Description

Soft and romantic, with pretty vintage charm. This singular piece pairs airy, delicate Nottingham embroidered lace with a warm, peachy-blush bow for a gentle touch of subtle colour.

The Details:

Lace: Delicate ivory Nottingham lace embroidered onto net with matching ivory thread (measuring 7.5cm at its widest point).
Accent: Finished with a hand-tied bow in pure silk ribbon in a warm peachy-blush tone.
Availability: Strictly 1-of-1 (a one-off heirloom piece from our vintage archive lace stock).
Fit: Soft, ruched inner stretch band designed for gentle, comfortable wear under A-line or fuller gowns.
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.