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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 or
the more popular blowing of bubbles 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 or
the more popular blowing of bubbles 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.