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Julianne Smith is The Garter Girl, a stylish wedding garter design company that began in 2004. The Garter Girl is dedicated to redesigning wedding traditions, helping brides make memories and creating family heirlooms through the art and design of wedding garters.

Julianne believes that a wedding garter is a small, but meaningful, way for a bride to celebrate her own personal style. The Garter Girl's sophisticated wedding garters are designed to be modern heirlooms intended to be cherished for generations to come.

Each and every stylish wedding garter in the The Garter Girl's collection is meticulously hand created by Julianne and designed with a recognizable modern femininity that encompasses her signature style.

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Reviews of The Garter Girl

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Julie Sent on 10/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Heirloom

I can't even begin to explain how thankful I am for everything Juli did for me! She used pieces of my Nana's wedding dress to create a custom made garter. It kept my Nana close to me on my wedding day!
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Christopher Sent on 10/01/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Juli was extremely helpful with creating and designing a custom garter set for my wife. She communicated quickly and clearly through email. She was also very responsive and flexible throughout the process as we planned and reviewed the custom made garter. Our embroidered wedding date on the inside of the garter was perfect!
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Edie Sent on 10/25/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I had a beautiful handmade garter for my wedding day.
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User1996913 Sent on 09/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great to work with on custom designs! I sent her my husbands military name badge and she created a beautiful garter. He was so surprised when he saw it :)
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Jessica Sent on 04/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
A few weeks before my wedding, I still hadn't found the perfect garter. Then I saw The Garter Girl's work and knew that she would have something perfect for me. I loved that her work is all so high quality and yet has versatility as far as style is concerned. I emailed her to see if she could get one to me faster than usual, and she could! So I had a perfect garter for my wedding - ivory and pale pink, the perfect blend of classic, preppy, sexy and sweet. My husband loved it when he finally got to see it, and I will definitely keep it as a fabulous keepsake of my wedding!
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Stephanie Sent on 04/09/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I had emailed Julianne (The Garter Girl) requesting some information about a custom garter but I was not exactly sure what I had in mind. I described a few qualities that I saw that I liked in some of her pictures and she immediately replied to my email with some great suggestions of what she make for me. It seemed as if she knew what I wanted before I even knew what I wanted! She got it exactly right.

She sent pictures and communicated with me throughout the planning and manufacturing process incase I needed to change anything. I didnt though, the pictures just made me more excited to see the final product!!

She also knew I was on a bit of a time crunch, so she "rushed" my order at no extra cost and even finished earlier than she originally quoted me!

I couldnt be happier with the service and product I received. I 100% recommend The Garter Girl to anyone looking for a QUALITY garter that they'll be able to keep forever.
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Kristy Sent on 07/27/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Julianne was amazing!! I think I am more amazed at the fact I never actually spoke to her on the phone or in person - all communication was via email yet she was able to capture and understand everything I wanted in a garter. Her work is top notch and she truly cares about what she is doing for the bride. You can see that Julianne gets as much pleasure creating something beautiful, just as the bride does when she receives her garter and it is exactly what she envisioned. I would recommend Julianne to anyone who is looking for a garter that is unique, high-quality and has a personal touch.
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Sara Sent on 01/15/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Julianne was just great. I had her custom-design a garter for my sister-in-law's wedding, and she is so creative and knew exactly what I was looking for. Her web site made it very easy to come up with ideas too. I plan on volunteering to get garters for all of my friends - it is such a wonderful (and necessary!) gift for a bride, and her handiwork is so fun and so beautiful. Everyone I know loves her work!
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Heather Sent on 01/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
My garter was PERFECT! I received it as a gift and will definitely purchase them for friends in the future. It was personal and gorgeous. Great keepsake!
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Laurie Sent on 10/05/2008
5 out of 5 rating
I loved my garter. It was exactly what I wanted. Julianne was great to work with. She offered suggestions and even let me see some samples. The process was very easy and extremely affordable. I would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for a creative and/or sophisticated-looking garter.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Elegance & Simplicity Elegance & Simplicity Wedding Florists

We love Julianne's garters!!! Simply of the best garter designers in the States - not just local!!!

Mary Kate McKenna Photography Mary Kate McKenna Photography Wedding Photographers

Julianne's garters are beautiful, well-made and are always fun to photograph. In fact, I had one for *my* wedding. The custom garters are stunning and something that a bride will treasure long after the wedding is over.

Engaging Affairs Engaging Affairs Wedding Planners

The most elegant garters around. Each one is a work of art!

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