【Video Included】The Groom Goes Under the Bride's Skirt! The Overseas Classic Performance "Garter Toss" is Sexy and Shocking
2023.08.30 published
Do you know about "Garter Toss"?
It's a classic performance at overseas weddings since long ago...
Do you know about [Garter Toss]?
Garter Toss is an act where the bride throws her garter belt, just like the bouquet toss, to the guests.
The traditional flow involves the groom going under the wedding dress (!), removing the garter belt from the bride's thigh with his mouth and throwing it to single men... It’s quite a sexy performance that would be shocking in Japan😲.
Additionally, the openness of having family members and parents watching and enjoying this act is incredible.
What is the origin?
There are various theories about the origin of the garter belt toss, but two common ones stand out.
➀ The theory that the groom's friend stole it
The day before the wedding, the groom sneaked into the couple's bedroom and mischievously stole the bride's garter belt. From there, it became customary to hand the garter belt to the groom's friend...
② The theory that the bride threw it herself
In an effort to calm down guests who went overboard while seeking a "share of happiness" at the wedding, the bride supposedly threw it herself saying, "Please forgive me with the garter belt...!".
With these origins, it is performed overseas as a "share of happiness," just like the bouquet toss.*
Various aspects of Garter Toss*
It’s typical for the groom to dance in front of the bride to heighten the atmosphere before performing the garter toss!
Kissing and showing off their lovey-dovey moment to the guests...♡
Sometimes the groom will be blindfolded while performing the garter toss!
If the groom is blindfolded, it's a regular pattern that he thinks he's going under the wedding dress, but it's actually the groom's friend or the bride's father (!) or brother...!
(Isn't that amazing...??? I was shocked!)
It's also common to attach a garter belt to a football in this national sport.
Since the garter belt is small and light, it's easy to throw when attached to a football.
I’ve also seen it done with a light on the head... 😲 It’s well visible...!
Garter Toss seems to have a fun aspect where the bride and groom present excitement and boost the guests' energy.
Since it can be quite stimulating, children are typically blindfolded.
If you want to keep it low-key or if the bride is wearing a tight dress, there’s also the option to cover it with another cloth from the top.
(The bride may either be sitting in a chair or standing on one!)
Shocking performance: Garter Toss 😲
"Garter Toss" requires a lot of courage to perform in Japan.
✅ The bride and groom are great at energizing the atmosphere
✅ The guests are also in great spirits
Thus, it might be well-received at a second or third party celebration.
(Of course, introduce it as a common performance in foreign weddings to the guests!)
Weddings can be fascinating with various performances depending on the country!*