Description

Dramatic, romantic, and modern. Featuring a softly ruched silk satin band edged with delicate double-frilled cotton lace, this piece is trimmed with a generous hand-tied organza bow in a deep indigo blue (also available with a pale blue organza bow – contact us for customisations).

The Details:

Band & Lace: An ivory silk satin band edged with a soft cotton lace frill either side.
Accent: Embellished with a statement, hand-tied sheer organza bow in a rich indigo blue tone.
Availability: Handcrafted to order.
Fit: Softly elasticated inner stretch band designed for all-day comfort and a secure fit.
Presentation: Arrives beautifully packaged in a signature presentation box complete with an heirloom tradition card.
Price: £45

Wedding Garters by Jocelyn Banks

A garter is a beautiful wedding keepsake and may even become a special heirloom passed down and worn by many brides.

All Jocelyn Banks garters are made using the finest laces and ribbons.

The Wedding Garter Tradition

The tradition of wearing a garter goes back as far as the dark ages. Wedding guests would try to rip off a piece of the bride’s dress as it was thought to bring good luck. Soon after garters were used instead, saving the fate of the wedding dress from being torn. A new custom soon evolved – the garter toss – this practice remained until the 19th century when the prudish Victorians replaced the tradition with the bouquet toss, a custom that still takes place today.

How to Measure for Your Garter

1. Stand up straight and measure around your leg approximately 4 to 6 inches (10–15cm) above the kneecap (where you intend to wear the garter).

Garters Size Guide

Small / medium: Fits thigh 14″ – 20″ (35cm – 50cm) approximate UK dress size 8 to 14.
Medium / large: Fits thigh 20″ – 26″ (50cm – 66cm) approximate UK dress size 16 to 22.
Custom sizing: Made-to-measure sizing is always available upon request at no extra charge.