There may be something a little nostalgic and a little traditional about the “something blue” required for a wedding, and for many brides it may feel a little old-fashioned. However, it is a tradition and belief that has remained relevant for many decades, and many brides still look to have “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” for their wedding day. That is why The Wedding Garter, a renowned bridal boutique in Australia, chose to dedicate their garter range to be the “something blue” for brides in their care.

The rhyme that states that every bride should have “something blue” originated in Victorian England and each “something” was to be given to the bride before she walked down the aisle. It was used to wish luck upon the bride-to-be, and good fortune for the marriage to come. Traditionally, the “something blue” a bride would walk down the aisle with, would be earrings or another piece of jewelry. Nowadays, people are getting more creative with incorporating a little bit of blue into their bridal ensemble.

Many modern brides write on the bottom of their shoes in blue pen, or that incorporate blue into their actual wedding dress, or even simply choose to have blue gems in their headpiece. A spokesperson from The Wedding Garter said: “We get a lot of brides that are looking for something blue to accompany them on their wedding day. Blue is the color of purity, faithfulness, and modesty. That is what was intended with the wedding rhyme. That is why many brides choose to wear blue undergarments or earrings. However, we believe that the trend of choosing a blue garter or garter that includes blue elements is the perfect way to keep up with tradition.”

A garter is a perfect way of keeping with the “something blue” tradition as a bride that chooses to go this route will be able to keep two traditions with one item, one being something blue and the other being the traditional removal of the garter by the groom during the reception. That is also why The Wedding Garter has several garter options where the bride purchases a garter set so that one may be removed and one may be kept on as the one that is removed usually gets tossed into the crowd of unmarried men. A bride that purchases a set will have a garter to keep as a reminder of her special day and her something blue.

The selection of garters carried by The Wedding Garter is almost exclusively blue or includes blue lace appliques or other blue details. Each one is expertly crafted and beautiful and would make any bride happy on her special day.

About Us

The Wedding Garter is all things a brilliant bride needs. Discover our collections of wedding accessories, bridal jewelry, luxury bridal lingerie, honeymoon lingerie, and of course custom handmade wedding garters. Our company is dedicated to sourcing only the most beautiful pieces from all over the world and creating original handmade designer wedding garters to add the finishing touches on your big day. Our online store is based on the Sunny Gold Coast in Australia, The Wedding Garter was founded upon the belief that just as every bride has her personality, style and identity, so should her wedding accessories. Given your wedding day, it is one of the most important days of your life, everything needs to be perfect! The Wedding Garter uses this philosophy when selecting our current season fashions and in creating our collections. For more information on The Wedding Garter, please visit https://www.theweddinggarter.com.au.