100 Best Bouquet Toss Songs – Brawler to Classy 2022

Updated on November 5, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell

The wedding reception is off to a good start and it’s time to toss the bridal bouquet.

What song is the best to get the single ladies on the dance floor?

Celebrate the bouquet toss with a special song – and the next lady to be married!

You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique bouquet toss songs for your reception.

Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected bouquet toss songs that include many different eras and music styles.

 

 

Our Top 10 Bouquet Toss Songs

1. “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande
2. “Don’t Call Me Angel” by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
3. “Grrrls” by Lizzo
4. “The Highwomen” by Highwomen
5. “GIRL” by Maren Morris
6. “Badass Woman” by Meghan Trainor
7. “Girls Night Out” by Charli XCX
8. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
9. “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
10. “Bridesmaids” by Tyra Madison

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What Bouquet Toss Songs Do You Recommend?

Our bouquet toss songs are from today’s weddings and are made popular by today’s couples. If you have a special bouquet toss song not listed below, be sure to let us know in the comment section.

R&B Bouquet Toss Songs

Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys

Released in 2012, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “This girl is on fire / She’s walking on fire / This girl is on fire”
Why Play: A song about starting anew and being ready to rock the world.

Love On Top – Beyonce

Released in 2011, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “You’re the one I can always call / When I need to make everything stop / Finally you put my love on top”
Why Play: A song about a woman who loves a man but he puts her first in his life.

Run The World (Girls) – Beyoncé

Released in 2011, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “My persuasion / Can build a nation / Endless power / With our love we can devour / You’ll do anything for me / Who run the world? Girls”
Why Play: A song about women empowerment.

Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson

Released in 2010, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “All eyes on me when I walk in / No question that this girl’s a ten / Don’t hate me ’cause I’m beautiful”
Why Play: A song about not seeking validation from others and having self-confidence.

Diva – Beyoncé

Released in 2008, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m a, I’m a, a diva, hey / I’m a, I’m a / Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustler”
Why Play: A diva describes a woman as a glamorous and successful female celebrity.

Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyoncé

Released in 2008, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “Don’t pay him any attention / Cause you had your turn and now you gonna learn / What it really feels like to miss me / Cause if you liked it then you / should have put a ring on it”
Why Play: A song to challenge all of the singles ladies to get engaged with their lovers or dump them.

Dangerous – Kardinal Offishall, Akon

Released in 2021 (2008), Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “She’s so dangerous / That girl is so dangerous / That girl is a bad girl”
Why Play: A song about a woman who is tempting men and cannot resist.

Glamorous – Fergie feat. Ludacris

Released in 2007, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “Livin’ my life / In the fast lane / And I won’t change / For the glamorous”
Why Play: A song about making it to stardom but still remaining humble.

Milkshake – Kelis

Released in 2003, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard / And they’re like, it’s better than yours / Damn right it’s better than yours”
Why Play: The song is a metaphor – something that makes women special.

Independent Women – Destiny’s Child

Released in 2000, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “The house I live in, I bought it / The car I’m driving, I bought it / I depend on me”
Why Play: A song about women’s power and self-independence.

After the boquet toss, many couples choose to have a garter toss. However, it starts with songs to play while removing the garter from the bride’s leg.

No Scrubs – TLC

Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “But I’ll know. ‘cept nobody is supposed to know / So I creep, yeah, ’cause he doesn’t know what I do / And no attention goes to show”
Why Play: A song about women who do not want guys that are broke and think their shit doesn’t stink – if you know what I mean.

Where My Girls At – 702

Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “Where my girls at, from the front to back / Well is you feelin’ that, well put one hand up / Can you repeat that, tryin’ to take my man”
Why Play: The song is meant as a chick anthem.

Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child

Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Meaningful Lyrics: “All you ladies, leave your man at home / The club is full of ballers and their pockets full grown / And all you fellas, leave your girl with her friends / ‘Cause it’s eleven thirty and the club is jumpin’, jumpin'”
Why Play: A call to everyone to get the party started and leave their boring life at home.

Pop Bouquet Toss Songs

Grrrls – Lizzo

Released in 2022, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “’Cause that’s my girl, we codependent / If she with it, then I’m with it / Yeah, we tussle, mind your business”
Why Play: A song about a woman who is young, strong, and independent.

Don’t Call Me Angel – Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Boy, don’t call me angel / You ain’t got me right / Don’t call me angel / You can’t pay my price”
Why Play: A song portraying women as strong and not sweet and innocent.

Badass Woman – Meghan Trainor

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m a badass woman / What’s wrong with that? / Can’t hold me back / Yeah, I’m a badass woman”
Why Play: The song describes a woman who knows who she is and is going to take charge.

7 Rings – Ariana Grande

Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Wearing a ring, but ain’t gon’ be no “Mrs.” / Bought matching diamonds for six of my bitches / I’d rather spoil all my friends with my riches”
Why Play: The song is about getting through difficult times and redefining success.

Girls Night Out – Charli XCX

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Let’s have a girls’ night out tonight / I can’t wait to live it up tonight / It’s a girls’ night out / No boys, no boys”
Why Play: A song stating that is time for the girls to get together and paint the town red.

Girls – Rita Ora feat. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Now I could be your lipstick just for one night (one night) / Girls just wanna have fun and have their funds right (yeah)”
Why Play: The song is about being bi-curious and being who you wanna be.

Girls Like You – Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B

Released in 2018, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “’Cause girls like you run ’round with guys like me / ‘Til sun down when I come through / I need a girl like you, yeah yeah”
Why Play: A song about giving tribute to your lover after a difficult time in your relationship.

After the garter is removed, it’s time to get all of the single guys to the dance floor. Begin by playing a garter toss song.

I’m a Lady – Meghan Trainor

Released in 2017, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “All my girls, show them you’re a lady / Tell the world, say that you’re proud to be a lady”
Why Play: A fun play on words that the women trying to catch the bouquet are lady-like.

That’s My Girl – Fifth Harmony

Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Got some dirt on your shoulder, then let me brush it off for ya / If you’re feeling me, put your five high / That’s my girl”
Why Play: The song is a female anthem encouraging women to be independent and strong.

Formation – Beyonce

Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Okay, ladies, now let’s get in formation, cause I slay / Prove to me you got some coordination, cause I slay / Slay trick, or you get eliminated”
Why Play: The song signifies the bride and her lady friends to get in formation because she’s proud of who she has become, and wants them to feel the same way.

Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor

Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Dear future husband / Here’s a few things you’ll need to know if you wanna be / My one and only all my life”
Why Play: One of the most popular selections on this list. A song about how women should be treated.

Worth It – Fifth Harmony feat. Kid Ink

Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Uh huh you see me in the spot like / “Ooh I love your style” / Uh huh show me what you got / ‘Cause I don’t wanna waste my time”
Why Play: The lyrics talk about feminism, self-worth, and confidence.

Confident – Demi Lovato

Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “So you say I’m complicated / That I must be out my mind / But you’ve had me underrated”
Why Play: The song is about loving yourself and being confident.

Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj

Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “See anybody could be good to you / You need a bad girl to blow your mind”
Why Play: A song that empowers women and gets them on their feet and ready to catch the bouquet.

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah / And we’ll go, go, go, go, go / If you’re ready like I’m ready”
Why Play: The lady to catch the bouquet is said to be the next one married. This song is about marrying someone spontaneously.

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “And all the other boys try to chase me / But here’s my number, so call me, maybe”
Why Play: A song about being flirtatious but at the same time noncommittal.

California Gurls – Katy Perry

Released in 2010, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “California girls / We’re unforgettable / Daisy dukes / Bikinis on top / Sun-kissed skin / So hot”
Why Play: A song about the independent women of California.

Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Buble

Released in 2009, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “You’ll make me work so we can work to work it out / And promise you, kid, I’ll give so much more than I get / I just haven’t met you yet”
Why Play: A song about potentially meeting the love of your life.

Lastly, the winner of the garter toss will put the garter on the leg of the winner of the bouquet toss (if appropriate winners). Play a song during the placement of the garter.

Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani

Released in 2005, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “So I’m ready to attack, gonna lead the pack / Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out / That’s right, put your pom-poms downs / Getting everybody fired up”
Why Play: A song about challenging yourself and being confident in your decisions.

Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls ft. Busta Rhymes

Released in 2005, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Don’t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me? / Don’t cha wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? / Don’t cha?”
Why Play: A song about a girl who flaunts her stuff to make a guy jealous.

Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera

Released in 2003, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Take a deep breath and say it loud / Never can, never will / Can’t hold us down”
Why Play: A song about women standing up for what they believe in.

Crazy In Love – Beyonce feat. Jay-Z

Released in 2003, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “’Cause I know I don’t understand / Just how your love can do what no one else can / Got me looking so crazy right now, your love’s”
Why Play: A song about how crazy you act when you are in love.

Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera & Friends

Released in 2001, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “We drink wine with diamonds in the glass / By the case, the meaning of expensive taste / If you wanna gitchie, gitchie, ya-ya (c’mon)”
Why Play: A song about a woman seducing a man.

Oops!…I Did It Again – Britney Spears

Released in 2000, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Oops, you think I’m in love / That I’m sent from above / I’m not that innocent”
Why Play: The song is about a lady being a woman player.

Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez

Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “If you wanna live your life / Live it all the way and don’t you waste it / Every feelin’ every beat / Can be so very sweet you gotta taste it”
Why Play: A song about how it’s time to party and enjoy life.

Wannabe – Spice Girls

Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends / (Gotta get with my friends) / Make it last forever, friendship never ends”
Why Play: A song talking about what it’s going to take to be my lover.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper

Released in 1983, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “But girls they wanna have fun / Oh girls just wanna have / That’s all they really want / Some fun”
Why Play: A song for women to live their life to the fullest.

She’s A Lady – Tom Jones

Released in 1971, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Whoa, whoa, whoa / She’s a lady / Talkin’ about that little lady / And the lady is mine”
Why Play: The song is about a lady who should be put on a pedestal.

Your bridesmaids are included in the bouquet toss. See all bridemaids songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and for dancing.

You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes

Released in 1966, Genre: Pop
Meaningful Lyrics: “You can’t hurry love / No you just have to wait / She said love don’t come easy / It’s a game of give and take”
Why Play: The song tells a story to take life as it comes and patiently waits for your lover to come along.

Hip Hop Bouquet Toss Songs

Good as Hell – Lizzo

Released in 2016, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “I do my hair toss / Check my nails / Baby how you feelin’? / Feeling good as hell”
Why Play: The song is meant to be uplifting after a bad breakup.

Fancy – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX

Released in 2014, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “You already know / I’m in the fast lane / From L.A. to Tokyo / I’m so fancy”
Why Play: The song is about becoming a superstar.

Ayy Ladies – Travis Porter feat. Tyga

Released in 2012, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Ok now ladies (Yeah) / If you know you bad (Yeah) / Don’t need no man, got yo own bands, put up yo hands”
Why Play: The song is about a guy infatuated with women.

Girlfight – Brooke Valentine

Released in 2005, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “You ’bout to catch one right in the lip / It’s about to be a what? Girlfight!”
Why Play: A song that could be used ironically because they are ready to throwdown to catch the bouquet.

Gold Digger – Kanye West

Released in 2005, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “He got that ambition, baby, look at his eyes / This week he moppin’ floors, next week it’s the fries / So stick by his side”
Why Play: A song about women seeking men only for their money,

Move B***h – Ludacris

Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Get out the way b***h, get out the way / Move b***h, get out the way”
Why Play: A song about a groupie hooking up with a superstar. However, it is commonly selected for its inference to getting ready to catch the bouquet.

Not Tonight (Remix) – Lil’ Kim

Released in 1997, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “I ain’t with that frontin’ shit / I got my own Benz, I got my own ends, immediate friends / Me and my girls rock worlds”
Why Play: A song about having a girls’ night out.

Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys

Released in 1989, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Hey ladies, get funky / All the ladies in the house / The ladies, the ladies”
Why Play: The song is comical because of its use of pickup lines in the lyrics.

Girls – Beastie Boys

Released in 1987, Genre: Hip Hop
Meaningful Lyrics: “Girls, that’s all I really want is girls / Two at a time, I want girls / With new wave hairdos, I want girls”
Why Play: A song about a guy being interested in girls. However, the song is controversial because the song also says that girls are only good for housework.

Your groomsmen are included in the garter toss. See all groomsmen songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and for dancing.

Rock Bouquet Toss Songs

Girl Gang – Gin Wigmore

Released in 2018, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s a girl gang / Boy, you wish you could join / It’s a sure thing / We’re taking over the world”
Why Play: A song about female empowerment and taking down the rule of men.

Thunder – Imagine Dragons

Released in 2017, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Now I’m smiling from the stage while / You were clapping in the nosebleeds / Thunder, thunder”
Why Play: A song adding dramatics and excitement to the moment.

Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King

Released in 2014, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “One, two, three, they gonna run back to me / ‘Cause I’m the best baby that they never gotta keep / One, two, three, they gonna run back to me / They always wanna come, but they never wanna leave”
Why Play: A song about a girl who dates lots of men but lets them go one by one.

Flowers In Your Hair – The Lumineers

Released in 2012, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “And I hope it’s not too late / ‘Cause you’re so attractive / And the way you move / I won’t close my eyes”
Why Play: A song about a guy who remembers a girl from his past that he fell in love with.

She’s a Genius – Jet

Released in 2009, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “That girl’s a genius / Whoa oh oh oh oh oh oh / I think she’s serious”
Why Play: The song is about a girl who is ready to take control and be the best.

Date With The Night – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Released in 2003, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “No hangin’ no picture / Flyin’ out my sight / Droppin’ brides at the altar / Gonna find ya squeeze tight”
Why Play: A song about planning a night out and having fun – even so much as leaving the bride behind.

American Woman – Lenny Kravitz

Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “American woman, get away from me / American woman, mama, let me be”
Why Play: The song is actually a tribute to Canadian women and how he prefers them over American women.

Butterfly – Crazy Town

Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Come my lady / Come-come my lady / You’re my butterfly, sugar baby”
Why Play: The song is a love song dedicated to a woman from her man.

Hey Girl – O.A.R.

Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “My friends say I’m crazy and I agree / That’s OK, that’s the way I like to be / Hey girl come with me and let yourself go”
Why Play: The song is about being with someone that is wrong for you but you still have a great time together.

The Distance – Cake

Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “’Cause he’s going the distance / He’s going for speed / She’s all alone (all alone) / All alone in her time of need”
Why Play: The song describes a guy who wants a girl and fighting to keep her.

Before the bouquet toss takes place, typically the wedding cake is cut marking the end of the meal. Highlight cutting your wedding cake with a song.

Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai

Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “I should take care, not to flounder / Sends me into hyperspace / When I see her pretty face”
Why Play: The song is about a guy who sees a lady that’s out of this world and wants to be with her.

Just A Girl – No Doubt

Released in 1995, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, I’m just a girl, guess I’m some kind of freak / ‘Cause they all sit and stare with their eyes / Oh, I’m just a girl, take a good look at me / Just your typical prototype”
Why Play: The song is about an overprotective father and she thinks it’s crap.

Thunderstruck – AC/DC

Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Sound of the drums / Beating in my heart / The thunder of guns / Tore me apart / You’ve been / Thunderstruck”
Why Play: A song that will raise the excitement before and during the tossing of the bouquet.

Girls, Girls, Girls – Motley Crue

Released in 1987, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Girls, Girls, Girls / Long legs and burgundy lips / Girls / Dancin’ down on Sunset Strip”
Why Play: A song about sexy girls at the strip club – but still a popular song selected referencing the girls trying to catch the bouquet.

Paradise City – Guns ‘N’ Roses

Released in 1987, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Take me down to the paradise city / Where the grass is green and the girls are pretty / Oh, won’t you please take me home”
Why Play: A song about a guy leaving home and wanting to explore new adventures and find girls.

Love Is A Battlefield – Pat Benatar

Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “We are young / Heartache to heartache we stand / No promises / No demands / Love is a battlefield”
Why Play: A song chosen because trying to catch the bouquet will be a battlefield.

She’s A Beauty – The Tubes

Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “She’s a beauty / (She’s one in a million girls) / One in a million girl / (Why would I lie)”
Why Play: The song is about beautiful women you can see but cannot touch.

Uptown Girl – Billy Joel

Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Uptown girl / You know I can’t afford to buy her pearls / But maybe someday when my ship comes in / She’ll understand what kind of guy I’ve been”
Why Play: The song is about an uptown girl looking for a lower-class man.

White Wedding – Billy Idol

Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Hey little sister, who is it you’re with / Hey little sister, what’s your vice and wish / Hey little sister, shotgun”
Why Play: The song is about a guy’s sister’s ex who is getting married but still in love with but trying to move on.

Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor

Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s the eye of the tiger / It’s the thrill of the fight / Rising up to the challenge of our rival”
Why Play: Because the song was used to get the audience pumped up before a big fight, you could play it before the toss.

Another common event during a wedding reception is a money or honeymoon dance. Highlight your money dance with selected songs.

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police

Released in 1981, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Every little thing she does is magic / Everything she does just turns me on”
Why Play: The song is about falling for someone without being able to tell the person because you do not have the courage to do so.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar

Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Why don’t you hit me with your best shot / Hit me with your best shot / Fire away”
Why Play: A play on words that you are ready to do whatever it takes to catch the bouquet.

One Way Or Another – Blondie

Released in 1979, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “One way, or another, I’m gonna find ya / I’m gonna meet ya, meet ya, meet ya, meet ya / One way, or another, I’m gonna win ya, I’ll get ya, I’ll get ya”
Why Play: A bit weird but the song is about a guy who stalks a woman and tries to get her. It could be thought that the women are trying to get the bouquet.

Foxey Lady – Jimi Hendrix

Released in 1967, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “You got to be all mine, all mine / Foxey lady / Here I come / Foxey”
Why Play: The song is about a guy who sees a sexy lady and wants her.

Chapel Of Love – The Dixie Cups

Released in 1964, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married / Gee, I really love you / And we’re gonna get married”
Why Play: The song describes a couple being happy on their wedding day and getting married.

Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison

Released in 1964, Genre: Rock
Meaningful Lyrics: “Pretty woman walking down the street / Pretty woman, the kind I’d like to meet”
Why Play: The song is about a guy who sees the most beautiful girl in the world with his own eyes.

Country Bouquet Toss Songs

Bridesmaids – Tyra Madison

Released in 2022, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Your ride or die, your tribe who picked you up along the way / ‘Cause you never would’ve made it to this day / Without your bridesmaids”
Why Play: A song about your bridesmaids sticking by you and you wouldn’t be who you are today without them.

Crazy Angels – Carrie Underwood

Released in 2022, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Call me one of those crazy angels / Even good girls wanna have a good time / Heaven knows I’m flying low tonight”
Why Play: A song about people also having their wild side.

Where the Country Girls At – Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan & Pitbull

Released in 2021, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Where the country girls at? / Where they gon’ be? / The ones that like to dance / The ones that like to drink”
Why Play: A party song about a cowboy looking for a specific type of country girl.

GIRL – Maren Morris

Released in 2019, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Baby girl, don’t you hang your head low / Don’t you lose your halo / Everyone’s gonna be okay”
Why Play: The words of the song are meant to be an inspiration to overcome self-esteem issues.

Highwomen – The Highwomen

Released in 2019, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “We are The Highwomen / Singing stories still untold / We carry the sons you can only hold / We are the daughters of the silent generations”
Why Play: Highwomen” is a reimagining of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson’s country supergroup’s theme song “The Highwayman, and makes the women revolutionaries.

Celebrate the longest married couple at your wedding (typically grandma and grandpa with a special dance. Plan your anniversary dance song.

Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan

Released in 2011, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Girl, shake it for me / Country girl, shake it for me / Girl, shake it for me”
Why Play: The song is about a country girl getting a little wild.

Little White Church – Little Big Town

Released in 2010, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “I might be cheap, but I ain’t free / No more calling me baby / No more loving like crazy”
Why Play: A song about a girl telling her lover that he is no longer welcome unless they go and get married.

This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride

Released in 2003, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “This one’s for the girls / Who’ve ever had a broken heart / Who’ve wished upon a shooting star / Single White Female – Chely Wright”
Why Play: A song that is an empowering message that girls can do whatever they put their minds to and nothing can stop them from being who they want to be.

Single White Female – Chely Wright

Released in 1999, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Single white female / Looking for that special lover / To put it in a nutshell / A one women man who doesn’t want no other”
Why Play: A play on words because all of the women trying to catch the bouquet are single.

Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain

Released in 1999, Genre: Country
Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free / Yeah, to feel the way I feel / Man, I feel like a woman”
Why Play: A song that incites girl power and having fun during a night out.

Dance/EDM Bouquet Toss Songs

Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams

Released in 2013, Genre: Dance
Meaningful Lyrics: “She’s up all night ’til the sun / I’m up all night to get some / She’s up all night for good fun / I’m up all night to get lucky”
Why Play: A song about the possibility of getting intimate with another.

Where Them Girls At – David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida

Released in 2011, Genre: Dance
Meaningful Lyrics: “Then he said, I’m here with my friends / He got me thinking and that’s when I said / Where dem girls at, girls at?”
Why Play: A song asking where the girls are because it’s time to party.

Only Girl In The World – Rihanna

Released in 2010, Genre: Dance
Meaningful Lyrics: “Want you to make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world / Like I’m the only one that you’ll ever love / Like I’m the only one who knows your heart”
Why Play:

Sexy Chick – David Guetta with Akon

Released in 2009, Genre: Dance
Meaningful Lyrics: “Had to stop what I’m doin’ so I can pull up close / I’m tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful / Damn girl / Damn, you’s a sexy b***h”
Why Play: Pretty self-explanatory – saying the ladies are sexy.

Disco Bouquet Toss Songs

P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson

Released in 1982, Genre: Disco
Meaningful Lyrics: “Pretty Young Thing / You Need Some Lovin’ (T.L.C.) / Tender Lovin’ Care / I’ll Shake You There”
Why Play: A song about wanting a relationship with a pretty young woman whom he fancies.

Bad Girls – Donna Summer

Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Meaningful Lyrics: “But you want a good time / You ask yourself, who they are / Like everybody else, they come from near and far / Bad girls”
Why Play: It’s up to you for the reference to your girlfriends being wild but is really about prostitutes.

Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang

Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, yes, it’s Ladies Night / And the feeling’s right / Oh, yes, it’s Ladies’ Night / Oh, what a night”
Why Play: A song about girls partying, dancing, and having a good time.

I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

Released in 1978, Genre: Disco
Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh no, not I, I will survive / Oh, as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay alive / I’ve got all my life to live”
Why Play: This is a song about moving on after a breakup and how you will survive on your one.

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Released in 1976, Genre: Disco
Meaningful Lyrics: “You are the dancing queen / Young and sweet, only seventeen / Dancing queen”
Why Play: The song describes the happiness of being loved.

Other Bouquet Toss Songs

Bouquet Toss Song – St. Louis Jazz All Stars

Released in 2011, Genre: Jazz
Meaningful Lyrics: “Come on take a chance with one toss of fate”
Why Play: A song written specifically for the bouquet toss.

Sex And The City Theme – London Music Works

Released in 1998, Genre: Classical
Why Play: An instrumental song for the show that promoted feminism.

That Girl – Maxi Priest

Released in 1996, Genre: Reggae
Meaningful Lyrics: “Say what? She’s the kind of woman who knows the street / And even under pressure, she’s smooth and sweet / No complications, just attitude / Believe in what she got, said she won’t get used”
Why Play: A song about a girl having something special.

You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate

Released in 1975, Genre: Funk
Meaningful Lyrics: “Doing all the things that make my heart sing / Keep doing what you’re doing you sexy thing”
Why Play: A song about finding a lover and can’t believe he found her.

Luck Be A Lady – Frank Sinatra

Released in 1963, Genre: Jazz
Meaningful Lyrics: “Luck be a lady tonight / A lady never flirts with strangers / She’d have a heart, she’d be nice”
Why Play: The song is about a gambler who hopes he wins – kind of like a lady hoping to win the bouquet toss and be the next one married.

What is the Bridal Bouquet Toss?

The tossing of the bridal bouquet seems odd — why are we singling out the single women? Though history is intertwined with superstition, most modern wedding couples include this practice.

People believed that touching a newly-married bride — and maybe getting a piece of her gown — would ensure their own wedding. Instead of ruining a dress, the bouquet was tossed instead. This is an excellent diversionary tactic, for sure.

What Bouquet Should You Toss?

Maybe you want to keep your bridal bouquet. Do you have to toss that? No. You don’t have to do the toss at all. But if you want to do the toss but keep your original bouquet, then ask your florist about a second bouquet.

Same-sex couples can make a fun event of the bridal bouquet toss. Gender doesn’t have to play into who is eligible to catch the bouquets either. Remember, this is your special day.

You make the rules. Coordinate with your wedding planner and professional DJ.

What’s the Best Song for the Bridal Bouquet Toss?

Bouquet toss songs are songs played as the bride tosses her floral bouquet to all of the single women at the wedding reception. You can enhance the bouquet toss with a drum roll or a song. The song usually references women or girls.

The best bouquet songs above are focused on a women’s and girl’s theme. The garter toss songs have a men and boys theme.

The garter removal and garter placement songs usually have a “sexy” theme. Choose an upbeat song; this is supposed to encourage dancing. You can even choose a silly song after for the garter and bouquet recipients to dance together.

One of the songs on our list will highlight the event and create memories for a lifetime.

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Wedding Songs For The Ultimate Party!

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