70 Bouquet Toss Songs and Garter Toss Songs for Your Reception

What is the most popular bouquet toss song?

"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé is the most requested bouquet toss song by a wide margin, followed by "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper and "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls. For the garter, the "Pink Panther Theme" and the "Mission: Impossible Theme" are the classic funny choices, while "Another One Bites the Dust" gets a laugh when the garter flies.

Pop bouquet toss songs

1. "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Beyoncé: the bouquet toss anthem.
2. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", Cyndi Lauper: pure joy.
3. "Wannabe", Spice Girls: the 90s girl-power classic.
4. "Dear Future Husband", Meghan Trainor: a playful wish list.
5. "It's Raining Men", The Weather Girls: optimistic, to say the least.
6. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", Pat Benatar: for a competitive crowd.
7. "Ladies' Night", Kool & the Gang: gets everyone on the floor.
8. "Dancing Queen", ABBA: a sing-along while the ladies gather.
9. "Marry You", Bruno Mars: a hint for whoever catches it.
10. "Glamorous", Fergie: confident and fun.
11. "Levitating", Dua Lipa: a modern dance-floor favorite.
12. "Bad Romance", Lady Gaga: dramatic and loud.
13. "Only Girl (In the World)", Rihanna: high energy.
14. "Good as Hell", Lizzo: a feel-good anthem (clean edit).
15. "Woman", Doja Cat: a modern celebration.
16. "Run the World (Girls)", Beyoncé: for a fierce catch.
17. "Flowers", Miley Cyrus: a bouquet pun that also happens to be a hit.
18. "Catch My Breath", Kelly Clarkson: the title says it all.
19. "California Gurls", Katy Perry: bright and bouncy.
20. "Bad Girls", Donna Summer: a disco throwback.
21. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", Whitney Houston: the perfect lead-in.
22. "Shut Up and Dance", Walk the Moon: gets the crowd moving.
23. "Get the Party Started", P!nk: big energy.
24. "Shape of You", Ed Sheeran: a modern groove.

Sweet and romantic bouquet toss songs

25. "Sugar", Maroon 5: from the famous wedding-crashing video.
26. "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)", James Taylor: gentle and happy.
27. "Love on Top", Beyoncé: key changes for every new catch.
28. "Crazy in Love", Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z: the horns make it.
29. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", The Proclaimers: everyone shouts the chorus.

Country bouquet toss songs

30. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", Shania Twain: the country bouquet anthem.
31. "Any Man of Mine", Shania Twain: a fun list of requirements.
32. "Redneck Woman", Gretchen Wilson: proud and loud.
33. "Something Bad", Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood: a playful duet.
34. "Ring of Fire", Johnny Cash: a ring pun for the next bride.
35. "Boot Scootin' Boogie", Brooks & Dunn: a line-dance favorite.

More girl-power bouquet toss songs

36. "Lucky Star", Madonna: a pun for whoever makes the catch.
37. "Material Girl", Madonna: an 80s favorite.
38. "Respect", Aretha Franklin: the queen of soul for the single ladies.
39. "Girl on Fire", Alicia Keys: confident and soaring.
40. "Shake It Off", Taylor Swift: for a bouquet that bounces off three hands first.

Funny garter toss songs

41. "Pink Panther Theme", Henry Mancini: for a sneaky approach.
42. "Mission: Impossible Theme", Lalo Schifrin: the classic garter retrieval.
43. "Jaws Theme", John Williams: as the groom goes under the dress.
44. "Here Comes the Hotstepper", Ini Kamoze: a swaggering entrance.
45. "I'm Too Sexy", Right Said Fred: the groom's moment.
46. "Another One Bites the Dust", Queen: when the garter is caught.
47. "The Stripper", David Rose: the cheeky big-band classic.
48. "Bad to the Bone", George Thorogood: for a bad-boy groom.
49. "Danger Zone", Kenny Loggins: the Top Gun approach.
50. "Eye of the Tiger", Survivor: for a groom who means business.
51. "Keep Your Hands to Yourself", The Georgia Satellites: a wink to the guests.

Classic and rock garter toss songs

52. "A Little Less Conversation", Elvis Presley: smooth and fun.
53. "Wild Thing", Tone-Loc: a late-80s party favorite.
54. "Legs", ZZ Top: perfectly on theme.
55. "The Boys Are Back in Town", Thin Lizzy: for the single guys gathering.
56. "You Shook Me All Night Long", AC/DC: a rock wedding staple.
57. "Ice Ice Baby", Vanilla Ice: the bass line gets everyone moving.
58. "Hey Ya!", OutKast: impossible to stand still.
59. "Low Rider", War: a slow, funky approach.
60. "Whoomp! (There It Is)", Tag Team: for the moment the garter appears.
61. "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", The Temptations: a Motown classic for a playful groom.

Country and R&B garter toss songs

62. "I Like It, I Love It", Tim McGraw: a country party favorite.
63. "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", Big & Rich: cheeky country.
64. "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk", Trace Adkins: for a country crowd with a sense of humor.
65. "Friends in Low Places", Garth Brooks: the single guys will sing every word.
66. "Let's Get Married", Jagged Edge: an R&B wedding favorite.
67. "Let's Get It On", Marvin Gaye: the classic flirty pick (know your crowd).
68. "Rock with You", Michael Jackson: smooth and danceable.
69. "Hot Stuff", Donna Summer: a disco classic.
70. "Sharp Dressed Man", ZZ Top: for the groom in his best suit.

Tips for the bouquet toss

• Timing: after the cake, while the dance floor is full, usually takes three to five minutes.
• Announce it: have the DJ call single guests to the floor during the first chorus.
• Do a fake throw first; the photographer will thank you.
• Use a toss bouquet if you want to keep your real one.
• Alternative: many couples now do an anniversary dance or give the bouquet to the longest-married couple instead.

Tips for the garter toss

• Agree on the vibe beforehand: funny, flirty or skip it entirely.
• Keep it quick: two minutes is plenty.
• Use a movie theme for the removal and an upbeat song for the toss.
• Check for clean versions: many garter songs are suggestive; a family crowd needs radio edits.

Songs to skip

Several songs show up on garter lists that most couples regret in front of grandparents and kids: anything explicit, songs with lyrics about cheating or breakups, and anything that makes the bride uncomfortable. When in doubt, choose a movie theme. For the rest of the night, see our lists of cake cutting songs, wedding party entrance songs and last dance songs.

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