The bride's garter is considered an integral attribute of a wedding dress, along with the bride's veil. It is with the help of it that you can elegantly complement a beautiful dress and at the same time have a very interesting wedding ritual.
The history of the appearance of the bride's garter.
Now almost all brides buy this attribute for their wedding dress, considering it a tribute to fashion. But this wonderful thing has its own interesting story. Let's figure out how this little thing appeared on the bride's leg? Until the end of the nineteenth century, there were two garters, one for each leg of the bride. And they were used to hold stockings. After stretchy stockings were invented, this accessory was forgotten for a while. They returned to it as an element of style that completes the image of the bride only in modern times. At the same time, a tradition emerged of not just wearing a garter at a wedding. At the end of the evening, the groom had to take it off the bride and throw it unmarried men. In Europe, receiving part of the bride’s clothing was considered good news and meant that a young man who “snatched” at least a small part of the bride’s outfit would certainly soon get married himself. Jealous husbands were always very sensitive to the outfit of their beloved, so it was decided to sacrifice, for the sake of a good cause, a little - the bride's garter. The right to remove the garter and throw it to unmarried men at the wedding was wisely decided to be left to the groom. However, there was a little trick here too. The fact is that brides did not want to part with this beautiful attribute, so they came up with the idea of wearing two garters on their legs. One was intended for her husband; by the way, it was called “honey”, and he only took it off during the first wedding. wedding night, and the second, “happy” one, was intended for guests, so it was thrown to unmarried men. It was the “honey” garter that was customarily kept for a long and happy life. family life, and she was, as it were, a talisman of this happiness.
At what point in the evening should the groom remove his garter?
Typically, this is done at the end of the wedding evening in order to determine who will have the wedding next. The bride's garter is removed either before removal wedding cake, or after it. Basically, this moment is controlled by the wedding host. It is at his request that the newlyweds and all unmarried men at the wedding are invited to the center of the dance floor, where, to the accompaniment of erotic music, the newly-made husband removes this attribute from his beloved and throws the garter to the guests.
What do you need to know to “correctly” remove a garter?
First of all, it should look beautiful. The most the best option is the one when the bride puts her foot on a chair, and the groom, standing on one knee, removes the garter. For newlyweds who are not particularly shy, there is an excellent option for removing the garter with your teeth. After all, this will certainly cause a lot of rejoicing and delight on the part of the guests. But if you are confused by this option, you can quite use the classic one, when the groom removes the garter with his hands. The only condition is that the groom must remove the garter slowly and gracefully! After it is in the hands of the groom, he stands with his back to the candidates for the role of future grooms and throws them the bride’s garter. You can joke a little and prepare a white cotton napkin in advance and throw it in first. Your wedding host will help you play out this moment. When the joke is successfully completed and the most impatient and active guest catches this napkin, you need to throw the real bride's garter. There are a lot of options for throwing unmarried men instead of a garter, you just need to use your imagination. But first, be sure to tell your wedding host about your intention to joke, so that he is aware and can comment on this moment in time and attract the attention of all guests to this joke. There is another interesting point in this wonderful tradition. The one who caught the bride's garter has every right to invite the lady who caught the bride's bouquet to a slow dance!
Your wedding will become flawless if your wedding host works out the script in advance, and you first discuss and agree on everything with him important points wedding banquet.
There is one completely useless, but at the same time very significant detail women's wardrobe. This element of clothing is also the most mysterious, because it is usually worn so that no one can see it, except one person - the beloved man. One can only guess whether this thing is worn. Or imagine, fantasize. What are we talking about? Of course, about the garter for stockings.
Garter for stockings: a little history
The garter was invented a long time ago - when men did not yet wear trousers, and women had no idea about tights. In ancient times, people wore high leather stockings. To prevent them from falling off, they had to be tied up.
Later, when they began to sew stockings from fabric, the already familiar garter turned out to be necessary again. Knitted stockings, which appeared already in the second millennium, were also not elastic enough, so they fell off and were gathered like an accordion. There was no way to do without a garter. Women, having started wearing stockings, transformed the garter. It was sewn from pieces of expensive fabric, decorated with embroidery, lace and even precious stones.
The garter was worn until the mid-20th century, even after a comfortable garter belt was invented at the end of the 19th century. But gradually stockings became more elastic, belts for them became more comfortable and popular, and women completely abandoned the garter.
Bride's garter at a wedding
Today, you can see a woman’s garter mainly only at a wedding – in the bride’s place, and often only in the hands of the groom. The tradition of wearing a garter at a wedding came to us from the West in the 90s, when Russians began to actively borrow American “tricks”.
It was then that the tradition of throwing the bride’s garter into the crowd of single male guests began to take root. This tradition is becoming increasingly popular. Girls, when choosing a wedding dress, always include stockings and a garter in the list of necessary purchases. Tights on a bride are almost bad manners.
Beautiful garters are sold in bridal shops, but many brides prefer to sew them themselves. Fortunately, to sew a garter you do not need to have a diploma as a seamstress-machine operator. First you need to choose a material: what will it be - guipure, silk, satin, organza, etc.? Then you will need an elastic band, a measuring tape, thread with a needle and scissors, as well as decorative elements– braid, rhinestones, beads, feathers, etc. On the garter that the groom shoots into the crowd of friends, you can embroider the groom’s name, and on the second garter, intended only for your loved one, you can embroider or sew on a decor with piquant content.
What should a bride's garter look like?
First of all, beautiful and neat, because then it will end up in the hands of a stranger or not so stranger young man, who will probably keep it as a keepsake. That is, the garter functions as a kind of souvenir and should look appropriate.
Wedding garters vary in width - narrow like a belt or wide like a lace elastic band on a stocking.
Typically, a narrow garter is worn higher, and a wide and fluffy one is worn lower. It is important that the garter matches the color of the bride's outfit. So, if Wedding Dress made in a combination of white and pink, the garter can be either pink or white. Garters of two or three colors are beautiful: for example, a white organza garter can be decorated with pink braid and gold ribbon beads. Well, a blue garter, of course, does not suit the bride’s white and pink outfit at all.
Wedding ritual associated with the bride's garter
After the wedding ceremony, the bride throws her bouquet into the crowd of unmarried friends. And already at the banquet (or rather, at its end), the groom “shoots” the garter at his single friends, having previously removed this thing from the bride’s leg. Withdrawal usually takes place in public.
You can, of course, get the garter on with your hands, but it’s much more interesting if you remove it with your teeth. This is exactly what is done at youth weddings. And if the bride is modest, and the company chosen is too conservative, it would be more correct to remove the garter in private. Or don’t wear it at all, but at the right moment remove this detail from the bride’s handbag.
By the way, some jealous grooms, in response to guests’ demands to throw away the garter, defiantly take off their tie and throw it away. Well, it's an act! But without the bride's garter, the ritual is not so interesting.
The bachelor who catches the garter will soon get married. This is the belief. Perhaps he will marry the very girl who received the bride’s bouquet. In any case, it wouldn’t hurt to hint to them about it.
And at some weddings, a ritual is deliberately carried out to bring the guy who caught the garter closer to the girl who caught the bouquet. A lucky young man is asked to place a garter on the leg of a clever lady and ask her to dance. However, these are additional nuances invented for entertainment. In fact, this action is not a mandatory attribute of the ritual associated with gartering the bride. By the way, throwing the garter is mandatory after the bride has parted with her bouquet.
Garters for the bride: one or two?
What about the bride? Forced to remain without a garter? Not at all! According to Western tradition, the bride should wear two headbands, one on top of the other. The groom will take off the lower one at the wedding and throw it into the crowd, and the upper, thin one - at home. Removing the garter on the wedding night symbolizes the deprivation of the bride's virginity.
The color blue is a sign of purity, which is why wedding garters used to be only blue. But today this requirement is not observed, because the garter must match the bride’s outfit. However, you can pay tribute old tradition and make a second garter, intended solely to please the eyes of the newly-made husband, namely blue.
How to sew a bride's garter?
Usually an elastic band is taken - slightly larger than needed around the circumference of the leg. In addition, you will need a base - fabric (or guipure), as well as satin ribbon, into which the elastic will subsequently be inserted. The length of the base fabric and the tape is equal. Moreover, it (the length) should be at least twice the length of the elastic band. The width of the garter depends on the width of the base fabric.
If necessary, the edges of the base fabric are processed, but this is rarely necessary. Then you can go several ways. First option: sew a satin ribbon to both sides of the base fabric (sew to both sides only for aesthetics - so that the inside of the garter looks as beautiful as the outside). Moreover, the ribbons are sewn at the same level, so they need to be fastened to the base fabric with safety pins in advance.
You can sew the elastic band along the middle line of the base fabric or a little higher - the style of the garter will depend on this. In the picture, the elastic is inserted immediately when sewing on the ribbon, but this is not necessary. Only after the ribbons are sewn on, an elastic band is inserted under the face ribbon and temporarily tied or secured with a pin. After fitting, the excess elastic is cut off and the entire structure is sewn together.
The garter is then decorated. This is how the garter turned out using this pattern (from the site www.weddingbee.com):
Second option: First, separately sew the so-called tube from the tape, folding it in half lengthwise. Then turn it outward with a pin. Then attach the resulting tube in the right place to the base fabric, seam down, and fasten with pins. Sew the tube to the base along the edges so that the “inside” of the tube remains hollow. Insert the elastic band inside the “tube” and gather the folds. The edges of the elastic should be extended on both sides of the tube. Now you need to try on the garter on your leg, pinning the elastic with a pin in the place where it needs to be sewn. The elastic is sewn together and the excess is cut off. After which the entire structure is sewn together and decorated.
Third option: sew a so-called elastic tube from any opaque fabric, insert an elastic into it, pulling it out from both ends. Try it on, sew the elastic, cutting off the excess. Connect the parts of the “tube”. After this, you can sew various lace flounces and ruffles to the resulting workpiece, making the garter multi-layered. Or leave it narrow.
Interesting garters for the bride:
For a “terrible” wedding :)
If future husband- avid fan
For the “wild” bride
For a football themed wedding
Be original even with your garters, dear brides!
- This is not only an intimate item of clothing, but also a participant in a kind of wedding ritual.
At the appointed moment, the groom must remove the little thing hidden under the dress and throw it to the men lined up in a row, but not all the young men know how to remove the garter from the bride and throw it.
This tradition has several versions, so each couple will be able to choose suitable rules. The main thing is that no one is inconvenienced.
The role of wedding traditions
Despite the fact that every couple strives to make their wedding unique, and many actually succeed, the “framework” of such a celebration always remains unchanged due to established traditions. The bride and groom can completely follow the classic wedding scenario or choose only a few customs for their holiday. This will not make the wedding trivial, but, on the contrary, will help future newlyweds make creative ideas on a ready-made basis.
Some traditions date back to the world BC, others are a little younger, but still passed through the centuries. Compliance with such customs allows newlyweds to join the culture of their people and all of humanity as a whole.
The realization that the same actions were performed by the bride and groom hundreds and even thousands of years ago is inspiring and excites the imagination.
What's happened
A garter is a small piece of clothing that is worn under... This thing is an elastic band decorated with lace, satin, ruffles, rhinestones and other decorative elements. You can also make the accessory yourself.
Previously, garters were used only during balls to support stockings and pantaloons, and for weddings this accessory began to be used only at the end of the last century.
If the bride has a fitted dress, it is better to choose a non-voluminous garter that will not stand out from under the dress.
Elena Sokolova
Sister of the bride
Try to wear the garter for several hours a few days before the wedding - make sure that the accessory does not cause discomfort.
Evgenia Luchinina
The bride puts on this accessory not just to complement her look, but also to perform some kind of wedding ritual. When the guests have already seen and tried, it is the turn of a kind of fortune-telling - which of the single young people and unmarried girls
next will find his happiness. Free female guests catch the bride's bouquet, and boys catch the garter, and it is believed that the luckiest of each group will soon celebrate his own wedding. Interesting!
In some cases, it is said that the girl who catches the flowers and the man who gets the garter are destined to be together.
This tradition was invented in America, although the prototype of the custom originated in the 14th century in France and England. Back then it was believed that the bride’s outfit brought good luck, so the guests tried to tear off a piece of it for good luck. To keep the dress safe and sound, the girls began to throw only a garter to the guests.
Procedure
According to tradition, the groom must remove the garter from the bride's leg. According to American custom, this is done before the girl throws the bouquet to her unmarried friends, but you can change the order.
The young man takes his beloved in his arms and sits or places her on a chair in the center of the hall, and at a small distance from the couple, single men stand in one line and wait for the cherished moment.
The husband should know how to properly remove the garter from the bride so that the event goes quickly and interestingly. It is necessary to slightly lift the skirt of the hero of the occasion, find an accessory on her leg, carefully loosen the tension and take it out to the accompaniment of lyrical or fiery music. To ensure everything goes smoothly, you need to take into account several nuances.
In some French provinces, the garter is removed not by the groom, but by the best man, that is, the witness. The thing is not thrown to the bachelors, but is put up for auction, the money from which will go to the common treasury of the newlyweds.
next will find his happiness. Free female guests catch the bride's bouquet, and boys catch the garter, and it is believed that the luckiest of each group will soon celebrate his own wedding. Check out also. It will be no worse than analogues from the store.
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The bride places her foot on the chair, after which the groom lifts the skirt a little with his hands and removes the garter. As a result, the girl is not embarrassed, and the guests are happy. One of the options for removing a garter from a bride is shown in the video, with the bride’s bouquet being thrown first.
A bride's wedding dress is something touching and, as many believe, brings good luck. The garter toss is carried out according to different scenarios, but you should not deviate too much from the classic version. If you do everything romantically and tastefully, the guests and the newlyweds themselves will like it.
Each nation has its own traditions of celebrating weddings, and very often these traditions are borrowed from each other. Throwing the bride's wedding garter is one of these traditions. This tradition may seem at first glance quite vulgar and not at all fun, but it is firmly part of the ritual customs of youth weddings. For those who would like to amuse their guests with this wedding ritual, our article is here.
During the Middle Ages, garters were used to support pantaloons, and only after some time it became one of the important accessories not only for women, but also for men. The women's garter differed from the men's in the abundance of lace, embroidery and decorations.
What is it wedding garter? The word garter comes from “jarret”, which means “hollow”. In the past, garters were worn to hold up stockings. Now, when we talk about a wedding garter - this is a wide or narrow elastic band or ribbon that the bride puts on just above the knee of her right leg - this is the first garter, which, as a rule, is called “happy” - this is what is thrown to the groom’s single friends at the wedding celebration . But, as a rule, the bride puts on two garters - the second is slightly higher than the first - it is removed by the husband on the first wedding night and is called “honey”. The husband keeps the second garter for himself and keeps it as a lucky talisman.
Where did this tradition of throwing wedding garters come from? In ancient times, some peoples believed that bringing a piece of clothing or flowers into the house would bring happiness, so each guest tried to tear something off the bride or groom’s wedding suit. And in order not to be left without a wedding dress, someone very witty came up with the idea of throwing a wedding garter. It would seem that the problem is solved. But then it turned out that the problem was solved, but not completely. Under the influence of wine fumes, most of the male guests tried to tear off this treasured garter from the beautiful bride. It was then that the tradition arose that the husband, and not anyone else, removes the wedding garter from the bride.
When are wedding garters removed? The second or “honey” garter is removed by the groom from the bride during the first wedding night, when they are alone. And the first or “lucky” garter is removed during the wedding celebration. As a rule, the wedding garter is removed when the cake has already been cut and the newlyweds are about to leave.
In the West, this ritual has exactly the same meaning as the first dance of the newlyweds. For the ritual of removing the wedding garter, they even select special musical accompaniment. If you follow Western traditions, the wedding garter is thrown first, and only after that the bride's bouquet.
How to remove a wedding garter beautifully, and without embarrassing your guests? The bride sits on a chair, and the single guests stand around. The groom slightly lifts the bride's skirt and finds the treasured accessory. If you cannot find it under the numerous petticoats of your chosen one, just ask her to help you - this way you will avoid awkward waiting. After you find the desired accessory, carefully straighten it, relaxing the tension, and slowly remove it with your hands or teeth, as you like. If you choose to remove the wedding garter with your teeth rather than your hands, then it is better for the bride to stand up and put her leg on a chair - it will be more comfortable. It’s really worth noting that although this method looks more impressive and beautiful, it should be abandoned if you don’t want to shock the elderly relatives invited to the wedding. In addition, this method is unacceptable after a wedding in a church.
If your chosen one is very modest, then she can remove the garter herself - and then give it to you, and after you get this accessory, immediately throw it to your single friends! Anyone who catches this exquisite detail of the bride's outfit is promised a quick and happy marriage.
And in conclusion alone little advice- you should not quickly remove the wedding garter, as you risk being left without photographs of this interesting moment. And this wedding ritual ends with the dance of the lucky man who caught the wedding garter and the girl who caught the bride’s bouquet.
Every girl dreams of a wonderful, luxurious wedding. On this holiday, every detail of the image should look elegant and incredibly beautiful. Special attention The bride's garter is given, which is hidden from the eyes of the guests almost until the very end of the celebration.
What it is?
Garter – elastic band decorated with lace, bows, flowers. Previously it was used to support stockings, but now it is gaining more and more popularity for weddings. This is a rather delicate, piquant accessory. It is put on the bride's leg under the dress in such a way that guests and the groom cannot see it during the entire celebration.
Range
Today you can find a wide variety of this accessory, so the most difficult thing is the choice. The blue tint is considered classic. But, it is necessary to take into account the color and style of the bride’s dress, the style of the celebration, and take into account the girl’s desire. The most popular options are the following.
Wide
A classic type of garter made of lace or satin ribbon. It will look great both as a lucky garter and as a honey garter. This is a fairly wide element, so to prevent this part from slipping, an elastic band is sewn to the inside. For lovers of large accessories and jewelry, this is a wonderful version that looks perfect with any type of lingerie.
Thin
The best option is a satin ribbon with a limited number of additional details. Perfect for fluffy dress with bright elements, and short dresses with and without a train.
Double
This is a set made in the same style. Why are 2 garters needed? One of them is intended for throwing by the groom (wide version), and the other for the first night of the newlyweds (thin). Made from satin or lace, decorated with additional details. This is an option for those who decide to stick to traditions.
With decorative elements
The basis is a medium-width ribbon, which is decorated with fresh or artificial flowers, or used beautiful stones. Here it is worth observing moderation. Since large and heavy parts interfere with normal walking, or may cause it to descend. Photos of the most beautiful and unusual garters can be seen in this article.
How to shoot correctly?
There are no rules. The main thing is to do it beautifully, without embarrassing anyone. The groom must carry the bride in his arms to the middle of the hall. If the girl is modest, then it is possible that she herself will take off the garter and give it to the groom.
If a man wants to pull off the garter himself, then he needs to sit the bride on a chair, and, standing on his knees, and, carefully lifting the girl’s dress, remove it from her leg.
If the newlyweds wish, they can add some spice to this process by removing the wedding garter with their teeth. To do this, placing the bride on a chair, without lifting her dress high, you need to pull it off. There is no need to rush, it is better to take it slowly to get wonderful pictures. For such an event it is very good to choose the right musical accompaniment. With this option, it is necessary to take into account the age of the guests, since many older people may be against such a moment.
It is best for young people to agree in advance on how to remove this interesting detail. The bride should also inform the groom where this element will be located.
Self-production
You can create an original and unique garter yourself that cannot be found in stores. All you need for this is the girl’s imagination and a few materials. This article contains a video where you can watch step by step instructions creating a garter.
How to wear it correctly?
Many brides wonder which foot should they wear it on? Classic option is right leg, just above the knee. If the bride has chosen a set, then the higher one is worn for the wedding night, and the lower one, which the groom must remove during the ceremony. If the bride wants to decorate both legs, then the one intended for the first night should be worn on the left leg, and for a festive event - on the right leg.
The garter intended for the wedding night is kept in the family and is called a honey garter.
Festive ritual
There is a tradition when girls catch the bride's bouquet. And single men must catch a garter, which the groom, having previously removed from the leg, standing with his back, throws into the crowd of those wishing. This part of the event takes place at the end holiday, after the cake and the bride throwing the bouquet. The one who caught this detail will soon have a wedding himself.
A garter is an element without which the bride’s look would not be perfect. When choosing it, you must take into account the purpose of the accessory. You should also pay attention to the style of the bride’s dress and everything solemn day. A correctly selected garter will give the wearer a feeling of confidence in her appearance.
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