The Wedding Garter

Throwing the garter began in France when pieces of the bridal attire were considered lucky. The bride would throw the garter to the guests at the wedding and whoever caught it could expect good luck.

The garter is worn on the bride's left leg, just above the knee.

Often the bride chooses to wear both a garter to throw as well as a garter to keep.

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