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Beginner June 2010

Anyone heard of this for the garter toss?

Texaschic, on March 26, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 57

So I have a friend who is in an arguement with his fiance over the garter toss so he asked me to see what others thought. According to the girl, the garter toss consists of the bride sitting on the best man's lap. Has anyone ever heard of this? I personally think it's very strange and could make the...

So I have a friend who is in an arguement with his fiance over the garter toss so he asked me to see what others thought. According to the girl, the garter toss consists of the bride sitting on the best man's lap. Has anyone ever heard of this? I personally think it's very strange and could make the best man feel uncomfortable.

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  • The Awesome Thief
    Master February 2010
    The Awesome Thief ·
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    I've never heard of the bride sitting on the best man's lap for this.

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  • L
    Super June 2011
    Lauren20 ·
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    Never heard of that, and I can say that I will definitely not be sitting on my best mans lap! Smiley smile

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  • Kacie
    Super October 2011
    Kacie ·
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    I've only seen it where the best man gets down on all fours and the bride sits on his back. A friend of mine did this and I thought it was weird but kind of cute if you didn't have a chair. but Nah I'd rather sit in a chair. I'm fat. Lol. No way am I sitting on FH best man's lap. That's strange.

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  • Krista
    VIP August 2011
    Krista ·
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    I have never heard of this before. There is no way I am siting on my FFIL's back or lap! That would be beyond awkward and wrong!

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  • Pumpkin
    VIP October 2010
    Pumpkin ·
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    My FH and his best man tried to convince me that the BEST MAN takes the garter off the bride's leg... UM... NO! They still say I don't know what I'm talking about and every time I threaten to find a million YouTube videos that say otherwise. Either way, I don't care for this tradition and won't be doing it.

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  • Alesha
    Savvy September 2011
    Alesha ·
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    Nope never heard of it. YUCK!

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  • P
    Savvy October 2010
    Pennilane ·
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    That is the strangest thing I've ever heard - I've heard of stting on the best man's back but not in his lap. The best man's a great guy and all but there is no way that that will happening at my wedding (lap or back) - and I sure have no intention of kissing him.

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  • dspicer
    Just Said Yes June 2010
    dspicer ·
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    I think that is in really bad taste. I have never seen or heard of that. I also think it would make people feel uncomfortable.

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  • Mrs.Horning
    Devoted October 2010
    Mrs.Horning ·
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    Uh...that is completely inappropriate and I have never heard of it! What a horrible way to start your marriage. Our best man is great but he will NOT be receiving a kiss or having me sit on his lap!

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  • Marcie and Mike
    Super October 2010
    Marcie and Mike ·
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    NO WAY!!!! I would sooo not sit on BM lap. I will take a chair thank you.

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  • Mrs. Phillips
    Master September 2011
    Mrs. Phillips ·
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    I'm doing the garter toss, but i never heard of sitting on the BM lap, that is so wrong in so many ways, i'm going to sit on a chair like everyone else. to me the crazy thing is when you catch the bouquet and you have to let that guy go up your dress to put it on it was so wrong the both times i did it lol

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  • futuremrsjohnson2011
    Savvy October 2011
    futuremrsjohnson2011 ·
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    I wouldn't sit on the BM lap, he's one of FH and my best buddies like a brother to both of us.

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  • heidi
    Master September 2011
    heidi ·
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    Heard of it.. dont support it! LOL. @LoveDevine too funny, but I agree, that is one trampy bride. Smiley tongue

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  • FutureMrs.Girlinghouse
    Devoted May 2010
    FutureMrs.Girlinghouse ·
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    Http://www.ehow.com/way_5185792_garter-toss-ideas.html

    http://www.ehow.com/about_5100548_duties-man.html

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  • Rhaiza
    Expert July 2010
    Rhaiza ·
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    This is the most weird thing I have heard so far lol I would never do that! It would be way out of line plus the BM is my FH brother so no way! lol

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  • Tara
    Super July 2011
    Tara ·
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    Just ewwwwww

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  • Mandy
    Master October 2010
    Mandy ·
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    No & double no. Not happening.

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  • Former MDLS now Mrs. K
    Master October 2010
    Former MDLS now Mrs. K ·
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    No, never heard of the bride sitting on the best man's lap. I would never do that cause one I wouldn't want to and second, our best man is married.

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  • Megan
    Devoted July 2011
    Megan ·
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    I also have seen it where the best man gets on his hands and knees and the bride sits on his back While the groom takes it off her. I kind of thought it was a cool idea, and am going to be doing it

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  • Angela
    February 2011
    Angela ·
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    Many times I have seen the best man go down on one knee and the bride sits on his knee while the groom gets the garter. It wasn't creepy. It just depends on the relationship of the bride/groom and best man, I guess.

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