# Glitzy DIY Garter Belts This Bridal Accessory by 'All The Good Girls go to Heaven' is Stunning By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessory-by-all-the-good-girls-go-to-heaven References: [allthegoodgirlsgotoheaven.blogspot](http://allthegoodgirlsgotoheaven.blogspot.ca/2012/05/diy-wedding-garter-or-glitzy-headband.html) This bridal accessory by 'All The Good Girls go to Heaven' will help wedding planners and participants to [save money on the upcoming nuptials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knot-budget-advisor). For those involved in the internal operations of a wedding they can be emotional, exhausting and expensive. Sometimes all three of these can happen simultaneously. With the assistance of this DIY blog a gorgeous garter belt can be made for under $20. This can lead you on the path of conserving cash. Making one's own garter saves quite a chunk of change, as some garter belts go for upwards of $200. The garter belt is commonly seen after the wedding ceremony during the reception. The groom removes his bride's garter belt -- sometimes in a drawn out and scandalous fashion. After this the garter belt is thrown into a crowd of single males. It is most easily described as the male equivalent to the bride's tossing of the bouquet. If there is not a wedding in your apparent future, this bridal accessory by All The Good Girls Go To Heaven can be refashioned into a glamorously [gem-embellished headband](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Bridal Accessory:** The trend of DIY wedding accessories is disrupting the expensive wedding industry, creating opportunities for new players to offer more affordable options for brides-to-be. - **Gem-embellished Headbands:** The trend of refashioning bridal accessories into wearable fashion items is disrupting the traditional wedding market, creating opportunities for fashion brands to tap into the bridal wear market. - **Affordable Garter Belts:** The trend of affordable garter belts is disrupting the high-end bridal wear market, creating opportunities for startups and small businesses to offer budget-friendly alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Planning:** The DIY wedding trend is disrupting the traditional wedding planning industry, creating opportunities for new players to offer DIY wedding packages and services. - **Bridal Wear:** The trend of affordable bridal accessories is disrupting the high-end bridal wear industry, creating opportunities for fashion brands to offer budget-friendly alternatives. - **Jewelry:** The trend of refashioning bridal accessories into wearable fashion items is disrupting the traditional jewelry market, creating opportunities for fashion and accessories brands to tap into the bridal wear market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bridal-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Affordable Designer Bridalwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azazie-and-christian-siriano.md) - [Whisky Shot Garters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireball-garter.md) - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearly-mini-dress.md) - [Delicate Bridal Lingerie Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line.md)