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I'll just cut right to the chase if you're wondering if a wedding garter is a good bridal shower gift for the bride to be - it is! Get your tissues for the shower ready, because - spoiler alert - a bridal garter is a great bridal shower gift. And today, I'm sharing why brides love this unique and totally unexpected, but most appreciated bridal shower gift idea.
Looking for the perfect bridal shower gift idea that is thoughtful, meaningful, and something the bride probably has not already bought for herself? A wedding garter is a beautiful and practical choice, especially when it is handmade, heirloom-quality, and comes in a keepsake gift box like the ones from The Garter Girl.
As promised, I'm sharing why a wedding garter makes an excellent gift for a bridal shower, how it fits into the traditional wedding day details like something old, new, borrowed, and blue, and why it is a personal gesture the bride will appreciate and remember. Plus, you will learn how giving a garter can take one more task off her wedding planning list.
But, before we get into it, it's important that I touch on bridal shower etiquette a little bit. It is expected that you bring a gift to the bridal shower. The bridal shower hosts may or may not put the wedding registry information on the invitation, but either way, it is typical for guests to bring gifts to "shower" the bride to be.
Bridal showers are a celebration of the bride-to-be, and traditionally, guests bring a gift to honor her and help her prepare for her wedding. Many guests bring gifts from the couple’s wedding registry, which is always welcome and appreciated.
However, it is also completely appropriate to give the bride something personal - just for her.
Personal gifts like a bridal robe, a wedding morning accessory (I'm obsessed with these 'does this make me look engaged' gifts!), or a wedding garter offer a more intimate way to celebrate the bride and make her feel seen and special.
After working with thousands of brides over the last twenty years here at The Garter Girl, I can tell you with confidence that a wedding garter is one of the most thoughtful and practical bridal shower gifts you can give.
Here is why it works so well...
Most brides have a long to-do list, and accessories like a wedding garter often get pushed to the side. Gifting a garter shows that you have thought about her wedding day details and are helping her check something important off her list. It is a gesture that says you care and that you see the small things that make her day even more special.
Many brides follow the wedding tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. A garter is a perfect way to cover the “something blue” in a stylish and subtle way. Whether you choose a garter with blue embroidery, lace, or ribbon, it is a classic and elegant way to honor tradition.
At The Garter Girl, our wedding garters are handmade using high-quality materials like lace, satin, pearls, and embroidery. These are not novelty items or mass-produced accessories. They are heirlooms designed to be cherished and saved long after the wedding day. Many brides choose to pass them down or keep them as a reminder of their special day.
Every garter from The Garter Girl comes in a beautiful keepsake gift box tied with a bow, making it the ideal present for a bridal shower. There is no need to find extra wrapping or packaging, it is already perfect for gifting.
If you want to take your bridal shower gift to the next level, consider ordering a custom wedding garter. I can create a garter using heirloom materials from the bride’s family, such as lace from her mother’s wedding dress or fabric from a loved one’s tie or veil. A custom garter is incredibly meaningful and completely unique to the bride.
You can get started with a custom design by submitting a request on The Garter Girl website. I will walk you through every step to make the process easy and enjoyable.
Wedding planning can be overwhelming. To say the least!
Giving the bride a wedding garter she did not know she needed can bring comfort and relief. It is one less thing for her to research, shop for, or worry about.
And because it comes boxed and beautifully presented, it becomes an easy and elegant bridal shower moment she will not forget.
A wedding garter is one of the best bridal shower gifts because it's personal, practical, and beautiful. Whether you're shopping for bridal shower gift ideas, something blue for the bride, or a meaningful keepsake she can cherish, a garter makes a thoughtful and unique choice she'll never forget.
I figured I'd make it easier and do a little q and a section, because I get lot of questions. Good questions and very normal questions!
Here are some of the most common questions that I get when it comes to bridal showers and wedding garters and guests are wondering if it is a good gift or an appropriate gift. (The shower answer is yes and yes!)
Here's some bridal shower gifting FAQs for you...
A good bridal shower gift can be something from the couple’s wedding registry or something personal for the bride, like a wedding garter, robe, or jewelry. The best gifts are thoughtful, meaningful, and help the bride feel special on her big day.
For more, shop our collection of wedding garters or check out this post on bridal shower gift ideas for those who have everything.
Yes, a wedding garter is a wonderful bridal shower gift. It’s personal, elegant, and often something the bride hasn't thought to get for herself yet. It also makes a perfect “something blue” for her wedding day.
For more, shop our collection of something blue wedding garter ideas.
The wedding garter is a bridal tradition dating back centuries. Today, many brides choose to wear a garter as part of their wedding day attire, either for sentiment, a nod to tradition, or as an heirloom to save or pass down.
For more, check out this on everything there is to know about the wedding garter tradition.
Absolutely. The garter toss is completely optional, and many modern brides choose to skip it. Wedding garters today are often keepsakes, heirlooms, or something blue - meant to be treasured, not tossed.
For more, check out this on not doing the garter toss at your wedding.
If you are looking for bridal shower gift ideas for the bride or want to help her complete her wedding day details with something blue, a wedding garter from The Garter Girl is a thoughtful and timeless choice.
Every garter is handmade to order with attention to detail, style, and sentiment. Whether you choose one of my ready-to-ship styles from the Just Say Yes Collection or the Couture Collection or create a one-of-a-kind heirloom with a custom design, your gift will be something the bride will treasure.
Shop the full collection of handmade wedding garters or get in touch to start a custom garter design.
Give a gift that is meaningful, beautiful, and ready to be loved forever.
If you're looking for more bridal shower ideas and inspiration, you might find these posts that I've written helpful:
