What do you think about tossing Rice Krispies?

Shanamaria · December 2010

Our church won't let us toss anything upon our departure, but I'm dead set on getting a confetti toss photo. We are being dropped off at our reception by a horse and carriage and I thought our walk toward the reception entrance was a great opportunity to snag a confetti toss shot. The problem is our venue won't let us toss confetti outside either. However, they did recommend bird seed, so this tells me they are not completely opposed to the idea of tossing something, they just don't want me making a mess with confetti, and they said no to flowers too...real and silk. But bird seed is not going to give me the effect I want in photos.So what do you think about tossing Rice Krispies... is this sensible or ridiculous as an outdoor toss alternative? How much closer to rice can you get, and it will turn to dust and blow away when people step on it. Hmm, maybe a good alternative for those of us who crave to have stuff pelted at them.

trix1223 · December 2010

I don't know why people feel that they're not really married unless people pelt them with stuff. Sorry, but I'd find throwing popcorn silly.

Have your guests cheer and clap. Easy, eco-friendly, free, and not lame.

aerinpegadrak · December 2010

Why did you edit your original post? That's just confusing. You can always make subsequent posts to clarify your point, or indicate somehow that you've edited. It's rather rude to change what you've said after someone has already responded.

mgietler76 · December 2010

Oh I thought I was loosing my mind when I saw rice krispies and everyone is responding to popcorn.

Shanamaria · December 2010

Sorry to those of you who quickly responded, I did change my post from popcorn to Rice Krispies , not to be rude to you...thanks for your comments, but to hear what people think about Rice Krispies...I don't care about popcorn anymore...Rice Krispies is a better idea. Very sorry if it bothered you, but why make people read all the responses to see Ive changed my mind to something else. Thanks

Beachy730 · December 2010

Do you really wanted to get pelted in the face with Rice Krispies? I mean I love them, but that would hurt.

If you're going to insist on walking through something, do bird seed, or just do bubbles. But seriously, while it may be important to you to get this shot, this is always the fakest part about weddings and so dumb to me, and most guests.

courtney1188 · December 2010

Honestly, this sounds like a very bad idea. I promise that most of your guests will have a 'wtf' sort of reaction if they are handed rice crispies and told to throw them at you rather than eating it.

What's wrong with rice?

Robyn5298 · December 2010

When my husband and I were married our venue said the same thing - no confetti. We suggested rose petals and they were fine with that, because they were bio-degradable. I think it looked amazing in photos - I posted one below so you can see if that's the effect you're looking for. Sorry its so small, I couldn't figure out how to enlarge.

EDIT: Sorry I just read the part about them not allowing flowers either. Bummer! What about bubbles? Those usually photograph well!

trix1223 · December 2010

I'd prefer lucky charms. Or sausages. Or doritos, but only the cool ranch flavor.

Robyn5298 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]What's wrong with rice?
Posted by courtney1188[/QUOTE]
There is a very strong myth out there that says birds can't digest rice, so when they eat it they get sick and die. It has since been disproved, but enough people still think its true that I bet if they were given rice to throw they would think the bride and groom were horrible bird killers.

traceel9 · December 2010

They do make some sort of biodegradable rice. My friend had it at her wedding and it was like candy, even people could eat it. Safe for birds too and just melts away with water. My first choice would be bubbles though...you don't have to worry about a mess and it looks great in photos.

trix1223 · December 2010

Actually, as a person who works as a church organist, the rice thing isn't at all about birds for us. Steps covered in rice are slippery and present a very real hazard to guests. That's why we don't allow tossed "stuff".

marissa_claire · December 2010

Our venue suggested grass seed because it's good for the environment. And it won't make guests scratch their heads.

mgietler76 · December 2010

I never understood why people enjoy having things thrown at them. I plan to have an up-do (or at least half up) and I would imagine all that crap getting stuck in my hair, going down my dress etc. If that's what you want than more power to ya.....I just don't see the point.

garcias1 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I never understood why people enjoy having things thrown at them. I plan to have an up-do (or at least half up) and I would imagine all that crap getting stuck in my hair, going down my dress etc. If that's what you want than more power to ya.....I just don't see the point.
Posted by mgietler76[/QUOTE]

I've seen this happen before. A girl I work with got married. Our boss decided she was going to bring rice to throw at them when they left the church. We tried to talk her out of it, because the bride wasn't doing anything like that. She ended up throwing it right at the bride, and it ended up in her hair (updo with tiara). Her dad was so mad because she had rice in her hair for a bunch of pictures. He was at the end of the row of people picking rice out of her hair. Honestly, I think this is something that you look back on and laugh about, but who knows.

garcias1 · December 2010

PS the first time I read the OP, I thought it said Rice Krispie treats, and was like What The F?? I was literally picturing people throwing pieces of Rice Krispie treats at a bride and groom. Talk about getting food stuck in your hair; that would be disgusting (and probably painful).

MairePoppy · December 2010

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[QUOTE]Actually, as a person who works as a church organist, the rice thing isn't at all about birds for us. Steps covered in rice are slippery and present a very real hazard to guests. That's why we don't allow tossed "stuff".
Posted by trix1223[/QUOTE]

Trix- if you cook the rice first, it's not slippery.

sister2groom · December 2010

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[QUOTE] it will turn to dust and blow away when people step on it.
Posted by Shanamaria[/QUOTE]

Not necessarily. If the Rice Krispies get smooshed it's at all wet outside there's potentially a really gross mess that would harden on and be impossible to get off (Think about the last time you washed a bowl after cereal was in it, if you didn't rinse it out right away it got gross and hardened on)

tldh · December 2010

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[QUOTE]<strong>Sorry to those of you who quickly responded</strong>, I did change my post from popcorn to Rice Krispies , not to be rude to you...thanks for your comments, but to hear what people think about Rice Krispies...I don't care about popcorn anymore...Rice Krispues is a better idea. Very sorry if it bothered you, but <strong>why make people read all the responses to see Ive changed my mind to something else</strong>. Thanks
Posted by Shanamaria[/QUOTE]

1. It was at least an hour before you changed your original post.

2. Common courtesy so that they can see the progression of the conversation. The first posts made no sense in light of your editing.

trix1223 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What do you think about tossing Rice Krispies? : Trix- if you cook the rice first, it's not slippery.
Posted by MairePoppy[/QUOTE]

Maire: that was hilarious. I have an image now of someone hurling rice balls at the bride and groom. =)

wallyandkristin · December 2010

I went to a wedding recently where the bride had little cloth bags filled with dry grits to throw for their exit. A cute, southern touch.

Personally, I wouldn't want to pick the grits out of my head. And second, I would wait until the end of the event to have stuff thrown at me b/c I wouldn't want to deal with rice, grits, etc going down my top and in my hair and then having to deal with that discomfort for hours at the reception.

jesst32 · December 2010

I hadn't heard that it was Eleanor Roosevelt but that it was the lady that founded Girl Scouts? Pretty sure that's the story I was told, but who knows.

shortee426 · December 2010

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[QUOTE]Our church won't let us toss anything upon our departure, but I'm dead set on getting a confetti toss photo. We are being dropped off at our reception by a horse and carriage and I thought our walk toward the reception entrance was a great opportunity to snag a confetti toss shot. The problem is our venue won't let us toss confetti outside either. However, they did recommend bird seed, so this tells me they are not completely opposed to the idea of tossing something, they just don't want me making a mess with confetti, and they said no to flowers too...real and silk. <strong>But bird seed is not going to give me the effect I want in photos</strong>.So what do you think about tossing Rice Krispies... is this sensible or ridiculous as an outdoor toss alternative? How much closer to rice can you get, and it will turn to dust and blow away when people step on it. Hmm, maybe a good alternative for those of us who crave to have stuff pelted at them.
Posted by Shanamaria[/QUOTE]

<div>How is Rice Krispies going to give you a different effect than bird seed? Am I missing something?</div><div>
</div><div>If you really want something, do bubbles. A good photog should be able to capture it really well. Otherwise do nothing. I never even for a moment considered doing something like this. And if someone suggests it I will flat out say no.</div>

[Deleted User] · December 2010

Have you considered wedding wands? You can get them in your wedding colors and personalized if you so choose.

[Deleted User] · December 2010

I found this picture on Wedding Bee. I think bubbles are cute and you won't have to pick them out of your hair or bra later!

Queen Jane · December 2010

the only thing i might entertain is rose petals (or whatever flower), as i would imagine they would be easy to pluck off. i think the pic one of the PP's posted from her wedding was very pretty.

[Deleted User] · December 2010

The church won't let them use rose petals. Fake ones or real ones.

Queen Jane · December 2010

that's right, sorry, i forgot about that detail...

[Deleted User] · December 2010

No problem. I think the rose petals are beautiful as well. I'm still on the fence about how I feel about things being thrown at me.

I have a few cousins who may abuse that privilege haha.

amanda_robinson0717 · December 2010

love the wand idea! really cute! btwto the person who said to cook the rice first im going to take that as a joke because if anyone threw cooked rice at me id be super angry

megk8oz · December 2010

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[QUOTE]I hadn't heard that it was Eleanor Roosevelt but that it was the lady that founded Girl Scouts? Pretty sure that's the story I was told, but who knows.
Posted by jesst32[/QUOTE]

Ooh, maybe you're right about that. I remember in middle school I had to do biography reports on both of those women actually (In social studies every year, we always had to do a report on a famous woman for Women's History Month), so I may have gotten the actual person confused.

Either way, somebody went deaf due to wedding rice and I've been scared poop-less of the concept ever since.

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