Wearing a garter—a thin band of elastic fabric that was created to hold up a woman's stockings—on your wedding day is a polarizing concept for most brides: Some love the idea, while others feel the ...

Superstition: The lore and customs surrounding bridal garters. Origins: The groom's public removal of his wife's garter is a traditional way of announcing to all present his undisputed right by way of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. On a day that is all about being the spotlight - a voluminous ...

Weddings are expensive, however, there are many easy ways to cut costs. Traditional wedding receptions include a garter toss, and garters retail from $12 to $45. The materials I used to make the ...

WEDDING day traditions are becoming less and less every year as brides and grooms make their own rules for their special days. Whether it’s having the father walk the bride down the aisle or having a ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A new exhibit at the Charleston Museum focuses on 150 years of southern wedding fashions. The exhibit "Unveiled: Wedding Fashion and Traditions in the South" opens on Friday at ...

From being carried down the aisle to donning a garter, 6-year-old cat Nala Donovan joined in on the bride and groom's wedding festivities Gage and Summer Donovan incorporated their pet cat, Nala ...

The average cost of a wedding dipped slightly in 2011 to $26,501 June 23, 2011 — -- Though June, one of the most popular months for weddings, is nearing its end, the summer wedding season is far ...