18 Alternatives to the Rice Toss
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The rice toss originated as a way to wish the newlywed couple a good harvest, but there are so many other creative, fun, and bird-friendly ways to revamp the tradition. Here are 18 sweet, sentimental, and silly ideas for your guests to send you off after you and your new spouse say "I do." And share your own rice toss alternatives in the comments!
Bird Seed
Bird seed is very similar to rice, but it's a great alternative that is safe for birds.
Sequin Wands
Your guests will have a blast waving sequin wands as you walk down the aisle.
Sprinkles
Make your return down the aisle candy-coated with sweet sprinkles for tossing.
Poppers
Make poppers for your guests to break open when you enter the reception.
Flowers
A beachy wedding wouldn't be complete without sweet-smelling Plumeria flowers.
Glitter
Add a touch of sparkle with bags of glitter for your guests to toss down the aisle.
Confetti
Multicolored paper confetti says "congrats" and "it's time to party!"
Butterflies
Releasing butterflies will be a memorable moment at your wedding.
Lavender
Tossing lavender, like at this wedding, is a sweet-smelling send-off.
Pom-Poms
Hang a paper cone full of pom-poms on all the seats for a colorful and easy-to-clean-up alternative to rice.
Cowbells
This bride hung her late grandparents' collection of cowbells from the seats for guests to ring as the couple headed back down the aisle. Such a great way to honor her grandparents.
Ribbon Wands
Make your own DIY ribbon wands in your wedding colors for personalized wavers.
Sparklers
I love the romantic glow of sparklers. And for even more spunk, go with star- or heart-shaped ones!
Flags
These hand-stamped fabric flags won't harm the environment, and they double as a sweet keepsake for the guests.
Bubbles
Have a basket of small bubble bottles available for the guests to lightheartedly send you off. They make for great photos, too!