Comments on: 7 Things You Didn’t Know about the Wedding Garter

By: Regina

Regina — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:28:07 +0000

Great post. In Ireland the lad who catches the garter has to put it on the lady who caught the bouquet. With his teeth! This does lead to some very funny photos though. :)

By: Emma@EmmalineBride

Emma@EmmalineBride — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:24:20 +0000

In reply to Catarina.

Catarina,

That’s interesting! I haven’t heard of that one before! I appreciate you sharing the comment. Thanks for visiting – we’re happy you like the blog!

-E.

By: Catarina

Catarina — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:31:54 +0000

I’m not sure if this happens in the States, but in Portugal it’s tradition (although a dying tradition) for the bride to stand in front of all the guests with her dress up. The guests will then give money to the newlyweds, (usually someone goes around them with a basket for them to put the money in, and tell the bride to pull the garter up or down her leg. This goes on until the garter reaches the brides knee. At that time she will remove it and the groom will toss it.

Love your blog by the way!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:43:38 +0000

This was a great article! I learned alot about the history of the garter! Thank you!

By: Allensbridal

Allensbridal — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:24:48 +0000

Quite useful post.

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:09:03 +0000

Excellent and informative post. Did not know how it all began until I read this post.