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  • February 22, 2022

    Wedding Garter Made Using Bride's Mother's Wedding Dress and Grandmother's Wedding Dress

    By Sarah Dobson
    In 2018, we had the pleasure of designing a wedding garter fro Julia Davis Barwick that was created using not only her mother's wedding dress but also fabric from her grandmother's gown. While we have done a TON of "repurposed" custom wedding garters in the past, we had not yet (at this point in 2018) made a custom garter set that incorporated two generations of women in the bride's family. The final product came out absolutely beautiful. I still cannot believe my eyes when I look at all of the special little details!
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    Above: Julia Davis Barwick's keepsake garter and her toss garter- both made using lace from her mom's wedding dress and her grandmother's wedding dress.
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    If you look closely, you will see tiny pearl and sequin embellishments sprinkled along the mid-line of Julia's primary keepsake garter. Each one of these were taken from the fabric of her grandmother's wedding gown! How special, right? 
    Our favorite detail? We used the tag that was attached to the inside of Julia's mother's dress as a hidden detail along the inside of the band on her toss garter. Dear Suzy Perette, I don't know who you are but you definitely knew how to make a beautiful wedding gown!
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    The back side of Julia's toss garter featured a SUPER beautiful corset-themed design motif, created by extracting the button loops from her grandmother's gown and re-attaching them at the back of her toss garter. I'll never forget how much concentration this small detail required, or how stunned I was when it was finished! Isn't this sort "lace up" motif just so sexy and beautiful? 
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    Above: a photo of Julia's toss garter, taken on her wedding day. Do you see the little stitched location coordinates? Those were added to symbolize the exact location of their wedding venue! I simply adore small inside details like this!
    Dear Julia, if you are reading this: it was such a pleasure to work with you, your mother, and your grandmother!  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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  • February 22, 2022

    Custom Wedding Sneaker Spotlight: La Gartier Bride Nicole Campbell's Custom Bridal Sneakers

    By Sarah Dobson
    Last year, we had the pleasure of designing an incredibly modern pair of custom wedding sneakers for La Gartier bride Nicole Campbell. Since then, life has been so incredibly busy that we are only now getting around to featuring them here on our blog, but there was NO POSSIBLE WAY we would let time slip by without giving these shoes their proper time to shine!
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    When Nicole first reached out to us, she told us that she wanted the letters "Grif's Bae" to be on the little velcro straps that went across the tops of the shoes, near her ankles. So, we set to work immediately sourcing the perfect gold letters for her vision. Then, to make things more "bridal" we decided to take the original laces out of the shoes and replace them with gauzy, soft organza ribbon. 
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    Above: a picture taken from our instagram account on the day that we completed her shoes. Such a special moment. I'll never forget how long I fussed with that little palm tree in the back to get it to look just right. 
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    Dear Nicole, if you are reading this: it was such a pleasure to work with you and Griffin!  As I look back over these super modern bridal wedges that we created for you, it really HITS ME 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 custom sneakers 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!

  • February 22, 2022

    Why Do Brides Wear Two Wedding Garters?

    By Sarah Dobson
    The answer to this question is super simple actually-- the only reason a bride will wear two garters is if she is planning to toss one and planning to keep one. Thus, the term "keepsake garter" and "toss garter." But FUN FACT: a ton of brides these days are option to skip the garter toss, and have just a keepsake garter that they can cherish for years to come, use in their wedding photos, etc etc. So, if you are a bride who is not so keen on the idea of the garter toss, then you don't need to get both. In fact, most of our clients these days purchase a garter simply because they want something incredible in their photos. The garter is also an incredible accesory to keep and pass down through generations. Interested to learn more about the many uses for your wedding garter? Click here to read our most recent blog post entitled "Five Uses For Your Wedding Garter Beyond The Garter Toss"!
    However, if you are a bride who is interested in purchasing two (one for the toss segment of your reception and one to keep and cherish forever, then keep scrolling below to see some of our favorite garter combinations from our shop! We have over 20 drop dead gorgeous toss garters and keepsake garters available, created so that you can mix and match to create a set that says YOU.
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    Above: The Vienna garter paired with our sparkling Venus Pearl garter. I die.
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    Above: model Aye Nessa wearing our Vienna garter with our sparkling Ariel Opal toss garter
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    Above: our super popular Lori garter paired with our "something blue" pearl garter
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    Above: our moonstone Hayley garter paired with our sparkling rhinestone toss garter
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  • February 21, 2022

    Custom Garter Spotlight: ESPN Reporter Olivia Harlan Decker's Custom NBA Garter Set Made Using Her Mother's Gown

    By Sarah Dobson
    Although ESPN reporter Olivia Harlan and L.A. Clippers player Sam Dekker grew up just two hours away from each other in Wisconsin, it wasn’t until a mutual friend introduced them that their love story took flight.

    “She said we had so much in common, and it was obvious we’d be the perfect match,” Harlan said. 

    At the time, distance was a factor, and career was too. “I was living in Atlanta and covering the NBA, so when I heard he was an NBA player, I said, ‘No way!’” Harlan jokes. “My friend gave him my number anyway, and I took my time to respond. Once we started talking, though, I couldn’t deny that she was right.” Harlan says that Dekker, 24, was “so persistent” that he quickly won her over. The pair dated for eight months before the athlete popped the question.

    Shortly after that happened, Olivia got in touch with us about creating a custom wedding garter using not only Dekker's jersey but also lace from her mother's gown. The entire project was a BLAST.  We used the Athena garter as her keepsake design, and customized the back band using a small strip of lace that Olivia shipped to us from Wisconsin. Then, to make it even more special, we cut off the tiny "NBA" patch from Dekker's Clippers jersey and sewed it onto the inside of her keepsake garter as a special hidden detail! One of my favorite parts about this patch is that it included the color navy blue, which meant that Olivia's "something blue" was taken directly from Sam's authentic NBA jersey!
    Interested to see the final product? Scroll through the photos below to see her garters from every gorgeous angle! 
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    The jersey that you see in the background is the actual jersey that we used to make Olivia's garter. It was so incredible to work with something that had been actually worn by Sam during his Clippers games!
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    The roman numeral pendant that we attached to the center of her toss garter translated to the date of their wedding. I loved having this darling little square pendant made just for Olivia! Thank you to My Beloved Collection on Etsy for coming through with this project! 
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    EEeeep! My favorite detail!! If you look closely, you will see the authentic NBA patch that we extracted from Sam's jersey and sewed to the inside of Olivia's garter! Talk about an incredible "something blue"! 
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    Above is a picture of the fabric that we used to make Olivia's toss garter. Fun fact: each piece of silk and every single pearl were taken from Olivia's mother's wedding gown, making this set not only FUN but also a very special heirloom accessory. 
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    Dear Olivia, if you are reading this: it has been such a pleasure to work with you. It was such a blast to make these for you! 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....and for (hopefully) your future daughter or daughter-in-law!

    Side note: 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!

  • February 21, 2022

    Something Fairytale Blue: The Story of our "Glass Slipper" Cinderella Wedding Garter

    By Sarah Dobson
    Ok, so let me guess. You love Cinderella. You own both copies of it, both the animated version from 1950 and also the real-life version from 2015. You adore Disney. And when it comes to Disney princesses, Cinderella takes the cake every.single.time. 
    Sound like you? 
    The reason that I write this is because I too share your obsession. In fact, I think I have seen Cinderella (both versions) more than forty times.....and not long ago, we designed a wedding garter inspired by the magic that is Cinderella.
    Fun fact: she's still in our collection. After two years, we still have her!
    In fact, she has become one of our most popular limited-edition wedding garter designs.
    Without further adieu, meet the Glass Slipper Wedding Garter.
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    As before-mentioned, 

    This garter was designed for the bride who absolutely adores Cinderella. 🏰

    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. 💗 🧵

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    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. 🥰

     From her everyday outfits to the quality of her eye contact, everything she does exudes humility. If you wear this garter, you are a person who views kindness as strength and carries a strong conviction that kindness + courage are the two of the most important things in the world. 🙏🏼

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    This garter would be PERFECT for a bride who loves any and all things Disney princess/Fairytale inspired. The best part? This garter features tiny pear-shaped blue opal stones, making it a PERFECT CHOICE if you are still looking for your something blue. This garter would also work extremely well for a bride who is wearing a form-fitting gown (ie: mermaid or trumpet) due to the fact that it lies very flat against the leg. 
    Interested to see more? Click here to be directed to the Glass Slipper listing in our shop! 
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