Butterfly Alternative?

NO BALLOONS!!! They are destructive to the ecosystem anywhere they are used.

How about they release balloons?

ETA lol just saw pp about balloons bad for environment. Give OP a break 4 balloons won't kill the environment lol

Honestly no one scares about programs anyway. Just hand them out as they are.

Rose2Weaver- I care to disagree. Yes, it's only 4 balloons for her, but how many others are thinking the same thing? It's just balloons right?

Let's do some math:

2.3 million couples get married per year in the US. Let's assume that 1/3 of them like the idea of releasing balloons. That's more than 750,000 weddings that release balloons. 750,000 multiplied by 4 = 3 million balloons being released into the ecosystems.

4 balloons won't affect the ecosystem much, but 3 million definitely will make an impact. And this is just for weddings! Nevermind how many balloons fly loose at parades, carnivals, and birthday parties.

http://www.soundvision.com/article/wedding-statistics-in-the-united-states

http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/

http://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/04/nyregion/l-the-effect-of-balloons-on-the-environment-423590.html

GryffinBride if she uses the biodegradable balloons the earth will be fine that is why you get the biodegradable ones

Http://www.seeker.com/biodegradable-products-damage-environment-too-discovery-news-1765278803.html#news.discovery.com

That is all...

Also add funerals and memorials because I release balloons for that as well.

What I'm saying is it's definitely the lesser of two evils

What about wishing lanterns?

Not true @Robin

I was thinking about just using fake rose pedels that i already have and then just cleaning them up afterward. Its more work after but it wont be left behind and the earth is safe Right???

And i'm sorry for yesterday everyone i was just having a really bad day

Sevanna, I think fake petals would be lovely, and if someone picks them up afterwards, you don't have to worry about it.

We all have our days. Hang in there. I hope things look up for you.

Also, to whoever said "4 balloons won't hurt", you don't know that. Birds or other animals could find them and try to eat them and die. 4 balloons could absolutely hurt the environment.

ETA: spelling. Words are hard without coffee.

Hahaha definitely needing that coffee myself!!! Im just starting to panic because i have 2 weeks and so many things to get done.

Sevanna, I ordered rose petals from Afloral and they were delivered fast and they are gorgeous.

You could release a Chinese lantern depending on what time of day it is and if your venue allows it. That would be nice.

Bubble releasers!

If it's outside I would say if it isn't natural (read real flower petals not fabric and no confetti) don't do it.

Lanterns as well can be released.

Lanterns are a fire hazard in many places and the litter ends up somewhere... Just sayin.