If you remember in my last post, even Mr. Guinea Pig’s grandfather was dancing from his chair! And as the evening got later, the dance floor stayed packed. Having said hello to everyone at this point, Mr. Guinea Pig and I had also jumped onto the dance floor, only stopping so I could throw some flowers.
I would just like to point out the look of determination on my face right before I threw the bouquet. I have no idea why I thought I needed to focus so hard, ha! (Click photos to see them bigger)
Ready…. set?
Throw! (Maybe I had to focus because of how far away they’re all standing. I really had to launch that sucker!)
Friend H caught it! She’s Best Man J’s girlfriend of many years, so there was much laughter at the look on his face when he realized his girlfriend caught the bouquet, and what that ’symbolizes’.
Honestly though, I put no stock in that part of the tradition – we did a bouquet toss because I got a free toss bouquet as part of our flower package, and they can be fun. I’m pretty sure our DJ announced the toss without specifying who should be on the floor (ie, single ladies), because really – anyone was welcome to try to catch it! It was pretty fun to tease Best Man J after that, though. 
The bouquet toss was the last of the planned events in the reception timeline – the rest of the evening was purely for dancing – and break it down, we did.
(I have no idea what’s going on in this photo, but I think it’s hilarious)
(Did we do-si-do? I don’t remember that!)
At some point there was even a conga line?! What can I say, we were having fun. 
In the midst of all this late night dancing, we had arranged for a ’midnight snack’ of milk and cookies. It was deeeelicious!
The cookies were warm and the milk shooters were just the right amount. It was the perfect late night snack for us because Mr. GP and I have a running joke about the amount of milk we consume (some weeks, we can go through 3 gallons!). When we first started dating we laughed about how we’d have to have milk at our wedding — and we did!
With that, it was almost time for our last dance and sparkler exit. Up next though: a quick run through of our details and some favorite photos of mine that somehow haven’t made it into posts yet, before I get to the end of the evening.
Did you do a bouquet toss despite not ’believing’ in the tradition? Are you having a midnight snack?
*** All photos in this post copyright Amy Deputy Photography ***
In the photo where you have no idea what’s going on — Looks to me like they’re fist pumping like champions! I love it!
Your reception looks like so much fun. I’m not a huge fan of the bouquet toss, but I’ll probably still do one since there’s a balcony at my venue and I can’t pass up throwing stuff at my friends from a balcony!
We definitely had a bouquet toss ‘just for fun’ even though we didn’t believe in the tradition.
I was so excited to see that my sister caught it though! It was such a great surprise/happy moment!
We somehow had a conga line too… it seemed like a great idea at the time! hehehe. Great pictures… it looks like everyone had wonderful time!
Mad props for fist-pumping by Mr. GP. Also, big fan of the milk and cookies!
ooh, nothing like a midnight snack! looks like the dance party was awesome!
I’m unsure if I’ll do a bouquet toss yet, though I don’t put any stock in it either. I caught a bouquet when I was 12, so I hope the ladies who were there aren’t still waiting around for me.
I love the midnight snack idea! The mister and I are big milk drinkers too. We did a bouquet and garter toss. We don’t take it very seriously, but decided to include it because it’s always been my favorite part of weddings as a guest. I just love the fun and silliness it can bring to the party.
In the pic with the conga line, is she fist pumping?! Sweet. Haha. Looks like a ball!
My venue comes with chocolate cookies and milk shooters. I hope they love it as your guests did. I must say, yet again, your dress is AWESOME.
That vibe captured in your photos, you know the one where everyone is just having the night of their lives (bride and groom included)? I want to bottle that and put it in the champagne (or milk) at our wedding. Congrats on an awesome reception!
I so wish we could have had cookies & milk at our reception — but we figured with the copious amounts of candy + our dessert buffet, it might have been a bit overkill for us. 
The pictures of everyone dancing really show that everyone was having so much fun!
I read (I’m pretty sure it was a Bee, but can’t remember who) about a bride who didn’t like the meaning behind the two tosses, so she attached a gift card to the bouquet/garter, so everyone would try for it. I like that idea, although instead of attaching, I might do a ‘whoever catches this can exchange it for a Chapters giftcard’.
I love looking at people’s arms in dance photos! It’s so awesome. You swishing in your dress with a glass of wine.. classic! Mike Shooters!!! I bet your guests will remember that for years to come. I know I would.
Love the late night snack, I’m so glad we had snacks at our after party to keep the night going! And I love the picture where you’re dancing and your dress is swirling around you, so pretty!
Mrs. Guinea Pig, Baltimore, MD Age and Occupation: 26, PhD student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Operations Director at a non-profit Engagement Date: December 25, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: The Chesapeake Bay Beach Club About Me: I'm a tomboy science nerd whose girly side has made a startling appearance thanks to wedding planning! I love to bake, knit and sew but I also ride a motorcycle (that Mr. Guinea Pig wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole). We live with our three crazy cats and love to read, travel, watch movies, and do home improvement projects together! My parents/family are Canadian but I'm definitely American, although I've lived in 5 different countries, 6 different states, and speak Russian fluently. Mr. GP and I met online (did I mention I'm a scientist?) and had a whirlwind romance - now we can't wait to get married & celebrate with all our friends and family in a blue and yellow waterfront affair!
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