any ideas on what guests can throw or do when we walk out of the church?

doodles09

Our church doesnt allow our guests to throw petals, rice etc....outside of the church steps when we  come out after the ceremony. I dont wanna do bubbles, because they dont really workout (ive seen it before). Anyone have any ideas on what else we can do?

trix1223

I say have them clap and cheer.  It's free, easy, eco-friendly, and not lame.

karmellah

bird seed

trix1223

I work in a church.  We don't allow bird seed either.  It draws birds, and the bird poop is a b!tch to have to clean.  It's also a real slipping hazard.

Additionally, bird seed down the front of your dress or sticking in your hair isn't exactly how anyone wants to walk into their reception.

duckie1905

I'm with Trix.  Clapping is easy, free, and doesn't make a mess.

shoegal715

My vote is nothing. You don't want soap in your hair from bubbles, you don't want pieces of confetti or bird seed all in your hair, and you don't want to have to make someone clean it all up afterwards.

Midgetth

We are having our wedding in October & we are having our guests throw dried/pressed leaves. We couldn't have birdseed or petals either & i didn't want bubbles so we asked about the leaves & the said that it's fine

ChadwickMF1

im thinking about giving everyone little bells on their way out of the ceremony area so they can ring them

megilb

ooo bells is a cute idea! My SIL had a butterfly release which was cute, but half the butterflies were dead by the time they released them and a bunch of little kids cried lol

jlmarks83

We're having our guests throw lavendar buds.  It's biodegradable and smells great.  It can also just be swept right into the grass afterwards.

texasbridesmaid

I've also seen sparklers and ribbon wands.

AutumnEnchantment

Nothing - old fashioned cheering and clapping.

Amy5473

We are doing bells.  Our ceremony and reception are in the same place.  So as guests arrive they are going to be instructed to pick up their bells which will have their name and table number on one side of a card and on the back will be the verse below (which was snagged from somewhere and edited slightly.)  The idea is that they will ring the bells when we kiss (you may now kiss the bride) and then at the end when we walk out, etc.  Also, they can use them during the reception so they don't have to clank silverware on glassware.  Another side note, after asking several people for opinions we are going to have our officiant announce to hold the bells until she announces to use them kind of thing.  Just in case...

"Today, as we gather together, wish us a love to last forever. If you would like us to share a kiss, ring the bell for lifelong bliss starting with our wedding kiss."

mdg327

that really stinks that you can't have them throw anything....but on the other hand you won't have to clean rice or birdseed out of your hair and cleavage lol.  i like the bells idea alot.  i wouldn't have thought of the but it sounds great!