Wedding Confetti
Wedding Confetti
When it comes to Wedding Confetti, you may be asking yourself a series of questions? Which type is best? How much do I need? How much does it cost? Who supplies the Confetti? Where can I buy Wedding Confetti from?
In this post, I will answer all of those questions and more.
First, let’s discuss the two uses of confetti that you might need for your Wedding day, throwing and table Confetti
Throwing Confetti
Perhaps this is the first thing that comes into your mind when you think of confetti for your wedding. Traditionally thrown as a celebration after the ceremony and usually accompanied with plenty of cheering and usually that overly excited person who tips the whole box over you.
Table Confetti
Don’t forget a little sprinkling of confetti on your tables can make a huge difference to an otherwise ‘plain’ table. It’s not the be-all and end-all but think of it as a little magic dusting to finish things off. You also have a little more freedom here in the type you can choose because it’s fairly static and much easier to clean away rather than throwing confetti which gets everywhere and I mean everywhere! Don’t forget though, it all ends up in the same place usually (the bin), so I would still recommend biodegradable confetti such as flower petals. More on that later.
Types of Confetti
When it comes to confetti there are typically 2 types. Biodegradable, such as flower petals or uncooked rice and non-biodegradable such as plastic - think of those “Mr and Mrs’ pieces of confetti you can buy.
Biodegradable vs Non-biodegradable
Generally speaking Biodegradable is best and is certainly a better choice for the environment. Also, be aware that a lot of Churches and Venues actually don’t permit non-biodegradable confetti to be used. This is also due to the fact that it takes much longer to clean up. Whereas with petals a gentle breeze can usually do the trick. Personal taste, but I think flower petals are far prettier and probably hurt far less.
That doesn’t mean you can’t opt for a different type for your tables though. You can also opt for a different type of petal with large petals being better for table decorations than throwing. This is purely down to the fact that smaller and lighter petals float down to the ground much slower and therefore giving you that all important photograph of the air full of confetti.
No added dye
Always check your confetti has no added dye. The dye will likely stain your wedding dress and clothing and possibly even your skin. Nobody wants their dress stained and especially not just after the ceremony and before the formal photographs. If in doubt, always ask to make sure no dye has been added to your confetti and make sure you are purchasing from a reputable supplier.
Litres vs Grammes
If you’ve already started looking around for confetti you’ll notice that confetti is typically measured in litres rather than grammes. I.e. Volume vs Weight and this is because it gives you a far better visual representation of what it looks like. A litre of petal confetti is quite literally a litre jug full of confetti. Or, about 10-12 handfuls depending on the type and size of petals.
Who supplies the confetti?
Traditionally guests would turn up with some, however that appears to be a long gone tradition and if confetti is really important to you, for the photographs for example, I would recommend not relying on your guests for this one.
How much do I need for throwing?
With the above in mind (10-12 handfuls per litre), it all comes down to how many guests you would like to throw confetti. Realistically, you’re looking at 2 handfuls max per guest (durrr), unless you’ve invited an octopus that is.
For example if you had 50 guests you would need a minimum of 4 litres. Then you can always add 1 or 2 more if you felt you might need a little extra.
How much do I need for tables?
The good news is, you don’t have to go so overboard with table confetti, remember, it’s simply a sprinkling. with that in mind, you can quite easily get away with 1 litre per 10 tables. Again, you can always add a little more if you want to just be sure.
How far in advance should I order my confetti?
For small petals, you can order as much in advance as you wish. generally speaking, petals will keep for over a year. Larger petals, however (such as roses) are best reserved waiting until about 3 - 4 months max prior to them being required.
How should I store my confetti?
If you’re opting for petals, it is recommended that you store them in a cool dry place and out of direct sunlight. This is just to stop the colour from fading in the sun.
How much is confetti?
As with most things you can certainly shop around for prices. However, as previously mentioned do make sure that you are buying from a reputable seller.
Below is a rough guide price for confetti:
Amazon:
Expect to pay from £11.99 per litre upwards for petals and prices from £12.99 for 50 (empty) cones.
Plus shipping unless you have Prime
Etsy:
Expect to pay from £8.75 per litre
Plus shipping.
Shropshire Petals:
£13.25 for a 1 litre bag (10-12 handfuls)
£68 for a 5 litre box (50-60 handfuls)
£23 for 10 full cones
£53 for 25 Full cones and a holding box
For more information about pricing visit shropshirepetals.com
*Prices are correct at time of publishing this article and are subject to change.
