A Twist on Traditions: Throwing Rice

Throwing rice after the ceremony is a fun way for guests to get involved, but maybe you’re looking for a more unique and exciting twist on this tradition. Rice can be easily swapped out for a number of different things.

Bells
Who needs cathedral church bells when your guests can ring their own mini bells? Go for the impact of sound rather than the visual impact of something thrown. Exit your ceremony to the sweet sound of bells and be forever reminded of your special day whenever you hear one afterwards. David's Bridal sells mini wedding bells in packs of 24. 
 

Confetti
The company Ecoparti offers environmentally-friendly colored confetti. You can buy individual colors like peach, dandelion, or grape, or they have mixtures like pink blush or aquamarine. You can even add in lavender buds to your confetti mix. They also sell EcoPetals in multiple colors that are organic and non-toxic. 

 

Flags
Cute flags can be personalized with various phrases, designs, and colors. With flags, there’s no type of clean up involved like with rice. Guests can use them throughout the reception, like in photo booths or wave them again when you enter the reception. Tse flags were designed on Illustrator and then printed at FedEx Kinkos.

 

-Colleen

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