I need an alternative to bubbles!!!

Dawn612

So my future mother in-law and her best friend like to do everything together.  So when her best friend had personalized M&Ms and bubble tubes at her son's wedding, my mother-in-law decided she would do them for ours as well. This would be great, except I decided that I wanted something different than bubbles a long time ago.  I wanted sparklers, but the venue does not allow them.  Does anyone have any ideas for a unique send-off favor that my mother-in-law could contribute to the wedding?

trix1223

Be sure to check with your venue first.  They may well have restrictions about what can and can't be thrown.

I vote for clapping and cheering.  It's free, eco-friendly, easy, and not lame.

dizzinea

streamer throws?
we are considering this
http://fireworksfx.com/kabuki.html

dees14

Feathers. I went to a wedding where each guest was given a little bag of feathers to throw. They were cool looking, mostly black and green colors.

dees14

By the way, I went to a wedding with sparklers and it was kind of a disaster. Half the people lit them too early and half the people lit them too late because it was windy.

NillaWafer10

We did the cheering, and it worked out awesome! Our video was really neat with everyone cheering.

brideywidey101

fresh or dried rose petals?

jaertker

sparklers look great in pics though

Dawn612

What do y'all think about paper or balsa wood airplanes?  My fiance is going to be a pilot in the Marine Corps.  If I did paper, the guests could make the planes themselves during the reception.  The balsa would have a better shot at flying though.

psuxray07

What about streamers?  I'm thinking of doing them...on TK they have 10 ft. long pop out streamers that stay attached so there's no cleanup!  Feathers in your colors does sound like a good idea too!

Midgetth

we are having our guests throw leaves since our wedding is in the fall. you can do clapping that's free or petals or ringing bells

lmcit23

the sell streemers that stay attached (no mess to pick up) you should find them online.

jensgf2010

Dawn612,

My best friend got these eco friendly poppers for her wedding as an alternative to bubbles and they are a unique way to send you off!

Congrats and hope you find what you're looking for!

http://tinyurl.com/37cfkav

Reachie

We threw personalized mini beach balls at my sister's wedding, (it was a real "hit") that's what we're doing for mine also even though it's a fall wedding I'm just getting mini beach balls with my wedding colors so they match the theme. You can find them at -really- good prices online. Just get your names and the date on them.