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The Alfred Homecoming Garter

Our Best Value Starting at - $79.99

105 people have ordered this product in the last 7 days!

A Standard Homecoming MUM Garter.

Pricing: Price is for a complete mum garter.

Make Your Mum Make a Difference – Your purchase today will also benefit the charities we support this season.

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The Info


The Alfred Single Homecoming Garter can be highly customized. Below in the order area you will be able to select your name ribbons, activity trinkets and garland, bells and more which are all included in the price. You’ll also be able to upgrade the size, and add on additional items like glitter, extra jingle (bells)

◾1 White Garter for Upper Arm Placement

◾6.5″ White Mum Flower

◾Full Pointed Double Ribbon Outer Mum Décor.

◾Military Braid, and Loops

◾Choice of 2 Names on 2 Ribbons.

◾18 inch Ribbon Décor Length

◾Choice of 2 Colors for Ribbon Décor.

◾Choice of Activity Décor

◾2 Garland Strands for the shine factor!


◾Standard  – 18 inches Length

◾Available in Standard 6.5″ mum flower (head measures approx  8.5″ across) – Included Size or

◾Upgrade to Texas Size 7.5″ mum flower (head measures approx 11.5″ across)

For Pick Up Orders, we will email you when your order is ready. Your Need by Date is your pickup date. If you’re unable to make the time you choose originally, we’re okay with that. No late fee or call is needed.

For Shipped Orders, we will ship using your preferred method.

For Rush / Urgent Orders – We charge a fee for rush orders, and for urgent orders, this fee will put your order above everyone else’s. You may opt to have your order overnighted to you which is not part of our free shipping offers. Please remember if you’re ordering on a Thursday, and your homecoming is Friday, your Mum will NOT reach you in time (even if shipped over night) to make it to you to wear to school / mum exchange etc.

Eligible for:

  • Pickup
  • Standard Shipping, RUSH or Overnight Shipping
  • Team Quantities
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  • The Basics

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    Welcome!

    1st Time Shoppers, if you’re unsure on which options to choose, look for the options marked “Most Popular” or “Recommended”, they are the standard options to guide you through the order process

    Welcome Back!

    You know how to do this!

    (Person Filling Out This Form)

    (Person Who Will Be Wearing This)

    Are we matching your order with someone else's order with us?

    Matching to another order? Tell us the First and Last Name, Order Number or Parent's Full Name.

    Optional Information

    This information is optional, it helps us more specifically customize our orders.

    special needs homecoming mums Homecoming Mums for Special Needs Classes

    We have a huge heart for our special needs students. We now offer mums just for them! We understand that special needs students may need their mums to attach to wheelchairs, walkers and other equipment or be a special length etc. We also do Special Needs Classes! Please see our

    Special Needs Mums & Garters Here.

    Why this question? To prevent customer mix-ups when ordering. (Example: Ordering a mum for a boy when they really wanted a garter.) Other times customers intend on ordering a LBGTQ mum or garter. We like to ensure that we are making the order correctly regardless. 

    Delivery Options

    Choose how you would like your item(s) delivered or pick up.

    It's Your Choice, but.....

    You may choose shipping if you like, However, if you are within 30 miles of Crowley Texas, we urge you to choose pickup. We have noticed over the years that shipping 30 to 500 miles away goes very smoothly however shipping just 30 miles or under tend to arrive later than UPS advertises. Be safe and pick up if you're close.

    *Rush or Urgent

    Note: This is NOT a shipping fee this is an overtime fee for our employees to set your order as top priority or urgent order.

    *Rush or Urgent

    Note: This is NOT a shipping fee this is an overtime fee for our employees to set your order above other as top priority.

    *Pick Up Date

    Caution! You are selecting the date you would like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need is not selectable, please choose Rush or Urgent Order above.

    Date Not Available? Need it Faster? Try Clicking Rush or Urgent Order option above.

     

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Date - Rush

    Caution! This is the day you would like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need isn't selectable, choose Urgent Order above.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Date - Urgent

    Caution! This is the date you'd like to pick up your order.

    If the date you need is not selectable, please call us to see if we can make your order, as time is running short. 817-518-9000

    Choose Your Pick Up Date

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Pick Up Time

    Tell us when you will be able to pick up your items.

    • If you are late that is okay and there is no need to call and no fee will be charged. 
    • We use the time you select to set our production schedule.
    • No early pickups will be permitted.

    If these times do not work for you please select "other".

    *Rush / Urgent Agreement

    You understand that by choosing Rush or Urgent that some added items may not be available for quick turn arounds. Centerpieces like Monogram and other custom cuts may not be available, We will substitute with items of equal value at our discretion. Refunds will not be given. Rush/Urgent Policy

    *Alternate Pick Up Time

    Please choose another time slot that works for you. There will be a fee to pick up outside of our normal business hours.

    Important to Consider

    Need By Date is the Date that you would like your Order to Arrive.

    Please consider the following when choosing the Need by Date below:

    • Mum Exchanges (time to give the mum to the her/him)
    • We organize our orders based on Need by Dates, and NOT the date you order them. If you need your order early, select an earlier date.
    • Do not select your need by date based on the day they will be wearing them to school.  Allow at least the day before.

    *Need By Date

    CAUTION! You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by.  

    If the date you need isn't selectable, choose the Rush or Urgent order above.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Need By Date- Rush

    CAUTION!: You are selecting the date you want your order to arrive to you by. 

    If the date you need isn't selectable, choose Urgent Order above.

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Need By Date- Urgent

    CAUTION! You are selecting the date you'd like your order to arrive to you by.

    You may need to choose Over-Night Shipping at Before Checkout to Receive This Order In Time.

    Still Not Fast Enough?

    If the date above is still not Fast Enough, give us a call to see if we can fit you in. 817-518-9000

     

    *Homecoming Event Date

    The date of your actual Homecoming.

    *Shipping Understanding

    You understand that we will ship in advance to meet the Need By Date above. However, the carrier may fail us both. This RARELY happens, but just in case, you understand that things happen.

    Free Shipping on Orders Over $199

    All About You

  • *School Type

    *Grade Level

    *Grade Level Middle School

    *Grade Level High School

    Flower Shape

    Reeve Garter & The Alfred Garter & Mascot Garter - 1 Mum Flower

    Jacob Garter - 2 Mum Flowers

    Ryan Garter - 3 Mum Flowers

    We recommend 6.5" for standard sized arms and Texas Size for Sophomores and above. Upperclassmen will be automatically upgraded.

    For this grade level a 6.5" standard mum flower is used.

    We recommend 6.5" for standard sized arms and Texas Size for Sophomores and above. Upperclassmen will be automatically upgraded.

    We recommend 6.5" for standard sized arms and Texas Size for Sophomores and above. Upperclassmen will be automatically upgraded.

  • The Cool Stuff

    *Choose Your Primary Colors

    Included - Choose 2 Colors. Tap or click color to select, tap or click color again to unselect.

    Add Additional Colors - Optional

    Choose up to 2 more colors. Tap or click color to select, tap or click color again to unselect.

    Color might not be exact however we will do our very best to match the color you've selected. 

    *Base Color

    A base color or white or black was not chosen above if we need to use one which color may we use. (this expands our ribbon choices for you)

    *Accent Color

    A metal accent color was not chosen above and is required. Please give us your favorite accent color or choose your school's accent color as it expands our ribbon choices for you. If you do not know your school's accent color you can google your school colors or call your school. 

    *Color Usage

    How would you like us to use your colors?

    Based on your color choices above which color would you like us to just use a "hint" of

    (This is mainly a feature for Seniors that would like traditional silver and white or gold and white with a hint of color. 

  • Specialty Ribbon Patterns

    Colors May Vary - Not all Patterns Available in All Colors

  • Homecoming mum ribbon

    *Letter Style

    One word names only, no spaces. 10 characters max.

    One word names only, no spaces. 10 characters max.

    (First Name Only)

    No Spaces / limited characters.

    (First Names Only)

    (First Names Only)

    We will add a heart divider where the comma is. 

    (First Name Only)

    (First Name Only)

  • The Mum Head

    The following section is for the mum flower.

    Flower Color

    Choose Your Flower Color: Click to Select, Click again to DE-select. If no color is chosen, a white mum flower will be what is used.

    Most Popular! Add glitter to your mum flower. We add an adhesive to keep the glitter from shaking all over the place.

    (Now only available for white mum flowers)

  • *Homecoming Loops - Letter Style

    Garter loops will say "HOCO" 

    *Included Braid

    Choose Your Braids

  • Choose Your Arm Wear

    Although a garter is usually used, at times larger arms feel squished! So for those we offer a bandana tie ribbon instead. Tell us which to use.

  • Mum Flower Centerpiece

    You may choose up to 2 centerpieces.

    What Is Your Initial

    *Select an Initial Color

    *Double Initial Color Choice

    4 Character Max

    Monograms must have 3 initials First name, Last name, middle name. For example, Joshua David Smith would be JSD

    8 character minimum to fit as a centerpiece

    8 character minimum to fit as a centerpiece

  • The Detailswhat kind of homecoming mum do you want

    One Activity is Included (We use Trinkets and Garland & sometimes imprinted ribbon with your activity choice) Items may vary based on in stock availability. We will match to your colors

  • Add More Activities

    homecoming mum saleInto More Than Just One Thing? That's Cool! Add More! (We use Trinkets and Garland & sometimes imprinted ribbon with your activity choice) Items may vary based on in stock availability. We will match to your colors. - Most Popular

    Please note, the more activities you add, the more braids you will want to add to hold the trinkets and accessories.

  • High Honors

    Add your achievements to your mum or garter

  • Add Your Brag - Ribbon with your accomplishments on it! We use both satin imprinted ribbon and in some instances sticker letters to achieve this look.

     

    Up to 14 letters including spaces  (we use stickers not imprinted ribbon, we match your colors)

  • . Recommended

  • Royalty Ribbons

    Were you nominated to the Homecoming Court? Add the honor to your mum in a ribbon.

  • Our Most Popular Extras

    These are the items we are asked for the most!

    Choose as many as you like!

    Bells

    -Most Popular - We will match your colors. 2 Bell strands are auto selected, you may choose to deselect.

    Bows

    Best selling homecoming mumsMake It Cute! - Most Popular

    Add Bow Packs or add our new Loni Bows. Professional Handmade Floral Bows.

    Fullness

    Best selling homecoming mumsMost Popular - This is where you make your mum fuller, and choose to go bigger with the decor. If you want to be Extra, or Over-The Top-Full. No one likes a skinny mum! 92% of our customers choose one of these options.

    Make It Sparkle

    Best selling homecoming mumsMost Popular - 96% of all customers add glitter sparkle.

    More Extras for 2023

    These extras we put anywhere on the mum/garter that needs a little :something" Might not be a centerpiece, if you'd like a centerpiece please choose one in the centerpiece section (above)
    Hot Items!

    3 Letters, please remember in a monogram the last name is the 2nd letter. Example, Jane Fran Doe's monogram would be JDF

    Examples: Swim, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Cheer, 

    Feather Boa

     These are the poof kind you like! We steam them for even bigger poof! Recommended

    While Supplies Last, If We Are Out Of Stock We May Substitute with Another Matching Color.

    LED Lights

    NOTE: Battery Pack On Back Of Mum Does Create Extra Weight. 3 AA Batteries Are Included. Lights are pure white, non blinking.

  • Protect Your purchaseDon't take a chance! If an order is damaged in shipping, you will be responsible for any amount above unless you purchase insurance below. - Recommended

    Insurance

    Shipping - Cancellation - Refund Insurance

    *Designer Changes

    - Lastly - 

    At times a designer may need to make a judgement call regarding some of the items ordered. Do you give permission for a designer to make changes to your order if something doesn't fit, doesn't look right, etc?

    Please provide a phone number for us to call or text for changes. ( Note: If you choose this option we will need you to answer your phone)

    Customer Notes

    - Comments can be added here however we will NOT allow any additional product add-ons in customer notes. 50 Character Max

    IMPORTANT - Please Read All Before Submitting Your Order

    No, For Real - Read It!

    Every year our phone lines are clogged with the questions below, save time, anxiety etc and please read:

    1. Need By Date - This is the date YOU have selected above. It will be your pickup date or arrival date if shipping. REMEMBER:
      •  Please make sure you've accounted for exchanges (giving the item to the girl or guy) AND that most students wear their mum to school on the day of the Homecoming game (usually Friday). You do NOT want your need by date to be the same day you want to wear it.
    2. IMPORTANT - PLEASE DO NOT CALL ASKING WHERE YOUR ORDER IS UNLESS YOUR ORDER HAS NOT ARRIVED BY THE NEED BY DATE. You are in charge, you select your need by date, If you need your order sooner, then CHOOSE a sooner date! Every minute we are on the phone is a minute more you and everyone else has to wait for their orders. Please track your order on our site BEFORE calling.
    3. Making Changes - If you need to make a change to your order, do so NOW. After you hit the "Make It For Me" button, your selections might not be saved. Clicking "Make it For Me" adds your order to the cart.
    4. Stock - For any out of stock items, we will substitute an item of equal or greater value,
      • Rush/Urgent orders may not have some items available in the time frame you've given us, we will substitute items as needed.
    5. Get it Faster - You may upgrade your shipping method in the cart for faster delivery
    6. LOCAL PICKUP - If you are picking up your order please choose LOCAL PICKUP in the cart of the system WILL charge you for shipping.
    7.  Status Updates: Please provide a GOOD email address or you will NOT be able to track your order. Check your spam folder if you don't see our email confirmation and tracking email. We will not spam you. This is so that you may track your order and answer the big question of "Where's My Mum?".

    On behalf of all of us at Mums and Kisses, we humbly thank you for choosing and entrusting us with your homecoming mum this year. It's our pleasure to serve you.