Throwing Confetti – Wedding Tradition

The tradition of throwing confetti started in ancient times and normally consisted of having rice thrown over the happy couple in order to promote good luck, richness and fertility.

Most confetti sold today is bio-degradable but sadly these days a lot of churches and public buildings are against the throwing of confetti because it is considered to be litter, unsightly and therefore a nuisance. An alternative to this occasionally rose petals are thrown or even bubbles blown.