Friday, December 27, 2013

New in the Shop | Wedding Garter Set in Ivory Satin & Lace with Swarovski Crystals

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with joy and blessings! I know that I did!

Business always slows down for me in November and December as most brides are preparing for the holiday season and end up putting their wedding preparations on the back burner. I use this time to refuel after wedding season as well as work on new designs. I'm so excited to share one of these designs today ~ here it is!

Wedding Garter Set in Ivory Satin & Lace with Swarovski Crystals by Sugarplum Garters

This set is available for purchase here; as always, the keepsake garter can be purchased separately.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Black Friday Sale!!!

Black Friday sale at www.sugarplumgarters.com

My Black Friday sale is in full swing! Use coupon code "BLFRI13" to receive 25% off your entire purchase!!!

Happy shopping!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving from Sugarplum Garters!

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving!

And don't miss out on my biggest sale of the year tomorrow: 25% off everything in my shop using coupon code BLFRI13!


Thursday, November 14, 2013

New in the Shop | Wedding Garter Set in Hot Pink & Realtree Camouflage Grosgrain with Swarovski Crystals

Hi everyone. I wanted to check in and apologize for missing yesterday's Wedding Wednesday Inspiration Board ~ we had an emergency with one of our puppy dogs (he's on the mend now) which has taken up a lot of my time this week, and I simply didn't have the energy to curate a board yesterday. In the meantime, I'd like to share one of my newest designs ~ a hot pink and Realtree camo garter set!

Wedding Garter Set in Hot Pink & Realtree Camouflage Grosgrain with Swarovski Crystals by Sugarplum Garters

The set is available in my shop here; the keepsake garter in the set can be purchased separately. And now through Thanksgiving, use code "THANKS13" at checkout to get 10% off this garter set and the rest of the items in my shop!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Etsy Wedding Inspiration Board | Mint Weddings

I'm working on a few new mint garters today, so mint seemed like the perfect option for this week's wedding inspiration board! Enjoy!


Mint Wedding Inspiration Board, curated by Sugarplum Garters

From top left: Mint Hair Pins by Treasured Memory Lane | Mint Wedding Favors by Mint Favors & More | Mint Ribbon & Pearl Necklace by Four Little People | Mint Ring Pillow by Mirino | Mint Wedding Invitation by Sweet Invitations | Mint & White Paper Daisy Garland by The Blessed Bloom | Mint Damask Bow Tie by For The Mister

Wishing you all a wonderful Wedding Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Etsy Wedding Inspiration Board | 2013 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox

In honor of the Boston Red Sox's World Series win last night, I decided to whip up a wedding inspiration board featuring Red Sox items available on Etsy. Perfect for the bride and groom who want to include their love for Boston and baseball in their wedding celebration! For more information or to order, click on the links below!


2013 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox Wedding Inspiration Board, curated by Sugarplum Garters

From top left, clockwise: Baseball Card Save the Date by Fresh Paper Studios | Boston Red Sox Pilsner Glass by Sew Groovy | Boston Red Sox Logo Cufflinks by ET Necklace | Custom Sports Team Card Box by HansCreations | Boston Red Sox Tie Clip by Male Accessories | Custom Boston Red Sox Wedding Garter Set by Sugarplum Garters (I normally wouldn't include one of my own designs on an inspiration board, but I couldn't resist this time!) | Custom Baseball Fans Wedding Cake Toppers by Dandelionland | Boston Red Sox Photo Booth Props by Flutter Bug Frenzy | Boston Red Sox Bachelorette Veil by The Festive Fan

Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Etsy Wedding Inspiration Board | Autumn Weddings

I am constantly amazed by the wide array of beautiful wedding items available for purchase on Etsy. There are so many talented artisans out there, and as someone who got her start on Etsy, I marvel at the incredible marketplace it has become. Seriously, you can find almost anything there! And who doesn't like to support handmade?!? Many of us who sell handmade rely on cross-promotion to get our products out in front of potential customers, and we love to promote the work of others in our industry. I've decided to start doing just that with a new Etsy wedding inspiration board each week.

With Halloween tomorrow and Thanksgiving right around the corner, fall is definitely in the air! Autumn weddings seemed like the perfect theme for the week! Each item pictured below is available for purchase on Etsy; for more information or to order, click on the links below!


Autumn Wedding Inspiration Board, curated by Sugarplum Garters

From top left: Fall Wedding Program with Bridal Party Silhouettes by Events With Grace | Fall Wedding Twiglet Hairpiece by The Honeycomb | Fall Wedding Bouquet by Timeless Wedding | Rustic Wedding Cake Topper by Momo Rad Rose | Brown Mustard Bridesmaid Dress by Amanda Archer | Fall in Love Burlap Wedding Banner by Before You Say I Do | Pumpkin Ring Pillow by Desert Rose Designs

Enjoy, and happy Wedding Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Real Weddings | Leah's Thin Blue Line Wedding Garter

I hope you all are ready for another Real Weddings post. My Thin Blue Line wedding garter has become one of my bestsellers this year, and I was so excited to finally get pictures from one of my brides who purchased this garter to feature today!

This garter was PERFECT for Leah as both she and her new hubby, Jeff (and her dad!) are police officers. Leah and Jeff were married in August of this year at Lake Tahoe. Photography by Angel Phillips of Angel Eyez Photography.


Thin Blue Line Wedding Garter by Sugarplum Garters
Leah putting her garter on

The Father of the Bride Giving Her Away
Leah's dad uncuffing himself from her after walking her down the aisle. He then cuffed her to Jeff until after they exchanged "I Do's!"

The Garter Toss
Jeff removing the garter 

Thin Blue Line Wedding Garter by Sugarplum Garters
Leah's brother, Connor (who officiated the wedding) caught the garter. Awkward!!!

Thin Blue Line Wedding Garter by Sugarplum Garters
A cute shot of the bride and groom
Police Officer Wedding Cake with Donuts
Best themed cake EVER!!! Everyone knows cops love their donuts!


Police Officer Bride and Groom Cake Topper
A close-up of the cake topper
Bride and Groom at Lake Tahoe
The happy couple. Such a gorgeous shot!
The Thin Blue Line wedding garter set is available for purchase on my website here. The keepsake garter in the set can also be purchased separately.

If you purchased a garter from Sugarplum Garters and would like to be featured in an upcoming Real Weddings post, please contact me at sugarplumgarters{at}gmail.com.

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

2013 World Series Rival Garter ~ Boston Red Sox vs Saint Louis Cardinals

In honor of the 2013 World Series, I whipped up this commemorative Boston Red Sox vs Saint Louis Cardinals rival garter! I love how it turned out!!!

2013 world series wedding garter

This 2013 World Series garter is available for purchase on my website here. But if you'd like to purchase a custom house divided garter or garter set in your own rival teams, you can do that here.

Who are you rooting for to win the Series: the Sox or the Cards?

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Monday, August 12, 2013

Sale in the Shop!!!

Happy Monday, lovelies! To celebrate summer winding down, I'm running a sale in my shop this week ~ just use code "SUMMER10" at Checkout to receive 10% off all items!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful week!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Friday, August 2, 2013

Photo of the Day | A Motorcycle-Loving Bride and Groom

Just had to share this fun shot of a motorcycle-loving bride and groom! I adore the contrast between their fancy wedding gown and tux and their bikes! Photo by Andras Schram.


Happy Friday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Monday, July 29, 2013

New in the Shop | Wedding Garter Set in Pale Blue & Realtree Camouflage Grosgrain with Swarovski Crystals

It's been WAY too long since I've had the opportunity to post here on the blog, but I guess that's to be expected during wedding season! I have had the chance to work on a few new designs though, and hope to share them here in the next week or so. First up is this fun "Something Blue" wedding garter set perfect for the bride marrying a hunting enthusiast! The pale blue ribbon fills the "something blue" of the "something old, something new" wedding tradition and the Realtree camouflage is sure to bring a smile to the face of a groom who loves to hunt!


something blue wedding garter set in pale blue and real tree camouflage

The set is available for purchase here in my shop; the keepsake garter in the set may be purchased separately.

Happy Monday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

New in the Shop | Thin Blue Line Wedding Flask Garter Set

I'm so excited to debut my new Thin Blue Line wedding flask garter set! It's perfect for the bride whose hubby-to-be is a member of law enforcement. Without further ado, here it is! 

thin blue line wedding flask garter set

This set is available for purchase here in my shop; the keepsake garter in the set may be purchased separately.

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Photo of the Day | Run for Your Life!


A friend sent me this picture this morning, and I just couldn't resist sharing it! I hope it brings a smile to your face as it did to mine!

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Friday, May 24, 2013

Photo of the Day | Succulent Wedding Favor

Isn't this succulent "Love Grows" wedding favor adorable?!? I think it would be the perfect choice for a bride {or groom} with a green thumb to present to her guests as a thank-you for joining in the celebration! Photo by Tana Photography via Style Me Pretty.


Wishing you all a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Monday, May 6, 2013

Real Weddings | Marah's University of Miami Hurricanes Wedding Garter

Wedding season is in full swing and the garter orders have been rolling in, leaving me little time for blogging. I did find a little bit of time this morning though ~ here's another Real Weddings post!

Maid of Honor Stefany purchased a University of Miami Hurricanes wedding garter for bride Marah's May 2011 wedding to James in Nashville, Tennesee. Stefany's company, The Majestic Vision planned and coordinated the event. Photos by The Photography Collection and courtesy of The Majestic Vision. 


university of miami hurricanes wedding garter
The Miami Hurricanes keepsake garter
university of miami hurricanes wedding garter
Stefany helping Marah put the garter on
university of miami hurricanes wedding garter
Ready to go!
bride and groom
A sweet candid shot of James and Marah
wedding party
The happy couple with their wedding party!
The University of Miami Hurricanes wedding garter is available for purchase on my website  here; it can be purchased individually or in a set with a keepsake garter. 


If you purchased a garter from Sugarplum Garters and would like to be featured in an upcoming Real Weddings post, please contact me at sugarplumgarters{at}gmail.com.

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

New in the Shop | Custom House Divided Garter Set

My custom house divided wedding garters are some of my favorites to sew, mainly because no two are ever alike, but also because I'm always left wondering how couples manage to cope with some major in-house sport rivalries! 

My original house divided garter set is pictured below. Featuring charms on both the keepsake and toss garters, the garter set allows the bride and groom as well as the lucky bachelor who catches the garter to keep a nice memento from the big day.

custom house divided garter set

I recently decided to design a simpler version of my house divided garter set, perfect for the bride who is looking for a more budget-friendly garter set and doesn't need charms on her toss garter. It's available for purchase on my website here.

custom house divided garter set

Which house divided set would you select for your wedding day? What teams would be featured on it?

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters



Friday, April 19, 2013

Custom Garters | Kaitlyn's Detroit Red Wings & Mossy Oak Camo Flask Wedding Garter Set

I love working with brides to create the perfect wedding garter or garter set for their special day. Sometimes their requests present a bit of a challenge, while other requests are pretty straight-forward, but the end result is always fun to see. 

Here is my latest custom design ~ a Detroit Red Wings flask garter embellished with Mossy Oak camouflage grosgrain. The bride, Kaitlyn, is planning a country-themed wedding with Mossy Oak accents, and I think we came up with the perfect way to incorporate her favorite team with her wedding theme!


custom detroit red wings and mossy oak flask wedding garter set

If you are interested in a custom wedding garter or garter set, visit my website and fill out a custom request form.

Happy Friday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Real Weddings | Cammie's Hot Pink & Black Satin Wedding Garter Set

I hope you all are ready for another installment in my Real Weddings series! 

Bride Cammie shared so many amazing pictures with me from her September 2011 wedding and I can't wait to share them with you! Cammie wed her groom, Matthew at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Carthage, Texas; their reception was at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Photography by Holly Bonner

In Cammie's own words: 

I purchased my garter because I wanted something elegant that matched our wedding colors. I couldn't have been happier! I have the "keepsake" garter on a picture frame that sits on my husband's desk at home.


hot pink and black wedding garter set
Cammie sitting with her dad before putting her garters on
garter toss
Cammie with best man, Chris, while Matthew grabs the garter
garter toss
Matthew ready to toss the garter!
groom and groomsman
Groomsman Dustin caught the garter
bride and friend
Cammie with her photographer, Holly (It's not often that the photographer emerges from behind the camera!)
wedding garter set in hot pink & black
Cammie made sure to leave with her keepsake garter so it wouldn't get lost ~ such a great candid shot of the happy couple!
bride and groom
Cammie and Matthew off to start their lives together
bride and groom
The beautiful couple
Cammie's hot pink and black wedding garter set {pictured below} is available for purchase on my website here. The garters in the set can also be purchased individually.


hot pink and black wedding garter set


If you purchased a garter from Sugarplum Garters and would like to be featured in an upcoming Real Weddings post, please contact me at sugarplumgarters{at}gmail.com.

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Monday, April 8, 2013

Real Weddings | Alicia's San Diego Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks House Divided Wedding Garter

It's been awhile, and we are way overdue for another installment in my Real Weddings series!

Today features Alicia's San Diego Chargers/Seattle Seahawks house divided wedding garter. A Seattle native, Alicia wed husband Adam last December at the Karl Strauss Brewery & Garden in Sorrento Valley, San Diego. Photos by Stephina Photography.

Alicia's own words on selecting her garter: 

I was so excited to find Sugarplum Garters because Adam and I met tailgating at a San Diego Charger game in 2010 and we are both big sports nuts! I however was born in Seattle and my heart has remained with the city and its teams even though I have lived most of my life in California. Initially I was just going to order a Chargers garter but then I saw Heather will do a "house divided" garter and I was SOLD!!! 1/2 Chargers 1/2 Seahawks, and this is how it goes in our house!

san diego chargers/seattle seahawks house divided wedding garter
Bridesmaid (and sister of the groom) Angela helps Alicia put on her garter
san diego chargers/seattle seahawks house divided wedding garter
Ready to go!
san diego chargers/seattle seahawks house divided wedding garter
Displaying the Chargers/Seahawks garter with the ring pillow ~ a football!
san diego chargers/seattle seahawks house divided wedding garter
The happy couple
garter toss
Adam going in for the garter ~ he tossed it to Brad Paisley's "I'm Still a Guy"
bride and groom
Alicia and Adam showing off their rings
bride and groom
One more shot of the newlyweds
Any two teams you choose can be included on a house divided garter or set. My house divided garter is available for purchase on my website here; it can be purchased by itself or in a set including a keepsake garter and a toss garter.

If you purchased a garter from Sugarplum Garters and would like to be featured in an upcoming Real Weddings post, please contact me at sugarplumgarters{at}gmail.com.

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Photo of the Day | Harry Winston Engagement Ring and Wedding Band

Isn't this Harry Winston cushion-cut micropave diamond engagement ring and wedding band exquisite?!? I fell in love with it the moment I saw it, and haven't been able to stop drooling over it since! I can't imagine many girls would say no to a proposal that included this engagement ring!!!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Photo of the Day | Oscar de la Renta Wedding Gown


Isn't this wedding gown by Oscar de la Renta gorgeous?!? It's perfect for a fairy tale wedding! Photo by Sweet Monday Photography.

Wishing you all a wonderful Thursday! The weekend is almost here!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters


Saturday, March 23, 2013

Photo of the Day | Custom Cake Toppers by Dandelionland

custom bride and groom cake toppers

How adorable are these custom cake toppers?!? I love how they match perfectly with the bride and groom. I'm on a wedding team with their creator, Dandelionland, and she's as sweet as her creations are! You can view more of her creations in her Etsy shop here.

Hope the sun is shining where you are ~ it's a rare sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Photo of the Day | Bachelorette Party Cookies


I am absolutely in love with these lingerie-inspired cookies! I can't get over the detail on them! They would be so perfect for a bridal shower or bachelorette party, but I think they're almost too delicious to eat!

Happy Wednesday!

~Heather
Sugarplum Garters