by Catherine | Nov 2, 2016 | Bride Gifts, Uncategorized
Is someone you love getting married in 2024? Bridal Tradition One item on the bride’s ‘must have’ list will be a wedding garter, it’s tradition! It’s also often chosen as the bride’s ‘Something blue… You want a gift that...
by Catherine | Oct 21, 2016 | Sewing, Uncategorized, Unique wedding ideas
I have had this silk dress from Monsoon for a while, loved it, but never had the occasion to wear it…I’d even taken it to Singapore and back! When Martin and Max decided to tie the knot in October, I thought it would be perfect for an autumn wedding, but...
by Catherine | Sep 15, 2016 | Help Choosing a Bridal Garter, Uncategorized
Flat Lace Wedding Garters, How Do They Stay UP! A classic wedding garter is elasticated or tied tightly with slotted ribbon, to keep it up… You’ll know from wearing hold up stockings that there is silicone in the lace tops to keep them secure… But...
by Catherine | Sep 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
These gorgeous bridal garters have all been made to order for lovely brides looking for something a little different… Luxurious silk can be embroidered with an elegant script text… This is luxurious white silk satin, edged with an elegant guipure lace,...
by Catherine | Jul 22, 2016 | Sewing, Uncategorized
As any sewist will tell you, we can’t resist fabrics and trimmings wherever we go and on a holiday to Borneo last year, I bought some beautiful printed cotton fabrics. They were folded, not on the roll when I bought them, and it wasn’t until I got home and...
by Catherine | Jun 6, 2016 | Help Choosing a Bridal Garter, History, lace garters, Luxury Wedding Garters, Uncategorized
The whole world stopped for the fairy tale wedding of Lady Diana Spencer to Prince Charles… And now you can have a gorgeous garter, made with this special ‘royal’ lace! Full of romance, her silk ball gown ‘princess’ dress, took...