What to throw after ceremony

austina_32 · August 2009

I'm looking for a neat alternative to the throwing rice/blowing bubbles as the bride and groom (us) exit after the ceremony. I don't want to waste money and time on silly things like that, but at the same time, I feel that it may be awkward ignoring such a tradition. Any creative ideas? Thanks!!! Ashley

RachelCheetah · August 2009

If you don't do it or feel it's silly, it's no big deal to nix it. Flower petals is a popular thing for people to do - but you also have to check with your church and see what's allowed on their property and what's not.

eclipsethecat · August 2009

We did flower petals- mostly because it made for pretty pictures! You dont have to do anything!

And Rachel is right, be sure to check with your church first!

whrldtravlr · August 2009

What about ribbon streamers... I've seen them on a few DIY blogs. They are attached to a small wand that your guests can wave.

teeniegreenie · August 2009

We didn't do anything. I actually never understood the logistics of it...cause the bride and groom leave first....and then the bridal party...and then you go back inside to take pictures....when do you come out while everyone's outside? anyway, it wasn't a big deal that we didn't do it.

jessimaphone · August 2009

How about those fun noisemakers that extend out? That's a terrible description but.. you know... they unroll like an elephant's trunk? Often seen at birthday parties or NYE parties!

blackberryaddict · August 2009

Chinese yo-yo'sWhite satin ribbon tied onto a wooden stick aka fairy wandsParty blowersI can't think of anything else.. I might not do this part - it's not that important unless you want a nice photo-op..

boogerbearoriginal · August 2009

We don't plan on doing anything since our church is pretty strict - check with them first to see what their rules are.

festivegal2008 · August 2009

We're not doing anything. Our church charges $50 janitorial fee for cleaing up the mess. :-( I guess we'd better make sure all our guests know this...

rainyrae · August 2009

is it outside?check my bio. I am consider doing the "helicopters"

bjpavlik · August 2009

A reception?

cinday · August 2009

I rec checking with your church also because we thought we were doing a recieving line until our rehearsal dinner! You may not have the opportunity or it may not work out logistically for them. You can skip it, but I was at a wedding where we had streamers on sticks that we waved. It was cute and fun! I'm sure it would look great in pics!