The Garter Toss Decision

The Garter Toss Decision

May 27th, 2010 @ 9:16 am by Mrs. Sunrise
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A while back, Mr. Sunrise and I were discussing the possibility of having a garter toss at our reception, and he declared that he definitely wanted to include this age-old tradition in our wedding.

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He seemed quite excited about it so I said, “Okay, that’s fine with me.” I imagined it being rather sweet, with my mister gracefully removing the garter with his hands, and then victoriously holding it over his head for all to see. Our guests would then erupt in cheers because my new husband is just so incredibly suave.

Ha! That imagination bubble was quickly popped when he told me that he would not be using his hands because the proper way to remove a garter is with your TEETH!

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Umm… I don’t know how I would feel with the mister’s head up under my dress in front of my conservative parents!

Would Momma Sunrise scoff in horror? Would Daddy Sunrise avert his eyes in shame? I voiced my concern about this and Mr. Sunrise just laughed, then he told me not to worry because he would not embarrass me in front of my family. He explained that the garter removal/toss is supposed to be “playful and fun” and not to be taken too seriously. Okay, I get that… but would Grandma Sunrise feel the same way? I’m not sure, but I trust him.

Then we started discussing song choices for this little deed. I turned to the all-knowing master of the internet-world: Google. I quickly typed in “garter toss songs” and to my shock and horror, some of the popular choices that came up were Me So Horny, Super Freak and Sexual Healing. Seriously? I soon realized that this part of the reception would not be as innocent or tame as I imagined. Once again, I voiced my concerns to Mr. S, and again, he just laughed.

Upon further research, I suggested that we should use the Mission: Impossible theme song since his mission would be to find that little garter under all those impossible layers of tulle.

Me: Ooh Mission Impossible. That would be so awesome, wouldn’t it, babe?
Him: Yeah, great idea, honey… and I can repel from the ceiling!!! That would be bad-ass, but we would have to find a way to strap me into a harness so that I can be released at just the right moment! I’ll call the venue coordinator later today and see how we can arrange this.

Me: Huhh?? Are you ser…

Him: *laughter*

Me: Oh, you dork!

Him: Hahaha, I had you going…

So obviously, that song was quickly thrown in the no-go pile. After much more research, we finally landed on the perfect song that combined the fun and silliness that Mr. Sunrise wanted to convey, but was tame enough for me to handle. Pretty Fly for a White Guy by The Offspring.

LOL. It’s such a silly song. But I think that my family will get a kick out of it because although Mr. Sunrise is honorary Asian now, he’s still pretty fly for a white guy! And I’m pretty sure that it will garner some laughs from the rest of our guests as well, because knowing Mr. S, he will definitely ham it up.

I just hope they will be laughing with us and not at us!

Are you participating in the garter toss or not? If you are, what song will you be using for it?

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jgoulart (message) 1,069 posts, Bumble bee

We used Joe Cockers “Leave your hat on” and it was hilarious… until a friend of mine … a girl … caught the garter … and … um … when going to put it ON the girl who caught the bouquet…. licked her leg…yeeaahhh… not appropriate. Especially since we had older generations and children present… :o/

5/27/10 @ 9:53 am (reply)

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yelhsa439 (message) 73 posts, Worker bee

This is one of my most feared moments at the reception! We were discussing it and he told me what he plans to do! I think my face turned red just thinking about it!! He is a field tech. for Caterpillar trucks and uses his creaper alot to get under trucks. He wants to have his bestman bring out his creaper and he is planning to ROLL under my dress to find the garter! OMG! funny….yes. emberassing….VERY! but its cute non the less lol Haven’t picked a song yet though. As a matter of fact….we haven’t picked ANY songs yet!

5/27/10 @ 9:55 am (reply)

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trishisadish (message) 433 posts, Helper bee

I’m not a fan… but I dont think Brad would let me skip out on this ‘tradition’

5/27/10 @ 10:02 am (reply)

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margielaf (message) 1,033 posts, Bumble bee

Ooooo we did this!! It turned out to be great!!My hubby had picked “Let’s get it on…”

But when he took the garter off and tossed it- this crazy friend caught it(he was already tipsy and was actually making the party lots of fun)… well the DJ decided to trade the girl(who had caught the bouquet) for the best man, who is also notoriously known for having extremely hairy legs.

So they blind folded our garter boy as he had his eyes on the girl who had caught my bouquet, and then they traded her in for our hairy man… and they led our garter boy over to “her” and he had to put the garter on “her” with his teeth. Everyone got up and was watching!!!! It was great- he went all the way up too! And his face was priceless as he took the blindfold off only to see that is was our Best Man… it was perfect! Definitely recommend

5/27/10 @ 10:05 am (reply)

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srast (message) 103 posts, Blushing bee

This is one of several “traditions” we are skipping at our wedding. I guess it’s cute if you are in your 20s, but as a mid-30s bride, the idea of my husband hiking up my skirt in the middle of a party in the name of “tradition” is not acceptable to either of us. And I can’t think of a single relative on either side who will be upset that it is missing.

5/27/10 @ 10:06 am (reply)

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shaydenise (message) 1,151 posts, Bumble bee

We are not doing a garter toss… My FI is indifferent about it and I just find it weird to have him up your dress in front of everyone lol. And those song options are terrible! lol

5/27/10 @ 10:08 am (reply)

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hotchildinthecity (message) 3,710 posts, Sugar bee

I didn’t really care about the garter toss but FI really wants to do it, so whatever, we’re doing it.

We’re using “Talk Dirty to Me” by Poison.

5/27/10 @ 10:12 am (reply)

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Miss Hot Dog (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

Love that song choice! We’re using “Girls, girls, girls” by Motley Crue lol

5/27/10 @ 10:19 am (reply)

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sapphirebride (message) 1,747 posts, Bumble bee

Whoa, you’re a good sport! We both axed this tradition (and bouquet toss) right away.

5/27/10 @ 10:39 am (reply)

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10.10.10 (message) 118 posts, Blushing bee

I’m seriously hoping to avoid this tradition. FI has not made his feelings known either way. If he wants it, we’ll do it. He’s typically not over the top and inappropriate, so if we do it I’m sure he’ll be as tasteful as possible.

5/27/10 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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Curlysue (message) 1,703 posts, Bumble bee

We are not just because I don’t want that at my wedding. Personally, I’ve never found it comfortable as a guest to watch a groom stick his hands (or his head) up his new wife’s dress in front of guests/family. I actually heard long ago that the using of the teeth was meant to imply, well, oral sex and the activities to follow after the reception. While I’m not a prude, I just don’t think it’s a good thing to do in front of other people—-now, back at the hotel room–haha–go for it!

5/27/10 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

We’re doing the garter toss, but still don’t know what we’re using for it! We joked about using the thong song last night, but we shall see. :p

5/27/10 @ 11:55 am (reply)

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lemondrop (message) 1,193 posts, Bumble bee

Yes we did. Defintitely not my favorite idea before the wedding, but my husband really wanted it. I told him no teeth, but he did anyway. And I smacked him when he lifted my dress too high (I had a tea length dress). All in all, although embarrassing it was a good laugh. We went with Foxy Lady for a song, which made it slightly better since I love Wayne’s World.

5/27/10 @ 1:30 pm (reply)

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alivoo01 (message) 2,622 posts, Sugar bee

Your FI cracks me up!! For a second, I was really digging the Mission Impossible song! *blushes* We haven’t decided on any songs yet - yikes!

5/27/10 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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junipertree (message) 58 posts, Worker bee

Ugh! We’re doing this as well.. all the FI’s idea. We’re using up the song ‘Buttons’ by the PCD (it’s his pet name for me)

5/27/10 @ 1:56 pm (reply)

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BucknellBride (message) 133 posts, Blushing bee

I love your song choice! We did Mission Impossible…no repelling from the ceiling though

5/27/10 @ 2:13 pm (reply)

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krissybee (message) 3,921 posts, Honey bee

we are skipping the garter toss, i’m too shy and uncomfortable to do it. FI didn’t want to do it either so it was a pretty easy decision i like your song choice though, should be fun!!

5/27/10 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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afbacher (message) 490 posts, Helper bee

Hehe I’m SO excited for the garter toss…I’m trying to convince my FH to do White & Nerdy (Weird Al’s version of Ridin Dirty)

5/27/10 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Great song choice!

5/27/10 @ 7:32 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,288 posts, Bee Keeper

haha, i loved that song! such a great fun song. if we end up doing a garter toss, i’m positive the mister would not be using his teeth. i just can’t see him doing that

5/27/10 @ 10:28 pm (reply)

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