When you’re planning your wedding, you might be surprised about how much different music you need for various parts of the ceremony.
From the wedding party entrance, the exit after the ceremony, the entrance to the reception, the first dance, and much more, each of these parts often requires a different song choice.
Music has the power to make a moment, and this is especially true during the bouquet toss. In this part of the reception, it’s customary for all of the unmarried women to form a line, and whoever catches the bouquet will be the next in line to walk down the aisle.
However, you can make up your own rules if you’d like! Tradition has it that the bride should give her friends some of her good luck when it comes to romance.
Because it’s one of the more interactive activities that take place throughout the reception, you should pick a song with an upbeat tempo to get everyone moving and ready to dance the night away.
The choice of song for the bouquet toss can set the tone for the rest of the reception, so it’s important to choose a fun and lively tune that everyone will enjoy.
Here are some of the very best songs to use for your bridal toss!
Popular Bouquet Toss Songs
Songs played at the bouquet throw should add even more to the already exciting atmosphere of the day. As they wait for the bride to throw the bouquet of flowers into the air, the women in the crowd should feel the anticipation building up thanks to the song choice.
These popular songs for the toss cover the entire range of musical genres and are likely to win over any audience, no matter their preferences in music.
- Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
- Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
- It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
- Where Them Girls At – David Guetta
- Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
- Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
- She’s a Lady – Tom Jones
- Maneater – Nelly Furtado
- Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
- Girls’ Night Out – Charli XCX
- Foxey Lady – The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Wishin’ And Hopin – Dusty Springfield
- Wishin’ And Hopin – Dusty Springfield
- Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink
- Just a Girl– No Doubt
- One Way Or Another– Blondie
- P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
- Love Is A Battlefield – Pat Benatar
- A Little Less Conversation– Elvis Presley
- Oops, I Did it Again – Britney Spears
- Foxey Lady – The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Funny Songs
The most important part of the bouquet toss is to not take it too seriously, especially because it’s a pretty weird tradition in the first place.
Many couples these days consider the traditional wedding rituals of the past to be ridiculous and out of date, but if you want to spice these up a bit and make them more in line with your values, using a funny song is a great option.
Using fun and upbeat songs is very important when doing a bouquet toss anyways, but if you want to poke a bit of harmless fun at this tradition and the idea of being “perpetually single” then these are some great songs to choose from.
- Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Bublé
- You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
- Happy – Pharrell Williams
- Brick House – The Commodores
- You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
- Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor
- American Woman – Lenny Kravitz
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun– Cyndi Lauper
- Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez
- I Want Crazy – Hunter Hayes
Country Songs
Having a country theme running through your wedding is a very popular choice for couples these days. You can capitalize on the ambiance at your wedding by using a country bouquet throwing song if it has a rustic look or a country mood.
This is a great way to complement the wedding’s overall theme. These melodies all have a touch of twang to them, and they will all help to get the crowd clapping their hands, yelling, and stomping their feet.
Whether you decide to go with an old-school classic country song or something with a more contemporary edge, these are the best country songs to use for your bouquet toss.
- Independent Women – Destiny’s Child
- Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson
- Little Big Town – Little White Church
- Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman!– Shania Twain
- This One’s for the Girls – Martina McBride
- Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
- Stuck Like Glue – Sugarland
- Single White Female – Chely Wright
Check out these other songs to make your wedding day memorable:
- Dance Songs For Your Wedding Reception
- Last Dance Wedding Songs to Get Everyone Dancing
- Pop Punk Wedding Songs You Need To Play
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Bridal Bouquet Toss?
The tradition of throwing bouquets at weddings can look quaint to some people in this day and age, as it’s a tradition that dates back a very long time.
For a variety of different reasons, the goal of luring eligible bachelors and bachelorettes onto the dance floor in the hopes that they may “grab the bouquet” and find love may come off as a bit strange to modern eyes.
While in the past people played catch the bouquet because of the many social taboos associated with being single, many modern couples continue to incorporate this game in their weddings because it’s a fun activity to get everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor.
Make sure that the single women who are attending your event have a good time by playing music that is appropriate for the setting.
When Does The Boquet Toss Happen?
The bouquet toss is traditionally done during the latter part of the reception, closer to the end of the night. It follows the cake cutting, which comes before it, and it is preceded by the garter toss, though most people don’t do this at their reception anymore.
How Long Does The Boquet Toss Take?
The time it takes to do the bouquet toss might range anywhere from five to ten minutes, depending on how long it takes guests to gather.
You’ll be able to choose the right length of tunes to accompany the event if you decide in advance whether you want the music to begin playing as people start to congregate or after they are all gathered together.
Summary
The bouquet toss is a very fun part of the wedding ceremony that gets people up and out of their seats so they’re ready to dance, and one lucky person may get good luck from catching the flowers.
Choose any of the songs above if you want your guests to have the best time during this part of the night!
Serena & Dominic are a married couple and parents to 3 wonderful children. They plan weddings, run multiple small businesses, and curate wedding events.
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