The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IT IS A CUSTOM AT A WEDDING RECEPTION FOR THE GROOM TO REMOVE A
BLUE GARTER FROM THE BRIDES' LEG AND THROW IT OVER HIS RIGHT
SHOULDER TO THE BACHELORS. THE LUCKY ONE WHO CATCHES IT WILL BE
THE NEXT ONE TO GET MARRIED.

Where learned: DETROIT ; TOLD IN

Date learned: 09-06-1972