Story Behind The Song

We wanted to give a new twist to the traditional tossing of the bridal bouquet at wedding receptions. Why not write a song specifically for the occasion? Better yet...why not write a song that serves as a cue to the single ladies to gather for the event as well? http://bouquettosssong.com

Song Description

Written especially for the bridal bouquet toss at wedding receptions. A classic retro jazz/swing feel with Charlie Christian-like guitar, muted trumpet, piano, and swing fiddle. Vocals reminiscent of Rosemary Clooney. Call and response lines with male chorus. Rudy Valle-like speaking part. Fun and humorous lyrical elements.

Lyrics

BOUQUET TOSS SONG

ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR (COME ON UP LADIES)
ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR (RIGHT NOW)
HERE COMES THE BRIDE, SHE'S QUEEN FOR A DAY
WITH ROYAL FLAIR SHE'S GONNA TOSS THE BOUQUET

PUT DOWN THAT GLASS OF PINK CHAMPAGNE (COME ON UP LADIES)
PUT DOWN THAT GLASS OF PINK CHAMPAGNE (RIGHT NOW)
KICK OFF YOUR HEELS, COME ON TAKE A CHANCE
ONE TOSS OF FATE COULD BRING YOU LOVE AND ROMANCE
ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR

BRIDESMAIDS (BRIDESMAIDS)
GOOD FRIENDS FROM NEAR AND FAR
BIG GIRLS, LITTLE GIRLS, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE
DAUGHTERS (DAUGHTERS)
BRING ALONG YOUR SISTERS
AS LONG AS YOU'RE SINGLE
JUST DON'T WANT NO MISTERS

(SPOKEN)
YES, YES, YES LADIES, HAVEN'T YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO CATCH THE BOUQUET?
WELL STEP UP TO THE DANCE FLOOR AND LET'S SEE IF WE CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

WHO'LL BE THE NEXT ONE DOWN THE AISLE (COME ON LET'S FIND OUT)
WHO'LL BE THE NEXT ONE DOWN THE AISLE (LET'S SEE)
FLOWERS WILL FLY, THE BRIDE TAKES HER SHOT
YOU MAY BE NEXT WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT

ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR (COME ON UP LADIES)
ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR (RIGHT NOW)
HERE COMES THE BRIDE, SHE'S QUEEN FOR A DAY
WITH ROYAL FLAIR SHE'S GONNA TOSS THE BOUQUET
ALL SINGLE LADIES TO THE FLOOR

FRAN ELLISON AND JANE GODFREY
©2010