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Lynnie
WeddingWire Administrator October 2016

Keep or Cancel: Bouquet Toss?

Lynnie, on July 16, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Wedding Reception 263

To toss the bouquet, or not to toss? 💐 That is the divisive question! Some brides are so over this outdated tradition, and don't want to drag out all their single friends onto the dance floor while "single ladies" plays. Other brides can't imagine it feeling like a wedding without this classic and...

To toss the bouquet, or not to toss? 💐 That is the divisive question! Some brides are so over this outdated tradition, and don't want to drag out all their single friends onto the dance floor while "single ladies" plays. Other brides can't imagine it feeling like a wedding without this classic and fun custom!

Which side of the bouquet debate are you on? Keep or cancel?


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263 Comments

  • Karen
    Savvy February 2020
    Karen ·
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    Cancel, been there done that. It's not a big thing in my book. We're aiming for low-key.

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  • K
    Savvy December 2020
    Kristen ·
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    Maybe keep, just because it's kinda cute. Might give the bouquet to the couple that has been together the longest because that's adorable. Also might keep it, because I paid for it and will hopefully love it when I get it, but not sure what I'd do with it if I did keep it...

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  • Kaitlin
    Devoted June 2020
    Kaitlin ·
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    Keep. I have friends who enjoy it and are looking forward to participating at my wedding. I just bought a cheap bouquet that was premade at Hobby Lobby that was in my colors to toss. I'm going with "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston for my song.
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  • Brianna
    Beginner November 2019
    Brianna ·
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    Cancel - most guests are married
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  • ALYSSA
    Devoted September 2019
    ALYSSA ·
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    Keep- it's traditional and iconic. I always looked forward to it when I attended weddings even when I was younger.

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  • Alexandra
    Savvy September 2020
    Alexandra ·
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    I’m not doing one
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  • Qgarcia73
    Just Said Yes April 2020
    Qgarcia73 ·
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    Love the idea (I saw here) of doing an anniversary dance then giving the bouquet to the couple married the longest
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  • Kayla
    Dedicated November 2020
    Kayla ·
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    Cancel! Weird, awkward, and low-key dangerous in my opinion

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  • Danielle
    Devoted October 2021
    Danielle ·
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    No single ladies! But it’s raining men... !! I think it’s a fun tradition and you never know when someone who isn’t married but in a relationship may catch it and actually decide to get married! How beautiful 😂
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  • Jamie
    Expert May 2020
    Jamie ·
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    Cancel... we're considering doing an anniversary dance for the bouquet instead.

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  • Becca
    Devoted October 2019
    Becca ·
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    Cancel, so uncomfortable to call out single people and throw it in their faces like that.
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  • Katherine
    Savvy August 2020
    Katherine ·
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    How many times have the rest of you, like me when I was single, been forced to go with the rest of the single women, you get called out, and then if you don't go, you're the black sheep at the wedding. HA. This is CANCELLED. Not gonna put anyone in the spotlight like this.

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  • Katie
    Dedicated April 2021
    Katie ·
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    Keep, I think it’s a fun tradition
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  • Brittany
    Just Said Yes September 2020
    Brittany ·
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    I'm going to skip it. I always felt awkward and hid in the back, so I don't want to do that to my guests.
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  • J
    Just Said Yes July 2021
    Justeen ·
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    I think keep the bouquet toss but keep the bouquet afterwards.
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  • Jessica
    Expert June 2025
    Jessica ·
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    Cancel for sure
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  • C
    May 2021
    Catherine ·
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    Keep, it's a fun game.

    Not sure why people think it is humiliating to be single?

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  • Mary
    Expert July 2019
    Mary ·
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    Cancel! We skipped the garter toss too, because ew.
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  • Kelsey
    Dedicated September 2019
    Kelsey ·
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    Not doing this or a garter toss, I feel like they’re pretty awkward!!
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  • D
    Super September 2019
    Dana ·
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    I want to do it but my fiancé does not want to do the garter so we are torn !! Any suggestions ?
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