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March 08, 2022
Who Normally Buys The Wedding Garter?
The answer to this question is fairly simple: Anyone can purchase the wedding garter.That is to say, there is no rule regarding who is supposed to purchase the garter for the bride. In my experience, I notice that the mother-of-the-bride and her besties are usually the ones who purchase the garter for the bride, but honestly, it isn't uncommon for me to see the fiance purchasing it for her at her request either. In fact, in recent years, we are seeing more and more men purchasing the garter for their soon-to-be-wife than ever before.Mostly though, we see the bride purchasing the garter for herself. Without a doubt, that is the number one client whom we work with. And honestly-- it makes sense: who else knows what she wants more than the bride herself?Whether you are a bride purchasing for yourself or whether you are a loved one purchasing for someone you love, we can guarantee you that the garters in our shop are the best on the market. Don't believe us? Click here to access our shop and find the garter that has been waiting for you to find it. -
March 08, 2022
5 Couture Wedding Garters That Will Blow Your Mind
This must feel like a whole new world for you. Yesterday, you were shopping for cute date outfits and maybe an outfit for a trip with your beloved. Now you are knee-deep in the world of bridal, feeling at a loss for where to go to buy all of your cutest bridal outfits. I don't know who needs to hear this, but you are not alone. Whatever you do, don't assume that it's just you. Literally the only people in the world who enter the strange-sparkly-planet-called-bridal with prior knowledge are, well, people like me who have lived and breathed it for ten years.So, sit back and let me do all of the shopping for you honey.You need recommendations regarding where to purchase a gorgeous couture wedding garter? Well, you came to the right place. We are literally KNOWN for them. Let's go. Here are FIVE of the prettiest jeweled wedding garter sets in our collection!1. The Infinity GarterWhen aiming to find a truly unique, sparkling wedding garter design, look no farther than the Infinity garter. Set within a sparkling swarovski crystal front band, two separate bands intertwine together in a braid-like motif, creating a never-ending infinity silhouette. Each tiny rhinestone was set at a different angle on purpose, ensuring that each one will hit the light just right, creating max ten level sparkle from any angle. ☪️ Interested to see more? Click here to access The Infinity Garter listing in our shop!2. The Atlantis GarterAs her name suggests, the Atlantis garter was created for the most sensitive, deep, and intuitive of brides. 🔮 As most of you know, the ocean is known for being vast and mysterious, which is why it comes as no surprise that it has become such an iconic symbol for things that are all-encompassing, powerful, and ancient. Suffice to say, this garter was made for the bride who is known for her mysterious and oftentimes borderline psychic tendencies. (Fun fact: the seashell is a widely known symbol for the unconscious and is associated with emotions. No- seriously- google it.) 👰♀️ 🔮 Interested to learn more about The Atlantis garter? Click here to see the listing in our shop. Warning: she isn't cheap.3. The Oh-So Boho GarterAs her name suggests, the Oh So Boho garter was designed for the bride who loves all things boho. She adores being outside almost as much as she loves music. Sensual and romantic, this bride somehow puts a modern twist on just about everything thought of as modern hippie. 💋
From her everyday outfits to the essence of her wanderlust, everything the Oh-So-Boho bride does is full of high-vibrating energy. Love what you are hearing and want to see more of the little quartz stones? Click here to be directed to the Oh-So Boho garter listing.
4. The Vienna Garter
Worn by multiple celebrities including actress Anna Camp and others, the Vienna garter can be described as nothing less than a showstopper. It is the epitome of heirloom-integrity and glamour, mixed into one. If you are looking for a design that is sure to catch side yes, click here to access the Vienna garter listing on our website!
5. The Ever After Wedding Garter
Where do we start?? This garter is so magical, that we need at least a paragraph to describe its multi-dimensional components! 💎 First, a little back story: When creating this garter, the first feature that we knew that we wanted to include was tons of sparkle, a distinct 3-D floral element and a distinct "princess blue" color. 💙
As you can see in the photos above, the front band is primarily comprised of clear, sparkling pear-shaped swarovski crystals. ✨ Blooming from within the sparkling band are exactly five flowers: three blue (made of a soft acrylic and a rhinestone detail at the center of each flower) as well as two white flowers (made of gauzy, ethereal organza with a pearl detail at the center.) 🌸
The best part? The inside of the back band is embroidered with the words "Happily Ever After" in princess blue. (something blue? check and check✔️✔️) Other details to note: the back band is created using a lace overlay on the outside which can be admired from behind you was you walk down the aisle or dance the night away on the dance floor). The back band also features 15 sparkling swarovski crystal rhinestone embellishments. (hand-placed for extra sparkle.) ✨
This garter was worn by Lauren Burnham of The Bachelor on her wedding day. 🌹 To see the national press attention it received, please click here to see the story that US Weekly wrote. 🙌
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March 08, 2022
Custom Garter Spotlight: Manuela Arbelaez's Wedding Garter Set Made Using Her Grandmother's Sapphire Wedding Ring
If you have ever seen the show The Price Is Right, then you have most likely noticed the gorgeous brunette model named Manuela Arbelaez. This human being is honestly one of the funniest and prettiest humans I have ever met...and we are so proud to say that we created a custom garter set for her wedding on February 17th, 2018.The story behind her custom wedding garter set is extremely special. The back story: First and foremost, Manuela wanted her garters to include a tiny sapphire ring that her grandmother had given to her as a little girl. So, while I was visiting Los Angeles that year, I met up with Manuela in Hollywood to get the ring in person, thereby avoiding any mistakes with shipping such a precious items. Once I was back at the studio, safe and sound with the ring, Manuela and I decided to also include Irish iconography to her garters by way of a gold claddagh symbol. (Her then fiance was super Irish, so we wanted to make sure to include something that represented is heritage as well as hers.)While we had done a TON of "Irish" custom wedding garters up until this point, we had not yet (at this point in 2018) made a custom garter set that incorporated the classic claddagh symbol. Suffice, to say, I was so excited! The final product came out absolutely beautiful. I still cannot believe my eyes when I look at all of the special little details!Pictured above: both Manuela's custom keepsake garter as well as her custom toss garter. At the center of her rose gold keepsake was the tiny sapphire blue ring that her grandmother had given her as a child. At the center of her toss garter was the gold claddagh symbol, to represent her now-hubby's heritiage. Don't the pendants look so pretty against the rose gold color of her keepsake?!! I die.I still love how the size of the claddagh pendant matches the size and shape of the little sapphire ring that Manuela's grandmother gave her! I swear-- this set was meant to be.When I tell you that I like this photo of Manuela wearing her custom keepsake garter on her wedding day, I mean that I LOVE THIS PHOTO OF MANUELA WEARING HER CUSTOM GARTER ON HER WEDDING DAY.Here is one final photo of Manuela slipping her garter on while she is getting ready. Isn't this just so precious?!Dear Manuela, if you are reading this: it was such a pleasure to work with you! And thank you so much for inviting me to the set of The Price Is Right during my trip to Los Angeles! That was a day I will never forget!As I look back over everything we created, it is really realize just how much magic we created in such a short time span! Thank you for trusting us to create so much meaning for your wedding day.Are you someone who is interested in having a custom garter made for yourself or someone you love? Then we would love to hear from you! Click here to view our current customization availability! Currently, as of 1/17/22, we are booked out until March of 2022 for customizations but we have one spot still available in April and two spots in May.
Please feel free to reach out via the contact from here or send us an email at hello@lagartier to inquire about pricing!
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March 08, 2022
Jeweled Gemstone Wedding Garters From La Gartier Wedding Garters
When it comes to sparkling gemstone wedding garters, ours are the best on the market. And while I realize that I sound like I am bragging right now, the truth is....well, it really is #FACTS.I have spent countless hours googling phrases such as "swarovski crystal wedding garters" and "wedding garters with sparkle" and there really isn't anything else out there that compares to the craftsmanship, the quality, and the sheer attention-to-detail that we put into our pieces.If you are looking for an unapologetically glamorous garter, then here are five our our most popular styles, listed in order of popularity!1. The Infinity Wedding GarterAs her name suggests, the Infinity garter was made for the bride who believes that her love is limitless. To be specific, she was created for the bride who believes that the love she shares with her partner is never-ending, not just in its size but also in it's life span. Fun fact: the two separate braids of sparkle represent two separate people (you + your loved one) coming together and becoming one complete entity. As you can see in the photos above, the top braided peice supports the bottom one, and the bottom one supports the top one. Without support from either of these two separate entities, the design couldn't viably exist. Suffice to say, this garter belongs to the bride who passionately believes in the life blood of her relationship as a two-way street. Interested to see more? Click here to be guided to the Infinity garter listing on our website!
2. The Venus Pearl GarterMost arguably our most sought-after wedding garter design, the Venus Pearl garter is everything people say she is and more. When aiming to find the balance between classicism and modernism, look no farther than the Venus Pearl garter. Set within a sparkling swarovski crystal front band, exactly 22 pearls gleam like eternal moons in an intentionally cluster-like, celestial pattern. ☪️ The best part? If you look closely, you will see that there are exactly three star shapes hidden within the band, meant to symbolize growth in life or personal achievements. (no, seriously-- google it. Star symbolism.) 🌟If you are interested in learning more about this drop-dead gorgeous design, then please click here to be taken to the Venus Pearl listing in our shop!3. The Ever After Wedding Garter
Where do we start?? This garter is so magical, that we need at least a paragraph to describe its multi-dimensional components! 💎 First, a little back story: When creating this garter, the first feature that we knew that we wanted to include was tons of sparkle, a distinct 3-D floral element and a distinct "princess blue" color. 💙
As you can see in the photos above, the front band is primarily comprised of clear, sparkling pear-shaped swarovski crystals. ✨ Blooming from within the sparkling band are exactly five flowers: three blue (made of a soft acrylic and a rhinestone detail at the center of each flower) as well as two white flowers (made of gauzy, ethereal organza with a pearl detail at the center.) 🌸
The best part? The inside of the back band is embroidered with the words "Happily Ever After" in princess blue. (something blue? check and check✔️✔️) Other details to note: the back band is created using a lace overlay on the outside which can be admired from behind you was you walk down the aisle or dance the night away on the dance floor). The back band also features 15 sparkling swarovski crystal rhinestone embellishments. (hand-placed for extra sparkle.) ✨
This garter was worn by Lauren Burnham of The Bachelor on her wedding day. 🌹 To see the national press attention it received, please click here to see the story that US Weekly wrote. 🙌
4. The Galia GarterCreated using swarovski crystals and a semi-transparent illusion midline, this garter features jewels set in a symbolic floral pattern along the bottom and top perimeter, making for a stunning organic shape. The back half of this garter is made of a soft light elastic with a ruffled organza overlay. If you look closely at the illusion midline of the garter, you will see a honeycomb crosshatched pattern, specifically made to mimic the iconic design elements found within the gown of Galia Lahav and Berta. 💗✨If you are ready to take your wedding accessory style from a nine to a full-fledged-fifteen, then click here.5. The Glass Slipper GarterThis design was inspired by the character of Cinderella. Thus, the subtle "Cinderella-dress-blue" tones that you see in the jewels above.Every detail of this garter was inspired by the bride who adores animals and is well-known for her compassionate nature. More likely than not, this bride is not a very loud person. In fact, she might be one of the quietest people at a party, but she is known for carrying herself with a grace that is unparalleled. 💅🏻 Anyone who knows this bride is well aware of the fact that she believes deeply in acts of service, whether it be volunteering to help abandoned animals or assisting the elderly who have become too old to be able to care for themselves anymore. 💗 🧵
With love and a strong sense of humanity in mind, we created this garter for the bride who is highly in tune with the needs of the people in just about any environment that she finds herself in. We repeat: She is a person who cannot help but LOVING other living things - no matter what their size, shape, color, or origin. 🥰
Interested to see more of our most beloved jeweled gemstone wedding garters in our collection? Click here to access our entire shop or email us at hello@lagartier.com!
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March 08, 2022
Custom Garter Spotlight: La Gartier bride Lauren Hallman's Neck Tie Garter Set Made Using Her Grandfather's Cufflink
This incredible wedding garter set was made using the bride's fiance's neck tie as well as her grandfather's vintage cufflink! When Lauren Hallman first contacted us, I was floored for two reasons: one, her request was just the sort of thing that we love doing and two, because she had a compound vision for her garter! That is to say, not only did she want to send us one of her fiance's favorite neck ties, but she also had a vintage cufflink in mind for her garter set that belonged to her grandfather. The best part? The little gold cufflink was engraved with her grandfather's initials, making it even more precious and special! Truth fast: I had done plenty of neck tie garters in the past up until this point, but never had I combined this motif with a vintage gold cufflink that had SO MUCH meaning. After an initial phone consultation that went well over an hour, Lauren quickly shipped us her fiance's beloved neck tie as well as the cuff link in order to have us transform them into her wedding garter set. You MUST SEE the final product!If you look closely, you will see a flash of crimson satin across the back line of Lauren's garters. All of this fabric was taken from her then-fiance's favorite neck tie. I will never forget how psyched I was when it arrived! The color of the crimson was so dense and gorgeous. (Side note: we also embroidered the inside of her garters with her wedding date in order to make her garter set truly heirloom-worthy.)At the back of her keepsake garter, we carefully sewed on her grandfather's gold cufflink. I adore how the engraving reflects his initials. While it is hard to play favorites, I think that this just might be my favorite detail that we added to the garter. (Idea credit: La Gartier bride Lauren Hallman!)Pictured above: another photo of La Gartier bride Lauren Hallman's grandfather's vintage gold cufflink. Apparently, I just can't get enough of it!Ok, one final photo and then I'll stop. Promise. This is what Lauren's garters looked like inside of her signature La Gartier box. When we mailed them off to her that day, I was overcome with sentimental feelings for her relationship story. This garter set encompasses just so much gorgeousness and meaning. It's hard to wrap my mind around it! This garter set now be in Lauren's family for forever, and I smile from ear to ear when I think of Lauren's daughter wearing it down the aisle someday herself!Are you someone who is interested in having a custom garter made for yourself or someone you love? Then we would love to hear from you! Click here to view our current customization availability! Currently, as of 1/17/22, we are booked out until March of 2022 for customizations but we have one spot still available in April and two spots in May.
Please feel free to reach out via the contact from here or send us an email at hello@lagartier to inquire about pricing!