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Today, garters symbolize mystery and virginity, especially if it is blue, and well hidden under layers of crinoline!
There are two types of garters. One is a belt garter. The other type is one for each leg.
Years ago women wore garters to keep their stockings up (perhaps some still do!). So they don't really symbolize anything. But on the wedding night the bridegroom would have a nice surprise to find his bride wearing brightly colored leg garters, or just one, worn on a part of the leg that is not normally exposed to the general public! So this would be something special, just for him! (Her little secret!)
Garters are available in many different colors and styles. The particular color chosen can be interpreted as meaning something, but often the style/color selected is just a matter of personal preference.
- Bachelors are gathered to wait for the groom to throw the bride's garter and whoever catches the garter will be the next one married.
- The bride wears her garter approximately 2 inches above the knee. The reason she wears the garter is purely traditions ... near the end before the bride and groom go upstairs to change into other clothes before going away on their wedding night the bride will be seated on a chair (music ... generally stripping music) will be played and groom will kneel down; lift the bride's dress up a bit and take the garter off. Once the groom has the garter he will throw it towards the group of bachelors and The Bachelor that catches the garter is suppose to be the next one married.
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What do garter belts symbolize?
A garter belt represents the feminine part of you.
What can be given in place of a garter at prom?
A garter is for a wedding. A corsage is meant for prom.
What is a garter?
A garter is a type of stocking that you wear over your leg in marriage on your wedding day under your dress
When do you give your date the garter?
You might give your date the garter during the wedding reception. If you catch the garter that the groom has thrown, you will then be encouraged to put the garter on the leg of the woman who caught the bouquet.
What does eating wedding cake at a wedding symbolize?
Traditionally fertility.
What is the name of the band that bride's wear on their leg at their wedding and throw it?
Garter
What do Islamic wedding rings symbolize?
They symbolize the coupling of the husband and his wife
What do you do with the wedding garter after you catch it at the wedding?
Along with music the bride will sit on a chair; lift her dress up just above her knee and the groom will slowly take the garter off her leg. Once the groom has the garter all the single young men stand behind him and the groom throws it out to them. The single young man that catches the garter is suppose to be the one that will be getting married next.
After the wedding what does Edward Cullen throw at Mike Newton?
Bella's borrowed garter.
Is it common to wear a garter belt and hosiery on your wedding day?
Some brides having a traditional wedding may prefer a garter belt and hosiery, but most wear nylons that have elasticized tops to prevent them from falling down or full length pantyhose.
What is the significance of wearing a garter belt and catching the bouquet at a wedding?
* The bachelor that catches the garter is suppose to be the next one married and the same goes for the single girls catching the bouquet.
What did the blue wedding gown symbolize?
Blue symbolizes purity.
