Bouquet Toss Songs: Hits to Add Excitement to Your Reception
Updated November 16, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
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.
When picking out the song to toss the bouquet, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- Does the song have a special meaning to you?
- What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the desired mood?
- Does the song’s genre and meaning match your music tastes and relationships with the desired winners?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the bouquet toss. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
New Bouquet Toss Songs
- “THE GIRLS (BLACKPINK THE GAME OST)” by BLACKPINK (K-pop – 2023)
- “Fly Girl” by FLO, Missy Elliott (R&B – 2023)
- “Da Girls” by Ciara (R&B – 2023)
- “Single Soon” by Selena Gomez (Pop – 2023)
- “Mr Right” by Mae Stephens and Meghan Trainor (Pop – 2023)
- “Lucky Girl” by Carlina (R&B – 2023)
- “Best Friend” by Shania Twain (Country – 2023)
- “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo (Pop – 2022)
- “Bridesmaids” by Kylie Morgan (Country – 2022)
- “Bridesmaids” by Tyra Madison (Country – 2022)
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)
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Fun R&B Tracks
- Girl On Fire – Alicia Keys
- Run The World (Girls) – Beyoncé
- Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson
- Diva – Beyoncé
- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyoncé
- Dangerous – Kardinal Offishall, Akon
- Glamorous – Fergie feat. Ludacris
- Milkshake – Kelis
- Independent Women – Destiny’s Child
- No Scrubs – TLC
- Where My Girls At – 702
- Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child
- My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) – En Vogue
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
Tip
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
- About Damn Time – Lizzo
- 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) – Lizzo
- Don’t Call Me Angel – Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey
- Badass Woman – Meghan Trainor
- 7 Rings – Ariana Grande
- Girls Night Out – Charli XCX
- Girls – Rita Ora feat. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX
- Girls Like You – Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B
- I’m a Lady – Meghan Trainor
- That’s My Girl – Fifth Harmony
- Formation – Beyonce
- Pretty Girls – Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea
- Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor
- Worth It – Fifth Harmony feat. Kid Ink
- Confident – Demi Lovato
- Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
- Marry You – Bruno Mars
- Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
- California Gurls – Katy Perry
- One Less Lonely Girl – Justin Bieber
- Haven’t Met You Yet – Michael Buble
- Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
- Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls ft. Busta Rhymes
- Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera
- Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera & Friends
- Oops!…I Did It Again – Britney Spears
- Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez
- Wannabe – Spice Girls
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
- You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
Tip
Your bridesmaids are included in the bouquet toss. See all bridesmaids’ songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and dancing.
Happy Hip Hop Hits
- Good as Hell – Lizzo
- Fancy – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
- Ayy Ladies – Travis Porter feat. Tyga
- Girlfight – Brooke Valentine
- Move B***h – Ludacris
- Not Tonight (Remix) – Lil’ Kim
- Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
Tip
Your groomsmen are included in the garter toss. See all groomsmen’s songs including walking down the aisle, introductions, and dancing.
Upbeat Rock Favorites
- Girl Gang – Gin Wigmore
- Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
- Flowers In Your Hair – The Lumineers
- Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine
- Date With The Night – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- American Woman – Lenny Kravitz
- Butterfly – Crazy Town
- The Distance – Cake
- Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
- Just A Girl – No Doubt
- Thunderstruck – AC/DC
- Girls, Girls, Girls – Motley Crue
- Paradise City – Guns ‘N’ Roses
- Love Is A Battlefield – Pat Benatar
- She’s A Beauty – The Tubes
- Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
- White Wedding – Billy Idol
- Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
- Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
- One Way Or Another – Blondie
- Somebody To Love – Queen
- Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Tip
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
- Bridesmaids – Tyra Madison
- Crazy Angels – Carrie Underwood
- Where the Country Girls At – Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan & Pitbull
- GIRL – Maren Morris
- Country Girl (Shake It For Me) – Luke Bryan
- This One’s For The Girls – Martina McBride
- Single White Female – Chely Wright
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain
Tip
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
- Get Lucky – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
- Where Them Girls At – David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida
- Only Girl In The World – Rihanna
- Sexy Chick – David Guetta with Akon
Tip
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
- I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
- Bad Girls – Donna Summer
- Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – ABBA
- It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
- I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
- Dancing Queen – ABBA
Tip
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
- Sex And The City Theme – London Music Works
- You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
- Luck Be A Lady – Frank Sinatra
Tip
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.
Listen to a podcast episode about bouquet toss songs.
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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.