The Time of Our Lives: Singled Out

The Time of Our Lives: Singled Out

March 9th, 2009 @ 2:01 pm by Mrs. Tiramisu

Okay, okay, I know this might make me unpopular, but we did (and loved) both a garter toss and a bouquet toss. We’re among the first of our friends to get married, and have a ton of younger cousins, so we had plenty of willing participants. What can I say, we like tradition.

With all the craziness of the storm/power outage, our timeline had been thrown out the window and we almost forgot about the garter and bouquet tosses. Our band reminded us at the very end of the night, and so we just jumped up on stage and improvised.

Please excuse the disheveled bride and groom in these photos- we had been enjoying a packed dance floor for a solid two hours before these photos were taken! My updo was no match for humidity, rain, hail, and many dance floor twirls- and I was having so much fun that I couldn’t have cared less.

Mr. Tiramisu gets the crowd going:

Dear Dress,
I am so sorry.
But I had so much fun.
I promise the mud was worth it.
Love, Mrs. Tiramisu

Victorious!

non-pro pic by CM

BIL Tiramisu, the Best Man, proves his title and grabs the prize.

Here he gets some counsel from a surely-sober guest.

Don’t get any ideas BIL Tiramisu, that maid of honor is happily married!
(two non-pro pics by CM)

My turn! Who wants it!?

See, it was really so mean of me to force my friends to try to catch the bouquet. No one wanted it at all.

Especially not this girl:

Up it goes:

Were any of you really wondering who would catch it?

2 non-pro pics by LC

I know I’ve said this before, but next up is the final (final!) Tiramisu recap…

Unless otherwise noted, all photos by the talented Samantha Warren

Previously:
1. The Pre-Game
2. We Practice the I Dos and the Party Part Too
3. The Day is Here!
4. Going to the Chapel
5. We Do
6. Sweet Little Details Part I, Part II
7. A Few Formal Pictures and An Uninvited Guest
8. Free Fireworks!
9. The Calm After the Storm
10. Who Needs Power?
11. The Show Must Go On
12. Let There Be Light
13. Cake Smash

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25 Responses to “The Time of Our Lives: Singled Out”

Bee

Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

That’s a great picture of your super excited girls waiting to catch the bouquet!

3/9/09 @ 2:05 pm (reply)

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andreaandchinelo (message) 109 posts, Blushing bee

your pics are fabulous!!!! but what I really want to know is…what flowers are in your bouquet??? That is EXACTLY the type of bouquet i’m looking for!!!…I’m DIY’ing mine…but, i still want to know what you used so I can copy!

3/9/09 @ 2:11 pm (reply)

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Yin (message) 329 posts, Helper bee

I love the facial expressions on you and Mr. Tiramisu!

3/9/09 @ 2:12 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Penguin (message) 2,148 posts, Buzzing bee

Don’t think I’ve ever seen any bouquet/garter toss as fun as yours! I absolutely love the enthusiasm, and you’re so right — dirty dress… so worth it!

3/9/09 @ 2:21 pm (reply)

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Miss Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

That looks like one fun party!! Wish I could have been there!!

3/9/09 @ 2:27 pm (reply)

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missbean (message) 528 posts, Busy bee

The expressions on all the girls’ faces as they anticipate the bouquet is awesome! You did a really good job of throwing it nicely, too! I kind of hucked mine behind me and one of my friend’s hit the ceiling and fell apart, so good for you!

3/9/09 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Toucan (message) 984 posts, Busy bee

I love that you were such a laid back bride! You all look like you had so much fun!

3/9/09 @ 2:49 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Green Tea (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

i am totally one of those anti-toss people, but your pics are making me realize that i’ve just never seen an audience like yours! i’d throw anything if i could get that kind of anticipation out of the guests, those pics are frigging awesome!!

3/9/09 @ 3:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 2,175 posts, Buzzing bee

Fun!! & if you keep finding things to post about & add to your “final” recaps, that would be just fine with me! I love your wedding!!!

3/9/09 @ 3:21 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Deviled Egg (message) 892 posts, Busy bee

I’m still loving your recaps. I said it once and I’ll say it again: I don’t think I’ve ever seen a couple look so happy and look like they are having so much fun on their wedding day. You two rock!

3/9/09 @ 3:27 pm (reply)

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Caitlin B

Oh my God - this wedding looks like so much fun! Congratulations!

3/9/09 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss D'orsay (message) 1,293 posts, Bumble bee

You guys look like you’re having a blast - I love your bouquet toss crowd!

3/9/09 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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Member

LzzNYC (message) 877 posts, Busy bee

hahah I love the sea of women! Look at their faces! =)

3/9/09 @ 4:21 pm (reply)

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Member

Cole B (message) 450 posts, Helper bee

You definitely had a rockin party…I LOVE the expression on the girl who caught the bouquet’s face.

3/9/09 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Latte (message) 646 posts, Busy bee

Haha these pictures are hilarious…and so is your commentary. Looks like it was so much fun…and muddy dress was definitely worth it!

3/9/09 @ 4:55 pm (reply)

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Bee

Miss Duckling (message) 1,349 posts, Bumble bee

It looks like so much fun!!

3/9/09 @ 6:10 pm (reply)

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Bee

frenchbulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

If you have people to catch it, I say throw it!

3/9/09 @ 7:02 pm (reply)

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Hostess

driftslikesmoke (message) 1,220 posts, Bumble bee

We’re doing the toss! I think that if you have a fun and willing group of “grabbers” it’s totally worth it. We may sweeten the deal with an origami flower or two made out of bills on the garter and bouquet, though!

3/9/09 @ 8:10 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tiramisu (message) 877 posts, Busy bee

@andreaandchinelo: Thank you so much! I’m terrible with flowers though! I know there were hydrangeas, mini calla lillies, stock, maybe delphinium? There is a bigger picture of it in this post, maybe that will help: http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/09/05/bridal-wedding-flowers/

@missbean: I promise I’m probably the most un-athletic person in the universe, so it was blind luck that it didn’t take out a paper lantern (or someone’s eye)!

@driftslikesmoke: Hehe, great idea! Just imagine the fights that will break out for that bouquet!

3/9/09 @ 9:24 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Avocado (message) 1,407 posts, Bumble bee

I think it’s sad that such great traditions have gotten such a bad name! Your guests were REALLY enthusiastic, and that is what makes it fun.

3/9/09 @ 9:51 pm (reply)

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Miss Kitten (message) 705 posts, Busy bee

Wow! You really did have some enthusiastic bouquet-catchers! If I had more single ladies at my wedding I would do a toss too!

3/9/09 @ 10:06 pm (reply)

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Hostess

MightySapphire (message) 2,608 posts, Sugar bee

HAHAHA! I love that she caught it! And your ode to your dress…classic!

We’re doing the garter toss and bouqet toss as well, only since there will be NO single people at my wedding (it’s sad when you are the absolute LAST to get hitched…) we will be offering gift certificates to our fave restaurant for whoever catches them. But we’re not telling people that until AFTER they have caught it! (We’re sneaky like that!)

3/10/09 @ 12:10 am (reply)

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