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Keep or Cancel: Garter Toss?

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

I have to confess that I've never actually seen a garter toss in person! But apparently 37% of grooms still participate in this reception tradition! Will this toss tradition make the cut for your wedding? Do you want to keep or cancel this toss tradition? Photo from Red Gate Farms in Savannah, GA...

Do you want to keep or cancel this toss tradition?

Photo from Red Gate Farms in Savannah, GA

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Just Said Yes September 2020
Dawn · on July 18, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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Cancel. Most at my wedding will either be married or too young (or cool) to think it’s appropriate.
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Dedicated March 2023
Sweetness · on July 18, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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Cancel. I don't think it's appropriate to be throwing away your wife's warm undergarments into a crowd!
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Dedicated October 2019
Tiffany · on July 18, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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Cancel, its a gross tradition.
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Savvy December 2019
Sarah · on July 18, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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I’m dumping this. I’m not into the garter toss at all!
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Dedicated October 2020
Sara · on July 18, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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Cancel. I never actually knew of this until my sister's wedding and it was the most uncomfortable feeling ever to have my now-fiancé put the garter on my leg in front of family and my sister's friends. It was just super awkward and I felt like I shouldn't be doing this in public. I am the youngest of 4 and having my dad and older 2 brothers see it, I felt so embarrassed.
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Dedicated July 2021
Brieanna · on July 18, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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Not gonna do, I'm only having the one garter and I'm not wanting to lose mine, lol
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Dedicated August 2020
Erika · on July 18, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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My FH and I were just at his cousin's wedding and they did the toss, unfortunately only two guys got on the floor - I think it should be clear, if you're not MARRIED, get on the dance floor for the garter toss!!!! He caught the garter but we will keep the garter toss for him to have "fun" getting it down my leg...lol
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Devoted August 2019
Leslie · on July 18, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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Cancel, I think we have 2 single guests attending the wedding. It’s almost all family and everyone is married!
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Dedicated September 2020
Sakinna · on July 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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Cancel for me, but I do enjoy it at other receptions.
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Dedicated March 2021
Carrie · on July 18, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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Cancel! I feel this is an uncomfortable moment and sometimes inappropriate
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Savvy January 2022
Limitlesslove · on July 18, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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I always thought it was a bit cringe to be honest but I love traditions so I’d likely keep it.
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Super August 2019
Michelle · on July 18, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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Cancel. I'm not even going to have one. We don't have a lot of single men attending.
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Beginner August 2020
Jessica Nogaret · on July 18, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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Awkward! Cancel
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VIP September 2019
Yam · on July 18, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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Cancel. I don’t like the history of that tradition, plus the dang thing is itchy. One more thing to worry about, no thanks.
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Devoted December 2021
Emily · on July 18, 2019 at 8:24 PM
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Cancel! It’s completely outdated. As is the bouquet toss.
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Expert October 2020
L. Thomson · on July 18, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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Both my fiance and I agree it's outdated and awkward
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Savvy October 2020
Dianiris · on July 18, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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Definitely toss!! Makes it alittle fun if you wanna keep the one you wear get an extra and throw the extra one it’s funny when the single groomsmen and single men try catching it you love it..
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Master August 2021
Jasmine · on July 18, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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Cancel. My FH has expressed that he didn't want to do it cause it would be too weird which I'm totally ok with.
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Just Said Yes August 2020
Rachel · on July 18, 2019 at 11:52 PM
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Cancel. Seems a bit awkward having your family watch your FH go underneath your dress.
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Devoted September 2021
Crystal · on July 19, 2019 at 12:13 AM
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Hmmmm cancel I think it’s weird to me
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