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It is believed that the ritual of throwing the wedding garter dates back before women wore hoses with a garter belt. It was a chance for the single men to share in the good fortune of the groom. In our modern society it is believed that the man, who catches the wedding garter when it is thrown by the groom, will be the next to marry. In the 14th century, it was customary for the bride to toss her garter to the men, but they sometimes had too much to drink and under the influence of alcohol became too impatient and would try to remove the garter off the bride ahead of time.
Today, tossing the wedding garter has become just as much a part of tradition as well as fun. Some garters may even be personalized to make the finishing touch more special.
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