s a picture in my official wedding album of my husband taking off my garter at our reception … with his teeth. At the time, it felt like the wedding garter tradition was something we had to do.

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. On a day that is all about being the spotlight - a voluminous ...

Weddings are expensive, however, there are many easy ways to cut costs. Traditional wedding receptions include a garter toss, and garters retail from $12 to $45. The materials I used to make the ...

WEDDING day traditions are becoming less and less every year as brides and grooms make their own rules for their special days. Whether it’s having the father walk the bride down the aisle or having a ...