How to Find Garter Toss Music

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The garter toss is a fun wedding tradition that involves all of the single men on the floor. The groom removes the garter from his bride's leg and then tosses it to the awaiting single men. Whoever catchers the garter is said to be the next groom to be married. Follow a few simple guidelines when picking the music to make the garter toss a perfect part of your wedding.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Search the Web. By typing in "garter toss music" into your favorite search engine you will return a ton of results. Various sites will give you lists of their top ideas. Browse the sites. Usually they'll let you listen to a small piece of the song. Then start to make a list of the songs you like.

Step2

Ask the DJ or band. Chances are you've hired one of these vendors for your wedding. This is their expertise, so call them up and ask if they have any ideas. What have they used at previous weddings? Add these songs to your list and take the time to listen to them and see if you deem them appropriate.

Step3

Browse music stores. This is something that can be done not just for garter toss music but for all of the music at your wedding. There's nothing more relaxing than spending the afternoon with a nice ice coffee perusing the latest hits and listening to samples. Search for the store' s "wedding section," as many music vendors have wedding or celebration music sectioned off. Check these CD' out and see if anything strikes a chord.

Step4

Choose the garter toss song. Think about the themes of your wedding. Is there something specific like an island theme? If so, pick a song that fits that idea. Your garter toss song should be fun, a little sexy, upbeat and a little irreverent. But not TOO irreverent. Remember grandma is going to be hearing the song too. Make sure it's family-friendly. Once you've considered all of these things, make the selection.

Tips & Warnings

Be sure delegate responsibilities. With so many choices to be made on your wedding day, garter toss music is probably at the bottom of your list. You don't have to make every minute decision. That's what friends, family and wedding planners are for. By giving them little jobs such as these, you'll help preserve peace of mind.