interesting things guests can throw/release as we walk away married

4N6fern · December 2010

I don't know what this tradition is formally called but instead of having the guests blow bubbles or release butterflies or throw rice as we are leaving the ceremony after being married, what are some other good or unique ideas?

ChrislovesBarry · December 2010

Lavendar
Confetti
Sparklers

naomikb · December 2010

When you said "throw" for some reason I thought of arrows, like those ones you shoot from a bow & arrow...

Rose petals, ecofetti, bubbles, noisemakers, doves, butterflies, clapping & cheering...

I'm not a big fan of throwing small things like rice, birdseed, glitter, etc. because they get stuck in your hair and dress, and it can hurt when it hits you.

drama1308 · December 2010

I think we're going to have guests throw rose petals.

and for a bit of a laugh, you could have guests throw $1 bills

Robyn5298 · December 2010

Our guests threw rose petals as we came up the aisle - not to sound cheesey, but it was a magical moment!

tldh · December 2010

SIL had everyone toss those little helicopters/whirlybirds that fall from maple trees.

trix1223 · December 2010

sausages.

AllyR75 · December 2010

i really like the idea of different color rose petals..Robyn5298's picture looks beautiful with the petals!

[Deleted User] · December 2010

Our guest blew bubbles.

MairePoppy · December 2010

ditto Trix ; )

Lisa50 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_interesting-things-guests-can-throwrelease-walk-away-married?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:36Discussion:ef66da63-b271-4e97-b780-696e455990f7Post:34d900f0-d0f5-43d4-955a-12aff95a9efe">Re: interesting things guests can throw/release as we walk away married</a>:
[QUOTE]sausages.
Posted by trix1223[/QUOTE]

Funny! I like it ...

missfarar · December 2010

Instead of having something thrown, they can wave ribbon wands. This is what I plan on doing for ours.

AllysOop · December 2010

I like all these ideas, but something I remember seeing recently, a warning about rose petals. If you do use them, do NOT use all yellow ones, otherwise in the pics it looks like people are throwing Pringles

Someone posted a pic of one at a wedding once but I can't remember where it is anymore - -just a word of advice more than anything...

I really like the lavendar idea, but I guess I never thought about the allergy issue - thanks for the warning there, too!

Pirata13 · December 2010

Or you can opt for nothing and allow your guests to clap and cheer for you!

Also, check with your church or venue, because oftentimes they have restrictions as to what--if anything--you can throw. My church doesn't allow anything to be thrown due to liability (if someone slips on anything) and having to have someone there to clean it up before the next mass. So definitely check with your venue.

miggetymary · December 2010

My friend used those little sparklers that you light. Obviously people held them up rather than throw them lol! Anyway it was very pretty, but also it was at night, after reception

katheriner89 · December 2010

We are using sparklers, because it will be 9:30-10pm when we leave the reception. But if you are having a daytime "exit" you could use these- I think its adorable. Just have these signs, for people to wave. (pictures look awesome too)

astrisize · December 2010

Oh! I love the flag idea! I had figured we wouldn't have anything of the sort but you've made me rethink that! Thanks!

SD3194 · December 2010

how about glitter??

kidding...kidding...

4N6fern · December 2010

I read paper airplanes on another site - I hadn't thought of that either!! Thanks for all of the above too!!

nroach78 · December 2010

I recently saw some pictures where they had glo sticks and it didnt look like a rave. Shouldnt be any restriction issues that way.

lilwon2007 · December 2010

Petals.. It doesnt have to be rose petals tho.

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