Bouquet Toss Songs: Hits to Add Excitement to Your Reception
Updated on June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
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.
New Bouquet Toss Songs
- “Fly Girl” by FLO, Missy Elliott (R&B – 2023)
- “Da Girls” by Ciara (R&B – 2023)
- “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo (Pop – 2022)
- “Bridesmaids” by Kylie Morgan (Country – 2022)
- “Bridesmaids” by Tyra Madison (Country – 2022)
- “About Damn Time” by Lizzo (Pop – 2022)
- “Grrrls” by Lizzo (Pop – 2022)
- “Crazy Angels” by Carrie Underwood (Country – 2022)
- “Where the Country Girls At” by Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan & Pitbull (Country – 2021)
- “Badass Woman” by Meghan Trainor (Pop – 2019)
Top Trending Bouquet Toss Songs
- “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce (Pop – 2008)
- “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain (Country – 1997)
- “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor (Pop – 2015)
- “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper (Pop – 1983)
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls (Pop – 1996)
- “Where Them Girls At” by David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida (Dance – 2011)
- “Run The World (Girls)” by Beyonce (Pop – 2011)
- “Move B****” by Ludacris featuring Mystikal, I-20 (Hip Hop – 2001)
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA (Pop – 1976)
- “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk (Soundtrack – 2001)
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.
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Fun R&B Tracks
Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys
Released in 2012, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “This girl is on fire / She’s walking on fire / This girl is on fire”
A song about starting anew and being ready to rock the world.
Run The World (Girls) – Beyoncé
Released in 2011, Genre: R&B
Most 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”
A song about women empowerment.
Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson
Released in 2010, Genre: R&B
Most 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”
A song about not seeking validation from others and having self-confidence.
Diva – Beyoncé
Released in 2008, Genre: R&B
Most 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”
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
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “She’s so dangerous / That girl is so dangerous / That girl is a bad girl”
A song about a woman who is tempting men and cannot resist.
Glamorous – Fergie feat. Ludacris
Released in 2007, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Livin’ my life / In the fast lane / And I won’t change / For the glamorous”
A song about making it to stardom but still remaining humble.
Milkshake – Kelis
Released in 2003, Genre: R&B
Most 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”
The song is a metaphor – something that makes women special.
Independent Women – Destiny’s Child
Released in 2000, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “The house I live in, I bought it / The car I’m driving, I bought it / I depend on me”
A song about women’s power and self-independence.
No Scrubs – TLC
Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Most 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”
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
Most 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”
The song is meant as a chick anthem.
Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child
Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Most 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'”
A call to everyone to get the party started and leave their boring life at home.
My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) – En Vogue
Released in 1992, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “My lovin’ / No, you’re never gonna get it / Had your chance to make a change, never ever gonna get it / No, you’re never gonna get it”
A fun song about women being hard to get and self-independence.
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
Released in 1987, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody / With somebody who loves me”
A song that will set the mood for fun instead of a competition.
After the bouquet 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.
Popular Pop Tunes
Grrrls – Lizzo
Released in 2022, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “’Cause that’s my girl, we codependent / If she with it, then I’m with it / Yeah, we tussle, mind your business”
A song about a woman who is young, strong, and independent.
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Released in 2022, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Turn up the music, let’s celebrate (alright) / I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be okay / Okay (okay), alright / It’s about damn time”
A song about getting out of a funk and going out to celebrate and enjoy life.
2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) – Lizzo
Released in 2022, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Am I ready? (You gon’ figure it out) / To be loved, to be loved (to be loved) / Am I ready? (You deserve it now) / ‘Cause I want it (that’s what I’m talkin’ about)”
A song about being ready to be loved and in a relationship.
Don’t Call Me Angel – Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
A song portraying women as strong and not sweet and innocent.
Badass Woman – Meghan Trainor
Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m a badass woman / What’s wrong with that? / Can’t hold me back / Yeah, I’m a badass woman”
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
Most 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”
The song is about getting through difficult times and redefining success.
Girls Night Out – Charli XCX
Released in 2018, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
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
Most 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)”
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
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “All my girls, show them you’re a lady / Tell the world, say that you’re proud to be a lady”
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
Most 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”
A song about having your best friends back and taking care of them.
Formation – Beyonce
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
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.
Pretty Girls – Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea
Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “All around the world, pretty girls / Wipe the floor with all the boys / Pour the drinks, bring the noise / We’re just so pretty”
A girl anthem that you can kick boys’ butts.
Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor
Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
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
Most 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”
The lyrics talk about feminism, self-worth, and confidence.
Confident – Demi Lovato
Released in 2015, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “So you say I’m complicated / That I must be out my mind / But you’ve had me underrated”
The song is about loving yourself and being confident.
Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “See anybody could be good to you / You need a bad girl to blow your mind”
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
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “And all the other boys try to chase me / But here’s my number, so call me, maybe”
A song about being flirtatious but at the same time noncommittal.
California Gurls – Katy Perry
Released in 2010, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “California girls / We’re unforgettable / Daisy dukes / Bikinis on top / Sun-kissed skin / So hot”
A song about the independent women of California.
One Less Lonely Girl – Justin Bieber
Released in 2009, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “How many either or’s (but no more) / If you let me inside of your world / There’d be the one less lonely girl”
A song about accepting a love interest into her life.
Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Buble
Released in 2009, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
A song about potentially meeting the love of your life.
Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
Released in 2005, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
A song about challenging yourself and being confident in your decisions.
Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls ft. Busta Rhymes
Released in 2005, Genre: Pop
Most 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?”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Take a deep breath and say it loud / Never can, never will / Can’t hold us down”
A song about women standing up for what they believe in.
Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera & Friends
Released in 2001, Genre: Pop
Most 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)”
A song about a woman seducing a man.
Oops!…I Did It Again – Britney Spears
Released in 2000, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oops, you think I’m in love / That I’m sent from above / I’m not that innocent”
The song is about a lady being a woman player.
Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez
Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
A song about how it’s time to party and enjoy life.
Wannabe – Spice Girls
Released in 1996, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “But girls they wanna have fun / Oh girls just wanna have / That’s all they really want / Some fun”
A song for women to live their life to the fullest.
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
Released in 1966, Genre: Pop
Most 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”
The song tells a story to take life as it comes and patiently waits for your lover to come along.
Your bridesmaids are included in the bouquet toss. See all bridemaids songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and for dancing.
Happy Hip Hop Hits
Good as Hell – Lizzo
Released in 2016, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I do my hair toss / Check my nails / Baby how you feelin’? / Feeling good as hell”
The song is meant to be uplifting after a bad breakup.
Fancy – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
Released in 2014, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You already know / I’m in the fast lane / From L.A. to Tokyo / I’m so fancy”
The song is about becoming a superstar.
Ayy Ladies – Travis Porter feat. Tyga
Released in 2012, Genre: Hip Hop
Most 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”
The song is about a guy infatuated with women.
Girlfight – Brooke Valentine
Released in 2005, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You ’bout to catch one right in the lip / It’s about to be a what? Girlfight!”
A song that could be used ironically because they are ready to throwdown to catch the bouquet.
Move B***h – Ludacris
Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Get out the way b***h, get out the way / Move b***h, get out the way”
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
Most 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”
A song about having a girls’ night out.
Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
Released in 1989, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Hey ladies, get funky / All the ladies in the house / The ladies, the ladies”
The song is comical because of its use of pickup lines in the lyrics.
Your groomsmen are included in the garter toss. See all groomsmen songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and for dancing.
Upbeat Rock Favorites
Girl Gang – Gin Wigmore
Released in 2018, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s a girl gang / Boy, you wish you could join / It’s a sure thing / We’re taking over the world”
A song about female empowerment and taking down the rule of men.
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Released in 2014, Genre: Rock
Most 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”
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
Most 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”
A song about a guy who remembers a girl from his past whom he fell in love with.
Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine
Released in 2011, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “The dog days are over / The dog days are done / Can you hear the horses? / ‘Cause here they come”
Since the girl that catches the bouquet is the one who is next to be married, this song signifies her lonely days are over.
Date With The Night – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Released in 2003, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “No hangin’ no picture / Flyin’ out my sight / Droppin’ brides at the altar / Gonna find ya squeeze tight”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “American woman, get away from me / American woman, mama, let me be”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Come my lady / Come-come my lady / You’re my butterfly, sugar baby”
The song is a love song dedicated to a woman from her man.
The Distance – Cake
Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
Most 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”
The song describes a guy who wants a girl and fighting to keep her.
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Released in 1996, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I should take care, not to flounder / Sends me into hyperspace / When I see her pretty face”
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
Most 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”
The song is about an overprotective father and she thinks it’s crap.
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Sound of the drums / Beating in my heart / The thunder of guns / Tore me apart / You’ve been / Thunderstruck”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Girls, Girls, Girls / Long legs and burgundy lips / Girls / Dancin’ down on Sunset Strip”
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
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “We are young / Heartache to heartache we stand / No promises / No demands / Love is a battlefield”
A song chosen because trying to catch the bouquet will be a battlefield.
She’s A Beauty – The Tubes
Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “She’s a beauty / (She’s one in a million girls) / One in a million girl / (Why would I lie)”
The song is about beautiful women you can see but cannot touch.
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Most 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”
The song is about an uptown girl looking for a lower-class man.
White Wedding – Billy Idol
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Hey little sister, who is it you’re with / Hey little sister, what’s your vice and wish / Hey little sister, shotgun”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s the eye of the tiger / It’s the thrill of the fight / Rising up to the challenge of our rival”
Because the song was used to get the audience pumped up before a big fight, you could play it before the toss.
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
Released in 1981, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Every little thing she does is magic / Everything she does just turns me on”
The song is about falling for someone without being able to tell the person because you do not have the courage to do so.
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m standing on my own two feet / Out of the doorway the bullets rip / Repeating to the sound of the beat / Another one bites the dust”
This is a fight anthem to get everyone ready to catch the bouquet.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Why don’t you hit me with your best shot / Hit me with your best shot / Fire away”
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
Most 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”
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.
Somebody To Love – Queen
Released in 1976, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Ooh, Lord / Ooh, somebody, ooh (somebody) / Anybody find me somebody to love? / (Can anybody find me someone to love)”
The bride is looking to find all of the ladies trying to catch the bouquet someone to love.
Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Released in 1964, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Pretty woman walking down the street / Pretty woman, the kind I’d like to meet”
The song is about a guy who sees the most beautiful girl in the world with his own eyes.
Another common event during a wedding reception is a money or honeymoon dance. Highlight your money dance with a special playlist.
Girl Anthem Country Tracks
Bridesmaids – Kylie Morgan
Released in 2022, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “My bridesmaids / My ride or dies / My champagne-tipsy kinda tribe / Wild ones, right by my side”
A song dedicated just for a bride and your bridesmaids!
Bridesmaids – Tyra Madison
Released in 2022, Genre: Country
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Call me one of those crazy angels / Even good girls wanna have a good time / Heaven knows I’m flying low tonight”
A song about people also having their wild side.
Where the Country Girls At – Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan & Pitbull
Released in 2021, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Where the country girls at? / Where they gon’ be? / The ones that like to dance / The ones that like to drink”
A party song about a cowboy looking for a specific type of country girl.
GIRL – Maren Morris
Released in 2019, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Baby girl, don’t you hang your head low / Don’t you lose your halo / Everyone’s gonna be okay”
The words of the song are meant to be an inspiration to overcome self-esteem issues.
Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
Released in 2011, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Girl, shake it for me / Country girl, shake it for me / Girl, shake it for me”
The song is about a country girl getting a little wild.
This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
Released in 2003, Genre: Country
Most 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”
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
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, oh, oh, I wanna be free / Yeah, to feel the way I feel / Man, I feel like a woman”
A song that incites girl power and having fun during a night out.
Celebrate the longest married couple at your wedding (typically grandma and grandpa with a special dance. Plan your anniversary dance song
Dance & EDM Songs for Hype
Throwin’ Elbows – Excision & Space Laces
Released in 2016, Genre: Dance
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Gimme some room, I’m throwing / Gimme some room, I’m throwing elbows”
If you are expecting an all-out fight to catch the bouquet, play this song as it will set the tone.
Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
Released in 2013, Genre: Dance
Most 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”
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
Most 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?”
A song asking where the girls are because it’s time to party.
Only Girl In The World – Rihanna
Released in 2010, Genre: Dance
Most 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”
Every girl wants to be the only girl in the world in her lover’s eyes.
Sexy Chick – David Guetta with Akon
Released in 2009, Genre: Dance
Most 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”
Pretty self-explanatory – saying the ladies are sexy.
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
Disco Beats
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
Released in 1982, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Pretty Young Thing / You Need Some Lovin’ (T.L.C.) / Tender Lovin’ Care / I’ll Shake You There”
A song about wanting a relationship with a pretty young woman whom he fancies.
I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
Released in 1980, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “I’m coming out / I want the world to know / Got to let it show”
Even though the song signifies coming out as being gay, it also shows that you are going to continue your life being happy.
Bad Girls – Donna Summer
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Oh, yes, it’s Ladies Night / And the feeling’s right / Oh, yes, it’s Ladies’ Night / Oh, what a night”
A song about girls partying, dancing, and having a good time.
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight / Won’t somebody help me chase the shadows away?”
A female disco anthem for a woman looking for a man.
It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “It’s raining men, hallelujah, it’s raining men, amen / I’m gonna go out to run and let myself get / Absolutely soaking wet”
A song about looking for a man to hook up with – and potentially marry.
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Released in 1978, Genre: Disco
Most 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”
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
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “You are the dancing queen / Young and sweet, only seventeen / Dancing queen”
The song describes the happiness of being loved.
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.
Misc Genre Alternatives
Bouquet Toss Song – St. Louis Jazz All Stars
Released in 2011, Genre: Jazz
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Come on take a chance with one toss of fate”
A song written specifically for the bouquet toss.
Sex And The City Theme – London Music Works
Released in 1998, Genre: Classical
An instrumental song for the show that promoted feminism.
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
Released in 1975, Genre: Funk
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Doing all the things that make my heart sing / Keep doing what you’re doing you sexy thing”
A song about finding a lover and can’t believe he found her.
Luck Be A Lady – Frank Sinatra
Released in 1963, Genre: Jazz
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Luck be a lady tonight / A lady never flirts with strangers / She’d have a heart, she’d be nice”
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.
FAQs
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.
Music Sources:
- DJs’ Playlists
- Couples’ Playlists
- DJ Event Planner
- DJ Intelligence
- Amazon Best Sellers
- Billboard
- Spotify
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Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
Gimme Gimme by ABBA
Hi Deborah. Thank you for the suggestion. Great song for the Bouquet Toss!
Not Tonight – Lil Kim (remix)
Thank you DJ EL BOOGIE. Great song and we will add it to the list.