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The origin of the wedding garter tradition can be traced back to the Dark Ages, when it was normal and a prerequisite for friends, relatives, and guests to accompany the groom and bride to the marital bed. The purpose of going with the couple to their nuptial bed is to make sure that the newlyweds consummate their marriage. Later, the tossing of the garter was added as a game to lighten up the mood. Since there were still no wedding shops like Bridal Collection, Inc. back then, garters being tossed were plain and looked the same as any other. Today, brides have a wide selection to choose from, and they can even have their bridal garters customized.
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Garter tossing started out as a raunchy game from a long-lost tradition of “witnessing” the initial stage of marriage consummation. Thankfully, this tradition has been moved from the bedroom to the reception because of modesty issues. Even so, guests then and now aim to catch the garter because it has always been a symbol of good luck, especially in love. The bride, on the other hand, usually puts a lot of effort in choosing the best garter as it is the first undergarment that the groom will remove from her.
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If you want to check out bridal garters, or even a full bridal gown package, you can always visit Bridal Collection, Inc.’s website for an on online catalog.
