a fabulous "something blue" garter by Julianne Smith

This week I had the pleasure of meeting Julianne Smith, the brains and talent behind the Garter Girl Blog and Julianne Smith Wedding Garters. She is absolutely fabulous — and so are her garters!

Julianne’s custom garters are fab enough to make even the most anti-garter bride do a double take. Stylish and made-to-order, her garters are a perfect way for a bride to celebrate the long-time garter tradition at her wedding. The custom garters can be made to reflect the color scheme of the event or embellished with embroidery.  Sweet and stylish!

Welcome to the blogroll, Julianne!

Take for instance, the practice of giving a particular item according to each anniversary year: paper for the first year, cotton for the second, leather for the third, and so on. I love the idea of playing off of the particular year’s theme in a creative way that honors the tradition itself, but reflects the style of the recipient and the thoughtfulness of the giver, as well.

I came across this beautifully bound book of love poems from Smythson recently, which I think would be an absolutely stunning gift for a first anniversary (paper). It could be paired with another gift or just as easily be given just on its own.

Smythson Love Letters book