LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT

Created from my clients mothers wedding dress.  
 
After seeing photos of garter  and then subsequently receiving the package here's what Heather had to say.

Both the wedding garter band, and the lace on the dress tag were taken from the wedding dress.

WOW!!!!!! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT ..I AM SOO EXCITED LOOKS SOO NICE..

I just wanted to let you know I got everything and it is just wonderfull..I love it and I will send pictures to you . thanks again

Heather ~ Texas

Can't wait to wear it on my wedding day

I'm so happy to hear that my bride Amber is completely happy with the wedding garter I created for her. I was scared there for a moment; the fabric I had ordered didn't behave the way I wanted it to. (you can read about that blog here if you like) Amber wanted me to send it to her to see if she wanted it... this is what she had to say when she recieved it.

Victoria-

I received my garter in the mail this past weekend and wanted to thank you. It turned out amazing!!

I don't even notice the lines in the fabric you mentioned. Also, the box you put it in was adorable. Thank you so much for doing a great job. I can't wait to wear it on our wedding day. :)

Amber ~ OHIO

A Garter & Gift for a Special Girl

Working with clients who trust my judgement and abilities makes my job so rewarding.   Recently I had the pleasure of working with Terri Jaggers -  Mrs. USA 2008.   She was such a pleasant woman to work with.   I've included a few excerps of our conversations regarding the ordering of her special wedding garter and a second garter she ordered as a gift for a girl who has a special place in her heart. 


Mrs. USA 2008 - Terri Jaggers Garter
click to see enlarged image.





Pertaining to Terri's Garter.

"You do beautiful work.  I am an expert in some things, but not in the beauty of creating personal wedding garters so as long as you are using the colors and initials that reflect us, you really can't go wrong and I trust your creativity.  The only thing is, as you can see by the composit, we are contemporary people ... not big on the traditional stuff, so feel free to let go of tradition and be a bit unusual ... it's all good." 

You can see all the inspiration that went into the creation of Terri's 25th wedding anniversary garter here. 

Then just about a month ago Terri came to me to say:

 "I have a very dear young lady who I used to care for who is getting married the first week of December and I told her that I would buy her garter for her (after she fell in love with mine). Is it possible to get it in only 4 weeks? She has written in the emails below exactly her choice.
I LOVE MINE!!! ... You did a spectacular job on it! Blessings to you Victoria!"


Terri E. Jaggers ~ Texas


It was a complete pleasure once again!   I Created a simple and stylish satin wedding garter.  The colors Teal and Ivory were used along with Metallic gold thread for the monogram and wedding date.   It came out stunning.   



Please click the image to see the enlarged version.

  "Victoria it is beautiful! Thank you so much, I would love to share pictures of my day with you!
I cannot wait- we get married in 20 days!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, I will be in touch very soon!    Many thanks "


Leah  ~ Missouri

Both Garters are totally custom and obviously unique to the ladies who will wear them.   No matter how different they are - they are still so beautiful in their own way.    YOU too may have such a wedding keepsake as well.   Feel free to browse the Custom Wedding Garters Website and place YOUR order with Victoria Joanne.  

Making it my own!

Hi Victoria Joanne,


I received my dress tag today. I just wanted to tell you how much I love it!! Thank you so much! You did a wonderful job! It's exactly what I wanted. I'm really looking forward to having it sewn into my wedding gown and really making it my own!

Thank you again, you've helped to make my wedding day just that much more special!
Michelle

I trust you're judgement after seeing your work

How wonderful it is to be trusted. 

Victoria-



Thanks, so much for taking my order in such short notice. I was so excited when I saw your site after searching for a special garter for our theme wedding, but didn't know exactly what I wanted until I saw it. 
 Please feel free to email me if you have any other questions. Also, I wanted to tell you that if you had any other ideas for the garters or if you think somthing else would work instead of what I picked out let me know... I'm game for whatever and trust you're judgement after seeing your work :)!! Just let me know if you do any modifications so I can pay for any extras.


Elida

Ryan & Shana, Lucky In Love

Loved working with my client - the mother-in-law to be of Shana. 

She said: 


My future daughter in law fell in love with this garter.  Her wedding shower is on August 7 and I was wondering if there was any way we could have it by then so I could give it to her as a gift at the shower, please, please.  ...

It was my pleasure to do so.   I then sent her the shipping notice with the photo of her custom order and she replied....


Thank you sooooo much. I know my future daughter in law will love it. Your creations are so unique and I am sure they are even more beautiful in person. Thank you for making this happen for us so quickly. She is going to love her surprise at the shower on Saturday.
Your kindness and consideration is greatly appreciated.
Pam ~ Nevada


Update -  After the shower.
Victoria:
The shower was wonderful and beautiful and the garter was definitely a hit. It is so beautiful. Shana cried when she got it. Thank you again so much and thank you for rushing it to me so that we had it in time. All of your hard, beautiful work is greatly appreciated. I will tell all my friends who are getting married or engaged.
Sincerely,
Pam

So Excited

I received my garter and was so excited when I opened the box! This garter was awesome online in the pictures, but the real thing is even better! I am so glad I found you! You were able to make a garter that fit with our motorcycle wedding we are having. I had spent many hours on the internet searching and was not pleased with the selection until I found you!







Stephanie ~ Little Rock AR

Here's a Tip for you! Give Great Service.

Here is a tip for everyone out there…   

No matter what you do in life… don’t just do average… Go above and beyond… Give great service and you’re sure to please.    I received a beautiful message from a client.   It blew me away so wanted to share… 

Good Afternoon Victoria Joanne!

I have a (serious) question ... do you accept tips? I have not yet even received my final product, but am blown away by the service that you have provided and the way you cater to each individual. I received my ribbon samples in the mail today (amazing! since we just spoke on Thursday). I was expecting there to be a few different pieces of green ribbon thrown in the envelope, and was so surprised to open it and find where you had neatly taped in each color of green ribbon possible! So, as a "thank you" when sending my payment, I was wondering if it was okay to make it for just a little bit more to show my appreciation?

In addition, I wanted to let you know that you were exactly right. The #1 green ribbon is the perfect color! I think doing the wider version of it with a thin white ribbon would be pretty as well.

 

Thanks again for all your help!

Sincerely,

Kristin ~ Missouri  

A small But Sweet Gesture of Love

{ "This is the only thing }

♥

 { I've gotten this excited over }

♥

 { for whole wedding, you know! "}

Recently I have begun working with a wonderful lady named Hayley who lives in Australia.  She has booked a custom order with her keepsake garter to be similar to the one above.  Her and her soldiers names will be embroidred onto the front - and then she'll have a smaller garter for tossing which will  have their initials sewn onto the band as well.   This is what Hayley has to say about her experience thus far. 
(I'm ecstatic to know that my creations are the only thing she's gotten this excited about so far!)

 

"Thank you so much for emailing me, I can't tell you enough of how impressed and in love with your designs I am!  I had no idea there was an option for personalised garters!!!


Currently my partner is deployed with the Australian Army in Afghanistan and I'm in the planning process for our wedding which will be on 12 Feb 2011.  I'd love to have a personalised army themed garter out of love and respect for my boy as well as to celebrate him coming home...


I love them! And I am so excited I keep jumping up and down and smiling and Trent loves it and cant wait to see it himself. I never thought that I could have such a personalised garter and its very meanigful and will be special and I love it!


It's such a small but sweet gesture to my "new husband" that I love him, am proud of him and support him.   (This is the only thing I've gotten this excited over for whole wedding you know!)"


Hayley ~ Australia

BEFORE and AFTER

Commissioned to fix a store bought  garter that was recieved as a gift! 

 BEFORE

was a pretty garter with lovely venise lace print... but was generic and the little bow was just GLUED on... 

AFTER

My Bride requested me to sew on a few dozen faux pearls and Swarovski Crystals and replace the bow with the decoration shown  -  4 bows and 3 small satin roses.    Then sew on her names to the sides of the band and add the date to the Inside of the back.   It came out lovely. 

Message from my bride:  (this is what makes my job so WONDERFUL)

OMG! - it's gorgeous - just exactly how I pictured it!!! Thank you so very much. I am soooo excited. You did a fantastic, professional job.
Ship it out - can't wait to wear it :D
Have a great day - you made mine!