Alternative to Rice HELP

Bpoliska · May 2010

I have plenty of time but one thing that is haunting me... Do I have to allow my guests to throw something at me? I am getting married in July 2011. I dont want to do rice or bird seed, everyone does bubbles so no not that. I like the idea of sparklers but is that safe? (and it will only be 5 p.m. aka not dark) My sister did pinwheels which was beautiful and fun but is taken. Any other thoughts?

help!

quotequeen · May 2010

No, you do not have to do anything.

trix1223 · May 2010

You will still be legally married, even if people don't throw things at you. I personally think that nothing says "we're married" like being pelted with stuff.

Have people clap and cheer. It's free, easy, eco-friendly, non-violent, and not lame.

amylo84 · May 2010

You don't have to do anything. I too was trying to think of something other than rice. and bubbles. I'm having a December wedding so I'm thinking of fake snow. but hmmm....summer wedding.....I've heard of sparklers but would hate to burn a hole in such an expensive dress!

trix1223 · May 2010

Also, OP, check with your venue about things being tossed. Many don't allow it. The church in which I work doesn't. Rice, flower petals: PITA to clean up and the rice is bad for birds and is a slipping hazard. Bird seed? draws birds and their poop and is a slipping hazard.

So check. There might be limits on what you can do at all.

[Deleted User] · May 2010

You don't have to do anything at all. What about just clapping when you exit the church?

cdrisc · May 2010

We're doing bubbles; you can get special "wedding bubbles" which come in very small containers and won't harm your dress.

trix1223 · May 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_customs-traditions_alternative-rice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:36Discussion:ef8e04ac-93f3-4321-9a5f-8f2ffc8810a1Post:a12353ab-af0a-40cb-860d-54cdca784434">Re: Alternative to Rice HELP</a>:
[QUOTE]We're doing bubbles; you can get special "wedding bubbles" which come in very small containers and won't harm your dress.
Posted by cdrisc[/QUOTE]

pssst: regular bubbles won't harm your dress either. "wedding bubbles" are just regular bubbles in a small container that you pay more for because it says "wedding bubbles" on it.

all5043 · May 2010

ticker tape, or eco-friendly confetti

TupeloChick · May 2010

Most places don't allow stuff to be thrown anyhow. Unnecessary cost and it all is pretty lame.

angiems97 · May 2010

I am working on this too. I like bubbles, but they are forbidden at our reception venue due to fountains and fish so I am worried people will bring them out especially for the kids in the outside courtyard. I am thinking clapping and cheering or pennants waving of our favorite team. My cousin had people release balloons in honor to her dad which I would like to do but our ceremony site and reception venue do not allow balloons.

cryptstine · May 2010

If you just want to do the clapping thing you could alter it slightly by having your guests make a tunnel with their arms while cheering yall away and singing. My friend did it and her guests liked it.. felt more intimate to them I guess, .. and zero cleanup!

jlmarks83 · May 2010

I had been worrying about this a couple weeks ago. We've decided on fresh lavendar buds. It's easy, smells pretty, and is biodegradable and won't need to be cleaned up (if you're outside).

C_Grimmer_1906 · May 2010

Bells! Then your guests can keep them as favors

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