I Do The Details

Hi everyone,

Welcome to Featured Friday Edition #21- Garter toss? hmmm. The garter tradition originated back to the 14th century. In parts of Europe the guests of the bride and groom believed having a piece of the bride’s clothing was thought to bring good luck. They would actually destroy the brides dress by ripping off pieces of fabric. Obviously, this tradition did not sit well with the bride, so she began throwing various items to the guests – the garter being one of them.

It tends to be 50/50 whether a bride and groom choose to have the garter/bouquet toss or forgo it all together. Some people are sick of being forced out onto the dance floor, just to be flagged single and available in front of everyone. Others love the fun it brings to the party and would not do without. Beyond the details of the actual tossing itself, let me first say that I think wearing a garter is a must. It’s an extra touch that is something you can wear and then pass down to the next generation. It can then be your daughter’s something borrowed or old. Whether people see the garter or not, it’s a cute touch to your attire. IF you are actually going to toss and are wearing an heirloom or garter you want to keep, be sure to either wear 2 or make the change right before.

I have partaken in a few bouquet catching battles myself, and I caught one at my friend Denise’s wedding. I thought my boyfriend (now hubby) at the time would fight for the garter on my behalf but he was CLUELESS and lost to someone else… BUT I was the next to get married out of my high school girlfriends after that catch. Who knows if that mattered or not, but it was fun and something to remember.

So the question is will YOU do the garter and bouquet toss or no? My advice is simple, IF you have a fun crowd, ready to get into the whole tradition..go with it! If not, just forget it all together because you would not want a small crowd of 2-3 people fighting on the dance floor to be the next bride/groom. That is just not fun..you need a full house on the floor. I have seen grown men crawl on the floor, women throw fists and if nothing else, it’s down right entertaining to watch!

AND NOW…the March GIVEAWAY!!! This month we are honored to be giving away not just ONE but TWO handmade Garters courtesy of Garter Lady! Both created with love, details and elegant materials.

Our first garter above will be awarded to the first winner at random on March 15th. This handmade creation is it is satin with the most beautifully exquisite pearled wedding applique- inside is something blue!

Our second garter will be pulled at random on March 26th. This is the most exquisite white heirloom garter, the quality just shines. And inside you’ll see a little “something blue” too. This is the garter you will wear in the beauty and grace you are and then tuck away to hand down to generations of future family brides. A true gem..

How to enter you ask?

1.)   Must leave your name & e-mail address below. E-mail is necessary to notify you of your winnings. But do not leave it in the comment section- it will show behind the scenes to me from that text field.

2.)   Comment below and provide us with you opinion/feelings towards the Bouquet/Garter toss. Are you for or against it? I wanna know..

3.)   Giveaway open to all I Do The Details readers starting 3/5/10 until midnight on 3/25/10. Winners announced and notified on 3/15/10 & 3/26/10. Remember..we have 2!!