The Wedding Exit - What To Throw At The Bride and Groom

Ah, the wedding reception is successfully over. It is about time for the bride and groom to make their exit to their own personal happily ever after. One last decision - to throw or not to throw? Here are a few pros and cons on traditional and not-so-traditional items to throw at the bride and groom upon their wedded exit.

What can you throw?

Rice

Throwing rice has been a tradition at weddings for centuries. Although, lately there has been talk buzzing about environmental threats that rice throwing can cause. In turn, many suppliers have come out with a biodegradable rice that can be thrown that does not harm the environment. Don't forget, rice can also be a slipping hazard.

Birdseed

Throwing birdseed has been another environmentally-friendly popular choice. There is a downside though, it can cause grass or whatever other type of seed it is to grow wherever thrown if the birds don't gobble it up first.

Flower Petals
Always a pretty choice. Just remember that rose petals can stain concrete if stepped on. If it is an autumn wedding, how about throwing fall leaves.

Confetti Poppers
A messy but fun idea is party poppers that shoot out confetti. Great for a colorful wedding.



If the location does not allow anything to be thrown, have no worries. There are a several alternatives.



Bubbles
Blowing bubbles as the bride and groom leave have become extremely popular since so many locations have such stiff regulations on throwing items. A perk with blowing bubble is that there is absolutely no cleanup afterwords involved.

Sparklers

Sparklers are a sight to see in photographs, especially if it is a night wedding. Make sure of the fire laws in your state if you want to choose this option.

Noisemakers

It could be like New Years Eve all over.

Ringing Bells
Another good choice if you are not allowed to throw anything. Plus, they are also known as "Kissing Bells". Oh la la...

Picture Taking
The bride and groom are the celebrities on this day...why not have their own paparazzi? Takes lots and lots of pictures. You can find cheap disposable cameras online for the guests to us. Downside? Try not to blind the couple.

Releasing doves or butterflies

This idea could become a bit costly, but rememberable.

Final thought- many of the reception locations have regulations on what can and cannot be thrown. Make sure to find out any of the regulations before making your decision.