Garter Placement Songs: Trending and Timeless Hits
Updated on August 7, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
The garter placement songs are to be played with the winner of the garter toss placing the garter onto the winner of the bouquet toss at a wedding.
Not sure which are the best garter placement songs for your wedding? Don’t worry, we got you.
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique garter placement songs.
Every wedding couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected garter placement songs that include many different eras and music styles.
Spotify Garter Placement Playlist
New Garter Placement Hits
- “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims (Pop – 2023)
- “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj (Hip Hop – 2022)
- “Lobby” by Anitta x Missy Elliott (Pop – 2022)
- “Sweetest Pie” by Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion (Pop – 2022)
- “Big Energy” by Latto (Hip Hop – 2021)
- “Yummy” by Justin Bieber (Pop – 2020)
- “What a Man Gotta Do” by Jonas Brothers (Pop – 2020)
- “Nice to Meet Ya” by Meghan Trainor, Nicki Minaj (Pop – 2020)
- “Single Saturday Night” by Cole Swindell (Country – 2020)
- “shut up” by Greyson Chance (Pop – 2019)
Trending Garter Placement Songs
- “Pony” by Ginuwine (R&B – 1996)
- “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams (Pop – 2019)
- “Hot In Herre” by Nelly (Hip Hop – 2002)
- “Beggin'” by Måneskin (Rock – 2017)
- “Death Of A Bachelor” by Panic! At The Disco (Alternative – 2016)
- “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley (Rock – 1968)
- “What a Man Gotta Do” by Jonas Brothers(Pop – 2020)
- “Single Saturday Night” by Cole Swindell (Country – 2020)
- “Come And Get Your Love” by Redbone (Pop Rock – 1973)
- “Luck Be A Lady” by Frank Sinatra (Jazz – 1950)
Popular Garter Placement Songs
Rock Hits
Beggin’ – Måneskin
Released in 2017, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m on my knees while I’m beggin’
‘Cause I don’t want to lose you
Death Of A Bachelor – Panic! At The Disco
Released in 2016, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And when you think of me am I the best you’ve ever had?
Share one more drink with me, smile even though you’re sad
American Woman – Lenny Kravitz
Released in 1999, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t come knockin’ ’round my door
I don’t wanna see your shadow no more
Cherry Pie – Warrant
Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Looks so good
Bring a tear to your eye
Sweet cherry pie
Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Released in 1987, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
Keep Your Hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
My honey my baby, don’t put my love upon no shelf
She said don’t hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Highway to the Danger Zone
I’ll take you right into the Danger Zone
Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, and when you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
Those were the best days of my life
Hot For Teacher – Van Halen
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve got it bad, so bad
I’m hot for teacher
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And love is all that I need
And I found it there in your heart
It isn’t too hard to see
We’re in heaven
Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top
Released in 1983, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Gimme all your lovin’
All your hugs and kisses too
Bad To The Bone – George Thorogood
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m here to tell ya honey
That I’m bad to the bone
Legs – ZZ Top
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s so fine, she’s all mine
Girl, you got it right
Oh
Twilight Zone – Golden Earring
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Help I’m steppin’ into the twilight zone
The place is a madhouse
Feels like being cloned
My beacon’s been moved under moon and star
Where am I to go, now that I’ve gone too far
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
I Want Candy – Bow Wow Wow
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But I like candy when it’s wrapped in a sweater
Some day soon I’ll make you mine
Then I’ll have candy all the time
Start Me Up – by The Rolling Stones
Released in 1981, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Start me up
Give it all you got
You got to never, never, never stop
Centerfold – The J. Geils Band
Released in 1981, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
My blood runs cold
My memory has just been sold
Angel is the centerfold
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Rod Stewart
Released in 1978, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you want my body and you think I’m sexy
Come on honey tell me so
If you really need me just reach out and touch me
Come on sugar let me know
Feels like the First Time – Foreigner
Released in 1977, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I have waited a lifetime
Spent my time so foolishly
But now that I found you
Together we’ll make history
Hot Legs – Rod Stewart
Released in 1977, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hot legs, you’re an alley cat
Hot legs, you scratch my back
Hot legs, bring your mother too
I love you, honey
Come And Get Your Love – Redbone
Released in 1973, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Come and get your love, come and get your love
Come and get your love, now
You Can Leave Your Hat On – Joe Cocker
Released in 1972, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Raise your arms up in the air
And now shake ’em
Now give me a reason to live
A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley
Released in 1968, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Released in 1968, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We were born
Born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Foxy Lady – Jimi Hendrix
Released in 1967, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You got to be all mine, all mine
Ooh foxy lady, yeah
Wild Thing – The Troggs
Released in 1966, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Wild thing, you make my heart sing
You make everything groovy
Before you can even place the garter, you need to first get it. This can be done with the assistance of a garter removal song to remove the garter from the bride’s leg.
Pop Tracks
Yummy – Justin Bieber
Released in 2020, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, you got that yummy-yum
That yummy-yum, that yummy-yummy
Yeah, you got that yummy-yum
What a Man Gotta Do – Jonas Brothers
Released in 2020, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What a man gotta pray?
To be your last “Good night” and your first “Good day”
Nice to Meet Ya – Meghan Trainor feat. Nicki Minaj
Released in 2020, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I am blessed by the Heavens
Someone’s got a hold on me
Sweet, but I get rough
shut up – Greyson Chance
Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips
And baby, I’ll shut up
Filthy – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2018, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Baby, don’t you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singin’, “ooh, ooh”
Slow Hands – Niall Horan
Released in 2017, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, I already know that there ain’t no stoppin’
Your plans and those
Slow hands
Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh, yeah
Somethin’ ’bout you
Makes me feel like a dangerous woman
Versace On The Floor – Bruno Mars
Released in 2016, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So baby let’s just turn down the lights
And close the door
Oooh I love that dress
But you won’t need it anymore
Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Everybody stops and they staring at me
I got passion in my pants and I ain’t afraid to show it
Get Lucky – Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We’re up all night for good fun
We’re up all night to get lucky
Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And as long as I’ve got my suit and tie
I’ma leave it all on the floor tonight
Come & Get It – Selena Gomez
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So baby, whenever you’re ready
When you’re ready come and get it
Na-na-na-na
What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
Released in 2011, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But when you smile at the ground, it ain’t hard to tell
You don’t know, oh-oh
You don’t know you’re beautiful
Womanizer – Britney Spears
Released in 2008, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Fakin’ like a good one but I call ’em like I see ’em
I know what you are, what you are, baby
Womanizer, woman-womanizer, you’re a womanizer
Dirrty – Christina Aguilera feat. Redman
Released in 2008, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Gonna get rowdy
Gonna get a little unruly
Get it fired up in a hurry
Wanna get dirrty
Ain’t No Other Man – Christina Aguilera
Released in 2006, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You got style, you’re badass
Ain’t no other man, it’s true (all right)
Ain’t no other man but you
Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2006, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Go ahead, be gone with it
Get your sexy on
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2003, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t be so quick to, walk away
Dance with me
I wanna rock your body
Please stay
Who Let The Dogs Out? – Baha Men
Released in 2000, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And the girls respond to the call
I heard a woman shout out
Who let the dogs out?
Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
Released in 1994, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here comes the hotstepper, murderer
I’m the lyrical gangster, murderer
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Released in 1991, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m too sexy for my love
Too sexy for my love
Love’s going to leave me
Hungry Eyes – Eric Carmen
Released in 1987, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve got hungry eyes
I feel the magic between you and I
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
Released in 1987, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I like the feelin’ you’re givin’ me
Just hold me baby and I’m in ecstasy
Kiss – Prince
Released in 1986, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ain’t no particular sign
I’m more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
Oh Yeah – Yello
Released in 1985, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh yeah!
Oh yeah!
Some Guys Have All The Luck – Rod Stewart
Released in 1984, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Someone to take on a walk by the lake Lord, let it be me
Someone who’s shy, someone who’d cry at sad movies
She’s A Lady – Tom Jones
Released in 1971, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s a lady
Talkin’ about that little lady
And the lady is mine
The Wanderer – Dion
Released in 1961, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
They call me the wanderer
Yeah, the wanderer
I roam around, around, around
One of the participants in the garter placement is the winner of the garter toss. See a list of music to play while tossing the wedding garter.
R&B Tunes
Wild Thoughts – DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller
Released in 2017, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You looking like there’s nothing that you won’t do
Ayy, girl that’s when I told you
When I’m with you, all I get is wild thoughts
Earned It – The Weeknd
Released in 2014, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You’re always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
Drunk in Love – Beyoncé
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Can’t keep your eyes off my fatty
Daddy, I want you, na-na
Drunk in love, I want you
Ridin’ Solo – Jason Derulo
Released in 2010, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m feelin’ like a star, you can’t stop my shine
I’m lovin’ cloud nine, my head’s in the sky
I’m solo
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce
Released in 2008, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Released in 2001, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly
I don’t think you’re ready for this
‘Cause my body too bootylicious for ya, babe
Thong Song – Sisqo
Released in 1999, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And she shakin’ that thing like who’s the ish
With a look in her eyes so devilish
Pony – Ginuwine
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ride it, my pony
My saddle’s waiting
Come and jump on it
Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
Released in 1982, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And when I get that feeling
I want sexual healing
Sexual healing is good for me
Super Freak – Rick James
Released in 1981, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’d really love to taste her
Every time we meet
She’s all right, she’s all right
That girl’s all right with me
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
Released in 1975, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Touch me baby, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch my darling, you sexy thing
It’s sextacy
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White
Released in 1974, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Girl, I don’t know, I don’t know why
I can’t get enough of your love babe
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Released in 1973, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, c’mon, baby
Stop beatin’ ’round the bush, hey
Let’s get it on (ooh ooh)
At Last – Etta James
Released in 1960, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
At last, my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
The other participant in the garter placement process is the winner of the bouquet toss. See a list of songs to play while the bride tosses her bouquet.
Hip Hop Favorites
Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee
Released in 2018, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Then you’re left in the dust
Unless I stuck by ya
You’re the sunflower
I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2009, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tonight’s the night, let’s live it up
I got my money, let’s spend it up
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Released in 2003, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Don’t want to meet your daddy
Hey ya! (Uh oh)
Just want you in my Caddy (Uh oh)
Hot In Herre – Nelly
Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I said
It’s gettin’ hot in herre
(So hot)
So take off all your clothes
Big Pimpin’ – Jay-Z
Released in 2000, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We doin’, big pimpin’, we spendin’ cheese
Check ’em out now
Big pimpin’
Still Not A Player – Big Punisher feat. Joe
Released in 1998, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t wanna be a player no more
I’m not a player, I just f*** a lot
Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue
Released in 1993, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What a man, what a man, what a man
What a mighty good man
Yes he is
U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
Released in 1990, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So, move outta your seat
And get a fly girl
And catch this beat
While it’s rolling
Wild Thing – Tone-Loc
Released in 1989, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Took her to the hotel she said “You’re the king?”
I said “Be my queen if you know what I mean and let us do the wild thing”
Once you have the winners of the tosses, you can incorporate them into your wedding part dance too. See a list of songs to play for all of the wedding party to dance to.
Country Must-Plays
Single Saturday Night – Cole Swindell
Released in 2020, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Who’d of thought, baby, looking back that
That would be my last single Saturday night
Body Like A Back Road – Sam Hunt
Released in 2017, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Body like a back road
Drivin’ with my eyes closed
I know every curve like the back of my hand
We Should Be Friends – Miranda Lambert
Released in 2017, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you’re looking for love but willing to fight
Over men and momma’s and Miller Lite
Well then, we should be friends
Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
Released in 2011, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Girl, shake it for me
Girl, shake it for me
Country girl, shake it for me
Do I – Luke Bryan
Released in 2009, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Would you rather just turn away and leave me lonely
Do I just need to give up and get on with my life
Baby, do I
Real Good Man – Tim McGraw
Released in 2003, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yes sir, yes ma’am
I may be a real bad boy
But baby I’m a real good man
Hot Mama – Trace Adkins
Released in 2003, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Baby, all I see, when I look at you
Is one hot mama
You turn me on, let’s turn it up
Shameless – Garth Brooks
Released in 1989, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Honey, I don’t have a prayer
Every time I see you standing there
I go down upon my knees
One of the most important moments during your wedding reception is the first dance. All eyes are on you. Pick a song that has special meaning to you. See popular songs that wedding couples have chosen for their first dance.
Instrumental Mood Setters
Mission Impossible Theme – Danny Elfman
Released in 1996, Genre: Instrumental
Raiders March – John Williams
Released in 1981, Genre: Classical
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti
Released in 1977, Genre: Instrumental
Main Title (Theme From Jaws) – John Williams
Released in 1975, Genre: Instrumental
Pink Panther Theme – Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, Genre: Jazz
The Stripper – David Rose
Released in 1958, Genre: Instrumental
The bride can dance with the groom’s dad and the groom can dance with the bride’s mom. See a list of popular in-law dance songs.
Jazz Music
Luck Be A Lady – Frank Sinatra
Released in 1965, Genre: Jazz
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Luck let a gentleman see
Just how nice a dame you can be
I know the way you’ve treated other guys you’ve been with
Luck be a lady with me
Fever – Peggy Lee
Released in 1958, Genre: Jazz
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I light up when you call my name
And you know I’m gonna treat you right
You give me fever
Disco Dancing
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I need hot stuff
Baby, baby
Baby, baby (tonight)
Macho Man – Village People
Released in 1978, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Jogging in the mornings, go man go
Work outs in the health spa, muscles glow
You can best believe that he’s a macho man
Ready to get down with, anyone he can
Brick House – The Commodores
Released in 1977, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s a brick house
She’s mighty, mighty
Just lettin’ it all hang out
When the reception is coming to an end, do you want to end on a high note or a slow dance song? See a list of romantic and upeat songs to end your reception.
Reggae Genre
Boombastic – Shaggy
Released in 1995, Genre: Reggae
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Smooth, just like a silk
Soft and cuddly, hug me up like a quilt
FAQs
What is the garter placement at a wedding?
We have garter removal but what about placement? Yes, this is really a thing. After the bouquet toss and garter toss, those winners engage in the garter placement. Fun, right?
Don’t worry, the garter placement isn’t as risque as the removal.
This part of the reception is when the winner of the bouquet toss puts the bride’s garter on the arm of the winner of the garter toss. What’s better?
It’s also fun for a same-sex wedding if you chose to wear a garter and use a bouquet.
You can enhance the garter placement with a drum roll or a song. Of course, we prefer a song for this part.
When does the garter placement happen at my wedding reception?
The garter placement happens after the garter toss at the wedding reception. The typical order for the wedding reception is Bouquet Toss, Garter Removal, Garter Toss & Garter Placement are the typical order. It is up to you as the wedding couple if you want to have some of the above events or none at all. We have seen weddings with many combinations. As always, discuss it between yourselves and with your professional wedding planner.
Of note is that the bouquet toss and the garter toss are great photo opportunities. If you don’t like that stereotype, you can: throw the little black book, toss the boutonniere, and do a sports toss. If you want the photo opportunity and not the garter, you have options. Changing the “removal and toss” will change the “placement.” The point is to wish others the luck in love that you two have found. Rituals define us as humans; they’re important.
The bouquet songs are generally female-focused and the garter toss is generally male-focused. However, if you prefer to make these events gender-neutral, focus on love songs that are hopeful for the future like Michael Bublé’s “I Just Haven’t Met You Yet” or Ryan Montbleau’s “I Can’t Wait.” The garter removal and garter placement songs usually have a “sexy” theme.
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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.