by Catherine | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was asked to make a unique garter for a quirky ‘Wizard of Oz’ styled shoot and decided on this Dorothys shoes garter. Making the red shoes garter I started by sketching out the tiny red shoes, then hand embroidering on to silk dupion fabric. The 2mm...
by Catherine | May 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was asked to take part in a Wizard of oz, styled photoshoot, great for wedding inspiration for couples, it grew into a steampunk fusion, with the most inspired mechanical makeup for the ‘Tin man’ groom! This amazing makeup is by – Hannah Harrison,...
by Catherine | Feb 23, 2024 | 6 brides, Blue Wedding Garters, Garter FAQ's, History, Why do brides wear a garter
Why Wear a Wedding Garter? Have you just become engaged and you’re wondering what a wedding garter is all about and if you really need one? Here are 6 reasons to wear a wedding garter, you won’t want to miss out! 1) Tradition The ancient custom of wearing...
by Catherine | Oct 13, 2023 | 6 brides, Our Brides, Unique wedding ideas
Woburn Wedding… Martin & Maxine’s fabulous red themed wedding Woburn is such a wonderful place for a wedding! If you make a weekend of it, there is so much for your guests to see and do. The famous Safari park, the amazing Woburn Abbey with it’s...
by Catherine | Apr 26, 2023 | Garter FAQ's, Garter sets, History, Uncategorized, Wedding Traditions, Why do brides wear a garter
Your questions answered about the history of the garter toss… A lucky keepsake It was considered lucky to have something from the wedding day as a souvenir… but this led to guests tearing small pieces from the brides wedding dress. Even in the wealthiest...
