The garter is an inseparable element of the wedding stylization of each bride. However, do you know the superstitions and curiosities associated with it?
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The garter is to provide the Young Couple with happiness, agreement and passion for many years.
It's best to choose a blue one – this is to guarantee the faithfulness of the spouse.
Apart from the blue colored garters, brides often choose white or ecru.
In the past, a white garter was a sign of chastity and of being a virgin.
During the wedding night, the Groom should take off the garter from the Bride's leg (preferably without using his hands). This is to be a guarantee successful intimate relationship.
And here are some interesting facts from all around the world:
Overseas, during the wedding, the groom removes the bride's garter and then keeps it as a souvenir or throws it to the bachelors present at the party.
In France, there is a custom of having the best man or the youngest male participant of the wedding take off the garter.
In some countries, the garter is cut into pieces during the wedding party and then distributed to the bachelors – it is to ensure that they will soon get married
Do you know any other superstitions and curiosities about garters? Did you wear it on your wedding day :)?