60 Best Garter Toss Songs in 2023

There are very specific rules and regulations to adhere to at a Catholic Nuptial Mass. These rules cover the totality of the wedding ceremony, from the readings to the wedding script, and even the songs for Catholic weddings. And so, before deciding on certain songs for your ceremony, it is important to ask the priest as well as the church venue for some guidance. Every church has its own requirements for Catholic wedding songs. And while there might be no official list of catholic wedding songs for the ceremony, it is required that the songs be prayerful.

To ensure that you choose music that adheres to the structure of the Catholic church, we have a collection of songs for each part of a Catholic wedding.

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The Most Favorite Garter Toss Songs 2023

1. “Pink Panther Theme”, by Henry Mancini 
2. “Pony”, by Ginuwine 
3. “Whip It”, by Devo 
4. “Here Comes the Hotstepper”, by Ini Kamoze 
5. “I’ll Make Love to You”, by Boyz II Men 
6. “Sexy Can I”, by Ray J ft. Yung Berg 
7. “Hooked On a Feeling”, by Blue Swede 
8. “James Bond Theme”, by Monty Norman 
9. “Hot in Herre”, by Nelly
10. “Let Me Love You”, by Mario

What Is The Garter Toss?

The garter toss is a classic tradition that many couples opt to include in the wedding reception. The ritual is very similar to the bouquet toss, where the bride will launch her floral bouquet at her single friends to see who is next to be married.

With a garter toss, the single men vie for the chance to grab the tossed garter after it is removed by the groom in front of the crowd to a sexy tune. Use these ideas to select the perfect tune to catch the garters. 

Country Garter Toss Songs

Hosting a wedding with a rustic feel? A country tune for the garter toss can add to the mood and give things the down-home edge you might be looking for.

These songs are not only meant to be sexy and gritty in a fun way, they are also guaranteed to get the guests stomping and hollering along in no time. 

1. “Body Like a Back Road”, by Sam Hunt 

• From: Southside 
• Artist: Sam Hunt
• Released: 2020
• Genre: Country pop, Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Body like a back road, drivin’ with my eyes closed

I know every curve like the back of my hand

Doin’ 15 in a 30, I ain’t in no hurry

I’mma take it slow just as fast as I can” 

2. “Boys Round Here”, by Blake Shelton 

• From: Based on a True Story… 
• Artist: Blake Shelton
• Released: 2013
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Let me hear you say

(Ooh let’s ride)

Through the country side

(Ooh let’s ride)

Down to the river side” 

3. “Real Good Man”, by Tim McGraw 

• From: Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors
• Artist: Tim McGraw
• Released: 2002
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I may be a real bad boy

Oh but baby I’m a real good man

Yes I am” 

4. “Country Girl (Shake it For Me)”, by Luke Bryan 

• From: Tailgates & Tanlines
• Artist: Luke Bryan
• Released: 2011
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Get up on the hood of my daddy’s tractor

Up on the tool box, it don’t matter

Down on the tailgate, girl I can’t wait

To watch you do your thing” 

5. “I’m Still A Guy”, by Brad Paisley 

• From: 5th Gear
• Artist: Brad Paisley
• Released: 2007
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I can hear you now talking to your friends

Saying, “Yeah girls he’s come a long way”

From dragging his knuckles and carrying a club”

6. “This One’s For The Girls”, by Martina McBride 

• From: Martina
• Artist: Martina McBride
• Released: 2003
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “This is for all you girls about forty-two

Tossing pennies into the Fountain of Youth

Every laugh, laugh line on your face

Made you who you are today” 

7. “I Like It I Love It”, by Tim McGraw 

• From: All I Want
• Artist: Tim McGraw
• Released: 1995
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Got to wash my truck and dress up

To pick her up to watch TV

And she sits down on the sofa

She’ll move a little closer

She can’t get enough of me” 

8. “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”, by Trace Adkins 

• From: Songs About Me 
• Artist: Trace Adkins
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Shut my mouth, slap your grandma

There outta be a law

Get the Sheriff on the phone

Lord have mercy, how’d she even get them britches on

That honky tonk badonkadonk”

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Funny Garter Toss Songs

Some couples can feel like the whole idea of the garter toss is a bit silly. If you want to include the tradition without making it seem too serious, these irreverent and funny garter toss songs might help suit your needs. From classics to modern beats, there are some songs that can be both sexy and ridiculous at the same time. 

1. “Another One Bites the Dust”, by Queen 

• From: The Game 
• Artist: Queen
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Disco, Funk rock, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “How do you think I’m gonna get along

Without you when you’re gone?

You took me for everything that I had

And kicked me out on my own” 

2. “Bad Boys (COPS Theme)”, by Inner Circle 

• From: Inner Circle song
• Artist: Inner Circle 
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Reggae

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Bad boys, bad boys

Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do

When they come for you”

3. “I’m Too Sexy”, by Right Said Fred

• From: Up 
• Artist: Right Said Fred
• Released: 1992
• Genre: Dance/Electronic, Pop, Holiday, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And I’m too sexy for your party

Too sexy for your party

No way I’m disco dancing”

4. “Theme from Mission: Impossible”, by Lalo Schifrin 

• From: Mission: Impossible 
• Artist: Lalo Schifrin
• Released: 1967
• Genre: Dance

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Here’s the mission you’ve been assigned.

Hope you heard it.

You can’t rewind.”

5. “Girls”, by Beastie Boys 

• From: Licensed to Ill 
• Artist: Beastie Boys
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Girls, to do the dishes

Girls, to clean up my room

Girls, to do the laundry

Girls, and in the bathroom

Girls, that’s all I really want is girls”

6. “Flight of the Conchords”, by Business Time  

• From: Flight of the Conchords 
• Artist: Mickey Petralia
• Released: 2008
• Genre: Alternative rock, Anti-folk, Comedy rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “It’s business.

It’s business time.

Oh. [More moans]

Ooh, makin’ love.

Makin’ love for…”

7. “Whip It”, by Devo 

• From: Freedom Of Choice (Deluxe Remastered Edition) 
• Artist: Devo
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Alternative/Indie, Pop, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Now whip it

Into shape

Shape it up

Get straight

Go forward

Move ahead”

Rock Garter Toss Songs

The garter toss typically happens a bit later in the evening. Some guests might be feeling lulled due to eating and drinking over the course of the night, meaning you need to really pick a song that will get the crowd roaring. These rock songs are surefire hits that will give the garter toss the electric energy it needs to satisfy. 

1. “Pour Some Sugar On Me”, by Def Leppard 

• From: Coyote Ugly
• Artist: Def Leppard
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Hard rock, Glam metal, Pop rock, Arena rock, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Take a bottle

Shake it up

Break the bubble

Break it up”

2. “Bad to the Bone”, by George Thorogood and the Destroyers 

• From: Bad to the Bone 
• Artist: George Thorogood
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Blues

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I broke a thousand hearts

Before I met you

I’ll break a thousand more, baby

Before I am through

I wanna be yours pretty baby”

3. “Sharp Dressed Man”, by ZZ Top 

• From: Eliminator 
• Artist: ZZ Top
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Pop, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “hey come runnin’ just as fast as they can

‘Cause every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man”

4. “Cherry Pie”, by Warrant 

• From: Cherry Pie (Expanded Edition)
• Artist: Warrant
• Released: 1990
• Genre: Classic Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Swingin’ to the drums, swingin’ to guitar

Swingin’ to the bass in the back of my car

Ain’t got money, ain’t got no gas

But we’ll get where we’re goin’ if we swing real fast”

5. “Whatta Man”, by Salt N Pepa 

• From: Very Necessary 
• Artist: Salt-N-Pepa
• Released: 1993
• Genre: R&B/Soul

Most Favorite Lyrics: “My man gives real loving that’s why I call him Killer

He’s not a wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am, he’s a thriller

He takes his time and does everything right

Knocks me out with one shot for the rest of the night”

6. “Legs”, by ZZ Top 

• From: Eliminator
• Artist: ZZ Top
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Pop, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “She’s got hair down to her fanny

She’s kinda jet set, try undo her panties

Everytime she’s dancin’ she knows what to do

Everybody wants to see if she can use it”

7. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, by Pat Benatar 

• From: Crimes of Passion
• Artist: Pat Benatar
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Children’s Music, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Hit me with your best shot

Why don’t you hit me

With your best shot

Hit me with your best shot

Fire Away”

8. “The Man”, by The Killers 

• From: Wonderful Wonderful
• Artist: The Killers
• Released: 2017
• Genre: Alternative/Indie

Most Favorite Lyrics: “When it comes to Friday, I always earn

Don’t try to teach me, I got nothing to learn

‘Cause baby I’m gifted

You see what I mean?

USDA certified lean”

9. “You Can Leave Your Hat On”, by Joe Cocker  

• From: Cocker
• Artist: Joe Cocker
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Go on over there and turn on the light…no, all the lights

Now come back here and stand on this chair…that’s right

Raise your arms up in to the air…shake ’em”

10. “Eye of the Tiger”, by Survivor 

• From: Eye of the Tiger
• Artist: Survivor
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Hard rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Face to face, out in the heat

Hanging tough, staying hungry

They stack the odds still we take to the street

For the kill with the skill to survive”

11. “I Know What Boys Like”, by The Waitresses 

• From: Wasn’t Tomorrow Wonderful? 
• Artist: The Waitresses
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Alternative/Indie, Pop, Holiday, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I know what boys like

I know what guys want

I know what boys like

Boys like, boys like me”

12. “One Way Or Another”, by Blondie

• From: Parallel Lines
• Artist: Blondie
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And if the lights are all out

I’ll follow your bus downtown

See who’s hanging out”

Sexy Garter Toss Songs

The garter toss is a sexy affair by design. If you’re going to commit to this tradition to the fullest, you should pick a song that exudes sexy energy.

Over the years, there have been countless songs aimed at helping a person feel the heat. These songs are a great way to get the crowd dancing.

1. “Sexy and I Know It”, by LMFAO 

• From: Sorry for Party Rocking 
• Artist: LMFAO
• Released: 2011
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “When I walk in the spot (Yeah)

This is what I see (Okay)

Everybody stops and is staring at me

I got passion in my pants and I ain’t afraid to show it

Show it, show it, show it”

2. “You Sexy Thing”, by Hot Chocolate 

• From: Hot Chocolate 
• Artist: Hot Chocolate
• Released: 1975
• Genre: R&B/Soul

Most Favorite Lyrics: “ believe in miracles

Where you from, you sexy thing?

Sexy thing, you

I believe in miracles

Since you came along, you sexy thing”

3. “Hot in Herre”, by Nelly 

• From: Nellyville
• Artist: Nelly
• Released: 2002
• Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Mix a little bit of (Ah, ah) with a little bit of (Ah, ah)

Let it just fall out

Give a little bit of (Ah, ah) with a little bit of (Ah, ah)

Let it hang all out

With a little bit of (Ah, ah) and a sprinkle of that (Ah, ah)

Let it just fall out

I like it when ya (Ah, ah), girl, baby make it (Ah, ah)

Oh”

4. “SexyBack”, by Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland 

• From: FutureSex/LoveSounds
• Artist: Justin Timberlake
• Released: 2006
• Genre: R&B/Soul, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Dirty babe

You see these shackles

Baby I’m your slave

I’ll let you whip me if I misbehave

It’s just that no one makes me feel this way”

5. “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”, by Rod Stewart 

• From: Blondes Have More Fun 
• Artist: Rod Stewart
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Eurodisco, Disco Rock, Pop, Jazz, Rock, Blues

Most Favorite Lyrics: “His heart’s beating like a drum

‘Cause at last he’s got this girl home

Relax baby now we are all alone”

6. “Dirrty”, by Christina Aguilera 

• From: Stripped
• Artist: Christina Aguilera, Redman
• Released: 2002
• Genre: R&B/Soul, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Gonna get rowdy

Gonna get a little unruly

Get it fired up in a hurry

Wanna get dirty”

7. “Sexual Healing”, by Marvin Gaye 

• From: Midnight Love & The Sexual Healing Sessions
• Artist: Marvin Gaye
• Released: 2015
• Genre: R&B/Soul

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And when I get that feeling

I want sexual healing

Sexual healing, oh baby

Makes me feel so fine”

8. “Love Sex Magic”, by Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake 

• From: Fantasy Ride 
• Artist: Ciara
• Released: 2009
• Genre: R&B/Soul, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “So let me drive my body around ya

I bet you know what I mean

‘Cause you know that I can make you believe

In love and sex and magic”

9. “Promiscuous”, by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland

• From: Loose
• Artist: Nelly Furtado
• Released: 2006
• Genre: Hip hop music, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Don’t be mad, don’t get mean

Don’t get mad, don’t be mean

Hey, don’t be mad, don’t get mean

Don’t get mad, don’t be mean”

Hip Hop and R&B Garter Toss Songs

A fun and sexy moment often call for a good beat. If you want a bassline or electronic sample that is worthy of the dance the groom has to do for the bride, look toward the hip-hop and R&B genres. These songs will get everyone out on the dance floor and get people to bust a move with ease.

1. “Real Good Man”, by Tim McGraw 

• From: Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors
• Artist: Tim McGraw
• Released: 2002
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “My Mama or my Uncle Sam

Yes sir, yes ma’am

I may be a real bad boy

But baby I’m a real good man”

2. “Country Girl (Shake it For Me)”, by Luke Bryan

• From: Tailgates & Tanlines
• Artist: Luke Bryan
• Released: 2011
• Genre: Country

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Get up on the hood of my daddy’s tractor

Up on the tool box, it don’t matter

Down on the tailgate, girl I can’t wait

To watch you do your thing”

3. “Sexy and I Know It”, by LMFAO 

• From: Sorry for Party Rocking
• Artist: LMFAO
• Released: 2011
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “When I’m at the mall, security just can’t fight ’em all

And when I’m at the beach, I’m in a Speedo trying to tan my cheeks (What)

This is how I roll, come on, ladies, it’s time to go

We headed to the bar, baby, don’t be nervous

No shoes, no shirt, and I still get service, watch”

4. “Come and Get It”, by Selena Gomez

• From: Stars Dance
• Artist: Selena Gomez
• Released: 2013
• Genre: Dance/Electronic, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I love you much too much to hide you

This love ain’t finished yet

This love ain’t finished yet

So baby, whenever you’re ready”

5. “Rock Your Body”, by Justin Timberlake 

• From: Justified
• Artist: Justin Timberlake
• Released: 2002
• Genre: Hip hop music, R&B/Soul, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Dance with me

Just let me rock you

Till the break of day

Dance with me”

6. “Drunk in Love”, by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z 

• From: Beyoncé 
• Artist: Beyoncé
• Released: 2013
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “We woke up in the kitchen

Saying, “How the hell did this shit happen?”

Oh, baby

Drunk in love

We be all night”

7. “Hey Ya”, by OutKast 

• From: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 
• Artist: OutKast
• Released: 2003
• Genre: Pop music, Funk, Soul music, Hip-Hop/Rap

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Hey ya! (Uh-oh) Hey ya! (Uh-oh)

Don’t want to meet your daddy

Hey ya! (Uh-oh)

Just want you in my Caddy (Uh-oh)

Hey ya! (Uh-oh)”

8. “I’m Too Sexy 2007″, by Tastemakers 12 

• From: Up
• Artist: Right Said Fred
• Released: 1992
• Genre: Dance/Electronic, Pop, Holiday, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And I’m too sexy for your party

Too sexy for your party

No way I’m disco dancing”

9. “Salt ‘N’ Pepa”, by Whatta Man 

• From: Queens 
• Artist: Whatta Man
• Released: 1985
• Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap

Most Favorite Lyrics: “What a man, what a man, what a man,

What a mighty good man

Yes he is

What a man, what a man, what a man,

What a mighty good man”

10. “Destiny’s Child”, by Bootylicious 

• From: Girl’s Tyme
• Artist: Bootylicious
• Released: 1990
• Genre:  Rhythm and blues, Pop music, Girl group, Hip hop music

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I’m about to break you off

H-town goin’ hard, read my hips

Slap my thighs, swing my hair

Squint my eyes”

11. “Milkshake”, by Kelis 

• From: Tasty 
• Artist: Kelis
• Released: 2003
• Genre: R&B/Soul, UK R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, Afrobeats

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I know you want it,

The thing that makes me,

What the guys go crazy for.

They lose their minds,

The way I wind,

I think its time”

12. “Let’s Get Married”, by Jagged Edge 

• From: J.E. Heartbreak
• Artist: Jagged Edge
• Released: 1999
• Genre: R&B/Soul

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Said I done it all

But frankly, girl, I’m tired of this emptiness

I wanna come home to you and only you

‘Cause making love to just anyone ain’t happening

I just gotta be with you”

13. “Bump n Grind”, by R. Kelly

• From: 12 Play 
• Artist: R. Kelly
• Released: 1993
• Genre: R&B/Soul

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Girl you need someone

Someone like me, yeah

To satisfy your every need”

14. “Naughty Girl”, by Beyonce 

• From: Dangerously in Love 
• Artist: Beyonce
• Released: 2003
• Genre: R&B/Soul, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “You’re so sexy

Tonight, I am all yours, boy

The way your body moves across the floor

I’m feelin’ kind of n-a-s-t-y

I might just take you home with me”

Pop Garter Toss Songs

If you want a song that is guaranteed to please the entire crowd, you need to go with something that is recognized by everyone from the 20-somethings to the elders.

The pop category is perfect for this goal. These songs have been all over the radio and played everywhere over the last few decades. You can’t lose with pop tunes.

1. “She’s A Lady”, by Tom Jones

• From: Live Caesar’s Palace
• Artist: Tom Jones
• Released: 1971
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And the Lady is mine

Yeah yeah yeah She’s a Lady

Talkin about this little lady

Whoa whoa whoa whoa”

2. “Gorilla”, by Bruno Mars

• From: Unorthodox Jukebox
• Artist: Bruno Mars
• Released: 2012
• Genre: Rock, Soft rock, R&B/Soul, Arena rock, Pop, Reggae

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Ooh, yeah

You and me baby making love like gorillas

Ooh, yeah

You and me baby making love like gorillas”

3. “The Way You Make Me Feel”, by Michael Jackson

• From: Center Stage 
• Artist: Michael Jackson
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Dance Pop, Adult Contemporary

Most Favorite Lyrics: “The way you make me feel

The way you make me feel

You really turn me on

You really turn me on”

4. “Who Let The Dogs Out”, by Baha Men 

• From: Who Let the Dogs Out 
• Artist: Baha Men
• Released: 2000
• Genre: Children’s Music, Dance/Electronic, Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I see de dance people had a ball

‘Cause she really want to skip town

Get back gruffy, back scruffy

Get back you flea-infested mongrel”

5. “You Can Leave Your Hat On”, by Joe Cocker  

• From: Cocker
• Artist: Joe Cocker
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “You give me a reason to live

You give me a reason to live

You give me a reason to live”

6. “Ridin’ Solo”, by Jason Derulo

• From: Jason Derulo
• Artist: Jason Derulo
• Released: 2010
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I’m so sorry that it didn’t work out

I’m moving on

I’m so sorry but it’s over now

The pain is gone”

7. “The Man”, by Aloe Blacc 

• From: Lift Your Spirit
• Artist: Aloe Blacc
• Released: 2013
• Genre: Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Well you can tell everybody

Yeah you can tell everybody

Go ahead and tell everybody

I’m the man, I’m the man, I’m the man”

8. “Suit & Tie”, by Justin Timberlake 

• From: The 20/20 Experience 
• Artist: Justin Timberlake
• Released: 2013
• Genre: Pop, UK R&B

Most Favorite Lyrics: “And as long as I got my suit and tie

I’mma leave it all on the floor tonight

And you got fixed up to the nines

Let me show you a few things”

9. “I’m a Slave 4 U”, by Britney Spears

• From: Britney
• Artist: Britney Spears
• Released: 2001
• Genre: Electropop, Dance Pop

Most Favorite Lyrics: “I’m a slave for you

I cannot hold it, I cannot control it

I’m a slave for you

I won’t deny it, I’m not tryna hide it”

10. “A Little Less Conversation”, by Elvis Presley 

• From: Radio JXL: A Broadcast from the Computer Hell Cabin 
• Artist: Elvis Presley
• Released: 1968
• Genre: Alternative/Indie, Dance/Electronic, Rock

Most Favorite Lyrics: “Come on baby I’m tired of talking

Grab your coat and let’s start walking

Come on, come on

Come on, come on

Come on, come on”

Picking the right garter toss songs is all about what fits the mood of your event. Explore some of the selections listed here and see if any of these tunes are worthy of your big day.

FAQs

Do you play the same song for garter removal and toss?

In fact, many people usually play different songs for garter removal and tossing. However, you can also use the same song for those special events. 

Is the garter toss only for single men?

The garter toss is only for single men because the tossed wedding garter is said to bring good luck to single men who will be the next married person.  

How do you make a garter toss not awkward?

Today, garter toss is still prevalent in weddings, but people do it in new and modernized ways. They make it funnier by replacing the garter toss with Cabbage Patch Kids, rubber chickens, mousetraps, etc.