We’re not doing the traditional garter toss (tell that to my mom who bought me two already!), but I plan on wearing a garter on the wedding day. Why am I wearing an otherwise unnecessary item?
Because my garter needs to hold something special: my inhaler. I’m not having a purse, nor am I having my things carried by a MOH. I just need my inhaler. And maybe my lip gloss. 
My uncle is making it for me (this one is from Oriental Trading Co.):
While most garters are sexy and alluring, this one is nerdy and lame. 
And I love it. I feel like a special agent, only instead of a gun on my thigh, it’s my gateway to happy breathing: my albuterol inhaler! I can only imagine Mr. Kiwi’s face when I haul my skirt up to get a puff. 
Good times, ladies, good times.
oh i totally love it!!! i hate carrying a purse around, and i don’t want to carry a wedding clutch around, that’s just too inconvenient. thanks for the idea!!
I love it! Great idea 
Brilliant!!! Sooooo funny!
Hahahha! Great idea. You make me laugh!
that look on his face will make for a classic picture. i think that’s a great idea…multi-tasking. i think even alton brown would be pleased
hahahahaha miss kiwi!!! you are aweeeesome!!!
right baby, if you need it, ya need it might as well carry it in styleeeeeee…
I had a pocket in my dress that carried my inhaler. I don’t know why the dress had a pocket, but it rocked. I love the garter.
That’s too funny! Thanks for the reminder to bring my inhaler and allergy medicines. I’m allergic to my favourite foods… Beef and Chocolate! I know… chocolate!!!! I’m having both at my wedding. *LOL*
I hadn’t thought of where I’m going to keep my inhaler…cute!
BTW, I know this will make me sound crazy, but from one serious asthmatic to another, try some chiropractic treatment. I was always afraid of it, but made a friend who is one. I finally went and after about 6 months, no lie, my asthma is so much better. When he said he could help my asthma I thought he was clearly enjoying the peyote, but I swear my meds have been reduced and it’s a lot better.
lol, too funny miss kiwi!
It’s a great idea. I had to carry a purse so I could have my medication with me, but I don’t get emergencies where I need it ASAP, like you would with an inhaler, so I didn’t need it for the ceremony. Of course, I could have put a pill case in my cleavage… 
But, hey, this gave me an excuse to buy the most beautiful evening purse I’ve ever owned. And since it’s white, ivory, and silver beaded, I can use it again.
You will be able to get to the inhaler easily, right? Maybe you should have Mr Kiwi carry one too, just in case, so you don’t have to go rummaging under your skirt unless it’s a total emergency, or Mr Kiwi’s gone off to the men’s room or something. And this gives you another reason to make sure that you two stay together during the reception. I’ve heard many times that the one thing some brides regretted was not spending enough time with her new husband at the reception, so stick to Mr Kiwi!
ah! thanks for the reminder. i have asthma too and haven’t even thought about where i’d keep my inhaler.
Aw, not tucking it into the cleavage!?
Funny post!
It’s funny you should mention the secret agent thing - I am in the market for a garter that’s strong enough to hold a small handgun on my thigh. The Commander and I met via our mutual firearms interests (he owns a bullet/reloading store and I am in law enforcement and shoot competitively) and we had already decided we would be carrying firearms at the wedding. I’m just not sure how to get a garter that is strong enough to hold a gun and ALSO won’t cut off my circulation.
Kit - You’re probably going to end up having to have something custom made, or just bustin’ out all glue-gun all over a purchased thigh holster.
Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA
Engagement Date: March 31, 2006
Wedding Date: November 3, 2007
Venue: Radisson Hotel
About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
Oh my gosh! I’m a diabetic and wear an insulin pump. I have a nasty garterish type thing I usually wear with skirts and dresses, but this is way better. And in all honesty, it’s not that bead looking when you consider its purpose.