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My man and I met at a summer camp and have been inseperable ever since. He proposed in August of 06 and we are to be married in August of 08. I'm attempting to do this on a low budget in the most laid back way possible, but only time will tell how it really ends up.

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Bouquet toss: Tired tradition or "can't miss" event?

Posted Friday, March 07, 2008 7:45 PM

My fiancé and I got into a minor argument over the bouquet toss last night.  Having myself been a single woman at weddings up until this point, I *hate* the bouquet toss and have continously vowed not to torment singles at my wedding with it. 

However, my fiancé feels exactly the opposite.  The bouquet toss has been present at every family wedding he has attended in his life and he feels it is a vital part of a wedding, in fact, something he can't see as not being a part of his wedding. 

While I fail to see how it effects him in any way (and as he's never been a single woman he cannot fathom the experience of being part of the bouquet toss), I don't want to do away with it if it truly means the world to him, but on the other hand, it's really NOT ME in any way... Do I toss it for him, or stand my ground?

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re: Bouquet toss: Tired tradition or "can't miss" event?

Why not invite ALL the ladies on the dance floor and have the DJ announce that there is a fabulous gift for the winner of the bouquets (and have a nice dift certificate for a dinner out ready.) That was the single girls aren't singled out (no pun intended) and there i some friendly competition. Another idea is breakaway boquet with little fortunes attached so everyone gets a bit of the luck.

Posted by Vyeta    Friday, March 07, 2008 2:12 PM


re: Bouquet toss: Tired tradition or "can't miss" event?

Ditto. We were having the same argument and our planners suggested something a little different. If you don't even want to have a "prize" just have the DJ announce that it's for all the women and who ever catches it will have good luck, etc.

Posted by jayleebee    Friday, March 07, 2008 2:27 PM


re: Bouquet toss: Tired tradition or "can't miss" event?

We decided to skip the bouquet and garter tosses because everyone is married except for four girls and six guys.  It just didn't seem 'fun' with so few people.  PLUS we both always have made a plan to bee line for private time at weddings when those came up.

What every you decide will be fine.  Good Luck!

Posted by SugarBottom    Friday, March 07, 2008 3:52 PM


re: Bouquet toss: Tired tradition or "can't miss" event?

Bouquet toss is kinda wierd.  I may do away with my bouquet, but if I don't, we'll probably have an Anniversary Dance, and give the bouquet to the couple who has been together the longest.  Seriously, I think we are over the bouquet toss.

Posted by oneluckygal    Friday, March 07, 2008 5:15 PM


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