QUIRKY CONFETTI ALTERNATIVE IDEAS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY
It might be cliché, but we do love a good confetti shot. It’s a great celebratory moment and gets all your best buddies involved. The customary confetti throw apparently originates from Italy. Showering the newlyweds with confetti was said to offer wishes of prosperity and fertility. But it also looks ace! If you decide that a traditional paper confetti throw is not your style though, then maybe your kick-ass wedding deserves something different. So check out these quirky confetti alternative ideas:
Old-School Paper Planes
Imagine your very own personal Red Arrows fly-by, but with paper. (Please note that the real Red Arrows are ‘not permitted to carry out flypasts for weddings’. Sorry, we’ve checked. Boo!)
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Pros
Cheap and very easy to make.
Look great gliding gracefully through the sky.
Fairly low mess rating.
Cons
Get nailed by a precision crafted paper Concorde and you will know about it.
Even well trained paper plane pros can struggle with accuracy in imperfect conditions. No pain, no gain.
Forever Blowing Bubbles
Create a magical ‘under the sea’ vibe with a bombardment of pretty bubbles. Fans of fairytales and deep sea diving (or West Ham) will love this one.
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Pros
Surely everyone can blow a bubble.
Complete pain-free guarantee. Hit me!
As squeaky clean as it gets.
Cons
The slightest of winds might hamper even the most expert bubble-blowers. So guests standing downwind might end up with a face full.
Ring Out Those Bicycle Bells
The perfect choice for couples with a penchant for peddle-bike rides. Guests ring bicycle bells and create a triumphant tunnel of noise to welcome the happy couple.
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Pros
Bells are loud. Also great for letting the whole town know it’s your wedding day.
Fun wedding day souvenirs for all the family.
No mess whatsoever.
Cons
Ear plugs might be a must, because lots of bicycle bells ringing simultaneously really are loud.
Flower Power Petals
Grab a great big handful of petals and let them fly. Doosh! It’s like Mother Nature’s very own confetti. Some venues insist on natural confetti, so it’s always worth a check.
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Pros
More eco-friendly than a DeLorean time machine.
Also one-hundred percent biodegradable.
Cons
Luxurious fresh petals can be costly.
DIY dried flower petals at home will take a lot of planning.
Streamers For Dreamers
Feel like it’s your wedding day and you’ve won the world cup rolled in to one. Win, win! For the ultimate impact, timing is everything.
Pros
Also available in easy to use handheld cannons. Hell yeah!
To the best of our knowledge, no-one has ever been taken down by a super-soft streamer.
Cons
Big on the messy scale.
You’ve only got one shot, so make it count soldier.
Other fun confetti alternative ideas include beach balls for the summer and fake snow in the winter. We would love to see them one day. But our best epic confetti shot advice is simple. Go big or go home!
For more great wedding planning advice and inspiration, check out our other Never Mind The Bunting features. We look forward to hearing all about your wedding plans. So get in touch, and let’s chat about the good times to come!
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