It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Ivory satin background with layer of ivory lace and stripe of light blue beaded and floral embroidered velvet (2 inches wide).Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Ivory satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

A beautiful little garter with vintage charm - a larger golden flower charm is accented with petite crystals and pearl beads for a lovely heirloom garter.     • Hand wired Austrian crystals     • Hand wired rhinestones     • Imported metallic elastic finish     • Available in gold plated as       pictured.     • availa

If you're wondering where to find and shop for the perfect jumpsuit for your wedding, you've come to the right place! New wedding trend alert: wedding jumpsuits for the bride! Brides are opting for jumpsuits and pantsuits in lieu of wedding dresses and bridal gowns. Bridal jumpsuits aren't a "one style fits all" either, there are a variety of styles and designs available. Modern, boho, traditional and more, we're sure you'll find a bridal jumpsuit style that fits your personality. We imagine the care free bride totally loving this trend. Whether you opt for a bridal jumpsuit with a cape, a bridal jumpsuit with a train, or a lace jumpsuit, you'll bring a new flair to traditional wedding fashion. For this Garter Girl Loves post we've curated a list of our top wedding jumpsuits and pantsuits for the bride and we couldn't be more excited about. Anything bridal and fashion and trends has us all excited! Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Wedding and Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Pion Dress Bridal*********** White Jumpsuits for Your Wedding We opted for a shopping list filled with white jumpsuits. When you're taking the dress away from your wedding day, it's nice to stick with white to still have a bridal feel in your wedding day attire. (Especially if you're thinking about an all white wedding or a winter white wedding!) Jumpsuits, of course, come in all colors, but any jumpsuit that isn't white can be worn on any day of the year. There's something about an all white jumpsuit that makes it special and says, "wedding"!! Get Planning - Know Now What You'll Wear All Weekend Long If you aren't brave enough to do the jumpsuit instead of a dress for your wedding day, don't worry You have lots of options throughout the weekend. There's more than Stylish brides rejoice! Work on planning your wedding fashion timeline early and we'll be sure to help with our helpful guide - get your free download of The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline today! By planning your wedding fashion timeline you'll be able to determine exactly what you'll wear for each wedding weekend activity. If you don't opt to wear a white jumpsuit as you walk down the aisle, maybe it's the perfect outfit choice for your welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner or even your wedding after party. You're going to need lots of different outfits as the bride and maybe, just maybe, a jumpsuit is the right fashion choice for you. Jumpsuit or wedding dress, make sure you get the totally free wedding fashion timeline so that you know what to wear when. Shop For Wedding Jumpsuits Seventeen amazing bridal jumpsuits for your wedding day, all sourced from Etsy to help you shop small and support small business through your wedding planning. Our list includes plus size bridal jumpsuits, modern style wedding jumpsuits, two piece jumpsuits, and bridal pantsuits. These styles are sure to deliver the 'wow' factor for your wedding! We hope you love our collection of bridal jumpsuits. Can you pick just one?? (The secret is there are so many outfits that you'll need for your wedding weekend, you might not have to pick just one!!) Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V Neck Jumpsuit Made by: Hey January*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Jumpsuit for the Bride Sold by: Pretty Garden Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Mora Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Beaded Top White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Love and Dress UA*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Modern Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: A and M Enterprises*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Flowy Wedding Jumpsuit Made by: Mimetik*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Elegant White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Style and Trends*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: One Shoulder White Jumpsuit Sold by: Caracilia Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Butterfly Sleeve Lace Bridal Jumpsuit with Belt Made by: Blush Fashion*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Boho Wedding Dress Jumpsuit Made by: Studio Sharon Guy*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal White Jumpsuit with Lace Sleeves Sold by: Suzonana Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V-Neck Classy White Jumpsuit Sold by: KOH KOH store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Sequin Jumpsuit Sold by: SESSRYMNIR store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Halter Neck Wide Leg Jumpsuit Sold by: LYANER store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Satin Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Noire Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Scallop Top Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Ruffle Jumpsuit for Bride Made by: Endorphyn*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: High Fashion Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Elegant Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: White Wedding Gallery *********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Lace Boho Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Barzelai*********** So what do you think? Will we see you rocking this wedding fashion trend? Bridal jumpsuits may be the perfect option for you for any wedding occasion, not just the big day. Think beyond just your actual exchange of vows and think about a jumpsuit for your engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners, after parties and brunches. There's bound to be the right occasion for you to wear a white jumpsuit as a bride! And, don't forget to get your hands on our FREE bridal fashion timeline so you know what to wear when for your wedding. You'll want to order your jumpsuit on time and we'll show you how! For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can see all of my wedding garter designs right here. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

Be prepared for this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat. Lauren and Colin's New York City wedding features gorgeous views. In this real wedding garter post we're sharing Lauren's wedding and bridal style including her custom heirloom wedding garter. From the bride herself, "Thank you again for making my garter a beautiful heirloom to cherish - my mother and I loved bonding over it!". We love this beautiful compliment from the bride because it shows you the importance of heirlooms...family memories and moments to be shared. Custom wedding heirlooms using materials from loved ones' are a wonderful way to incorporate your family members into your wedding day without having to necessarily wear their wedding dress or bridal veil. We can take those items and turn them into something custom and new...made just for you. Enjoy these beautiful wedding photos of Lauren and Colin's New York City nuptials including a first look, a church wedding ceremony and a river boat cruise wedding reception. Photo credit: Phillip Van Nostrand Photography Thank you to Lauren and Phillip Van Nostrand Photography for sharing these beautiful images of this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat! For more information on a handmade wedding heirloom made from your family materials, please get in touch with us. We can't wait to see how you integrate your loved ones into your own wedding ceremony! Remember, you can shop for blue, vintage, classic and modern garter heirlooms anytime in my garter shop or get in touch with me at [email protected] for information on custom designing a garter just for you! If you have any more garter questions, check out my garter 101 blog series or find all of my wedding planning advice here on my blog.

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter: Ivory satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with an ivory satin center tied bow with short tails (2 inches wide).Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Ivory satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

If you're wondering where to find and shop for the perfect jumpsuit for your wedding, you've come to the right place! New wedding trend alert: wedding jumpsuits for the bride! Brides are opting for jumpsuits and pantsuits in lieu of wedding dresses and bridal gowns. Bridal jumpsuits aren't a "one style fits all" either, there are a variety of styles and designs available. Modern, boho, traditional and more, we're sure you'll find a bridal jumpsuit style that fits your personality. We imagine the care free bride totally loving this trend. Whether you opt for a bridal jumpsuit with a cape, a bridal jumpsuit with a train, or a lace jumpsuit, you'll bring a new flair to traditional wedding fashion. For this Garter Girl Loves post we've curated a list of our top wedding jumpsuits and pantsuits for the bride and we couldn't be more excited about. Anything bridal and fashion and trends has us all excited! Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Wedding and Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Pion Dress Bridal*********** White Jumpsuits for Your Wedding We opted for a shopping list filled with white jumpsuits. When you're taking the dress away from your wedding day, it's nice to stick with white to still have a bridal feel in your wedding day attire. (Especially if you're thinking about an all white wedding or a winter white wedding!) Jumpsuits, of course, come in all colors, but any jumpsuit that isn't white can be worn on any day of the year. There's something about an all white jumpsuit that makes it special and says, "wedding"!! Get Planning - Know Now What You'll Wear All Weekend Long If you aren't brave enough to do the jumpsuit instead of a dress for your wedding day, don't worry You have lots of options throughout the weekend. There's more than Stylish brides rejoice! Work on planning your wedding fashion timeline early and we'll be sure to help with our helpful guide - get your free download of The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline today! By planning your wedding fashion timeline you'll be able to determine exactly what you'll wear for each wedding weekend activity. If you don't opt to wear a white jumpsuit as you walk down the aisle, maybe it's the perfect outfit choice for your welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner or even your wedding after party. You're going to need lots of different outfits as the bride and maybe, just maybe, a jumpsuit is the right fashion choice for you. Jumpsuit or wedding dress, make sure you get the totally free wedding fashion timeline so that you know what to wear when. Shop For Wedding Jumpsuits Seventeen amazing bridal jumpsuits for your wedding day, all sourced from Etsy to help you shop small and support small business through your wedding planning. Our list includes plus size bridal jumpsuits, modern style wedding jumpsuits, two piece jumpsuits, and bridal pantsuits. These styles are sure to deliver the 'wow' factor for your wedding! We hope you love our collection of bridal jumpsuits. Can you pick just one?? (The secret is there are so many outfits that you'll need for your wedding weekend, you might not have to pick just one!!) Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V Neck Jumpsuit Made by: Hey January*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Jumpsuit for the Bride Sold by: Pretty Garden Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Mora Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Beaded Top White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Love and Dress UA*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Modern Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: A and M Enterprises*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Flowy Wedding Jumpsuit Made by: Mimetik*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Elegant White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Style and Trends*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: One Shoulder White Jumpsuit Sold by: Caracilia Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Butterfly Sleeve Lace Bridal Jumpsuit with Belt Made by: Blush Fashion*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Boho Wedding Dress Jumpsuit Made by: Studio Sharon Guy*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal White Jumpsuit with Lace Sleeves Sold by: Suzonana Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V-Neck Classy White Jumpsuit Sold by: KOH KOH store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Sequin Jumpsuit Sold by: SESSRYMNIR store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Halter Neck Wide Leg Jumpsuit Sold by: LYANER store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Satin Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Noire Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Scallop Top Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Ruffle Jumpsuit for Bride Made by: Endorphyn*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: High Fashion Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Elegant Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: White Wedding Gallery *********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Lace Boho Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Barzelai*********** So what do you think? Will we see you rocking this wedding fashion trend? Bridal jumpsuits may be the perfect option for you for any wedding occasion, not just the big day. Think beyond just your actual exchange of vows and think about a jumpsuit for your engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners, after parties and brunches. There's bound to be the right occasion for you to wear a white jumpsuit as a bride! And, don't forget to get your hands on our FREE bridal fashion timeline so you know what to wear when for your wedding. You'll want to order your jumpsuit on time and we'll show you how! For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can see all of my wedding garter designs right here. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

Hi! 👋 I'm Juli, The Garter Girl! If you're searching for thoughtful and memorable ways to repurpose your mother's wedding dress - besides just wearing it - we're sharing our best, most helpful advice for ways to reuse a mom's (or grandmother, aunt, mother in law and more!) wedding dress for your big day! You don't have to wear your mom's wedding dress just as she did to feel close to her on your wedding day! There are many unique and creative things you can do to reuse your mom's wedding dress for your wedding day, and repurpose it into a new heirloom to cherish for generations. Repurposed mother's wedding dress ideas include using it to make a custom wedding garter, redesigning it for a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower outfit, using a piece for a wedding handkerchief, a ring bearer pillow, a bridal bouquet wrap, or a patch for the inside of a wedding dress. We also love the ideas of turning your mom's wedding dress or bridal veil into a wedding morning robe, a bomber jacket, custom bridal sneakers, or your own bridal veil. If you're interested in working with The Garter Girl to custom design an heirloom bridal garter, wedding handkerchief, ring pillow and/or wedding dress patch made from your mother's wedding dress, or you all the questions, be sure to make a custom garter design request, and we'll send you more information. Read on for even more loving ways to have your mom close to your heart on your wedding day.... Above photo credit: Real The Garter Girl bride Caitlyn and her mom helping her into her wedding dress. Today's wedding planning advice blog post is about two of my favorite topics put together: heirlooms and wedding dresses! More specifically, I'm going to give you a few unique ideas for what to do with your mother's wedding dress on your wedding day, besides wearing her dress. Or, maybe you have your grandmother, aunt or your mother in law's bridal veil that is so beautiful, but you aren't quite sure what to do it with it besides wear it just as she did on her wedding day. If you know you want to incorporate a special family heirloom like a wedding dress or bridal veil into your wedding day, but aren't sure your options or even where to start, this is a special one that's near and dear to my heart! As a wedding garter designer who works with many, many brides and their moms and aunts and cousins and family members from all over, I love helping families bring special materials - materials that they have been holding onto generations - into their new special days. There's always lots of happy tears in my line of work (usually by me!) as families get to experience new life with their precious materials. In addition to the ideas for ways to use the dress or repurpose it, I will also give you lots of great places to find these custom, personalized and speciality items - even if you aren't the crafty type to do it yourself. So, look out for the links and my suggested places to shop for items made from your family materials. You know I'm going to give you ideas for turning your mom's wedding dress or grandmother's veil into a bridal garter, but I pinky promise that I have lots more ideas up my sleeve for you too! I tell my brides at The Garter Girl this all the time: You don't have to wear your mother's dress to feel close to her on your wedding day. There are lots of things that you can do with her dress or veil, and many unexpected and meaningful ways that you can incorporate your mom, your grandmother or special family members into your wedding day so that they are right there with you on your big day. I got you, trust me! If my moms and grandmothers can trust me to use their wedding dress they've been hanging onto for all of these years, you can trust me too! Above photo credit: See more of Ashlee's lace wedding garter made from her mom's dress And now onto the show! Let's talk about the memorable ways that you can repurpose your mom's wedding dress for your wedding day, including making an heirloom wedding garter, a wedding handkerchief, a bridal bouquet wrap, a ring bearer pillow, a wedding dress patch for the inside of the bridal gown, and turning it into more! These are the unique ideas that you might not have thought about yet! Heirloom Mother's Dress Wedding Garters Since 2004, I've become known for making wedding garter and bridal garter sets out of family materials. Whether it's your mom's or grandmother's wedding dress, turning dresses into a garter for the bride to wear on wedding day, love and, most importantly, cherish long after the wedding is over, is kind of my thing. My signature heirloom wedding garters are handmade by moi. Yes, I cut and sew each stitch myself. (Trust me, cutting your family materials is not my favorite part of the job! But, someone has to do it!) I do all of the personalized embroidery (no machine embroidery here!), tie every bow, and sew each and every pearl myself. Above photo credit: Real The Garter Girl bride Olivia's mom is helping her put on her custom wedding garter made with lace and pearls from her mother's wedding dress. I get a lot of questions about how the custom wedding garter from a mother's wedding dress process works. The number one question that I get from brides and/or their mothers is: Do we ship the whole wedding dress to you or do we cut it ourselves? Typically, the bride or her mother will send me the whole wedding dress for me to use in their garter. Most are uncomfortable with cutting the wedding dress themselves, which I completely understand. In the end when everything is completed, I will ship the wedding dress back to them along with their completed customized bridal garter. I don't keep anything of yours, and you have your mom's wedding dress back to reuse again in the future. For more information about the family material custom garter design process, be sure to request more information. You can get started right away on a custom wedding garter made from your mom's dress, or get answers to lots of questions. And, believe me, I've been doing this for so long, I know you have lots of questions. I would too! When the time comes for me to repurpose my wedding dress and give to my daughter for her wedding day, I'm going to have lots of questions too! As I said though, get the tissues ready though, because there are always plenty of happy tears to go around when I make the family heirlooms wedding garters – myself included! But, I Don't Want To Wear My Mom's Wedding Dress Many brides do not want to wear their wedding dress on their wedding day. I completely understand where the brides are coming from. They want to have a piece of their mother (or grandmother) with them on their wedding day, but they don't want to wear their mother's actual, exact same wedding dress. It is such a tough call, because their mom has probably saved her wedding dress for all these years with the idea (or hope!) that her daughter would wear it for her wedding day someday. This wedding dress has probably taken up space in their life, maybe moved from house to house, it's been shoved under the bed, hung in the closet, stored in the attic for so long. And, now that their daughter is engaged to be married, they are (finally!) ready to break it out and pass it along to the next generation. Above photo credit: Lace and pearls from mother's wedding dress for heirlooms. To all the moms and mother's of the bride out there, I wrote this advice on what to do when your daughter doesn't want to wear your wedding dress. From one mom to another, it is just for you! But, as a bride, the one getting married, you might have ideas of what you want to wear on your wedding day, maybe you've been dreaming about it since you were a little girl. So just as your mom has been dreaming about you wearing her wedding dress, maybe you've been dreaming about your own wedding dress too! Oftentimes, I hear from my brides that they want their own "say yes to the dress" moment of shopping for their dream wedding gown - with their mom included, of course! It's not that they don't love their mom or love their mom's wedding dress, it's more that they want to feel unique and special on their wedding day too, just like mom did! RELATED: Be sure to get my free I said yes to the dress download Instagram graphics, or the free wedding dress shopping voting signs download so that everyone (including your mom!) can share their thoughts on the wedding dresses that you try one. Above photo credit: Something blue wedding garter and ring pillow made from bride's mom's wedding dress. And all of this being said and I haven't event gotten into the fit and the styling of your mom's wedding dress! After all, wearing it, fitting into your mom's wedding dress, and feeling comfortable might not be an option for every bride, even with an expert bridal alterations person. So many emotions come up when it comes to wedding planning in general and then when you add in family heirlooms and expectations, it's a lot, I know! But fear not, just because you maybe aren't going to wear your mom's wedding dress exactly as she did on her wedding day, this doesn't mean that all is lost. It's not and all or nothing, black and white situation. Here are some great and unexpected ways to reuse your mother's or grandmother's wedding dress without actually wearing the same exact wedding dress itself. Because, after all, everybody is different and styles do change, even in bridal! CREATIVE WAYS TO REUSE YOUR MOTHER'S WEDDING DRESS Here is a round up of ways to re-use, or repurpose your mother's wedding dress (or grandmother's wedding dress) without actually wearing it as is on your wedding dress to create a new family heirloom. There are so many unique and creative ways to have a piece of your mom with you on your wedding day and start a new family tradition for you to pass onto the next generation. Above photo credit: Custom wedding garter with something blue satin and lace from bride's mother's wedding dress. Who knows, with one of these ideas, you might be saving your wedding heirloom from your mom's dress as a keepsake for your daughter to wear on her wedding day some day and she won't want to either! In this case, save this post to come back in the future, you're going to need it! 1.) Wedding Dress Patch Perhaps you've seen those pretty patches on the inside of a wedding dress? A patch made from your mom's wedding dress sewn onto the inside of your wedding dress is the ultimate way to have your mom close to you on your wedding day. You can have a patch made and then ask your bridal alternations person to sew it onto the inside of your bridal dress, or simply pin it onto the inside of your dress yourself with a safety pin. I love working with my brides to make personalized patches for the inside of their wedding dress made from their mother's wedding dress. Oftentimes, when I have their mom's dress to make them a garter, they want to know what other options they have to make even more heirloom pieces. The patch (and the ring bearer pillow and wedding hanky listed below!) is a great option because it goes on the inside of their wedding dress and it's made from their own mother's dress. A wedding dress patch is oh-so personal and oh-so special! Above photo credit: Personalized wedding dress patch made from bride's mother's bridal dress. If you're in a pinch, pressed for time (Hello, wedding morning and last minute wedding plans!), or don't have someone to make a patch for you, you can simply cut your mother's dress material yourself and pin it onto the inside of your wedding dress. If you use a safety pin to pin your patch or piece of your mom's dress onto the inside of your wedding dress, consider pinning it on the inside skirt or underlay so that no part of the pin will show on the outside of the bridal dress. Also, be sure to use a safety pin and add it somewhere that won't rub your skin or touch you in anyway. No need for chaffing or uncomfortableness on wedding day! Sometimes the personalized wedding dress patches made from a mother's wedding dress are customized even further and hand embroidered in something blue, bride's new monogram, a wedding date, a heart, a special saying or quote – the wedding dress patch options are endless! RELATED: If you're going to a DIY wedding dress patch, be sure to get my free tips for how to embroider the inside of your wedding dress. This advice can be used for your wedding dress patch - or to embroider the cuffs of the groom's or your partner's dress shirt too! If you're going to embroider patch onto the inside of our wedding dress, but you want it to be extra special, my advice is to use the material from your mother's wedding dress for the base of the patch, and then embroidery on top of the heirloom material. Above photo credit: Family heirloom wedding garters with pearls Design a Personalized Wedding Dress Patch from Your Mom's Dress If you are looking to personalize your wedding dress with a patch made from your mom's wedding dress and hold something extra close to your heart from your mom on your wedding day, this is a great option! You only need a little bit of material to make a patch for the inside of your bridal dress. If you're interested in a custom wedding dress patch made from your mother's wedding dress, please get in touch with The Garter Girl or fill out the custom wedding garter request form that will send you more information, plus answers to all the questions! (P.S. You don't need get a wedding garter to work with me! Yes, I specialized in wedding garters, especially custom garters made from the bride's mother's wedding dress, but that's not all that I do! And, I'd be honored to work with you to make something special from your mom's wedding dress or family materials, even if that's not a garter!) Above photo credit: Ring bearer pillow and garter made from bride's mother's wedding dress Shop Personalized Wedding Dress Patches on Etsy If you want a little something more for your wedding dress patch, you can also search through Etsy for a customized wedding dress patch. Here is a link to where you can find wedding dress patches on Etsy. Most of the personalized wedding dress patches that you'll find on Etsy are embroidered with a machine, and thus they can do longer phrases or more specific details. The embroidery that I offer is all done by hand, so it is not as precise as machine embroidery. Above photo credit: Custom wedding dress label made by Memory Thread Co Above photo credit: Handwriting patch for bride's dress made Thread The Wick If you want a personalized quote or a specific saying on your wedding dress patch, be sure to check out these wedding dress patches on Etsy - you're sure to find something you love for your wedding day! 2.) Alter It I think many mothers (and mother's of the bride) have this vision that they will save their wedding dress and their daughter will wear it for their own wedding some day. After all, what else are you saving your wedding dress for!? RELATED: If you're looking for gift ideas for mom, be sure to shop my hand picked best wedding gifts for mother's of the bride. But as a bride, wearing someone else's wedding dress – even if it is your mother – is tough. The wedding trends change and certainly no two bodies are alike. But, if you have the right alterations person, it can be done and it will look amazing. If you don't want to wear your mom's wedding dress "as is" there are lots of things that you can do to make it "your own." You can take off sleeves, take out fullness, change necklines – the options are endless! One of my favorite wedding dress alterations is to shorten it and wear as a fun wedding reception second dress! You don't have to wear your redesigned mother's dress just to your wedding. There are lots of other related events leading up to your wedding where you'll want to feel like "the bride" and altering your mom's wedding dress is a great option. This way you can have your own wedding dress for your big day, but still honor your mom and make use of her wedding dress too. Above photo credit: custom wedding dress design and sewing by Caribis Atelier UA RELATED: If you're into bridal fashion, and it feels like you might be since you're here, be sure to get our free Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline Wedding Outfit Planning Guide. This guide will tell you exactly what to order wedding, so you don't miss out. Unlike just about anything with wedding planning, did we mention it's totally free? You can wear your repurposed mother's wedding dress it to other wedding adjacent events, such as your bridal shower outfit or a rehearsal dinner look. You can wear it to just your wedding ceremony and then change into a different dress (your mom's altered dress!) for your wedding reception dress or an after party bridal look. Above photo credit: Two wedding garters for cousin's made from their grandmother's bridal lace robe. Pro Tip: If you are going to wear your mother's wedding dress and have it tailored to fit your body or adjusted in anyway, I can't stress enough the importance of working with an experience and trusted alterations person, hopefully someone who has experience with bridal. There are many tailors out there and when it comes to bridal alterations of any kind, you really do pay for what you get. With something so special and important in your family, like your mom's or grandmother's dress, it so important that you're working with an experienced alternations expert with experience in bridal wear. My last tip here about reimagining your mom's wedding dress and wearing it for another wedding related event (or even for your wedding day!) is to truly make sure that your are not only happy with your choice, but also, and more importantly, comfortable in the dress itself. If you are feeling weird, or uncomfortable, or it isn't laying right, or your mom's dress doesn't make you feel amazing, it will show all over your face. You'll have a miserable time thinking about the dress and worried that you don't feel comfortable in it. So, while I love this option for many brides, I want to caution you to only wear your mom's wedding dress altered if it makes you feel as amazing as you are! True Story: Altered Mom's Wedding Dress I had a bride come to me recently to make her a custom wedding garter from her mother's wedding dress. She didn't want to ship me her mom's entire wedding dress. The the train and all of the other pieces, it would have been just too much and she was uncomfortable with sending her mom's entire wedding dress. What did she do? She cut the sleeves off her mom's wedding dress and sent them to me. Once she saw her mother's wedding dress without the sleeves, she decided that she loved it! Yes, it was like a totally new dress and she was in love! She had her mom's wedding dress altered to fit her a little bit better and then wore it to her wedding's rehearsal dinner. Above photo credit: Four wedding garters made for sisters and cousins from their aunt's wedding dress oversized flowers. By the time she figured out that she loved her mom's wedding dress without the sleeves, she already had her dream wedding dress picked out and ordered, but she didn't have anything for the rehearsal dinner out...and her mom's wedding dress altered was the perfect idea! I handmade a custom wedding garter for my bride from the sleeves of her mother's wedding dress that she sent me. Then, she took her mom's dress to the alterations person at her bridal dress shop and altered the dress just slightly from to fit her body. On the night before her wedding, she wore her mom's wedding dress to her rehearsal dinner and then on her wedding day, she wore a custom heirloom garter made from her mom's wedding dress! True story! Before you cast off your mother's wedding dress as terribly out of style or it will never fit you, think about it more closely. Can you alter it? Can you make a few changes so that you'll love it? Could you wear it to a wedding adjacent event, such as your rehearsal dinner or wedding after party? Maybe! 3.) Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Cue the cuteness right now! If you want a unique and totally adorable way to reuse your mother's wedding dress, consider using her dress to make a wedding ring bearer pillow. Just imagine that cutie ring bearer coming down the aisle with a wedding ring pillow made from your mom's wedding dress? And then what if he is a nephew or family member, or your own child?! Oh, I'm getting so teary just thinking about the sentiment and memories here! Above photo credit: wedding ring pillow insert sold by Uniik Stuff store via Amazon A ring pillow would also be a great reuse option for your grandmother's dress - so many generations going down the wedding ceremony aisle! Talk about a family heirloom that will last for generations. You could even pass it around in your family for everyone to use. It's your new family wedding heirloom! Above photo credit: Custom satin and lace ring bearer pillow made from mother's wedding dress To make a wedding ring bearer pillow extra special and an instant heirloom, you can add material from your mother's wedding dress to the pillow. You can make the whole ring bearer pillow from the her wedding dress material, or you could purchase plain a pillow from a craft store or Amazon and add your own decorations from your mom's dress and/or your grandmother's veil. One of my favorite ways to make a ring bearer pillow from a wedding dress is to use the dress lining for the base of the pillow and then use the decorations from the outside of the dress as the details on the pillow. Here are a few of the family wedding dress materials that I've turned into wedding ring bearer pillows. Each ring pillow is so unique and different, because no two mom's wedding dresses are alike! Pro Tip: If you purchase a plain wedding ring bearer pillow and you plan to DIY pillow made from your mother's dress, you could carefully hand sew or hot glue the lace and beads onto the pillow. (Be very, very, very careful with the glue and vintage wedding dresses, especially vintage lace - it can go really wrong, really fast!) Above photo credit: Custom ring bearer pillow made from the lace and pearls of the bride's mother's wedding dress For a wedding ring bearer pillow, you could use just about any part of the vintage wedding dress – the sleeves, the neckline or stripes of lace – any part! You'll only need a little bit of material for a small pillow, so you have more options of what parts of the dress to use. Don't forget to sew a little piece of ribbon or something similar in the middle of the pillow. This is what you'll use to attach the rings (or fake rings, if your ring bearer is too little)! 4.) Tulle Skirt for Bride or Flower Girl If you are going to have a flower girl or two at your wedding, you could turn the tulle lining from your mother's wedding dress into a custom heirloom tulle skirt for the flower girl. Some of the vintage wedding dresses, or the 1980's era wedding dresses have plenty of tulle and lining underneath the main part of the wedding dress that you could use for a flower girl tulle skirt. Heck, you could even make a bridal tulle skirt for yourself! I've seen my share of wedding dresses from mom's over the years and there is plenty of tulle and material underneath some of those dresses to work with. However, if your mom's dress doesn't have a lot of tulle underneath and since the flower girl is small, you won't need as much tulle as you think to make an heirloom tulle skirt for your flower girl. What flower girl wouldn't love wearing a beautiful tulle skirt to twirl around in on her, err I mean your, wedding day!? You can find someone on Etsy to make you a custom tulle skirt for a flower girl. Above photo credit: Long Tulle Skirt made by Sweet Pea and ButtercupAbove photo credit: cupcake style tulle skirt made by 1000 loveAbove photo credit: rose gold peony tulle bridal skirt made by Wardrobe By Dulcinea 5.) Bridal Bouquet Wrap If you're planning to have a bridal bouquet and you want a unique and totally special idea to reuse your mother's wedding dress, consider a bridal bouquet wrap. You could use your mom's dress as a material to wrap around the bottom of your bridal bouquet so that when you carry your bouquet, you're essentially carrying your mom! Love, love, love this idea! Above photo credit: bridal bouquet wrap made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by cutie girlie What is a Bridal Bouquet Wrap A bouquet wrap is a small piece of fabric that goes around the flower stems or handle of a bridal bouquet so that when the bride holds her bouquet, she holding onto the wrap, and not holding directly onto flower stems. Without a customized bridal bouquet wrap (hopefully made from your mom's wedding dress!), most florists will wrap ribbon or soft material (sometimes in your wedding color!) around the base of the bridal bouquet stems so the bride isn't holding onto wet or uncomfortable flower stems. Easy DIY Bridal Bouquet Wrap from Mom's Dress Since your your wedding florist will most likely need something to wrap around your bridal bouquet to cover those gorgeous stems, consider making your own from your mom's wedding dress. So, when you're walking down the aisle and holding your bridal bouquet you're literally holding a piece of your mom at the same time! Awwwww! An easy-peasy wedding DIY project would be to make a simple bridal bouquet wrap from your mother's wedding dress. Simply, trim off a long piece of your mother's wedding dress and have the florist use this heirloom material instead of their own ribbon. Or, most likely, they will use their ribbon as the base and then use your heirloom dress material on top as the decoration. If you're in a pinch or last minute and don't want to give your cut dress material to your florist, simple wrap the cut material around your bridal bouquet yourself and tuck in the ends. Done and done! You will need a long piece of the dress material that is a few inches wide most likely from the hem (or bottom) of the wedding dress. Smooth and soft sections of the lining or the skirt of the wedding dress would be ideal here. Sections of the dress that have beads or buttons or lace might not be the best for the bouquet wrap, because you'll have to hold it and you don't want to hold beads – it will hurt your hand after a while! While pearls and buttons can be beautiful as decorations on a bouquet wrap, I really caution you to think about how you're holding your bridal bouquet before you add details. You might want to skip the decorations and opt for a comfortable and soft piece of material. I'm obsessed with all of these custom bridal bouquet wraps that I found on Etsy. You could easily add a bit of material from your mom's wedding dress to any of these pre-made bridal bouquet wraps. Bridal Bouquet Wrap Alternative A wedding handkerchief as a bridal bouquet wrap alternative - consider it a wedding twofer! If you're thinking about using your mom's dress as a bridal bouquet wrap, but want an alternative solution, consider using a personalized wedding handkerchief with material from your mom's dress as your bridal bouquet wrap. Above photo credit: Bridal bouquet wrap alternative of wedding handkerchief made from the bride's mother's wedding dress. If you make a wedding handkerchief using a piece from your mom's wedding dress, such as the lace, and you use that hankie to wrap around the stems of your bridal bouquet as a wrap, it's a double duty wedding accessory, because you can also use your heirloom hanky to wipe all those happy tears! Just like with a traditional bridal bouquet wrap, you'll be able to hold your mom in your hands as you walk down the aisle, except that by making your bouquet wrap from your heirloom hankie, you can reuse your hanky, and pass it on as a heirloom in your family for other brides - and grooms! - to use in their wedding. I get lots of requests to make custom wedding hankies using the bride's mother's wedding dress material. I will usually add lace and other personalized details like their wedding date or initials embroidered to the wedding handkerchief and my brides are using their hanky as a bridal bouquet wrap. Just like with a traditional bridal bouquet wrap, the same rules apply with a wedding hanky double dipping as a bouquet wrap. You want to avoid the pearls and sequins from your mom's dress on the hankie, as they could be really uncomfortable to hold along with your bridal bouquet. And see below about wiping your face with a wedding hankie with sequins - ouch! 6.) Heirloom Wedding Handkerchief How about a heirloom wedding handkerchief made from your mother's wedding dress? I know we just talked about using a wedding handkerchief as a bridal bouquet wrap alternative (see above). So now let's talk about one of the most popular ways to reimagine your mom's wedding dress for your big day without having to wear it - and that's using pieces of your moms wedding dress to make a wedding handkerchief. You know, for all of those happy tears! Many of my brides, moms, aunt, future in-laws and families come to me for customized wedding handkerchief made from their mother's wedding dress. In addition to garters, I've made thousands of wedding handkerchiefs over the years and truly, no two are ever alike. Each mother's wedding dress is different and each bride has a different style and preferences, thus my custom family heirloom handkerchiefs never look the same. Above photo credit: For two sisters, I made custom bridal garters and wedding handkerchiefs from their mother's wedding dress material. For the custom hankies from your family materials, the design and production process is very similar to that of the custom garters. Brides and/or mom's of brides will send me their wedding dress materials, and whatever they send me, is what I'll use to make a custom handkerchief. As you can see from a lot of the photos and the work that I've done over the years, you don't need a lot of material from your mom's wedding dress to make something truly magical.Usually a little bit can go a long way! I've made wedding garter heirlooms from just a single button from a mom's wedding dress!Quite often, we'll make more than one hanky, so that the mom can have a one too. Also, they will often make a customized wedding hanky for their grandmother or the groom or a sister - wedding handkerchiefs are a family affair and are such a wonderful wedding gift.Wedding handkerchiefs are not just for the brides. I have made many custom wedding hankies and pocket squares for grooms and brothers and sons from their mother's wedding dress material. Above photo credit: 3 wedding hankies for sons and grooms from their mother's wedding dress lace. How to Make DIY Wedding Handkerchief from Mom's Dress Material Making a wedding hanky using a piece of your mom's wedding dress material isn't quite as easy as a bridal bouquet wrap (see above DIY instructions!), but if you can do a basic sewing stitch you can DIY a wedding handkerchief using materials from your mom's wedding dress. First: To make a DIY wedding handkerchief out of the dress materials, I highly recommend that you purchase a plain white or ivory handkerchief from Etsy, or you and find a simple white cotton handkerchief from Amazon. You'll want to wipe those tears away with new, fresh material and you'll want something that you can wash afterwards. Most wedding dresses are made of satin or silk, which can be hard to wash, plus if it is your mother's dress, it is probably old and yellowed. It's better to go with a new, fresh hanky like these beautiful white scalloped edge handkerchiefs I found on Etsy. I also love these modern white handkerchiefs, they would be perfect to add a bit of material from your mother's wedding dress and wipe away all of those happy tears at the wedding! Above photo credit: plain white handkerchief with scalloped edge sold by Mozeat Lens via Amazon Second: Once you have your plain hanky, then use your dress materials as the details or decorations on the handkerchief. You'll want to cut out the lace pieces or the details that you want to use and then hand sew them onto the handkerchief. Third: If you want to personalize your DIY wedding handkerchief from your mother's dress material even further by adding embroidery, be sure to check out our how to embroider the inside of a wedding dress. These instructions will be so helpful with your customized wedding hanky too! Above photo credit: A family heirloom wedding handkerchief with family wedding dates and made from the great grandmother's wedding night robe. Pro tip: Avoid sequins, buttons and pearls for your DIY wedding handkerchief using your mom's materials. These pieces may be beautiful and gorgeous, but they are not nice rubbed on your face. You might actually want to use your heirloom wedding handkerchief to wipe your face or to dap tears away, and if there are sequins on it or pearls, you will scratch your beautiful face. Stick to the smooth and soft materials for your DIY wedding handkerchief, like satin and laces. Be careful, some 1980's wedding dresses love to glue the pearls onto the lace! Another pro tip: You'll also want to avoid gluing your mom's dress pieces onto your handkerchief. I know that sewing might not be your favorite thing in the whole world and it is tempting to get it done with glue, even fabric glue, however glue does not dry softly. If you're planning to DIY a wedding handkerchief with your mom's wedding dress material, you really need to sew the material onto the handkerchief. Even thought it might say that the glue is washable or it is soft, most glue dries hard and is not something that you want to wipe your face with one wedding day. Plus, with your mom's dress material you are talking about using vintage and delicate material and oftentimes glue will ruin the very delicate material. 7.) Bridal Purse or Wedding Clutch Have you thought about using the material or the lace from your mother's wedding dress in a wedding day purse or a bridal clutch? There are a handful of hand makers and artisans on Etsy who specialize in taking the material from your mom's dress and using it to make a bridal purse. Sometimes they will make the whole purse out of your mom's wedding dress, or they will use the details from the dress, like the the lace and pearls, to decorate the bridal purse. I've even seen where they will use your mother's wedding dress material as the inside lining of the bridal purse - so special! These little beauties are so cute, I can't get enough! Above photo credit: heirloom clutch made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by Juniper and Lace ******** Above photo credit: bridal purse made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by JemDesign 567 I love the idea of having a bridal purse or clutch made using your mother's wedding dress material. This is truly a keepsake that you can save for after your wedding and use as an evening bag or fancy clutch for a special date night out. Every time you use your bridal purse from your wedding, you'll not only remember your wedding day, but you'll be taking a piece of your mom with you. Love this! 8.) Bridal Veil If you're thinking of ways to reusing your mom's weding dress on your wedding day besides wearing her dress just as she did, consider turning your mother's wedding dress into a bridal veil for you. This option is so beautiful and special, I almost can't stand it! If you don't want to wear your mom's wedding dress, but she's saved it all these years for you to make use of now that you're getting married, I love the idea of having her dress turn into a custom bridal veil. Your mom's dress reimagined into a custom bridal eil works well if there is lace on your mom's dress, perhaps around the hem or down the back. Or perhaps your mom's wedding dress has lace all over it. Your bridal seamstress can cut off the lace and repurpose it into a gorgeous and special bridal veil for your wedding day. We have our own curated list of where to show for unique bridal veils, but if you're looking for something a little more personalized, we are obsessed with deMelis Atelier's work to turn mother's wedding dresses into bridal veils. She is by far the best bridal seamstress in New England, but just like me with the custom wedding garters, you can simply ship your mom's dress to her and she will turn it into a one-of-a-kind bridal veil made from you mother's wedding dress. (I've even shipped her wedding dress after I'm done making a wedding garter!) Above photo credit: custom bridal veil made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by deMelis Atelier 9.) Custom Sneakers Ok, so this idea is more for what to do with your mom's bridal veil and not so much with her wedding dress, but I'm so obsessed with it that I have to share. What about using your mom's, your grandmother's or your aunt's bridal veil to make a custom pair of bridal sneakers!? Yes, a pair of super fun bridal sneakers can be made with your mother's wedding veil. Above photo credit: custom bridal sneakers made from Mom's wedding veil handmade by deMelis Atelier Custom bridal sneakers from your mom's wedding veil would be perfect to wear on your wedding day. They would be so comfortable and give you one less thing to worry about! Plus with most wedding dresses, you're wearing a huge ball gown style skirt so no one would know that you'e wearing sneakers with your bridal dress - unless you wanted them too because your bridal sneakers were made with pieces from your mom's wedding veil! You could wear bridal sneakers from mom's dress or veil them all day long from start to finish, of you could wear bridal heels or fancier shoes for there ceremony (or when you're feet can't take it anymore!), and change into your custom bridal sneakers from your mom's wedding veil after your ceremony is over for the reception or after party. You know, for all of that dancing! Can you just imagine doing a quick outfit change, pulling your hair into a fun bridal pony tail, and coming out in an adorable after party dress and a cute pair of custom sneakers made from your mom's bridal veil for your after party! I just love it! If you only have your mom's wedding dress or there's not a lot of detail on her bridal veil, fear not! You can still have custom bridal sneakers made - or any of the items that I've outlines here in this post about unique ways to reuse your mom's wedding dress. Many vintage wedding dresses have flowers or pieces of lace that could be added to sneakers. It all depends on the style of wedding dress or bridal veil that you have from your mother or grandmother to work with. I tell my brides all the time - what you have will determine what's possible with your heirloom wedding dress! If you need some inspiration, we've curated this list of the best custom bridal sneakers and where to shop for them, but they aren't as cute at the custom bridal sneakers made from your mom's veil from deMelis Atelier. We are obessed to say the least! DIY Bridal Sneakers from Mother's Wedding Veil As far as wedding DIY's go, this one isn't too bad. All you need is a plain pair of white sneakers, a hot glue gun and some imagination. To DIY this option of making a custom pair of sneakers from your mom's bridal veil, you simply have to pull or cut off the flowers and details from the crown of her veil and hot glue them on to plain white pair of sneakers. The best kind of sneakers are canvas or something that you can hot glue items onto. I wouldn't recommend leather or faux leather shoes for this project, as it might be difficult for the hot glue to stick! Depending on the look and style of your mother's bridal veil will determine what your bridal sneakers will look like. It's hard for me to tell you what exactly to do because each bridal veil is different. If it has faux flowers or pieces of lace at the crown, those are pieces that you can pull or cut off and hot glue onto your plain canvas sneakers. In most vintage bridal veils or crowns, like what your mother probably wore on her wedding day, the lace pieces were glued on, so you'll have to carefully peel them off. If her bridal veil crown has faux flowers or sparkles or crystals, you can do your best to cut them off to arrange on your bridal sneakers. The sky is the limit to design your bridal sneakers from your mom's wedding dress. You can make them match by placing the same exact pieces on each sneaker or you can have them be mismatched. I recommend focusing on your detail on the outside of the shoe, the back of the shoe and the top of the toe area, instead of the inside. Start with just a little dab of the hot glue directly onto the lace piece, flower or whatever you want to put onto the sneaker and then press it onto the sneaker. Once it hardens after about a minute, you can add more glue to secure the item in place. You might also like the 3-D, texturized look of pieces moving while you walk! Lastly, be sure to let your hot glue dry fully and completely before trying the bridal sneakers on. With the hot glue you can get little "hairs" or strings of glue that hang off of your project, so when it fully dries you can pull off the stray pieces of glue that might be dangling off. Also, don't wear the shoe while you're gluing the pieces on - that's just a recipe for getting burned! Above photo credit: plain white platform sneakers sold by Sernial store via Amazon Above photo credit: cordless hot glue gun sold by Surebonder store via Amazon You can make laces too! If you want to get extra fancy, you can consider making shoe laces for your bridal sneakers from your mom's bridal veil. Simply cut a long, thin piece of tulle and gently thread it through the holes to the sneakers to make laces. Then repeat this process for the other shoe. As a pro tip from someone who has cut hundreds for bridal veils in my day, I would first take out the laces that came with the shoes that you purchased, and lay the laces out along the tulle so that you know how much tulle to cut. Even though laces are thin, I would cute tulle at least a 2 inches wide so that it doesn't tear when you're threading it through the sneakers. Tulle will stretch, depending on which way you cut it. But, that's OK! When you tie your bow, cut off any ends that are too long. I'd rather see you cut too much vs. too little because you can always trim off the extra ends. The same with the tulle width, if you find that it is too thick, you can always undo your laces, and trim off a little bit to make your laces thinner and more delicate. But, you don't want to start out with a piece that is too thin because you can't add more tulle. You'll have to cut another piece and with the vintage bridal veil from your mom, you might not have enough of a long piece of tulle for lots of mistakes and re-dos. My last tips for making custom tulle shoe laces from your mom's bridal veil is to cut the tulle for first shoe lace and thread it through the sneakers before you cut the second piece. Like I said above, you only have so much of your mother's bridal veil to work with, so it's best to cut just a little bit first to see how you like it before cutting the second piece of tulle for the shoe lace. 10.) Bomber Jacket If you're looking and searching for the absolute most unique way to reusing your mother's wedding dress, it is to turn it into a bridal bomber jacket. Yes, a bomber jacket that you can wear anytime you want to feel fancy and close to your mother. I'm excited just sharing this totally unique and ultra creative way to repurpose your mother's wedding dress. Our friend at deMelis Atelier - the best bridal dress seamstress in the Connecticut, New York area and New England - is by far the most creative and talented seamstress that I know. And what's more, she's totally chic and knows what real brides in the real world actually want to wear. A bridal bomber jacket is a lovely and thoughtful way to reuse your mother's wedding dress and its completely stylish too! Above photo credit: bridal bomber jacket made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by deMelis Atelier You can wear your bridal bomber jacket any day of the week or for a special night out post wedding, but leading up to your wedding, we love a bridal bomber jacket made from your mom's wedding dress for wearing to your bridal shower, your wedding's rehearsal dinner or night before wedding welcome party. You know for those times before the wedding when you want to feel like "the bride" but not wear your actual wedding dress. On the wedding day, you could wear your bridal bomber jacket at your wedding reception, or do an outfit change and come out with a cute short wedding dress or bridal jumpsuit and a custom bridal bomber jacket. So many options and ways that you be wear and rewear a custom bridal bomber jacket made from your mother's wedding dress. A custom bomber jacket is also an awesome way to reuse your own wedding dress after your wedding, but that's a whole other post for a whole other day! We're just talking about mother's wedding dresses here. 11.) Wedding Morning Bridal Robe Have you thought about what you're going to wear on your wedding morning to get ready? We have a collection of where to shop for pretty bridal robes, or matching rompers and PJ sets for bride and bridesmaid (cue amazing getting ready with your girls photos!), BUT if you're hoping to make your wedding morning even more personal, consider turning your mom's wedding dress into a bridal robe. Yes, that's right, you can have your mother's wedding dress reimagined into a beautiful wedding morning keepsake that you can wear again and again - even after your wedding day is over. Just imagine those beautiful wedding morning photos of you getting ready for your big day in a super special robe made from your mother's wedding dress. We're getting teary eye just thinking about it! Once again, the bridal seamstress with the mostest, deMelisAtelier, is able to expertly turn your mom's wedding dress into a beautiful robe for your wedding morning. Above photo credit: bridal robe made from Mom's wedding dress handmade by deMelis Atelier While a bridal robe isn't for every mother's wedding dress, it's definitely great for those of you who have lots (and lots!) of material from your mom's wedding dress. Over the years, I've had brides and mother's send me just bits and pieces of what they have left from their vintage wedding dress to make a custom wedding garter. A bridal robe is not for you, if you don't have lots of material to work with. But, for those of you who have those huge 1980's wedding dresses with lots of satin, pearls and lace, a bridal robe could be such a special and creative way to reuse your mother's wedding dress. ******** Video: Ways To Reuse Your Mother's Wedding Dress I've given you so much info in this post, like a lot! There are many ways to reuse your mom's wedding dress, so I decide to break it all down into a quick video for you, if you are the watching type. Check this out if you like to watch your wedding advice instead of read... If this video doesn't show up, click here. ******* Will you reuse or repurpose your mother's wedding dress? Will you wear your mom's wedding dress, but alter it to fit you for your rehearsal dinner or another wedding adjacent event? What other ways are there to use your mother's wedding dress that I haven't listed here? I'm a mom myself, and I can't wait to work with my daughter and future daughter's in law to let them repurpose my wedding dress into whatever they can dream of! I hope that this post full of sentimental and creative ways to reimagine your mom's wedding dress inspired you. More importantly, I hope that it gave you the confidence to cut your wedding dress or let it take on a new life as something special for your family. I'd be so honored to work with you to create a new family heirloom that your entire family will cherish for generations to come. You can contact The Garter Girl or make a request for a custom wedding garter design. if custom isn't your thing, you can shop our full wedding heirloom and garter collection for ready-to-ship wedding garters. With so much love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog. >

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

Be prepared for this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat. Lauren and Colin's New York City wedding features gorgeous views. In this real wedding garter post we're sharing Lauren's wedding and bridal style including her custom heirloom wedding garter. From the bride herself, "Thank you again for making my garter a beautiful heirloom to cherish - my mother and I loved bonding over it!". We love this beautiful compliment from the bride because it shows you the importance of heirlooms...family memories and moments to be shared. Custom wedding heirlooms using materials from loved ones' are a wonderful way to incorporate your family members into your wedding day without having to necessarily wear their wedding dress or bridal veil. We can take those items and turn them into something custom and new...made just for you. Enjoy these beautiful wedding photos of Lauren and Colin's New York City nuptials including a first look, a church wedding ceremony and a river boat cruise wedding reception. Photo credit: Phillip Van Nostrand Photography Thank you to Lauren and Phillip Van Nostrand Photography for sharing these beautiful images of this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat! For more information on a handmade wedding heirloom made from your family materials, please get in touch with us. We can't wait to see how you integrate your loved ones into your own wedding ceremony! Remember, you can shop for blue, vintage, classic and modern garter heirlooms anytime in my garter shop or get in touch with me at [email protected] for information on custom designing a garter just for you! If you have any more garter questions, check out my garter 101 blog series or find all of my wedding planning advice here on my blog.

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Ivory satin background with layer of ivory lace and stripe of light blue beaded and floral embroidered velvet (2 inches wide).Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Ivory satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Ivory satin background with layer of ivory lace and stripe of light blue beaded and floral embroidered velvet (2 inches wide).Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Ivory satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

Calling all brides: Have you considered a second look for your wedding reception? This is one wedding fashion trend we absolutely love! If you're thinking about a second outfit for your wedding or a reception wedding dress to party the night away, you're in the right place. Brides opt for a reception dress or a second wedding day style, look or outfit for many reasons. Sometimes they are looking for something to change into after their ceremony, including the reception, during a special tradition like a sparkler exit or the cake cutting, even for the after party. In this Garter Girl Loves post, we're sharing the reasons why brides choose second wedding outfits. Plus, we're exploring some of the top questions about choosing a separate reception dress and showing off our favorite styles. Maybe you've dreamt about that ball gown style wedding dress you'll wear down the ceremony aisle, but it just doesn't seem practical for the dance floor at your reception or after party. A second look or outfit for the reception party might be the perfect solution for your bridal fashion dilemma. So, let's explore a little more about second looks and wedding reception dresses and outfits for the bride. Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Beaded Long Sleeve Dress With Back BowMade by: Gown and Altar *********** *********** Why Do Brides Change For The Wedding Reception? Are you wondering why a bride would change her outfit after the ceremony and before the reception. The reasons for why a bride chooses a second wedding day look truly vary, but we'll share some of the most popular ones. Most often, the wedding dress of your dreams may be perfect for exchanging vows during the ceremony, but not for dancing it up at the reception. Brides opt for a special wedding reception dress to be able to dance the night away. Sometimes the bride's outfit change to the second look goes hand-in-hand with a specific wedding reception activity - cake cutting, garter toss, champagne toast, etc. A quick change right before a momentous wedding reception tradition can be the perfect way to capture your guests' attention. It's certainly a fun photo opportunity! What About The Afterparty? Do brides change their outfit for the after-the-wedding party or post reception party? Yes! Wedding after parties are another great opportunity for an outfit change for the bride. An after-party bridal outfit allows you to wear a second look as the bride - be it more casual or more fun and glamorous, it's a great time to change into something different and help separate this party from the reception. Does My Reception Dress Have To Be White? Are you thinking about a reception dress, but wondering about color? If you do a second wedding dress for your reception, does that bridal dress need to be white? What color do brides typically wear for reception dresses or outfits? No, of course not, your reception wedding dress or second bridal look does no have to be white or even ivory! You...do you! We say that a lot around here at The Garter Girl, but it's true. It's your wedding so we want you to choose your favorite dress, jumpsuit or skirt...in any color and style. As long as you love it, we'll love it too! Where Can I Buy A Reception Dress? Shopping online for your wedding reception dress or second look is made simple with online retailers like Nordstrom and Etsy. When you're searching for the perfect style for you, we recommend looking for the style or description of the dress or outfit you're envisioning. Sometimes, you'll find the perfect style that may be labeled as a bridesmaid dress or even a prom dress...yet, it's a perfect reception dress. Simply searching 'reception dress' on Etsy may not yield as many results as you'll get with a description of the style you're searching for. So, be sure to get creative with those search terms when it comes to shopping for your reception dress online. Our Favorite Reception, 2nd Look & After Party Styles From boho to glam, from jumpsuits to dresses...we have some fabulous styles of reception dresses and second look outfits for the bride. These are our favorite styles we wish we had worn on our wedding day...and we hope you love one of these second look dresses for your wedding day, too! Boho Reception Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Two Piece Embroidered Reception DressMade by: Design By Shivani *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Boho Lace Wedding Reception DressMade by: Flora and Lane *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Flare Sleeve Boho Lace DressMade by: Romantique Bohemian *********** Bridal Jumpsuits Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Studio Sharon Guy *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Formal JumpsuitMade by: Mora Brand *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequined Strapless White JumpsuitDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Lace Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Dame and Maiden *********** Fun Mini Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Pearl and Crystal MinidressDesigner: Sachin & Babi, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Custom White Nike Air Force SneakersMade by: Prints by Ant Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Puff Sleeve Tulle Skirt Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Jacquard Lace Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Tulle Ruffle DressMade by: AP Line Store *********** Classic Cocktail Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Sleeveless Sheath DressDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Corset and Tulle Skirt Midi DressMade by: Lana Kors Dress *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short White Cocktail DressMade by: Unona Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Cocktail Dress With TrainMade by: Gala Bridal Studio *********** Glamorous Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Beaded Fringe Checkerboard Strapless DressDesigner: ASOS, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequin Mini Dress With Tulle Mermaid SkirtMade by: Jordan Deruiter *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sparkly Sequin GownMade by: Pour Lui *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Feather Mini Dress With TrainMade by: Matching Look *********** Which outfit is your favorite style? Are you thinking of that feather & flirty reception dress, or a sophisticated jumpsuit? We love the idea of changing your outfit during the reception. Whether you choose to do so right away after the ceremony or late in the night for a fun exit, second looks for the bride are so much fun. For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can shop all of my wedding garter designs. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

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It is all too much, isn't it?! You become engaged, but you aren't sure what to do when. Fashion and style are really important to you in your everyday life, so looking and feeling your best on your wedding day are non-negotiable. Who doesn't dream of a gorgeous wedding dress that fits you like a glove and an amazing pair of shoes that you'll definitely wear again? But, where should you start? To help fashion forward brides who love style, I created The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline. I've been in the wedding world for a long time handmaking wedding garter heirlooms for brides and I'm so excited to share a free bridal fashion guide with stressed out and confused brides. You can get your free copy of the timeline below... ******* If the sign up form does not load, please refresh the page until it loads. Thank you! ******* I wrote this timeline for all of my style lovers out there, the brides who love fashion, but don't love being overwhelmed. There are countless resources out there for how to create a wedding day timeline and how to go through the different stages of planning the wedding reception from table linens to cake tastings and questions to ask your florist. But, few wedding planning binders and websites give the real insider advice about wedding day fashion for the bride. This is why I created The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline, a free and practical guide for brides-to-be. I created this free bridal fashion timeline for confused, overwhelmed and stressed out brides who don't know what to do next much less where to start. With this guide, brides will know exactly what to order when for their wedding day so they don't miss out. What happens first? What is next? Should I order my dress? What about a veil? When should I start researching my something old, new, borrowed and blue? And, what will I wear the morning of your wedding? Wait, I need to have an outfit for the morning of my wedding? Yes, you do, my dear! The photos will be going all day long and you'll want to not only look OK, but you'll want to feel your most comfortable before you slip into your wedding dress. Check out my list of where to find robes for the bride, and more pretty robes for bridesmaids. When you open up a bridal magazine or start researching on Pinterest for your wedding, it is all dresses, dresses and more dresses. All of these dresses are so beautiful, but all that wedding dress inspiration doesn't tell you when to order your dress and they don't tell you when your fittings are. And, they definitely don't tell you what you need for your fittings. Wait. What is a fitting? A "fitting" is one of those insider wedding terms that people within the wedding industry just throw around and assume that everyone knows. Explaining these types of things and giving my own personal tips and advice for designing your perfect wedding day look is exactly what I wrote this bridal fashion timeline. As I said, I've been in the wedding world a long time designing wedding garters and I have quite a bit of advice for brides and their wedding day fashion. Newly engaged brides shouldn't feel bad about not knowing an insider terms like "fitting"! So, speaking of fittings, yes, you will most likely need a wedding dress fitting! But, what is a wedding dress fitting? In short, a wedding dress fitting is where you will try on your dress and an alterations person will pin it and tuck it and make adjustments to ensure that your wedding dress fits you properly. Even though you were most likely measured and you ordered your wedding dress in certain size, they will still need to make alternations. A wedding dress isn't just like any dress that you buy in a store to wear to work or for a night out on the town! The alterations person might adjust around the waist, shorten the bottom (called the hem), add some decorative detail that you wanted, remove things that you didn't want on the dress, and so much more. It all just depends on your wedding dress style and what you've asked for. Your first wedding dress fitting won't happen until your dress arrives to your bridal dress shop. After each fitting your dress will be altered a little bit to make sure that it fits you like a glove. Most bridal dress shops offer 3 or more fittings before your final fitting right your wedding day. ***** So, what are you waiting for? Get your free copy of The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline. If you have any questions not addressed in the timeline, you know that I'm here for you! Leave me a comment or send me an email at [email protected]. I'd love to help you out! Remember, you can shop my wedding garter collection anytime or get in touch about a bridal garter heirloom you'll love forever! ******* If the sign up form does not load, please refresh the page until it loads. Thank you! *******

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

If you're wondering where to find and shop for the perfect jumpsuit for your wedding, you've come to the right place! New wedding trend alert: wedding jumpsuits for the bride! Brides are opting for jumpsuits and pantsuits in lieu of wedding dresses and bridal gowns. Bridal jumpsuits aren't a "one style fits all" either, there are a variety of styles and designs available. Modern, boho, traditional and more, we're sure you'll find a bridal jumpsuit style that fits your personality. We imagine the care free bride totally loving this trend. Whether you opt for a bridal jumpsuit with a cape, a bridal jumpsuit with a train, or a lace jumpsuit, you'll bring a new flair to traditional wedding fashion. For this Garter Girl Loves post we've curated a list of our top wedding jumpsuits and pantsuits for the bride and we couldn't be more excited about. Anything bridal and fashion and trends has us all excited! Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Wedding and Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Pion Dress Bridal*********** White Jumpsuits for Your Wedding We opted for a shopping list filled with white jumpsuits. When you're taking the dress away from your wedding day, it's nice to stick with white to still have a bridal feel in your wedding day attire. (Especially if you're thinking about an all white wedding or a winter white wedding!) Jumpsuits, of course, come in all colors, but any jumpsuit that isn't white can be worn on any day of the year. There's something about an all white jumpsuit that makes it special and says, "wedding"!! Get Planning - Know Now What You'll Wear All Weekend Long If you aren't brave enough to do the jumpsuit instead of a dress for your wedding day, don't worry You have lots of options throughout the weekend. There's more than Stylish brides rejoice! Work on planning your wedding fashion timeline early and we'll be sure to help with our helpful guide - get your free download of The Ultimate Bridal Fashion Timeline today! By planning your wedding fashion timeline you'll be able to determine exactly what you'll wear for each wedding weekend activity. If you don't opt to wear a white jumpsuit as you walk down the aisle, maybe it's the perfect outfit choice for your welcome dinner, rehearsal dinner or even your wedding after party. You're going to need lots of different outfits as the bride and maybe, just maybe, a jumpsuit is the right fashion choice for you. Jumpsuit or wedding dress, make sure you get the totally free wedding fashion timeline so that you know what to wear when. Shop For Wedding Jumpsuits Seventeen amazing bridal jumpsuits for your wedding day, all sourced from Etsy to help you shop small and support small business through your wedding planning. Our list includes plus size bridal jumpsuits, modern style wedding jumpsuits, two piece jumpsuits, and bridal pantsuits. These styles are sure to deliver the 'wow' factor for your wedding! We hope you love our collection of bridal jumpsuits. Can you pick just one?? (The secret is there are so many outfits that you'll need for your wedding weekend, you might not have to pick just one!!) Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V Neck Jumpsuit Made by: Hey January*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Jumpsuit for the Bride Sold by: Pretty Garden Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Mora Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Beaded Top White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Love and Dress UA*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Modern Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: A and M Enterprises*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Flowy Wedding Jumpsuit Made by: Mimetik*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Elegant White Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Style and Trends*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: One Shoulder White Jumpsuit Sold by: Caracilia Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Butterfly Sleeve Lace Bridal Jumpsuit with Belt Made by: Blush Fashion*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Boho Wedding Dress Jumpsuit Made by: Studio Sharon Guy*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Formal White Jumpsuit with Lace Sleeves Sold by: Suzonana Store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: V-Neck Classy White Jumpsuit Sold by: KOH KOH store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Sequin Jumpsuit Sold by: SESSRYMNIR store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Halter Neck Wide Leg Jumpsuit Sold by: LYANER store via Amazon*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Satin Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Noire Brand*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Scallop Top Bridal Jumpsuit with Cape Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: White Ruffle Jumpsuit for Bride Made by: Endorphyn*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: High Fashion Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Marcy Atelier*********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Long Sleeve Elegant Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: White Wedding Gallery *********** Shop this wedding jumpsuit: Lace Boho Bridal Jumpsuit Made by: Barzelai*********** So what do you think? Will we see you rocking this wedding fashion trend? Bridal jumpsuits may be the perfect option for you for any wedding occasion, not just the big day. Think beyond just your actual exchange of vows and think about a jumpsuit for your engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, welcome dinners, rehearsal dinners, after parties and brunches. There's bound to be the right occasion for you to wear a white jumpsuit as a bride! And, don't forget to get your hands on our FREE bridal fashion timeline so you know what to wear when for your wedding. You'll want to order your jumpsuit on time and we'll show you how! For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can see all of my wedding garter designs right here. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

Here's another real Garter Girl bride...but this time we're showcasing a wedding handkerchief! Bride Katey's wedding handkerchief is a family heirloom from her Maternal Grandmother. She wrapped this handkerchief around her bouquet on her wedding day and now it was passed down to Katey! First up was to clean this handkerchief and make sure it's preserved correctly. Next, I personalized the item with custom embroidery in a blue color. I embroidered both the bride's wedding date and her mother's wedding date. You can see the detailed images of this embroidered wedding handkerchief from my photographer also on the blog! These images of Katey on her wedding day incorporating her handkerchief wrapped around her bridal bouquet warms my heart! The beautiful images are amazing memories of Katey's wedding day but even more so, they are so sentimental with this family wedding heirloom that's been passed down in her family. Photo credit: Nathaly Norman A beautiful blushing bride on her wedding day with a family heirloom always makes us smile. These images of Katey are stunning and we know this embroidered wedding handkerchief has been cherished for so many years in her family and we know it will continue to be cherished for many more! To see more real wedding garters on brides, be sure to check out my blog full of all things weddings including inspiration, tips and advice. You can also order your wedding garter heirloom from my shop. If you are interested in a custom wedding garter made with your family materials, be sure to check out my family material wedding garter gallery or request a custom garter here.

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

Here's another real Garter Girl bride...but this time we're showcasing a wedding handkerchief! Bride Katey's wedding handkerchief is a family heirloom from her Maternal Grandmother. She wrapped this handkerchief around her bouquet on her wedding day and now it was passed down to Katey! First up was to clean this handkerchief and make sure it's preserved correctly. Next, I personalized the item with custom embroidery in a blue color. I embroidered both the bride's wedding date and her mother's wedding date. You can see the detailed images of this embroidered wedding handkerchief from my photographer also on the blog! These images of Katey on her wedding day incorporating her handkerchief wrapped around her bridal bouquet warms my heart! The beautiful images are amazing memories of Katey's wedding day but even more so, they are so sentimental with this family wedding heirloom that's been passed down in her family. Photo credit: Nathaly Norman A beautiful blushing bride on her wedding day with a family heirloom always makes us smile. These images of Katey are stunning and we know this embroidered wedding handkerchief has been cherished for so many years in her family and we know it will continue to be cherished for many more! To see more real wedding garters on brides, be sure to check out my blog full of all things weddings including inspiration, tips and advice. You can also order your wedding garter heirloom from my shop. If you are interested in a custom wedding garter made with your family materials, be sure to check out my family material wedding garter gallery or request a custom garter here.

Be prepared for this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat. Lauren and Colin's New York City wedding features gorgeous views. In this real wedding garter post we're sharing Lauren's wedding and bridal style including her custom heirloom wedding garter. From the bride herself, "Thank you again for making my garter a beautiful heirloom to cherish - my mother and I loved bonding over it!". We love this beautiful compliment from the bride because it shows you the importance of heirlooms...family memories and moments to be shared. Custom wedding heirlooms using materials from loved ones' are a wonderful way to incorporate your family members into your wedding day without having to necessarily wear their wedding dress or bridal veil. We can take those items and turn them into something custom and new...made just for you. Enjoy these beautiful wedding photos of Lauren and Colin's New York City nuptials including a first look, a church wedding ceremony and a river boat cruise wedding reception. Photo credit: Phillip Van Nostrand Photography Thank you to Lauren and Phillip Van Nostrand Photography for sharing these beautiful images of this gorgeous wedding from cathedral to river boat! For more information on a handmade wedding heirloom made from your family materials, please get in touch with us. We can't wait to see how you integrate your loved ones into your own wedding ceremony! Remember, you can shop for blue, vintage, classic and modern garter heirlooms anytime in my garter shop or get in touch with me at [email protected] for information on custom designing a garter just for you! If you have any more garter questions, check out my garter 101 blog series or find all of my wedding planning advice here on my blog.

It's almost spring and we're doing some spring cleaning here at The Garter Girl! Our inventory clear out sample sale is your chance to save money and get never-before-seen discounts on your wedding and bridal accessories. Our discounted bridal garters are easy to shop online and will save a little money on your wedding in the process! Our sample sale on wedding garters is the perfect place to purchase a deeply discounted wedding garter no matter the occasion. Choose a wedding garter heirloom or bridal garter set as the perfect something blue keepsake for your wedding day, the gift that will surprise and delight the bride to be, or a gift to give your bff during the bachelorette party or a just engaged present for your bestie! Shop this sale wedding garter:Something Blue & Ivory Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** What Is Included In The Wedding Garter Sample Sale? Included in our wedding garter sample sale are the same handmade luxury wedding garters you know and love from The Garter Girl, just on sale for huge discounts of up to 70% off! There are a variety of styles included in our sample sale from wedding garters to matching tossing garters and even vintage wedding dress lace wedding handkerchiefs. All wedding garter styles featured in our sample sale are pre-made by hand, and ready-to-ship, so they'll be there in time for your wedding, we're sure of it! With our wedding heirlooms in the sample sale, we have lots and lots of lace! There are bridal garters in white, ivory or different shades of blue. There's also beading, tulle and plenty of bows! How To Shop The Sample Sale It's really so, so easy to shop our sample sale of wedding garters. Visit our wedding garter sample sale webpage and browse through the assortment of ready-to-ship wedding garters included in the sale. The wedding garters bridal accessories and wedding handkerchiefs are priced with their sale prices at phenomenal sale discounts just waiting for you! Shop early, because these styles will sell out! For these wedding garters...when they're gone, they're gone! These bridal garters are on sale now but will show "sold out" when there is no inventory left. We will not be re-stocking these designs at these prices, so if you see something you love, make it yours before it's gone. Make It A Garter Set If you're going to do the garter toss at your wedding reception, don't throw your garter heirloom! That's a keepsake for you to love and cherish for generations to come. Instead, get a tossing garter that's specifically made for you to throw during the garter toss ceremony. If you need a garter to throw, or you want to make your wedding garter a matching set, be sure to check out our collection of discount tossing garters that are included in the sample sale and sold separately. From white, to ivory, to blue, we have lots of tossing garters pre-made and ready-to-ship in the sample sale too. Ready-To-Ship Sale Garters Once you place your sample sale order, we'll start preparing it for shipment and you can expect it to arrive to your doorstep in about a two weeks, depending on your shipping location. If you need your wedding garter ASAP or shipped to you in a hurry, no problem at all! Simply select "rush shipping" at check out and we'll pack your order up right away and get it to you with two business days - perfect for last minute weddings, and bridal shower presents that you need right away. Shop Our Wedding Garters On Sale Here are a few of our favorite garter styles from our sample sale of discount garters. It was really hard to choose, so be sure to visit the full wedding garter sample sale to browse (and shop!) all of the discount garters available to you. Remember, if you see an heirloom you love make it yours now before it sells out! We will not be restocking garters in the sample sale at these prices. From lace to beads to tulle, shop some of our handpicked favorite styles of garters from our sample sale. Shop this sale wedding garter:Dusty Blue & Ivory Satin Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Champagne Satin Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Elegant Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Pretty Blue Beaded Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: On Size Fits All (14 - 22 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Sparkle Tulle Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop these sale wedding garters:Ready-to-Ship Tossing Wedding GartersStye: Your Choice of Various StylesSize: One Size Fits AllQuantity: 1 of each*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Luxury Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Medium (19 - 23 inches)Quantity: 1*********** We can't wait to ship your choice of wedding garter to you in time for your wedding at an amazing price! If you have more questions or you need more information, please email us anytime at [email protected]. Don't forget, there are limited quantities of each style and we won't be restocking once they're sold out, so be sure to shop now and buy early to take advantage of these wedding garters on sale. Whether this garter is for your wedding, as your something blue or for a friend as that perfect bridal shower or bachelorette party gift - there's so many reasons to shop our sample sale, especially if you're looking to save money on your wedding! Shop The Garter Girl's Sample Sale here!

Calling all brides: Have you considered a second look for your wedding reception? This is one wedding fashion trend we absolutely love! If you're thinking about a second outfit for your wedding or a reception wedding dress to party the night away, you're in the right place. Brides opt for a reception dress or a second wedding day style, look or outfit for many reasons. Sometimes they are looking for something to change into after their ceremony, including the reception, during a special tradition like a sparkler exit or the cake cutting, even for the after party. In this Garter Girl Loves post, we're sharing the reasons why brides choose second wedding outfits. Plus, we're exploring some of the top questions about choosing a separate reception dress and showing off our favorite styles. Maybe you've dreamt about that ball gown style wedding dress you'll wear down the ceremony aisle, but it just doesn't seem practical for the dance floor at your reception or after party. A second look or outfit for the reception party might be the perfect solution for your bridal fashion dilemma. So, let's explore a little more about second looks and wedding reception dresses and outfits for the bride. Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Beaded Long Sleeve Dress With Back BowMade by: Gown and Altar *********** *********** Why Do Brides Change For The Wedding Reception? Are you wondering why a bride would change her outfit after the ceremony and before the reception. The reasons for why a bride chooses a second wedding day look truly vary, but we'll share some of the most popular ones. Most often, the wedding dress of your dreams may be perfect for exchanging vows during the ceremony, but not for dancing it up at the reception. Brides opt for a special wedding reception dress to be able to dance the night away. Sometimes the bride's outfit change to the second look goes hand-in-hand with a specific wedding reception activity - cake cutting, garter toss, champagne toast, etc. A quick change right before a momentous wedding reception tradition can be the perfect way to capture your guests' attention. It's certainly a fun photo opportunity! What About The Afterparty? Do brides change their outfit for the after-the-wedding party or post reception party? Yes! Wedding after parties are another great opportunity for an outfit change for the bride. An after-party bridal outfit allows you to wear a second look as the bride - be it more casual or more fun and glamorous, it's a great time to change into something different and help separate this party from the reception. Does My Reception Dress Have To Be White? Are you thinking about a reception dress, but wondering about color? If you do a second wedding dress for your reception, does that bridal dress need to be white? What color do brides typically wear for reception dresses or outfits? No, of course not, your reception wedding dress or second bridal look does no have to be white or even ivory! You...do you! We say that a lot around here at The Garter Girl, but it's true. It's your wedding so we want you to choose your favorite dress, jumpsuit or skirt...in any color and style. As long as you love it, we'll love it too! Where Can I Buy A Reception Dress? Shopping online for your wedding reception dress or second look is made simple with online retailers like Nordstrom and Etsy. When you're searching for the perfect style for you, we recommend looking for the style or description of the dress or outfit you're envisioning. Sometimes, you'll find the perfect style that may be labeled as a bridesmaid dress or even a prom dress...yet, it's a perfect reception dress. Simply searching 'reception dress' on Etsy may not yield as many results as you'll get with a description of the style you're searching for. So, be sure to get creative with those search terms when it comes to shopping for your reception dress online. Our Favorite Reception, 2nd Look & After Party Styles From boho to glam, from jumpsuits to dresses...we have some fabulous styles of reception dresses and second look outfits for the bride. These are our favorite styles we wish we had worn on our wedding day...and we hope you love one of these second look dresses for your wedding day, too! Boho Reception Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Two Piece Embroidered Reception DressMade by: Design By Shivani *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Boho Lace Wedding Reception DressMade by: Flora and Lane *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Flare Sleeve Boho Lace DressMade by: Romantique Bohemian *********** Bridal Jumpsuits Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Studio Sharon Guy *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Formal JumpsuitMade by: Mora Brand *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequined Strapless White JumpsuitDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Lace Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Dame and Maiden *********** Fun Mini Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Pearl and Crystal MinidressDesigner: Sachin & Babi, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Custom White Nike Air Force SneakersMade by: Prints by Ant Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Puff Sleeve Tulle Skirt Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Jacquard Lace Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Tulle Ruffle DressMade by: AP Line Store *********** Classic Cocktail Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Sleeveless Sheath DressDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Corset and Tulle Skirt Midi DressMade by: Lana Kors Dress *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short White Cocktail DressMade by: Unona Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Cocktail Dress With TrainMade by: Gala Bridal Studio *********** Glamorous Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Beaded Fringe Checkerboard Strapless DressDesigner: ASOS, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequin Mini Dress With Tulle Mermaid SkirtMade by: Jordan Deruiter *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sparkly Sequin GownMade by: Pour Lui *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Feather Mini Dress With TrainMade by: Matching Look *********** Which outfit is your favorite style? Are you thinking of that feather & flirty reception dress, or a sophisticated jumpsuit? We love the idea of changing your outfit during the reception. Whether you choose to do so right away after the ceremony or late in the night for a fun exit, second looks for the bride are so much fun. For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can shop all of my wedding garter designs. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

Calling all brides: Have you considered a second look for your wedding reception? This is one wedding fashion trend we absolutely love! If you're thinking about a second outfit for your wedding or a reception wedding dress to party the night away, you're in the right place. Brides opt for a reception dress or a second wedding day style, look or outfit for many reasons. Sometimes they are looking for something to change into after their ceremony, including the reception, during a special tradition like a sparkler exit or the cake cutting, even for the after party. In this Garter Girl Loves post, we're sharing the reasons why brides choose second wedding outfits. Plus, we're exploring some of the top questions about choosing a separate reception dress and showing off our favorite styles. Maybe you've dreamt about that ball gown style wedding dress you'll wear down the ceremony aisle, but it just doesn't seem practical for the dance floor at your reception or after party. A second look or outfit for the reception party might be the perfect solution for your bridal fashion dilemma. So, let's explore a little more about second looks and wedding reception dresses and outfits for the bride. Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Beaded Long Sleeve Dress With Back BowMade by: Gown and Altar *********** *********** Why Do Brides Change For The Wedding Reception? Are you wondering why a bride would change her outfit after the ceremony and before the reception. The reasons for why a bride chooses a second wedding day look truly vary, but we'll share some of the most popular ones. Most often, the wedding dress of your dreams may be perfect for exchanging vows during the ceremony, but not for dancing it up at the reception. Brides opt for a special wedding reception dress to be able to dance the night away. Sometimes the bride's outfit change to the second look goes hand-in-hand with a specific wedding reception activity - cake cutting, garter toss, champagne toast, etc. A quick change right before a momentous wedding reception tradition can be the perfect way to capture your guests' attention. It's certainly a fun photo opportunity! What About The Afterparty? Do brides change their outfit for the after-the-wedding party or post reception party? Yes! Wedding after parties are another great opportunity for an outfit change for the bride. An after-party bridal outfit allows you to wear a second look as the bride - be it more casual or more fun and glamorous, it's a great time to change into something different and help separate this party from the reception. Does My Reception Dress Have To Be White? Are you thinking about a reception dress, but wondering about color? If you do a second wedding dress for your reception, does that bridal dress need to be white? What color do brides typically wear for reception dresses or outfits? No, of course not, your reception wedding dress or second bridal look does no have to be white or even ivory! You...do you! We say that a lot around here at The Garter Girl, but it's true. It's your wedding so we want you to choose your favorite dress, jumpsuit or skirt...in any color and style. As long as you love it, we'll love it too! Where Can I Buy A Reception Dress? Shopping online for your wedding reception dress or second look is made simple with online retailers like Nordstrom and Etsy. When you're searching for the perfect style for you, we recommend looking for the style or description of the dress or outfit you're envisioning. Sometimes, you'll find the perfect style that may be labeled as a bridesmaid dress or even a prom dress...yet, it's a perfect reception dress. Simply searching 'reception dress' on Etsy may not yield as many results as you'll get with a description of the style you're searching for. So, be sure to get creative with those search terms when it comes to shopping for your reception dress online. Our Favorite Reception, 2nd Look & After Party Styles From boho to glam, from jumpsuits to dresses...we have some fabulous styles of reception dresses and second look outfits for the bride. These are our favorite styles we wish we had worn on our wedding day...and we hope you love one of these second look dresses for your wedding day, too! Boho Reception Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Two Piece Embroidered Reception DressMade by: Design By Shivani *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Boho Lace Wedding Reception DressMade by: Flora and Lane *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Flare Sleeve Boho Lace DressMade by: Romantique Bohemian *********** Bridal Jumpsuits Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Studio Sharon Guy *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Formal JumpsuitMade by: Mora Brand *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequined Strapless White JumpsuitDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Lace Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Dame and Maiden *********** Fun Mini Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Pearl and Crystal MinidressDesigner: Sachin & Babi, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Custom White Nike Air Force SneakersMade by: Prints by Ant Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Puff Sleeve Tulle Skirt Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Jacquard Lace Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Tulle Ruffle DressMade by: AP Line Store *********** Classic Cocktail Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Sleeveless Sheath DressDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Corset and Tulle Skirt Midi DressMade by: Lana Kors Dress *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short White Cocktail DressMade by: Unona Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Cocktail Dress With TrainMade by: Gala Bridal Studio *********** Glamorous Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Beaded Fringe Checkerboard Strapless DressDesigner: ASOS, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequin Mini Dress With Tulle Mermaid SkirtMade by: Jordan Deruiter *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sparkly Sequin GownMade by: Pour Lui *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Feather Mini Dress With TrainMade by: Matching Look *********** Which outfit is your favorite style? Are you thinking of that feather & flirty reception dress, or a sophisticated jumpsuit? We love the idea of changing your outfit during the reception. Whether you choose to do so right away after the ceremony or late in the night for a fun exit, second looks for the bride are so much fun. For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can shop all of my wedding garter designs. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.

It's a Summer Sale from June 1 to Sept. 1! Get the code for 20% off of this heirloom: Please note the shipping time for each product.Find more info about the 'Summer Sale' here. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Designed to love forever and ready for you! The 'Just Say Yes' collection of wedding garter heirlooms are stylishly designed and expertly handcrafted - just in time for your wedding. Perfect for those "I totally forgot about this until the last minute" wedding planning or bridal shower moments. (We've all been there!) NEW! Personalize your "Just Say Yes" style by adding hand embroidery. After you choose your favorite style, don't forget to add embroidery to your heirloom. Click here to see wedding garters customized with embroidery. Details Production Shipping Sizing Main Garter:  Light blue satin background with an overlay of ivory lace with a light blue satin bow tied with short tails (1 inch wide). Tossing Garter Option (+$32):  Light blue satin (1 inch wide).Personalize this style by adding hand embroidery! After you choose your style, choose "Add Personalized Embroidery" (+$76) and then check "Add Your Embroidery Details" to let us know your embroidery information. Handmade to order, just for you. Includes gift box and keepsake bag to save and protect garter after your wedding. If you did not add embroidery, this item will be handmade just for you within 5 business days of purchase. If you added personalized embroidery, your item will be embroidered for you within 2 weeks (14 days) of purchase. You will be sent (via the email used to purchase) photos of your embroidery to approve. We will not ship without your approval. Please check your purchase email account. If you add embroidery and you do not have 2 weeks (14 days) prior to when you need your order, you must purchase Rush Shipping (see Shipping tab for more information). All sales are final. We do not accept returns. Find more FAQ's right here. If you want to customize, personalize or change the color on this style, please request a custom garter design here. Shipping times are approximations and are in addition to processing and production times. Please read our shipping information carefully for pricing and timing. This garter will be handmade to the size that you select. We do not charge extra for size adjustments. Generally, the garter is worn just above the knee at the narrowest part of your leg. Your garter will fit a range of sizes and you can move your garter up or down your leg, depending on what feels good to you. Watch this video on how to measure for your garter to find your garter size. If you are unable to measure or unsure of the size, order a size larger than you think. If you have any size questions or would like to request a size adjustment, please email [email protected].

It's almost spring and we're doing some spring cleaning here at The Garter Girl! Our inventory clear out sample sale is your chance to save money and get never-before-seen discounts on your wedding and bridal accessories. Our discounted bridal garters are easy to shop online and will save a little money on your wedding in the process! Our sample sale on wedding garters is the perfect place to purchase a deeply discounted wedding garter no matter the occasion. Choose a wedding garter heirloom or bridal garter set as the perfect something blue keepsake for your wedding day, the gift that will surprise and delight the bride to be, or a gift to give your bff during the bachelorette party or a just engaged present for your bestie! Shop this sale wedding garter:Something Blue & Ivory Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** What Is Included In The Wedding Garter Sample Sale? Included in our wedding garter sample sale are the same handmade luxury wedding garters you know and love from The Garter Girl, just on sale for huge discounts of up to 70% off! There are a variety of styles included in our sample sale from wedding garters to matching tossing garters and even vintage wedding dress lace wedding handkerchiefs. All wedding garter styles featured in our sample sale are pre-made by hand, and ready-to-ship, so they'll be there in time for your wedding, we're sure of it! With our wedding heirlooms in the sample sale, we have lots and lots of lace! There are bridal garters in white, ivory or different shades of blue. There's also beading, tulle and plenty of bows! How To Shop The Sample Sale It's really so, so easy to shop our sample sale of wedding garters. Visit our wedding garter sample sale webpage and browse through the assortment of ready-to-ship wedding garters included in the sale. The wedding garters bridal accessories and wedding handkerchiefs are priced with their sale prices at phenomenal sale discounts just waiting for you! Shop early, because these styles will sell out! For these wedding garters...when they're gone, they're gone! These bridal garters are on sale now but will show "sold out" when there is no inventory left. We will not be re-stocking these designs at these prices, so if you see something you love, make it yours before it's gone. Make It A Garter Set If you're going to do the garter toss at your wedding reception, don't throw your garter heirloom! That's a keepsake for you to love and cherish for generations to come. Instead, get a tossing garter that's specifically made for you to throw during the garter toss ceremony. If you need a garter to throw, or you want to make your wedding garter a matching set, be sure to check out our collection of discount tossing garters that are included in the sample sale and sold separately. From white, to ivory, to blue, we have lots of tossing garters pre-made and ready-to-ship in the sample sale too. Ready-To-Ship Sale Garters Once you place your sample sale order, we'll start preparing it for shipment and you can expect it to arrive to your doorstep in about a two weeks, depending on your shipping location. If you need your wedding garter ASAP or shipped to you in a hurry, no problem at all! Simply select "rush shipping" at check out and we'll pack your order up right away and get it to you with two business days - perfect for last minute weddings, and bridal shower presents that you need right away. Shop Our Wedding Garters On Sale Here are a few of our favorite garter styles from our sample sale of discount garters. It was really hard to choose, so be sure to visit the full wedding garter sample sale to browse (and shop!) all of the discount garters available to you. Remember, if you see an heirloom you love make it yours now before it sells out! We will not be restocking garters in the sample sale at these prices. From lace to beads to tulle, shop some of our handpicked favorite styles of garters from our sample sale. Shop this sale wedding garter:Dusty Blue & Ivory Satin Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Champagne Satin Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Elegant Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Pretty Blue Beaded Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: On Size Fits All (14 - 22 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Sparkle Tulle Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Small (14 - 18 inches)Quantity: 1*********** Shop these sale wedding garters:Ready-to-Ship Tossing Wedding GartersStye: Your Choice of Various StylesSize: One Size Fits AllQuantity: 1 of each*********** Shop this sale wedding garter:Luxury Lace Wedding Garter HeirloomSize: Medium (19 - 23 inches)Quantity: 1*********** We can't wait to ship your choice of wedding garter to you in time for your wedding at an amazing price! If you have more questions or you need more information, please email us anytime at [email protected]. Don't forget, there are limited quantities of each style and we won't be restocking once they're sold out, so be sure to shop now and buy early to take advantage of these wedding garters on sale. Whether this garter is for your wedding, as your something blue or for a friend as that perfect bridal shower or bachelorette party gift - there's so many reasons to shop our sample sale, especially if you're looking to save money on your wedding! Shop The Garter Girl's Sample Sale here!

Calling all brides: Have you considered a second look for your wedding reception? This is one wedding fashion trend we absolutely love! If you're thinking about a second outfit for your wedding or a reception wedding dress to party the night away, you're in the right place. Brides opt for a reception dress or a second wedding day style, look or outfit for many reasons. Sometimes they are looking for something to change into after their ceremony, including the reception, during a special tradition like a sparkler exit or the cake cutting, even for the after party. In this Garter Girl Loves post, we're sharing the reasons why brides choose second wedding outfits. Plus, we're exploring some of the top questions about choosing a separate reception dress and showing off our favorite styles. Maybe you've dreamt about that ball gown style wedding dress you'll wear down the ceremony aisle, but it just doesn't seem practical for the dance floor at your reception or after party. A second look or outfit for the reception party might be the perfect solution for your bridal fashion dilemma. So, let's explore a little more about second looks and wedding reception dresses and outfits for the bride. Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Beaded Long Sleeve Dress With Back BowMade by: Gown and Altar *********** *********** Why Do Brides Change For The Wedding Reception? Are you wondering why a bride would change her outfit after the ceremony and before the reception. The reasons for why a bride chooses a second wedding day look truly vary, but we'll share some of the most popular ones. Most often, the wedding dress of your dreams may be perfect for exchanging vows during the ceremony, but not for dancing it up at the reception. Brides opt for a special wedding reception dress to be able to dance the night away. Sometimes the bride's outfit change to the second look goes hand-in-hand with a specific wedding reception activity - cake cutting, garter toss, champagne toast, etc. A quick change right before a momentous wedding reception tradition can be the perfect way to capture your guests' attention. It's certainly a fun photo opportunity! What About The Afterparty? Do brides change their outfit for the after-the-wedding party or post reception party? Yes! Wedding after parties are another great opportunity for an outfit change for the bride. An after-party bridal outfit allows you to wear a second look as the bride - be it more casual or more fun and glamorous, it's a great time to change into something different and help separate this party from the reception. Does My Reception Dress Have To Be White? Are you thinking about a reception dress, but wondering about color? If you do a second wedding dress for your reception, does that bridal dress need to be white? What color do brides typically wear for reception dresses or outfits? No, of course not, your reception wedding dress or second bridal look does no have to be white or even ivory! You...do you! We say that a lot around here at The Garter Girl, but it's true. It's your wedding so we want you to choose your favorite dress, jumpsuit or skirt...in any color and style. As long as you love it, we'll love it too! Where Can I Buy A Reception Dress? Shopping online for your wedding reception dress or second look is made simple with online retailers like Nordstrom and Etsy. When you're searching for the perfect style for you, we recommend looking for the style or description of the dress or outfit you're envisioning. Sometimes, you'll find the perfect style that may be labeled as a bridesmaid dress or even a prom dress...yet, it's a perfect reception dress. Simply searching 'reception dress' on Etsy may not yield as many results as you'll get with a description of the style you're searching for. So, be sure to get creative with those search terms when it comes to shopping for your reception dress online. Our Favorite Reception, 2nd Look & After Party Styles From boho to glam, from jumpsuits to dresses...we have some fabulous styles of reception dresses and second look outfits for the bride. These are our favorite styles we wish we had worn on our wedding day...and we hope you love one of these second look dresses for your wedding day, too! Boho Reception Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Two Piece Embroidered Reception DressMade by: Design By Shivani *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Boho Lace Wedding Reception DressMade by: Flora and Lane *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Flare Sleeve Boho Lace DressMade by: Romantique Bohemian *********** Bridal Jumpsuits Shop this Bridal Second Look: High Neck Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Studio Sharon Guy *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Formal JumpsuitMade by: Mora Brand *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequined Strapless White JumpsuitDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Lace Bridal JumpsuitMade by: Dame and Maiden *********** Fun Mini Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Pearl and Crystal MinidressDesigner: Sachin & Babi, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Custom White Nike Air Force SneakersMade by: Prints by Ant Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Puff Sleeve Tulle Skirt Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Jacquard Lace Mini DressMade by: Have Dress Store *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Tulle Ruffle DressMade by: AP Line Store *********** Classic Cocktail Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Sleeveless Sheath DressDesigner: Dress The Population, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Corset and Tulle Skirt Midi DressMade by: Lana Kors Dress *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short White Cocktail DressMade by: Unona Shop *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Short Cocktail Dress With TrainMade by: Gala Bridal Studio *********** Glamorous Dresses Shop this Bridal Second Look: Beaded Fringe Checkerboard Strapless DressDesigner: ASOS, Sold by: Nordstrom *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sequin Mini Dress With Tulle Mermaid SkirtMade by: Jordan Deruiter *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: Sparkly Sequin GownMade by: Pour Lui *********** Shop this Bridal Second Look: White Feather Mini Dress With TrainMade by: Matching Look *********** Which outfit is your favorite style? Are you thinking of that feather & flirty reception dress, or a sophisticated jumpsuit? We love the idea of changing your outfit during the reception. Whether you choose to do so right away after the ceremony or late in the night for a fun exit, second looks for the bride are so much fun. For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can shop all of my wedding garter designs. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.