The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THE GROOM, AFTER DINNER, TAKES THE GARTER OFF OF THE
BRIDE'S LEG AND THROWS IT INTO A GROUP OF SINGLE
MEN. THE ONE WHO CATCHES THE GARTER IS SUPPOSED
TO BE THE NEXT TO MARRY. HE MUST ALSO PLACE THE GARTER
ON THE LEG OF THE GIRL WHO CAUGHT THE BRIDE'S BOUQUET.
IT IS HOPED THAT THESE TWO PEOPLE WILL MARRY EACH OTHER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TAYLOR

Date learned: 03-30-1970