Accessories Part 1

I had mixed emotions when it came to the garter toss. Part of me wanted the tradition in the wedding, and part of me thought it was one of those wedding traditions that I could live without. While on the phone with my mom one day during my lunch break, I was telling her that I thought this was something we could leave out of the wedding, when my boss yelled from her office that I shouldn't take the fun out of it and I should keep it in. That, combined with Mr. H wanting it in the wedding, made me decide to go ahead and order a garter.

I knew I wanted something simple, so I searched around and decided on a simple garter from the Garter Maker. When I came home from my daily walk and grabbed the mail, it had arrived. I was eager to see if the navy blue and ivory I had selected would match my other accessories and the dress. Lo and behold, I think it came out quite nicely.

When I opened up the UPS box, it was nicely wrapped with a cute little bride on the sticker!

The finished product! I opted not to get our initials, as we wouldn't be keeping it when the day is done. Seeing it now, I almost wish that I had opted for the two garter option, one to keep and one to toss, but I know it would end up stuffed in a drawer somewhere and , eventually, lost amongst all of our things.

The garter on top of the bottom of my dress to compare the ivories.

All of the accessories: shoes, purse and garter. I think it all comes together quite nicely!

Did anyone else debate including the garter toss in their reception?