Wedding traditions: Is The Wedding Garter Toss Dead?

“There is absolutely no classy way for me to stick my hand up my bride’s wedding dress, struggle through the voluminous material, and gracefully remove her wedding garters in front of her family. Don’t even mention throwing a very personal item from the love of my life to the waiting hands of other men.” This is one groom’s opinion of the traditional garter toss, and you’ll be surprised at how many men agree with him.

Many are opting out on this tradition citing embarrassment and discomfort as primary reasons. But is the garter toss so easily discarded or will it regain a revival among younger couples?

What is the wedding garter toss and how is it done?
The bride’s garter is part of the bridal ensemble many brides prefer to wear on their wedding day. It’s worn high (about 5 inches above the knee) on the right thigh and made with materials that match or complement her wedding dress. The removal and throwing of the bride’s garter is done after the bride throws her wedding bouquet.

Diamond Red Garter adds fun to an age old tradition: The wedding garter toss.

The groom removes the garter by hand, but there are many instances, and to the (horrified) amusement of the crowd, where the groom would remove the garter with his teeth. The groom throws the garter to a line of single male wedding guests. The person who catches the garter must slip the frothy confection up the thigh of the single female guest who caught the bride’s bouquet.