Ottawa Wedding Garter Tradition

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Ottawa Wedding Not Have you ever wondered why garters are tossed during a Ottawa wedding? What does it actually symbolize? A garter is a fabric fastened about the leg to keep the stocking from sliding down. Garters are just a few inches in width and usually made of leather or heavy cloth adorned with ribbons. In the 18th to 20th centuries, they were tied below the knee to keep the stockings stand. Now garters are often worn for fashion. It is worn by newlywed brides.

The groom would then remove the garter and toss it to all the male guests. This was symbolic of de-flowering the bride. This tradition of garter tossing relates to the belief that taking an article from a bride's clothing would bring good luck. It was believed that the unmarried male guest who caught it would soon be making his way to the alter. For hundred of years brides have adorned bridal garters under their wedding dresses. The wedding garter has been a tradition since the early 14th century England. The garter toss is a Ottawa wedding tradition that remains popular even today.

A brief history on the Ottawa wedding garter

Tossing the Ottawa wedding garter is an age-old tradition. A long time ago, the bride and groom had to prove they have consummated the Ottawa wedding. It was common for family and friends to be in the room with the couple. These witnesses would then take the garter as a conclusive proof on the consummation. Since any article of the under garments was considered to be lucky, sometimes it so happened that crazed onlookers would snatch the clothing for good luck. The bride and groom would be unhappy with this so the groom started tossing the garter so that no one would snatch. This tradition is modified now- from the bedroom to the reception. Now it is tossed to a group of single men and whoever catches it will marry soon. Since it is a small cloth, it comes in different colors, fabrics and designs. It can be lacy, sheer, ruffled or even adorned with cute little things like a horse shoe etc.

As you plan for your special day, you may have thought about what you are going to wear. You might have picked the perfect dress with the veil; all that is required is the garter. Garters are a great way to make you feel sexy. It is the last and final touch to the undergarments and is one of the first articles that the new husband will remove.

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