I love this part of the wedding day. Throwing confetti at weddings is so much fun and I absolutely love to capture it!
Throwing confetti at weddings is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years and has evolved considerably. The tradition of throwing confetti began in Italy, where they used to throw sweets during parades and carnivals. The word ‘Confetti’ actually means ‘Sweets’ in Italian. During weddings, rice was thrown over the newlyweds as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Thankfully we have moved on from the days when you would likely be hit in the face with copious amounts of sugared almonds and rice. I would imagine that could be quite painful! Nowadays we have beautiful paper confetti or biodegradable flower petals which look amazing and won’t leave you battered and bruised. Read on to find out my top tips for throwing confetti at weddings.
What wedding confetti should we use?
So no more rice, thank goodness. Can you imagine the clear-up after that? Nowadays, we are much more eco-friendly and concerned about our environment, so we use confetti that won’t damage it. The most common choice when it comes to throwing confetti at weddings is biodegradable confetti or paper confetti. Biodegradable confetti is made of real flower petals, mainly wildflowers and real rose petals. They look beautiful and won’t damage the environment. They are favoured and commonly stipulated by wedding venues as they don’t have to clear them away afterwards. You can pack them up in beautiful little pouches or cones for your guests and they will look fab. My recommendation for paper confetti is Flutter Darlings. They have a great selection and their confetti looks amazing in your wedding photos. For real petal confetti, I would choose Shropshire petals.
If you are not allowed to throw confetti, another popular choice for confetti photos is bubbles! Kids love them, in fact, so do the adults! There is no lasting mess, and they are good fun. Confetti cannons are also popular and really provide the wow factor, but definitely check your wedding venue’s confetti policy before buying these.
Where is the best place for throwing confetti at weddings?
You will need to have a chat with your wedding venue beforehand to make sure they are happy with you throwing confetti. They may have a confetti policy! Some churches don’t allow throwing confetti at weddings due to the mess it can create, so check with them first to see if they are ok with it. If they do allow it, then the best spot will be right out the front as you exit the church, provided they have a nice walkway. Whilst you are waiting inside the church, just having married the love of your life, your guests will be waiting to receive you as newlyweds. Most wedding venues allow confetti, but it is still best to ask first. For the best confetti photos, ideally, you want a nice, clear area, free from cars and other members of the public. Somewhere that will show off your beautiful wedding venue in the background works well.
How much wedding confetti should we get?
Loads, tons, heaps! I love confetti and the more the merrier! Go big or go home! Have I stressed my point enough? For your wedding confetti to look great in your wedding photos, you need lots of it. Buy loads of the stuff and enlist the help of the bridal party or the groomsmen to hand it out on the day. I will assist in ensuring that all of your wedding guests are equally placed to form a nice, even line down either side on the day. Now all you have to do is go for it! Big smiles, laughter, and a kiss all work well! This is a really fun time of the day, and I want that to shine through in your wedding photos.
I really hope you enjoyed my blog on my top tips for throwing confetti at weddings. If in doubt, go big. You won’t regret it when you see your beautiful wedding photos, I promise.
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