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Last post we talked about the bouquet. Today we pick up the garter toss. In theory this is a bit of bawdy fun where the groom reaches under the bride's wedding dress, and pulls a special garter off her leg (ooh la la!). The garter is then thrown, bouquet style to the eager groomsmen. Problem
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Tossing the Bouquet and the Garter - My Two Cents — Catherine Parks
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Bouquet and Garter Toss
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Wedding Movie Wednesday! 80s Teen Comedy – Sixteen Candles
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Awkward or amusing?: Why brides and grooms are nixing the garter
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