Alternative to Bubbles/Rice

[Chris_2123]

I'm looking for an alternative to having bubbles blown or rice thrown when we are exiting the church. We are getting married in January 2006, so we are going with a winter theme, with lots of candles, reds and pinks, and an ice sculture. We'd need something that's not going to cause that big of a mess. Any ideas would be great!! Thanks!

[Hawaiian Bride]

My fiance's brother and his wife also had a winter wedding (in Feb.). They had little bells with a ribbon attached to it with there names and wedding date on them. I think that's not messy at all! I think that would work very well with your sort of theme! Hope it helps! -Amber-

[kittycarial]

If you want something to take the place of rice thrown at your wedding, try birdsead. From what I heard, the rice people throw at weddings are always consumed by birds, which, in turn kill them. I guess birds can't eat rice. But they can definatley eat birdsead!

[BrideDesign]

I had a crazy idea to use chinese paper yoyos as a send off. The church said we couldn't use anything that would end up on the floor/ground, but I figured these could still lend some "action" to any pictures taken. I didn't do it becuase I had to make a mad dash from the church to get bridal party pics taken but I do know that Oriental Trading Co. online carries them 9see pic) for about 2.95 per dozen. I didn't see any in pink or red (red was my color too), but I would guess those colors may not be to find as I believe they have meaning in chinese culture. Like I said..it's sort of a crazy idea but who knows it could work? Good luck!

[fozziegirl]

Hi Chris:

We recently went to an evening wedding, you didn't mention what time you were getting married so this might work, and when the bride and groom ***e out of the church we all light sparklers, it was the neatest thing. CHeck out website: www.weddingthings.com. Another thing that you can to is get a wodden rod dow and glue ribbons that match your color. You guest and wave them around as you and FH ***es out of the church.

But whatever you choose to do, do not do silly string or confetti. Silly string is highly flamable and confetti can stick to your dress and case spots.

Best of luck and congratulations on your coming wedding.

Mary

[iviissbrandi]

Originally Posted by Chris_2123

I'm looking for an alternative to having bubbles blown or rice thrown when we are exiting the church. We are getting married in January 2006, so we are going with a winter theme, with lots of candles, reds and pinks, and an ice sculture. We'd need something that's not going to cause that big of a mess. Any ideas would be great!! Thanks!

I am considering having helium balloons with our first names and wedding date on a tag...then when we exit having the guest let them go...there's no mess @ all to clean!
Brandi
Use them in your choice of colors to enhance your scheme

[HEATHERSUNSHINE]

My Fh And I Are Getting Married In December 2005 And We Are Planning On Having Rose Petakls And Bird Seed Thrown As We Leave. Not Only Will The Phoitos Look Magnificient As The Petals Are Floating Down But The Birds Will Be Happy As Well.As far as the mess goes all will land on the groun outside and it is all natural so cleanuop is not necessary.

[reecey]

Originally Posted by HEATHERSUNSHINE

My Fh And I Are Getting Married In December 2005 And We Are Planning On Having Rose Petakls And Bird Seed Thrown As We Leave. Not Only Will The Phoitos Look Magnificient As The Petals Are Floating Down But The Birds Will Be Happy As Well.As far as the mess goes all will land on the groun outside and it is all natural so cleanuop is not necessary.

I think the rose petals are a beautiful idea - and the birdseed as well - with my first wedding, it was out at a church right on the water near the lighthouse and there was a bit of a seagull problem so we couldn't throw birdseed or we'd be attacked by the seagulls - apparently there was a problem with a wedding before with it. I just couldn't imagine! I'm glad they warned me Although, I see you're in Oklahoma so its not as much of a problem hehe

[carmela]

Chris,

My girlfriend rented a snow making machine. even though it was winter the day that she got married it wasn't snowing and she has always wanted it to snow on her wedding day. when the pics ***e back they looked soooo awsome. it was as if it was really snowing. i am not sure where you live and how cold it would be but my cousin used butterflies. her wedding of course was in the fall. hope these ideas help.

[bjmy1975]

What about snowflake shaped confetti? It will require some clean up though.