One of the most fun moments at a wedding is when the groom removes and throws the bride’s garter to the single, male guests. According to tradition, the man who catches the garter will be the next to marry. Since many men love being bachelors, some will do all they can to avoid catching it! You can avoid this at your wedding by attaching a fun incentive to the garter. This could be a small token that guarantees a prize for the person who catches it, or a small prize itself – a keepsake, or even money if you really want to encourage enthusiasm!
As for the garter itself, there are many styles of wedding garters to choose from. The bride can select a traditional, romantic garter, or a fun, brightly colored one. A garter can be a great way to incorporate “something blue” into her wedding attire to stick to tradition. Make sure to choose one garter for the groom to toss to the single men and one for the bride to keep as a wedding keepsake.
A wedding reception is a huge celebration of love, friendship and family. Most people want their reception to be a wonderful party for all to enjoy, and what better way to have fun than to drink champagne? A champagne toast is essential for all wedding receptions. It’s traditional for the best man and maid of honor to make toasts to the newly married couple, and their speeches can be both funny and emotional. Everyone looks forward to hearing heartfelt blessings from the couple’s best friends, and then toasting to their happy life together.