what is a wedding garter

A wedding garter is a piece of lingerie typically worn by brides under their wedding dress. It is a narrow band of fabric that is worn around the thigh, and its historical function was to hold up stockings. However, nowadays, it is more commonly worn as a decorative item for the traditional "garter toss" during the wedding reception. The garter toss is a Western wedding tradition where the groom removes the garter from the brides leg and tosses it to a crowd of unmarried male guests. According to superstition, the man who catches the garter will be the next to get married. The wedding garter tradition dates back centuries, and its basic idea is that having a piece of the brides outfit brings good luck for wedding guests. Nowadays, most brides choose to uphold the tradition as a meaningful part of their celebration, an accessory for wedding photos, a chic heirloom to keep for future generations, or a sexy addition to the wedding night. However, some brides choose to skip the tradition.