It is believed that the tradition of wedding garters is one of the oldest wedding traditions still in practice. According to The Knot.com, throwing the garter is derived from an old English custom called "flinging the stocking." Guests would invade the bridal chamber and steal the bride's stockings, then take turns flinging them. Whoever threw the one that landed on the groom's nose, would be the next to marry. By the 14th century, possession of the garter had become highly esteemed and the bride would often be rushed at the altar by hordes of guests competing for the prize. These days, the groom removes the garter -- generally worn at the sexier mid-thigh level -- from her leg (as innocently as possible, we're sure) and tosses it to his bachelor pals.
We have beautiful and unique garters available at Serendipity to carry out this wedding tradition with style! Below are several of the garters currently in the store.
