what is garter removal

Garter removal is a wedding tradition where the groom removes the garter from the brides leg during the reception. This tradition dates back centuries and is often seen as the male counterpart to the bouquet toss. The groom typically removes the garter with his hands or teeth and then tosses it to a crowd of single men. The garter toss is a way to bring good luck to the person who catches it, and it is believed that whoever catches it will be the next to get married. The garter itself is a piece of lingerie that is typically worn by brides under their wedding gown. Its historical function was to hold up stockings, but nowadays it is more commonly worn as a decorative novelty item for the traditional garter toss.