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TRADITIONS - BOUQUETS & GARTERS - TO TOSS OR NOT

Traditionally, near the end of the reception a bride tosses her bouquet and the groom tosses the bride's garter. Today, however, many couples are choosing to forgo the tossing of one or both items for several reasons. Often, when the bouquet or garter toss is announced, young children rush to the front, crowding out the "eligible" ladies and men. The bride may want to keep her bouquet, or she may be embarrassed by the manner in which the garter is removed (no teeth, gentlemen, please). Older brides may not have single friends to catch the bouquet. And some facilities are simply not built for tossing anything if the room is small or the ceiling too low.

If you do choose to toss the bouquet or garter, the following tips can make the occasion less chaotic and embarrassing. If a number of children will be present, have a "candy toss" of hard candy just for the children before the bouquet and garter toss. Then, ask your MC or DJ to announce that only single ladies and gentlemen above a certain age, such as 16 or 18, are invited to participate in the bouquet and garter toss.

The bride can minimize problems with the garter removal by placing the garter below her knee and either sitting on a chair, or standing with her foot on a chair while the groom removes it.

When tossing either the bouquet or the garter, choose a location free from obstructions, with plenty of room for the "catchers" to stand and move. Be certain not to toss anything in the direction of food or beverage tables, open flames, or water.

Whether you choose to toss your bouquet or garter is entirely up to you and it's not a necessary part of your reception. Do what you feel most comfortable doing. Your guests will probably never notice if you decide to eliminate one or both activities.

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