Description

Grand, romantic and steeped in heirloom majesty. Designed for the bride seeking a breathtaking statement piece, this full-volume garter is crafted from rare archive Nottingham lace embroidered on sheer tulle with glittering metallic gold highlights.

The Details:

Lace: 5cm vintage Nottingham lace embroidered with ivory and gold metallic threads.
Accent: Finished with a bold hand-tied ‘old gold’ pure silk ribbon bow.
Fit: Soft, flexible stretch inner elastic for a smooth, comfortable fit.
Availability: Ultra-exclusive (strictly 2 pieces ever crafted due to vintage archive lace stock).
Presentation: Arrives beautifully packaged in a signature presentation box complete with an heirloom tradition card.
Price: £48

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.