To garter or not to garter? It’s a bit of an odd question, really. The whole garter-tossing ceremony seems rather strange and outdated to me – which is why we didn’t partake of it. I wasn’t going to wear a garter, but my dress lady sent me one as a free gift – a gorgeous red and black lace garter with skull beads on it. So awesome.

ALMOST as awesome as the amazing punk rock garters from Peterene Designs, makers of vintage and theme wedding garters and accessories.

Peterene is a Cape Cod based designer. She’s been featured in Boston Magazine, and her products sell in many Boston boutiques. She accepts paypal and custom orders – drawing from her huge collection of vintage lace and oddments. Her themed wedding garters include skull, rockabilly, punk, steampunk, and fairy-tale inspired garters.

For the more traditional brides, her vintage designs are equisite, featuring vintage lace, jewels and charms. I also love her bright purple and pink flower garters.

When she’s not designing beautiful wedding garters, Peterene creates wacky, ecclectic steampunk fashion at her other etsy store, The Iron Steamstress. I especially love her bangles made from silk neckties and her beautiful, spidery headdresses.

So if you’re looking for that ‘just a bit different’ garter for your punk rock wedding, check out Peterene Designs on etsy!