The history of the wedding garter
In our time, such a detail can be found, perhaps, only at marriage ceremonies. And meanwhile, once this element of the wardrobe played quite a useful role. In ancient times, long before the invention of tights, people had to wear high leather stockings. As a rule, stockings were specially tied, so that they did not fall off their feet.
In place of leather stockings came knitted, which also did not have the necessary elasticity and constantly slipped, gathering folds on the knees. Garters came to help in these cases. It should be noted that when such a detail entered the everyday wardrobe of women, it began to serve as a kind of decoration. Realizing the practical function, this element of clothing has turned into a decorative detail of the image. Garters began to decorate in all sorts of ways - they were sewed from expensive materials, complemented with lace, bows, stones, embroidery and other elements.
After a while, the garter belt was replaced by a belt for stockings, and later stockings became so elastic that the need to support them in addition simply fell away.
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Why does the bride garter on his leg
In our time, you can meet such an unusual detail at most weddings. Garter at the wedding ceremony plays the role of a symbol and participates in a famous rite, when the groom throws this detail to a group of unmarried men. This rite was born not in our country, but came from the West approximately in the 90's. Since then, most brides consider the accessory an indispensable part of their wedding toilet.
Initially, in the West, there was a custom, according to which guests who came home from the celebration, had to bring at least a small scrap of young clothes. In this regard, after the end of the celebration, each of the invited tried to tear off a piece of cloth from a young dress or from the costume of her faithful. Naturally, such a barbarous tradition could not last forever, and more civilized rituals replaced it. Since then, it is believed that the garter from the feet of the girl brings good luck and well-being, and is lucky enough to get this accessory only to someone who will catch it from the hands of the groom.
In some states, the girl has not one, but two garters. One of them is worn on the right leg, placing the part approximately at the mid-thigh level. Another garter is worn on the left leg slightly lower than the first. The husband removes the accessory from the right leg of his young wife and throws unmarried friends, and the second part remains in place.
Why does the bride have another garter? The answer is simple: the groom takes this accessory off his bride on the wedding night. This ritual is a symbol of the girl's deprivation of innocence.
It is believed that to give an accessory to lone guys is taken before the bride gives her brides a bouquet, but this is not a categorical requirement for us, and most often this action is carried out at the end of the celebration.
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Requirements for a wedding garter
As for the color of the accessory, it can be absolutely anything. In the old days, the blue tint symbolized chastity, in connection with which the garters were sewn solely in blue tones.
Modern girls choose the most diverse colors - from white to bright red. When choosing a garter, take into account the fact that this item will fall into the hands of an outsider and perhaps it will retain it for memory - the accessory should be neat and tidy.
The width of the garter can also be different. There are both very narrow and rather wide variants. Thin accessory looks very stylish and elegant, but on the big tape there is an opportunity to make a complex and rich decor.
It is desirable that the accessory is in harmony with the style and color scheme of the wedding dress. For example, under a dress of ivory color, a garter in warm shades will suit, and if a combination of several colors is combined in an outfit, then the accessory can have something in common with at least one of the tones. Often this attribute of the bride's innocence is performed not in one, but in two or three shades, which is very attractive.
It should be noted that the garter does not necessarily have to be the same tone with the dress, but it is worthwhile to observe certain color combinations. For example, not only white, but also any other bright shade will suit a white decoration. But with a warm tone of aiworri dress, a cold blue will not look good.
Red garter perfectly in harmony with the white or beige attire, besides, this catchy shade is a symbol of passion and is able to bring good luck in love. Girls with a tender romantic nature prefer pink accessories, the garter in the golden palette attracts monetary prosperity, and the blue detail means purity and purity.
On the question of which foot the bride is wearing a garter, there is no definite answer. If it was decided to use only one accessory, most of it is located just above the knee of the right leg. If the bride has two garters, then they are put on both legs.
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Customs associated with the garter
Near the end of the festival, after the young cut the cake, it's time to take off the garter with the young one. Usually the groom does it publicly, to the applause of the guests. The garter at the wedding can be removed by hand, but some like to do it with their teeth - it's more fun and interesting. However, sometimes newlyweds find such an action not too decent and try to do everything in a more decent way.
Particularly conservative natures believe that such a ritual is generally undesirable to conduct in front of outsiders. In this case, the groom takes off the garter while being alone with the bride. And some people prefer not to put such a detail on their foot at all and just hide it in their purse to get it at the right time.
If you want the garter throwing ceremony to not seem trite, listen to some of the recommendations:
- If the bride is modest enough and does not want her to lift her skirt publicly, she can gently remove the garter and hand it to her husband. The groom, having got an accessory, becomes a back to the gathered group of single friends and at random throws a garter.
- If the young man still decided to remove the accessory with his teeth, he risks becoming entangled in the multilayered fabrics of the dress for a long time. To simplify the lover's task, the girl herself should help him a little.
- When not only young people are invited to the wedding, but also many elderly people, it is better to avoid unnecessarily indiscreet rituals. In this case, the garter can be removed quickly or done in a secluded corner. However, if you are going to capture this action on video or photos, then you have the right to make an exception.
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Wedding garter for the bride own hands
Such an accessory can be found in any wedding salon, where you will be offered a choice of a wide variety of models. But it's much more interesting to make a garter on your own. First, so you can eventually get exactly what you want, and secondly, you will be more pleasant to store as a souvenir a second garter, in the creation of which you have invested your efforts.
To make the garter of the bride with your own hands, you will need:
- Strong elastic.
- Satin ribbon about 3-4 cm wide.
- Wide lace or any other beautiful fabric.
- Pin
- Elements for dressing garter: rhinestones, ribbons, flowers, lace, beads, braid and so on.
- Scissors, centimeter tape, needle and thread.
Note that the length of the rubber band should be slightly less than the circumference of the leg. The satin ribbon is needed to hide the rubber band. The satin and fabric for the base should be the same length. At the same time, their length should be at least twice the length of the gum.
Let's consider the process of manufacturing the garter step by step:
- Take a centimeter tape and measure the leg circumference where you are supposed to wear an accessory. Multiply this figure by 1.5-2 times, depending on how much the garter is added.
- Measure out the necessary length of satin and lace ribbons, cut off the necessary fragments. The Atlas, as a rule, is disheveled at the edges, so at the place of cutting it must be burned with a lighted match.
- Put the lace face up. On it in the center put the satin part also "face" upwards.
- Secure the materials with the help of tailors and sweep the satin along the two edges.
- Using a sewing machine or manually make neat seams around the edges of the satin ribbon. Inside you should get a cavity, through it you will stretch out the elastic band.
- Attach a small pin to the elastic band and stretch it between the lace and the satin.
- Try the garter on your leg and pull it down to the appropriate length.
- Sew the ends of the accessory.
- Using the decor chosen by you, decorate the garter. You can sew an elegant bow, decorate the garter with rhinestones or beads, small artificial pearls and other elements. The main thing is that all these details blend well with the color and style of the accessory.
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