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The bouquet and garter toss traditions are the topic of conversation. Learn the history of these traditions, popular music choices for each, and reasons why some couples choose to skip them. This podcast is for engaged couples who are stressed out with wedding planning and family expectations, but want a fun wedding day. Additionally, Sal and Sam offer eight creative alternatives to the bouquet and garter toss to keep guests engaged. By the end of this edition you'll learn the role of music in these traditions, when typically to perform the bouquet toss, and various song recommendations. Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #151: What to Play for the Bouquet and Garter Toss and 8 Creative Ways to Skip Them Host: Sal & Sam Music: "Sam's Tune" by Rick Anthony TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #151: What to Play for the Bouquet and Garter Toss and 8 Creative Ways to Skip Them 01:00 Podcast Overview and Goals 02:00 Overview What to Play for the Bouquet and Garter Toss 03:30 History of the Garter 04:30 Garter Ceremony Explained 05:45 History of the Bouquet 06:45 Bouquet Ceremony Explained 07:45 Music For Bouquet Toss 09:00 Music For Garter Toss 11:30 Negatives of Bouquet and Garter 14:45 Wedding Tip Wednesday: Stop Halfway Down The Aisle 15:24 8 Creative Alternatives to Bouquet and Garter Toss 16:00 Anniversary Dance 17:45 Giving It To Someone Special 18:15 Ladies Dance 19:00 The Couples Dance 19:45 Charity Bouquet Auction 20:30 Gift Your Bouquet To An Engaged Couple 21:15 Musical Chairs 22:00 Just Skip It 22:45 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement 24:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell Get your FREE no-obligation report TODAY: "8 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK A WEDDING PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BOOKING THEM" http://forms.aweber.com/form/55/756659955.htm Music List Giveaway https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com/guestcontact *** Join us in the Stress-free Wedding Planning Facebook group https://urlgeni.us/facebook/stress-free-wedding-planning Copyright © 2025 Atmosphere Productions LLC All Rights Reserved. Produced by Atmosphere Productions in association with After Hours Events of New England https://atmosphere-productions.com https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com #2025Bride #2026Bride #WeddingOfficiant #WeddingCeremony #Bouquet #Garter #BouquetAndGarter #LegalWedding #WeddingPreparations #WeddingChecklist #weddingpro #weddingexperts #WeddingInspo #WeddingIdeas #WeddingPhotography #WeddingGoals #WeddingWisdom #WeddingTips #DreamWedding #WalkDownTheAisle #StressFreeWedding #StressFreeWeddingPlanning #StressFreeWeddingPlanningPodcast #WeddingPodcast #WeddingTipWednesday #WeddingAdvice #WeddingDay #CTweddingdj #WeddingDJ #AtmosphereProductions #AfterHoursEventsOfNE
