- Blog
- Bios
- Boards
- Classifieds
- DIY
- Gallery
- Vendor Reviews
- Shop Weddingbee
Weddingbee boards
Many years ago, people traditionally threw rice at weddings in the U.S. (I never bothered to research why.) However, a number of years ago, the practice of throwing rice ended due to (I think) it causing problems for birds that ingested the raw rice. Then people began throwing birdseed. I would imagine that throwing anything -- even things such as flower petals that are deemed environmentally safe -- would depend on the rules and regulations of the venue. I can't imagine that it is easy for venues to clean up after each wedding.
@Brielle: Thanks. Do you know the logistics of how this works? From what I've seen it seems like things go from the B&G walking back down the isle with everyone behind them to the B&G exiting the church with everyone waiting for them, ready to throw (whatever).
So, my question is more about the set up.
@AlbertaBride: I've only ever seen this done outside, as the B&G exit the church and head to their limo.
@Brielle: I understand but if the B&G are just leaving why is everyone else already outside? Since the B&G leave the church before everyone else.
The bride and groom stay for the receiving line and therefore are the last to leave.
My understanding was the throwing rice was to wish luck in never being hungry, then
@AlbertaBride: is totally correct that it was changed due to not being healthy for the birds. Nowadays I think it's more about the photo op than anything else. And yes, definitely check with your venue. Ours did not allow us to throw anything, including blowing bubbles.
I've seen ribbon wands, and sparklers though, if you wanted something still celebratory.
@ThingsThatShine: Yes. And, also, they usually remain for their formal pictures, while guests are either headed to the reception or waiting outside for the bride and groom to finish with pics at the church.
@ThingsThatShine: So it goes - recessional but wait inside the church, receiving line inside the church, guests exit and wait, B&G exit and throwing of things?
You must log in to post.
| Visit our sister sites | eHarmony Online Dating |
eHarmony Advice Dating Advice |
Project Wedding Wedding Songs |
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar |
Create the honeymoon of your dreams.
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| naturalysam | 38 |
| les105 | 31 |
| garden_bride | 30 |
| Gemstone | 28 |
| futuremrsmaista | 28 |
| MichiganBride2012 | 26 |
| ndreighton | 23 |
| Ms. Meowerson | 17 |
| eagle | 17 |
| Juliepants | 17 |
| User | Posts Today |
|---|---|
| Bostongrl25 | 1 |
| vintagegal | 1 |
| atalante | 1 |
| ashNstoliNmike | 1 |
| les105 | 1 |
| Future Mrs.Schug | 1 |
 brenda.m.fields |
1 |
| cottons | 1 |
| ajschertz | 1 |
Neither my fiance nor I have been to a wedding where anything has been thrown. How does this work.
From what I've seen in film it seems like the bride and groom go from the recessional and everyone following after to everyone being outside before the B&G exit the church.
I've tried looking up step-by-step guides to ceremonies and there is no mention of this.
Also, is it an American tradition. Neither of the two wedding I've been to - English and Canadian - have done this.