Wedding throwing ideas

Throwing rice during the recessional isn't just a festive way of ending a wedding—it actually symbolizes showering the bride and groom with abundance and fertility. But these days, many couples are choosing to toss something a little less traditional and a little more creative, like confetti, glitter, or petals. Some are choosing not to toss anything at all by handing out musical bells and flags, instead.

Whether you want total flexibility for your big day, or want to save money on your wedding decor, the backyard is always a perfect place to consider as your wedding venue. One of the advantages of hosting a backyard wedding is that you have complete freedom to make the wedding personal, unique, and totally YOU! From the ceremony to the dance floor to the photo booth, here are some of our favorite backyard wedding ideas to help you throw an intimate party that can save you some serious cash…

Check out these DIY wedding confetti tubes for your ceremony toss!

Go inside this couple's earthy, organic wedding at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where a farm-to-table menu delighted the newlyweds and guests alike. Get all of the details here.

Flower petals in lace cones for tossing--way better than rice or birdseed!

Fun Wedding Send-Offs: 10 Alternatives to Throwing Rice. #weddings #sendoff #tossing

When it comes to bouquet and garter toss alternatives where do you even start? Well this blog is for you! We'll go over 5 great alternatives!

Looking for a fun game to play at your summer wedding's reception? Try water balloon darts! Guests will happily enter the "splash zone" and beat the heat! {@katelyn_james}

While we love how nostalgic throwing rice is after you've been pronounced husband and wife, it's also fun to mix things up. Here are 10 cool send-offs for after you say "I do."