Stupid question but...

This is not stupid haha. I definitely would not have the bridesmaids throw flowers - that's a kid thing. But I think we are going to give out bubbles and have people blow them as we walk out That's just a dream right now though haha

I've never heard of the tradition of throwing flowers outside the church, but if it's a thing in your church, check with the church's wedding coordinator.

I wouldn't ask your bridesmaids to throw flower petals for your walk down the aisle. If you really want them, line the aisle with them before you go down. But, again, check with your church. I know mine won't let us throw flower petals at all. Our flower girls are carrying little pomander balls.

ETA: Also make sure the church will let you throw things outside. Ours states very clearly in our paperwork that we are not allowed to throw anything outside the church at all--birdseed, rice, flowers, bubbles--nothing.

You should skip the flower baskets, just give the BMs bouquets.

Most people now do bubbles, or confetti. They can throw flowers or leaves if you want a nature feel/theme.

Some cute modern articles suggest glitter, but everyone knows glitter is the herpes of craft supplies, so that's a terrible suggestion.

The chapel we are getting married at doesn't allow you to throw anything. Plus we have it for a limited time so I rather use that time to take portraits. So as soon as the ceremony is over guests will head straight to the reception venue while we take pictures.

I do know in the past sometimes people would throw rice, you could do flower petals if you wanted.

FYI please don't throw rice, birds eat it and it swells in their stomach and kills them. You can substitute bird seed for rice if you must have people throwing stuff at you (lol).

I have not seen flowers before, BUT throwing rice is definitely a tradition. I believe it has a meaning to it, something along the lines of fertility and good luck lol. However I doubt your church will allow it. Our church doesn't allow it due to them not having a someone to clean up after we leave and also to avoid any legal issues. (If someone slips and falls lol.)

I've heard of throwing rice, but nowadays people throw bird seed instead.

Susana, where are you from ? I know that it is what they do in Greek culture.. went to a friends birthday and thought it was kind of weird people throwing rice.. lol

I know for sure we can throw rose petals, the church allows us.

There is no way I would do glitter or even rice lol

@tamara I'm Armenian

I'd skip the flower girl petals if you're not having a FG.

Ask your church what kinds of things couples have done for an exit in lieu of tossing rice. I've seen couples get little bottles of bubbles to pass out to their guests and guests have blown bubbles at the couple during the exit. The church may have other good ideas of what to toss and how to easily coordinate it.

@BlueDevilBride2017 - Not to thred hijack, but based on your SN and avatar--are you getting married in Duke Chapel? Because it's one of the prettiest places I've ever been! (Sis graduated from Div School in there)

Oh! I love Armenians!!! I kinda had a feeling because of how you spell your name (Susana vs. susan!) just wanted to double check. That is awesome! ( I m georgian!!)

Confetti or petals are really popular. But you really need to organize this if you want it done right, and if you want a photo of it. From what I understand, you need way more than you think for this to be awesome.

My sister, the MOH, is super excited about it, and volunteered herself to organize it while we have a couple photos taken inside the ceremony venue. But we are having a small (30-40) wedding someplace that specifically allows it and our photographer is really into confetti photos. Here's her blog post about it: http://www.babbphoto.com/confetti-wedding-pictures/

You might want to check with your church a lot of them don't like things thrown outside because of the mess it makes

You're right not to want rice. Keep saying no to rice! My florist included it even though I told her not to, and it went in my eyes, in DH's eyes, on my hair, everywhere. When I took my gown off at the end of the night there was enough rice in my dress to feed a small country. Yuck.

Flower petals are the way to go

I feel old that so many seem to not know about the rice throwing thing. It's a "tradition" that has been around for years. It has morphed into other things.

OP you need to check with your church about that. Most places don't allow that any more. Usually there is a ssend off at the end of the reception. The bride and groom leave before the guests, and the guests shower them.

Also if you don't have flower girls you don't need anyone throwing petals. It's not necessary,

By the way- bird seed stinks.

Personally I think throwing shit on people is annoying and rude- so I'm a hard pass- I don't' like the tradition, I don't participate when I go to weddings- and I didn't do it at mine.

I'm not getting married in a church, but I will have bubbles for my guests to blow at us as we're walking back down the aisle. This is only because I found 4 boxes of brand new bubbles at the Goodwill for a buck a piece lol, otherwise I would have skipped it all together.

Confetti can be really fun and pretty! I'd skip the rice or bird seed though.