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June 2021

Throwing birdseed???

Dj Tanner, on January 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 17
My venue doesn’t allow rice or confetti to be thrown when walking back down the aisle. Which is totally understandable, especially with the confetti. Instead they’ve suggested birdseed. I’ve always loved how the rice looks when it’s thrown especially in wedding videos etc. It just really reminds me of my grandparents wedding video. Should I just skip this altogether? Or has anyone done birdseed? I don’t know how I feel about having bird seeds thrown in my face… It also always has a weird smell anytime I’ve ever smelled it. Are any of you doing anything like this or similar or should I just skip it?

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Latest activity by Molly, on January 19, 2021 at 10:19 PM
  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    If birdseed is your only option, I would skip it. Have you considered Ecofetti?

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  • Laura
    Savvy August 2021
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    Maybe even dried flowers if you can bulk order them! Also the decomposing confetti and smoke bombs are awesome.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Ask about Ecofetti or the dried flowers! Bubbles are a option as well!

    Raw rice isn't allowed at most venues now because it's not good for the birds and other wildlife!

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  • D
    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    I’ve never actually heard of Ecofetti! That sounds very interesting though I’ll definitely check that out! Thank you so much for posting Meghan
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  • D
    June 2021
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    Cool ideas! I’m definitely going to check out to see what that decomposing confetti is all about! Thanks!
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  • D
    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    Thank you for the ecofetti suggestion! I had no idea what it was until today thanks to you girls! Bubbles actually also aren’t allowed with the rice. And yes I’m pretty sure it’s because of the Audubon society being so close, which is totally understandable! Our wild life is much more important than me getting rice and bubbles tossed in my face LOL
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Lol! That's interesting that bubbles aren't allowed either! Hopefully the ecofetti suggestion works and it's allowed!

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  • Apryl
    Devoted March 2022
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    Can you do flower petals ?
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
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    Ecofetti is really nice. It gives you the look of confetti, but is completely biodegradable and usually disappears immediately when it comes in contact with water. Most venues allow it because it is super easy clean up!

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  • D
    June 2021
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    Good suggestion! It’s definitely a possibility, thanks!
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  • Belle
    VIP August 1997
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    I would do flower petals. You can order a bulk from Costco. So far that’s the cheapest I could find.
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  • D
    June 2021
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    Cool thanks for the suggestion!
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    I agree with othets about flower petals. I didn't even know egofetti was a thing
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  • Eri
    Super October 2020
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    I think my mom had birdseed at her wedding, and she said she was picking it out of her hair/dress all evening, haha!

    Ecofetti, flower petals, and bubbles are all great options. We opted to do ribbon wands!

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  • Molly
    Expert May 2022
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    I would not want birdseeds thrown at me either.

    What about a lavender toss? Something like this below. It's small looks like birdseed and actually smells nice.

    Throwing birdseed??? 1

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  • D
    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    OMG WOW! What an awesome idea! I’m definitely going to ask my venue if this would be OK… They are a bit strict on stuff like this because it is right near an Audubon society which is completely totally understandable. But I really love this and think it’s very unique! Hopefully they’ll let me do it! Thank you so much for this idea!
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  • Molly
    Expert May 2022
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    You're welcome! Hopefully it works out and they say yes to the idea.

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