A wedding tradition that is inextricably linked to the wedding: rice throwing. These days this is not allowed everywhere anymore, so we''ll give you the best alternatives.
The throwing of rice is a symbol of the farmer that sows his fields. Or: as a sign of fertility for the bridal couple. Today in many city halls and churches, rice throwing is no longer allowed, because it creates too much of a mess and also because throwing away perfectly good food is in fact pure waste. Also, it might not always be enjoyable for the bridal couple, since rice can be pretty hard and it may feel as if you're struggling through a hail storm.
A handful of wedding confetti is a colorful alternative. It will also give you awesome colorful wedding photos. And if you have children present on your wedding day, even better, since they love to have a role in the wedding. We've selected a couple of of rice throwing alternatives below.
Flower petals
Create a colorful atmosphere with various colored flower petals. Super festive and if you buy organic even bio degradable! No mess to clean up.
For this you can really use all sorts of leaves or flowers, as long as they don't shed on the dress. You can easily buy rose petals and flower baskets online.
Dried lavender
For a nice fragrant whole, dried lavender flowers are your friend. Truly vintage and the smell is just great and perfect!
Seeds
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds; whatever you come up with. Another great biodegradable alternative and you get to keep the symbolic message that comes with rice: fertility.
Wedding bubbles
A party for young and old; bubble blowers. Hand out small bubble blowers to all the guests. Just imagine how awesome this will look in the photo moment. The bubble obviously remain airborne a lot longer, making it easier for the wedding photographer to capture that perfect moment. Check our wedding shop for a selection of bubble blowers, that are also fun to have as a keepsake. For a personal touch, buy small favors with the name of the wedding couple and the wedding date!
Confetti
Finally there are various sorts of paper confetti available. Pink hearts, confetti cannons with various festive color. Really, the possibilities are endless. Check for example our wedding shop to buy various sorts of confetti.
Have fun!