Who doesn’t LOVE a confetti throw?! I have to say, they’re one of my favourite parts of a wedding day (though I’ll confess to saying that about nearly every bit of a wedding at one time or another…what can I say, I love it all).
There is something particularly wonderful about confetti though….the joy, the slight chaos, the celebration of the moment. It’s a question that often comes up for couples – what confetti should we get, and how much should I buy?
how much confetti do we need?
About three times more than you think you need! Now, I’m not one for excessive consumption just for the sake of it…I recognise weddings can be pricey, and potentially wasteful, but this is not really a 'less is more' kind of area. When it comes to confetti. more is definitely…well, more.
WHAT TYPE OF CONFETTI SHOULD WE GET?
No-one wants their wedding day legacy to be pieces of shiny plastic litter, so natural or biodegradable confetti is the way to go – most venues won’t permit anything else these days.
Real petal Confetti
The OG of confetti! You can get beautiful, sustainably grown, locally harvested petals. Of course, the type you get depends on the flowers they’re from – you’ve got mother nature’s colours to choose from! If you can, I think slightly larger petals are good as they fall a little more slowly (and are less likely to get stuck in your hair!). There are some amazing suppliers out there – I’d particularly recommend:
Shropshire Petals – gorgeous, home grown varities on a family farm in Shropshire
Confetti Club – beautiful petal confetti from pre-used flowers (and they donate 100% of their profits to charity)
Paper confetti
Paper confetti comes in many shapes and sizes - and it can look fabulous in photos! If you’re also keen to minimise environmental impact you can keep an eye for a few things:
~Making sure it’s really biodegradable (if it doesn’t say,
it probably isn’t). Some paper confetti can still be coated which means it won’t break down naturally
~Where it’s coming from – you can look for confetti made from recycled or FSC certified sources
~How it’s dyed- vegetable-based inks are the least damaging
What other confetti options are there?
If you have the time, space and inclination – you could grow and dry your own! There's a great online guide here.
If you don’t want traditional confetti you could think about bubbles (a softer, calmer option) or in some cultures rice is traditionally thrown (that’s definitely the one of the most fun and chaotic examples I’ve seen – but it can also be a bit painful for the couple judging by the yelling!).
In any case, it’s always worth checking with your venue what they allow, and where. With all that done, you can look forward to fun times and epic photos!
