Throwing confetti at newly weds as they emerge triumphantly hitched is meant to symbolise good luck, happiness and fertility. Happy couples have been showered with everything from candy to grains, rice, petals and pastel-coloured paper shapes for centuries. As well as conferring blessings, the synchronised throwing of confetti also makes a spectacular photo op.
Flower petals make the perfect eco-friendly confetti – they are colorful, naturally biodegradable, and they also smell divine. If you're , they are also something that you can grow yourself, with a little patience, bringing a truly personal touch to your celebration of love. If you choose to grow perennials, they will be a yearly reminder of your wedding day, and you'll be able to pick them to create an anniversary bouquet.
If you want to give this a try, we’ve spoken to gardening and wedding experts on how to grow your own flowers for confetti, including the best flowers to plant and why they make for perfect petal confetti. Before you start, professional wedding and event planner has some words for couples who want to grow their own. ‘This is a task that is doable, but there are several factors that they need to consider.
First is the theme of the , how many guests they plan on having, and most importantly how much time is left before the event. ‘Naturally, other factors play a role, such as weather conditions etc. but it is not as pressing.
’ Knowing the colors you want, how much you will need for a couple .
