real wedding garter: alli’s patriotic stars and stripes

i live in washington, d.c. i'm super-duper supportive of all that our military does for our country, so it is only fitting that i have an american flag themed stylish wedding garter in my collection. i always love when brides choose this wedding garter because it is such a personal decision…but, enough about me, on to the beautiful pictures…

here are the real wedding garter photographs from alli's wedding. alli picked style #310, which is blue grosgrain with white stars and a red satin bow (1.5 inches wide)…

photo credit…steve lyons wedding photography (www.lyonswedding.com) taken by tracy doyle (www.tracydoylephotography.com)

how cute is this couple??

photo credit…steve lyons wedding photography (www.lyonswedding.com) taken by tracy doyle (www.tracydoylephotography.com)

in full disclosure, alli and i used to work together in my former life, which is why i love sharing this awesome photo of the mock campaign signs handed out to guests…

tracy doyle photography - julianne smith wedding garters - view 5

photo credit…steve lyons wedding photography (www.lyonswedding.com) taken by tracy doyle (www.tracydoylephotography.com)

now comes the wedding garter toss. this is actually a great example of how to do the wedding garter toss right. the bride and groom were relaxed, they were having fun. she helped him out by pulling up her dress, so no funny pictures of his head up her dress. the crowd looks like they were having a good time. very well done…

tracy doyle photography - julianne smith wedding garters - view 7

photo credit…steve lyons wedding photography (www.lyonswedding.com) taken by tracy doyle (www.tracydoylephotography.com)

aaaaand this is my personal favorite. the guys all stand back and watch, straining to not actually touch it, as the tossed wedding garter falls to the ground…