The Ceremony Toss
It's common to toss petals, birdseed or blow bubbles as the newlyweds leave
the ceremony. Many of you may remember that rice was originally tossed,
a traditional symbol of prosperity, but since learning that rice is harmful to
birds, many couples provide birdseed for guests to toss instead.
Check with your ceremony site first before making any decisions.
When deciding what you want your guests to toss, think about the season or theme of your wedding. For a spring
wedding have guests toss petals or flower heads with the stems cut off. In the summertime hand out sparklers and
matches. Colorful autumn leaves are perfect for a fall ceremony, and you can make your own (paper) snowflakes for a
winter wedding.
My favorite is using small bells for guests to ring, bubbles to blow or streamers and flags for them to wave. Whatever
you decide to use, place them in paper cones or glassine envelopes, and have them distributed to guests as they enter
or leave the ceremony site.
You can personalize the toss holder by sealing them with a monogrammed sticker or write a note explaining to guests
what they should do with the package - to toss them while you make your way up the aisle or hold onto them until you
leave the ceremony site.
It's common to toss petals, birdseed or blow bubbles as the newlyweds leave
the ceremony. Many of you may remember that rice was originally tossed,
a traditional symbol of prosperity, but since learning that rice is harmful to
birds, many couples provide birdseed for guests to toss instead.
Check with your ceremony site first before making any decisions.
When deciding what you want your guests to toss, think about the season or theme of your wedding. For a spring
wedding have guests toss petals or flower heads with the stems cut off. In the summertime hand out sparklers and
matches. Colorful autumn leaves are perfect for a fall ceremony, and you can make your own (paper) snowflakes for a
winter wedding.
My favorite is using small bells for guests to ring, bubbles to blow or streamers and flags for them to wave. Whatever
you decide to use, place them in paper cones or glassine envelopes, and have them distributed to guests as they enter
or leave the ceremony site.
You can personalize the toss holder by sealing them with a monogrammed sticker or write a note explaining to guests
what they should do with the package - to toss them while you make your way up the aisle or hold onto them until you
leave the ceremony site.
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