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Just Said Yes October 2014

Looking for solution to this reception issue (confetti related) Need smart brains, Please help!!!

Eric, on June 13, 2013 at 12:28 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 14

I have this grand romantic idea where in the middle of our bride groom dance my ushers activate a huge pull string pinata thing filled with sparkly tiny tiny tiny confetti pieces and they spread out and SLOWLY descend onto the dance floor, surrounding us as we dance, sparkling like a slow motion snowfall (like in the movies). However im having trouble finding such a thing. Im scared to get silver confetti, I think it may be too heavy and i can just imagine 20 lbs of confetti dumping straight down on us...not good. Any body have any ideas on how I can achieve this or what i can use to make something?

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Latest activity by Emily720, on February 16, 2016 at 4:00 PM
  • JennaPie
    Super March 2014
    JennaPie ·
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    Metallic confetti on its own will just fall in a lump, trust me. You can get it mixed with white or one of your wedding colors and it will be fine, though.

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  • Out the Window
    Master May 2014
    Out the Window ·
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    Before you look into this, make sure you ask your venue if this is ok. My venue specifically said no confetti or pixie sparkly dust of any kind.

    And if they ok it, I would actually ask your DJ what their thoughts are. Sorry I can't think of anything else.

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  • PurpleSun
    Master September 2013
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    Lol! Ummm.... record it and play it back in slow motion.

    JK

    A gentle snowfall effect can be created out of a cloth net or series of small boxes. These devices offer a slow, gentle confetti drop that lasts longer than the net or balloon methods.

    To create a snowfall effect using a net, secure a large piece of cloth between two long poles. Cut thin slits in the cloth that run perpendicular to the poles. Fill the cloth with confetti and hang the poles above the event area. Attach two long ropes to each of the poles. Throughout the event, an operator must alternate pulling on the two ropes. This will cause the poles to move the cloth, pushing the confetti around and allowing some to drop through the cuts in the fabric.

    Continued...

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  • PurpleSun
    Master September 2013
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    Double post

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  • PurpleSun
    Master September 2013
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    Use a series of small cardboard boxes to rain confetti on the crowd. Cut small slits in the bottom of the boxes and string several boxes on a long rope. Fill each box with confetti. For a grander effect, use multiple ropes strung with confetti-laden boxes. Throughout the event, operators will pull on the ends of the ropes, causing the boxes to rock back and forth so that confetti falls through the cuts in the bottom.

    Read more: Homemade Confetti Drop | eHow http://www.ehow.com/way_5467468_homemade-confetti-drop.html#ixzz2W7CJ62s4

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Almost none of my venues allow confetti any more. How about a smoke machine?

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  • Laura Nicole
    VIP October 2013
    Laura Nicole ·
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    I have no idea how to accomplish this, but just want to second that none of the venues I looked at allowed confetti, so definitely double-check!

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  • Sherry
    Expert July 2014
    Sherry ·
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    Fans blowing up towards the confetti maybe?

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  • milissa
    Devoted April 2014
    milissa ·
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    Glitter always falls slowly but it is almost impossible to clean up. have you thought about maybe flower petals or having a bubble machine?

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  • Nancy Taussig
    Nancy Taussig ·
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    I bet your DJ or a lighting person can use light to look like snowflakes -- and no clean up required!

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Go with light.

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  • HISballerina
    VIP October 2014
    HISballerina ·
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    I cannot have confetti at my venue not sparklers Smiley sad but thanks to some lovely ladies on here they offered the suggestion of flower petals. So, I googled some images and turns out.... I LOVE IT EVEN MORE! I think the idea you have seems magical and beautiful but if it doesn't work them you may consider flower petals (check Sam's club online, 5,000 petals for 80.00). I'm picturing it now and I think it would be stunning and so unique during your dance!

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  • Emily720
    Dedicated November 2016
    Emily720 ·
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    I'm 2 years late to the party on this one, but you want Mylar confetti. It's shiny, silver, light-weight, and floats down slowly. It's not cheap, though.

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  • Emily720
    Dedicated November 2016
    Emily720 ·
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    I'm 2 years late to the party on this one, but you want Mylar confetti. It's shiny, silver, light-weight, and floats down slowly. It's not cheap, though.

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