How wide should a garter be?

To make a no-sew elastic garter, choose a piece of decorative elastic that's about 2 inches wide. Next, wrap the elastic around your thigh so that it's a little snug and cut it 1 inch wider than your thigh.

What is a normal garter size?

Wedding garters are generally worn roughly 3-6” above the knee to around mid-thigh. It's a personal choice where you choose to wear it – experiment until you find a spot that feels most comfortable.

How is a garter supposed to fit?

Your wedding garter should fit snugly so that it won't fall down, but not so tight that it leaves a mark or cuts off circulation. You are going to be wearing your wedding garter for several hours and depending on when/if you do a wedding garter toss, you might be doing some dancing with it on.

How tight should garters be?

The best word that I can use to describe the fit of your wedding garter is "secure." Your garter should be secure enough around your leg so that you can walk and dance and it won't fall off. But, it should not be so tight that it leaves a mark on your leg.

How far up your leg do you wear a garter?

You don't have to wear it so high like you see in the pictures. Lower it to a point that feels good, probably closer to your knee where your legs are the skinniest and that feels the best. My advice is to wear your wedding garter where it is most comfortable. I generally recommend wearing it just above your knee.

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Why do brides wear 2 garters?

Many brides who wear two garters don't want to loose their main garter and would rather not think about having to get it back after the toss, so they opt to wear a second garter. (As someone once told me at a wedding show: "One to show, one to go!")

What does a garter symbolize?

Traditionally, the wedding garter most often symbolizes love and luck. In the Middle Ages it was more tied up with notions of virginity and the consummation of marriage; these days it's more of a fun, lighthearted wedding way to show off the couple's chemistry and interact with their guests.

Where on your leg do you wear a garter?

Where do you place the garter on your leg? It's generally recommended that you wear your wedding garter just above your knee. This is usually the narrowest part of your thigh and your garter won't rub your other leg when you walk or dance.

How do you wear a garter everyday?

For daily wear, you need six garters minimum to truly hold up your stockings and keep everything in place – two in front, two in back, and two along your thighs. Some people prefer the extra security of eight straps, but this is mostly a matter of personal preference.

Does the garter go on the left or right?

The basic answer is this: It does not matter which leg wears your wedding garter on your big day. You can put it on your right or the left leg. You can wear it high or low on your leg. It doesn't matter!

What is the symbolism of a wedding garter?

Good Luck and Fertility

In the late Renaissance period, the garter began to symbolize good luck and sometimes even fertility. During these years and for hundreds of years after, the garter remained a lucky symbol for whoever held or wore it.

Which leg does a bride's garter go on?

There is no traditional leg that a garter should be worn on. Garters were designed to keep stockings up on both legs, and so it can be worn on any leg that feels natural to you. We recommend you wear your garter just above your knee on either leg.

Why do grooms go under the bride's dress?

Garter and the history

Guest started taking a piece of the bride's gown after the wedding ceremony for this luck, giving them nothing to hold on to in terms of a gown memory. The culture of wearing a piece of garment as part of the wedding dress to be given out as the lucky charm brought about the garter.

Do garters come in sizes?

For example, The Garter Girl's standard wedding garter size will stretch to fit legs that are 14 inches to 22 inches around. So, if a bride orders a wedding garter from my collection and doesn't tell me her custom size, then the garter will be made in this standard size.

Do garters stretch?

Stretch It Out

Sometimes the elastic on wedding garters is really tight because it is new. Elastic will loosen up – a little bit – over time, so try giving your garter a few gentle stretches to full diameter to try to get the elastic to loosen up.

Can you wear a wedding garter without stockings?

Today, you can wear them with or without pantyhose, for any reason you see fit.

What does a garter tattoo symbolize?

Garter tattoos are designs made to represent femininity and sexiness, but with the added subtlety incorporating women's strength and individuality also wrapped into the idea.

Do you wear a garter on your wedding day?

You may be a bride wondering 'do I need to wear a wedding garter?' , but it really is not something that you absolutely have to wear on your wedding day. It is, like every other wedding accessory, a choice that is completely up to you as the bride and your style.

What do you do with the garter after the wedding?

Many brides want to keep their wedding garter after their wedding. It is a small little wedding keepsake. The nice thing to do if you catch the garter is ask the bride if she wants it back. If the bride is busy, give the garter to one of her bridesmaids or the maid of honor to pass it on.

Why does the groom take off the garter?

"These days, removing the garter is basically the male equivalent to the bride's bouquet toss. The bride sits on a chair so her new husband can take her garter belt off her leg and toss it to a crowd of bachelors. Supposedly, whoever is lucky enough to catch it will be next to get married. "

Who gives the bride something blue?

Two grooms can sport blue ties or borrow their grandfathers' cuff links. Bridesmaids can wear blue and act as the bride's something blue.

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