Toss or not to Toss?

A bridal garter is likely the only piece of lingerie you´ll ever have removed by your husband and then flung gleefully into a rapt crowd. Wether this wedding garter tradition makes you laught or cringe, it´s still going strong. And even brides that don´t embrance the garter toss sometimes wear a garter nonetheless – a bridal garter can still be a sexy addition for your wedding night. As you shop for a garter, questions will start to arise – which leg do you wear it on? How much should it cost? How far up the leg is it supposed to? Where does this tradition come from, anyway?

What leg is the bride supposed to wear the bridal garter on?

There is no particular leg that a you should wear your wedding garter. you can put the garter on whatever leg feels comfortable and natural to you! There is no good or bad luck involved with either leg.

Where exactly do you place the garter on your leg?

Place your bridal garter wherever you like, but just make sure to try your garter on before the morning of your wedding. It´s generally recommended that you wear your wedding garter just above your knee. This is usually the narrowest part of your leg and your garter won´t rub your other leg when you walk or dance. Also, if you are wearing a mermaid or tighter fitting wedding dress, around your knee is where your dress will flare out, making this an ideal location for your garter. you can, of course, adjust it and put it higher if that feels ore comfortable for you.

Do I have to Toss my garter?

Whether or not you toss your garter is entirely up to you. If you aren´t into the garter toss, don´t do it! If you ( or your partner) would rather not toss your bridal garter at your reception, that is pefectly OK. One common reason for not wanting to actually toss the garter is that many brides want to keep it as a modern heirloom – if that´s the case for you, but you still want to the fun moment of the groom peeling (or biting) it off nd then tossing it, consider getting a separate toss garter. A toss garter just an extra garter (often simpler than the main garter) that the groom can take off your leg and toss, while you get to keep your real garter as a keepsake forever.

On the other hand,some brides may want to toss the garter, but are uncomfortable with the idea of their groom fishin around for the garter beneath their dress as their parents and grandparents look on. If this is you, you can opt not to your groom just before the toss. Tailor the toss to suit you!

Photo: Rui Teixeira Wedding Photography

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