Why the Wedding Garter is Passe’

it is no secret: the wedding garter tradition has seen better times. it is out with many brides today. i'll never forget a bridal boutique owner once told me: "thanks, but no thanks. your designs are cute, but wedding garters are passe'." from that moment on, i committed myself to bringing the wedding garter tradition back…with style, of course. as […]

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Custom Garter Designed for Engage! Conference

Custom Garter Designed for Engage! Conference

ok, so this is my last post about engage!09 :: encore…for now! (check out here where i live blogged engage!)  this one is just too fun not to share. i was thinking about a good thank you gift for the event hosts (the ladies of engaging concepts) and i settled on a custom designed, hand-embroidered wedding garter with "the encore" […]

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How To Do the Wedding Garter the Simple Way

How To Do the Wedding Garter the Simple Way

All of my brides-to-be out there who are feeling the stress of planning a wedding, but are still really interested in having a modern heirloom, i.e. a wedding garter, from their big day will relate to today's garter advice post. I am back with another wedding garter 101 advice post in my blog where I will talk about all things […]

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Don’t Single Out the Singles for the Garter Toss

Don’t Single Out the Singles for the Garter Toss

has this ever happened to you at a wedding reception? "calling all singles to the wedding reception dance floor. it is now time for the wedding garter toss." tap. tap. "is this thing on?" "i said, will all the desperately single people, please step away from the bar and make themselves known to the rest of the wedding guests." next […]

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How To Choose A Wedding Garter For Your Friend

How To Choose A Wedding Garter For Your Friend

Believe it or not, the pickiest custom wedding garter clients that I have are friends of the bride. I don't mean this in a bad way; it is rather endearing, actually. Friends want to get the best, most perfect wedding garter present for their bride, ensuring that every detail is just right. They want to get them a modern wedding […]

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The $1.98 Wedding Garter…A FREE Crochet Wedding Garter Pattern

The $1.98 Wedding Garter…A FREE Crochet Wedding Garter Pattern

I can't discriminate against my friends who crochet. Last week, I did this knitted wedding garter pattern. so, to keep this an equal opportunity blog, here is a free crochet wedding garter pattern. (that's right, I said FREE!) I can't take any credit. well, I had the idea, but my friend, Allison, designed the pattern and made the wedding garter. […]

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