Wedding Traditions and Garter Traditions 

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Wedding Traditions and Garter Traditions  Something Blue We have all heard the rhyme 'Something Old, Something New Something Borrowed, Something Blue and a Silver Sixpence for Her Shoe.' blue of the rhyme signifies constancy 'Those dressed in blue have lovers true' 'Something Blue' Wedding Garters You don't have to choose a traditional blue bridal garter Traditionally a bride will choose a blue garter for her wedding, although you can see by the picture the whole garter does not have to be blue, just a tiny blue ribbon and you will be keeping with tradition. We have a lovely selection of bridal garters in pure white silk right through to Goth black, you can choose your own ribbon colours and include a fine blue ribbon if you wish. Something Old The Wedding veil was traditionally handed down through generations of the family's brides. Something New The bride usually wears new unlaundered underwear, this was to emphasise their acceptance of a new life. Aubade, Luxury French Lingerie for your Wedding Day and Honeymoon... Aubade Aubade lingerie from Paris is a lovely choice for a bride. French lingerie design at its best, with feminine designs and attention to detail, Aubade lead the way in fashionable lingerie that never compromises on comfort. Delightful designer lingerie you will wear again an again, not just on your wedding day! Something Borrowed One item is usually worn belonging to a happy bride. Sixpence The 'silver sixpence in her shoe' secures future wealth.  Lucky Sixpence Wedding Garters Add a sixpence to your wedding garter for luck! A little lace bag containing an old sixpence can be attached to any of our wedding garters, please contact us with your requirements. Yellow Garters superstition Yellow garters were thought to attract lovers, remember Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'? During the 19th century it was custom that the bride would wear a yellow garter placed there by a hopeful female friend, it was hoped that this would ensure marriage for the friend within the year. One Boston bride went to the alter wearing 7 yellow garters from hopeful friends (I don't think it's documented how successful they were!) Custom made garters for any occasion You can have a garter made in any colour you wish! See our custom garter section or contact us. This unusual Yellow garter was custom made for a bride whose husband to be was a Star Wars fan! Throwing the bouquet /wedding garter Flinging the stocking was a favourite wedding chamber sport: Men seized the bride's stockings and girls the groom's, each group took it in turns to sit at the bottom of the bed and in turn to toss the stockings over their heads to fall, for an early marriage, on the bridegroom if thrown by a girl, on the bride if thrown by a man.   Then all the younger folks in, With ceremony throw the stocking Backward, o’er head, in turn they toss’d it; Till in sack-posset they had lost it. Th’intent of flinging thus hose Is to hit him or her on the nose, Who hits the mark o’er the left shoulder Must be married be ere twelve monthes older.                                                   (Progress of Matrimony, 1733) Throwing the garter and bouquet are believed to be direct descendants of 'flinging the stocking'  It was customary for the bride to toss her garter to the male guest who had won the 'race for the garter' (from the church to the bridehouse).  In 1820 Lady.... on stepping from her bridal coach, enquired who had won the race. She called to the lad, 'come Tom and claim your prize. For I intend to be properly married, and to have the luck I am entitled to.' Smiling she added 'Take it off, Tom, and give it to your sweetheart, and may it bring luck to both of you.' But frequently the men got too drunk, and would become impatient and try to remove the garter ahead of time. In the interests of decorum the custom changed to tossing the bridal bouquet. Recently the toss of the garter has been revived in America, where two garters will be bought one to toss and one to keep. A simple version of your bridal garter can be made to toss. Any of our garters can have an additional simpler version made to toss if you wish, just contact us Valentines Day In 19th Century London postmen claimed a special meal allowance to sustain them during the Valentines postal rush! A Dozen Red Roses More red roses are bought at Valentines Day than at any other time of year. A custom said to have begun in France when Louis XV1 gave his Queen, Marie Antoinette red roses on 14th February. Valentines lingerie Lingerie is one of the most romantic gifts you can give. If you need help with sizes etc just let us know. We have pure silk nightwear sensual and seductive, with feminine designs, rich satins, sheer chiffon and soft lace, exclusive to Sweet Nothings.  Including Plus Sizes to a size 26. Look out for our Vintage 'Silver Screen' Collection coming soon! Totally Glamorous nightgowns and robes, frivolous panties and sheer babydolls.   We also have a fine selection of luxury French lingerie by Aubade, Chantelle and Passionata. Why not design something especially for her? You can have  anything from a Custom half slip or silk pantie, to a luxury silk robe made to your own design! Leap Year In a leap year women can traditionally propose to men. If rejected the girl can claim a compensatory silk gown! Wedding Anniversaries The Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gifts list. 1st.....Cotton  2nd.....Paper 3rd......Leather 4th.......Silk 5th.....Wood 6th....iron 7th ....wool 8th....Bronze 9th....Pottery  10th.....Tin 15th...Crystal  20th...China 25th.....Silver 30th.....Pearl/Ivory 35th.....Coral  40th......Ruby 45th.....Sapphire 50th......Gold 55th.....Emerald 60th.....Diamond 75th.....Diamond We recently made a lovely Ruby satin nightgown and negligee set for a client's 40th Wedding Anniversary. Many of the Anniversary gifts on this list can be incorporated into delightful lingerie gifts. In the colour of fabric, embelishments - crystals and ribbons, the use of silk and cotton. Just let us know your requirements. email