So, here at Marilyn’s Keepsakes, we always like to brainstorm new product ideas… no idea is too big, too small, too ugly or otherwise. Thus, why brainstorming is fabulous… even the ugliest idea in the ‘storm can turn into a beautiful rainbow after all is said and done! (And yeah, I totally just took it to that cheese level. Boom.)
At our most recent brainstorm sesh, one of the girls (holllerrrr, Tonya!) brought an idea to the table that I absolutely loved: Pure Rhinestone Wedding Garters! One, because I love sparkle. Two, because there’s no better day to sparkle than your wedding day, and three, because it’s a Zsa Zsa twist on an age old tradition!
But I wanna know what you all think. Do you like the idea of a garter that dazzles?!?! Obvs, it would have to be done right, fastened with an enclosure that wouldn’t pinch and inset enough where the stones wouldn’t scrape, but pending those two factors… would this be a look you’d love to sport on your wedding day??
courtesty of Amy Ressa via pinterest.com
March 8, 2012
Traditionally speaking, there are several moments everyone can expect to take place during any given wedding reception. You can generally always count on a cake being cut, a bouquet being tossed and a garter being flung. There will inevitably be a mother + son, father + daughter and bride +groom spin on the dance floor, followed by toasts and cheers and almost unavoidably a family member embarrassing him/herself… Yep, gotta love “those” people showing up for all our special occasion needs.
With that said, it’s easy to see why many brides and grooms have a hard time narrowing down what songs should be played at what events. Whether there’s a lack of passion or too much passion behind the music, many couples either have too many song selections to pick from or not enough.
And while there may be no perfect solution to finding the balance, here are some suggestions to get you started:
Top 10 Introduction / Wedding Party Entrance Songs
- I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas
- Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
- Forever by Chris Brown
- We Are Family by Sister Sledge
- Bring ‘Em Out by T.I. featuring Jay-Z
- Sexyback by Justin Timberlake
- Celebration by Kool & the Gang
- Crazy in Love by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
- Get Ready for This by 2 Unlimited
- Walk This Way by Aerosmith featuring Run DMC
Top 10 Bride + Groom Dance Songs
- At Last by Etta James
- God Blass the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts
- Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
- Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
- I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
- When You Say Nothing at All by Alison Kraus
- Better Together by Jack Johnson
- I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing by Aerosmith
- The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
- Everything by Michael Buble
Top 10 Father + Daughter Dance Songs
- I Loved Her First by Heartland
- My Little Girl by Tim McGraw
- What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
- My Wish by Rascal Flatts
- Unforgettable by Natalie and Nat King Cole
- Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
- My Girl by the Temptations
- Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman
- In My Life by the Beatles
- There You’ll Be by Faith Hill
Top 10 Mother + Son Dance Songs
- I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
- You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
- Forever Young by Rod Stewart
- Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
- Through the Years by Kenny Chesney
- Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
- You’re Gonna Miss This by Trace Adkins
- A Song for Mama by Boyz II Men
- The Dance by Garth Brooks
Top 10 Cake Cutting Songs
- Sugar, Sugar by Archies
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) by James Taylor
- Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
- Sweetest Thing by U2
- Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
- Love & Marriage by Frank Sinatra
- That’s Amore by Dean Martin
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) by the Four Tops
- All You Need is Love by the Beatles
- I Got you Babe by Sonny & Cher
Top 10 Bouquet Toss Songs
- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyoncé
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
- It’s Raining Men by the Weather Girls
- Hit Me with Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
- Just a Girl by No Doubt
- Wishin’ & Hopin’ by Dusty Springfield
- One Way or Another by Blondie
- Chapel of Love by the Dixie Cups
- Girls, Girls, Girls by Motley Crue
- Maneater by Nelly Furtado
Top 10 Garter Toss Songs
- Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
- Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
- Legs by ZZ Top
- Oh Yeah by Yello
- Cherry Pie by Warrant
- I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
- You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
- I’m Still a Guy by Brad Paisley
- Big Pimpin’ by Jay-Z
- Macho Man by the Village People
February 8, 2010
Picture this. Travel back in time to 14th Century England… where kings are kings and old world ideals rein supreme. Every religious, political and governmental infrastructure is held accountable for a completely different set of rules. Rules, reflecting pre-Enlightened thinking and semi-barbaric irrationality, affect everything. They even affect a nervous bride, preparing to start anew with the man whom she loves is betrothed.
Put yourself in her shoes. (Feel free to make them glass slippers – You know I did :)) You’ve more than likely just recently grown out of your “awkward years,” and now, you’re uncomfortably marrying a man twice your senior, because he gave your father “a steal” on a couple prize-winning goats. You’re nervous. You’re uncertain, and even if you’re not ready, you’re getting married.
Then, imagine your shock and awe, as you run past a mob of wedding guests for the first time as Mrs. Claudius Cromwell III of Essex, while they pick, poke, pry, tear and tug at your dress! You heard me right, kids. Back then, “owning” a piece of the bride’s clothing was thought to bring luck to it’s possessor; so, people took it upon themselves to pilfer parts of the gown for their own accord. And ridiculous as this may seem to us now, it was the faint beginning of the bouquet and garter toss tradition we know and love today.
In order to keep her dress in tact, brides everywhere began giving up their garters as “replacement sacrifices.” Which in turn, were handed off to the grooms who gladly flung them towards all the single men in the audience. But what about the ladies (All the Single Ladies!)?
Not to be outdone, single women also wanted a chance at good luck or – in many cases today - love. Enter stage right: the bridal bouquet. Still considered a part of the bride’s attire, the bridal bouquet became the piece of good fortune tossed out to the women. Which only goes to show you, that some brutal beginnings can sometimes have the sweetest endings. And look out below for popular song choices and links:
Popular Songs for Bouquet Toss
- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
- It’s Raining Men by the Weather Girls
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
- Wishin’ And Hopin’ by Dusty Springfield
- Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani
- This One’s For The Girls by Martina McBride
- Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer
- Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera. Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink
Popular Songs for Garter Toss
- Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
- Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
- Legs by ZZ Top
- Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard
- I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
- Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix
- Sexyback by Justin Timberlake
- Oh Yeah by Yello
- You Can Leave Your Hat On by Joe Cocker
- Theme From Mission Impossible by Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen
And feel free to check out our incredible line of Wedding Garters, each equipped with a free tossing garter, to ensure a perfect wedding day toss and treasure!
July 29, 2009
