Flowers for confetti

by prestigeflowers

During the spring and summer months, there are so many weddings that it’s hard to keep track!  The sunny weather is certainly one of the main reasons why couples choose this time of year.  For the couple planning their big day, everything must be considered from booking the venue(s), buying the dresses and suits and, let’s not forget, ordering the flowers.  When arranging a wedding, it’s easy to think of the big things that need to be done but the small, seemingly insignificant things are usually done at the last minute.  Let’s take confetti for example.  There are so many people who, at the last minute, just pick some up from a store, pour it all into a basket and let their guests grab a handful.  Or, better yet, let’s do rice.  Let me think about that, how about OUCH!

So you want a natural option but one that won’t come crashing down like a hailstorm of rice, right?  Well then, there really is only one option and that is flower petals.  Available from your garden, your friends’ gardens and maybe even your neighbours wouldn’t mind.  That is, if you are planning a small wedding.  If you have a hundred or so guests, you do NOT want to spend the night before your wedding picking petals.  So, an easier way, order them from your florist along with your flower order.

You may be wondering what kind of flowers to use for your confetti.  That’s simple really.  Roses have the best petals for tossing as they have a bit of weight on them (they won’t remain up in the air forever or get blown away by any wind) and they are soft to the touch.  So, even if your nasty aunt or uncle decides to toss some in your face, it won’t leave you with any scars.

Many couples opt for mixed colours when using fresh flower petals as confetti.  No matter what colour scheme you choose for your big day, nobody is going to check the confetti to make sure it matches.  You could ask your florist for petals in a specific colour but that really is at your florist’s discretion so keep an open mind.

For those who aren’t too bothered about biodegradable products but still want to use flower petals as confetti, take a look around for fabric or silk rose petals.  You can order them ready and packaged or, if you prefer, you can buy some artificial flowers and trim the petals off yourself.  It all depends on which option works out best for you as far as time and budget is concerned.  In fact, just like the fresh flower petals, you might find fabric petals available at your florist.  Do yourself a favour, however, and shop around.  Just as you would shop around for flowers, do the same with floral confetti.  It doesn’t hurt to compare both price and quality.