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Confetti is the small bits of paper that you festively throw at a celebration. People at New Year’s parties often mark the stroke of midnight by tossing confetti into the air.

It’s traditional to throw rice at the newly married couple after a wedding ceremony, but sometimes guests throw confetti instead. Other places you might see (or throw) confetti are parades, game shows, sporting events, and parties. Confetti is usually made of paper, though sometimes it’s plastic or shiny mylar. Confetti is the plural form of the Italian confetto, “sweetmeat,” and the tradition began with small candies thrown during Italian parades and celebrations.Cue the confetti, and celebrate any occasion and all of the milestones in your loved one’s life with a colorful, vibrant card that the recipient will be excited to receive.

Beautiful confetti photos are not spontaneous, they are carefully thought out. To make sure the confetti moment looks amazing in photos let your photographer organise it. Once you have left the ceremony space the groomsmen can hand out the confetti. Your wedding photographer can organise everyone and then give you the go ahead.

If traditional confetti photos aren’t something you are keen to do there are other ways to get a dramatic photo. Arm guests with a few confetti cannons to let off during the first dance. Some couples don’t want to spend time setting up a confetti photo earlier in the day. The first dance is great for the time has already been allocated. Getting an extra special photo takes no further time or effort on your part. We love this confetti cannon by Ginger Ray, it falls so beautifully!When providing guests with confetti it also helps to give a bit of direction. The best photos are when confetti is thrown upwards, as high as they can. This creates a lovely effect where it cascades down gently. It also helps combat the natural urge to close your eyes and put your head down. Rather than the confetti hurtling towards your face at great speed it will fall gently.We hope this helps you decide whether or not you should have confetti at your wedding. If you do decide confetti is for you please make sure to choose 100% biodegradable. Freeze dried petals are a good option which isn’t harmful to the environment. Never throw rice as it can be damaging to wildlife and looks a bit scary! For wedding photography inspiration take a look at Shane’s portfolio.Do not let your guests bring their own confetti if you are looking for continuity with your wedding styling. Not all confetti is created equally and you can be sure that your taste is different to members of your family, particularly the older generation who may be more accustomed to the tradition of rice throwing (a big no-no for birds). Make sure you buy lots of confetti and ask the groomsmen to ensure all guests are given some prior to the photo. We advise not passing out the confetti prior to the ceremony as you don’t want people throwing it at the wrong time and spoiling your photos.It might surprise some couples but there can be a lot of things prohibited by either your wedding venue or church. Often what the church permits can differ from vicar to vicar and some are pretty unaccommodating. If a confetti photo is important to you check before booking what their policy is. Some venues don’t allow confetti outside for instance. There may be stipulations in place to make sure your confetti is biodegradable. Luckily there are lots of options from paper to real petals to choose from!

Getting the best confetti photo at your wedding starts with choosing the right confetti. Below we have a few different options that will suit every couples wedding day style. We have included a few alternative confetti options for couples who don’t want the standard freeze-dried petals.A lot of couples ask us, “When do you throw confetti?”. This depends on a couple of things. Firstly, if you are allowed to have confetti outside. The best time to schedule the throwing of confetti is right after the ceremony. Everyone makes their way outside and as the bride and groom leave the ceremony building they are doused with confetti. However if confetti isn’t permitted outside this can be done as the bride and groom walk down the aisle.

Not everyone can or wants their confetti moment photographed outside. If guests are going to throw confetti when the couple are leaving the ceremony space they need to be prepared. The groomsmen should advise everyone on the end of the aisle that they need to throw the confetti when the newlyweds walk out. As the first people in the church the groomsmen are key to making sure everyone is organised. It’s always an idea to let everyone know their responsibilities ahead of time.Some weddings use natural petal confetti. These are made from freeze-dried flower petals and are completely biodegradable. In fact, venues may now only allow these biodegradable versions to be used. Some wedding venues have decided that due to the mess and potential inconvenience caused by the use of confetti to ban its usage completely. One way that this restriction has been circumvented is to use soap bubbles in place of confetti.

In 1875, an Italian businessman from Milan, Enrico Mangili, began selling paper confetti for use in the upcoming carnevale di Milano, the yearly parade held along the streets of the city.By tradition, the Italian confetti (sugar coated almonds) are given out at weddings (white coating) and baptisms (blue or pink coating, according to the sex of the newborn baby), or graduations (red coating), often wrapped in a small tulle bag as a gift to the guests. For a wedding, they are said to represent the hope that the new couple will have a fertile marriage. The British adapted the missiles to weddings (displacing the traditional grains or rice symbolising sexual fertility) at the end of the 19th century, using symbolic shreds of coloured paper rather than real sweets.

At that time, the province of Milan was one of the main hubs of silk manufacturing. Mangili begun collecting the small punched paper disks that were left as a byproduct from the production of the holed sheets used by the silkworm breeders as cage bedding, and selling them for profit. The new paper confetti was well received by the customers, being less harmful, funnier and cheaper than the alternatives, and their use quickly replaced previous customs in Milan and northern Italy.

The use of throwing objects at parades is well documented in Milan since the 14th century. The nobles used to throw candies and flowers during the parades while dames threw eggshells filled with essences and perfumes. Lower-class people mocked the nobles by throwing rotten eggs, and battles among enemy factions or districts became common. In 1597, the city governor Juan Fernández de Velasco imposed a ban on the eggs throwing, along with banning squittaroli (spraying liquids in the street) and other immoral behaviors. The custom disappeared for about a century, coming back in the 1700s in the form of launch of small candies, mostly sugar-coated seeds. The seeds used for the sugar candies were mostly Coriander (coriandolo in Italian), a common plantation in the area: the Italian name for confetti is indeed coriandoli.The English word confetti (to denote Jordan almonds) is adopted from the Italian confectionery of the same name, which was a small sweet traditionally thrown during carnivals. Also known as dragée or comfit, Italian confetti are almonds with a hard sugar coating; their name equates to French confit. The Italian word for paper confetti is coriandoli which refers to the coriander seeds originally contained within the sweet. In the early 21st century the use of confetti as a cosmetic addition to trophy presentations at sporting events became increasingly common. In this case, larger strips of paper (typically measuring 20 mm × 60 mm) in colors appropriate to the team or celebration are used. For smaller volumes of confetti, ABS or PVC “barrels” are filled and the confetti is projected via a “cannon” (a small pressure vessel) using compressed air or carbon dioxide. For larger venues or volumes of confetti, a venturi air mover powered by carbon dioxide is used to propel significantly larger volumes of confetti greater distances. Scientific American recorded that the throwing of paper confetti (plain shredded paper) occurred at the 1885 New Year’s Eve in Paris. Paper confetti became common in all of Europe in just a couple of decades later (unlike ticker tape parades, which never received as wide a diffusion as they did in the U.S.).The candies were expensive, though, and the lower classes often used small chalk balls instead, called benis de gess (chalk candy). Those were officially defined as “the only material allowed to be thrown during the parades” in an edict by the Prefect of Milan in 1808, but the battles fought with them in the 1800s became too large and dangerous, with hundreds of people involved, leading to a ban of the chalk pellets. People circumvented the ban by using mud balls. Confetti are small pieces or streamers of paper, mylar, or metallic material which are usually thrown at celebrations, especially parades and weddings. The origins are from the Latin confectum, with confetti the plural of Italian confetto, small sweet. Modern paper confetti trace back to symbolic rituals of tossing grains and sweets during special occasions, traditional for numerous cultures throughout history as an ancient custom dating back to pagan times, but adapted from sweets and grains to paper through the centuries. Confetti are manufactured in multiple colors, and commercially available confetti come in many different shapes. A distinction is made between confetti and glitter; glitter is smaller than confetti (pieces usually no larger than 1mm) and is universally shiny. Most table confetti are also shiny. While they are called metallic confetti they are actually metallized PVC. The most popular shape is the star. Seasonally, Snowflake Confetti are the most requested shape. Most party supply stores carry paper and metallic confetti. Confetti are commonly used at social gatherings such as parties, weddings, and Bar Mitzvahs. The simplest confetti are simply shredded paper (see ticker-tape parade), and can be made with scissors or a paper shredder. Chads punched out of scrap paper are also common. A hole punch makes small round chads, and a ticket punch makes more elaborate chads. Most pieces of paper flats will flutter as tumblewings giving long flight times. If you have a question about the English language and would like to ask one of our many English teachers and language experts, please click the button below to let us know:We are a wedding and event company who specializes in Full & Partial wedding planning, and Day of Coordination. We plan/coordinate for couples and families who desire to have their wedding dreams come to life. We love providing our clients with a stress free and fun planning process.

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The confetti throw is a quintessential wedding day experience. One of those “pinch me – oh my goodness we’re married!” moments. Your favourite people are showering you in pretty petals, lots of love and good wishes. And, above all, it gives you a fabulous photograph to help you remember that feeling forever!If it’s a small wedding then you could ask the officiant to make an announcement at the end of the ceremony. “Please take a handful of confetti petals from the baskets as you leave and when the happy couple emerge throw them high and happily!”

If you are having a post-ceremony throw, then why not hand out our Envelopes, Confetti Bags or Sachets with the Order of Service? One for each guest or between each couple.Most importantly – DELEGATE! In otherwords, if you are the bride or groom now is the time to ask someone to help and take charge of proceedings. It’s not a difficult task, but on the big day you will be busy elsewhere! For instance, you could ask your Bridesmaids, Ushers or your new Mothers-in-Law? They will make sure everyone has their confetti and can direct guests to the right place to stand. Certainly your photographer will appreciate assistance with getting people in place. Consequently, there won’t be too much hanging around and people wandering off!In addition, be sure to have a good look at your location. Ideally with your photographer, if getting the perfect picture is important to you. In short, we suggest you make the best use of the setting: Steps, pathways, bridges, balconies and natural banking all help arrange people and frame the picture.It is an old symbolic act to shower the couple with good luck, well wishes and love. And certainly, there remains no more romantic way to take your first steps together as a married couple than under a flurry of flower petals! The church door, porch or lych-gate provide a wonderful backdrop to the moment. Creating two lines or groups of guests for the couple to walk through as they leave the building is natural and easy.

However, if your venue is hosting both the ceremony and the celebrations, you might not have this natural “exit”. But there are many opportunities for a confetti moment later on the wedding day. For instance, how about when you gather together your guests for drinks on the terrace or photos in the garden? Likewise, you can turn a planned formal entrance on the grand staircase into the perfect confetti moment! Alternatively, if you plan on making a proper departure at the end of the night, an evening confetti moment is great fun!However, you decide to organise the special moment we’d love to see your pictures.! We run an annual Competition to find the perfect confetti moment photograph each year, and one lucky couple will win a case of champagne delivered in time for Christmas!

How you arrange things is totally up to you! That is to say, it’s your big day and your magical confetti moment. Therefore, have a think and, most importantly, figure out what works for you.The Real Flower Petal Confetti Company are the UK’s original petal confetti growers. Beautiful, natural, biodegradable flowers bloom on our family farm every summer. They are then handpicked and delicately dried in fresh air and sunshine, allowing them to biodegrade as naturally as blossom.

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Our handmade confetti cones are sold rolled and ready to fill, in packs of 10. Therefore you will need to order one 10 Handful Bag of petals to fill one pack of 10 cones.

A big group photo always looks great if you have room, and you might need to plan accordingly. Alternatively, a long line of guests will give your photographer lots of opportunities to get that perfect picture.

In addition, you could consider printing some confetti “instructions” at the end of the Order of Service booklet. Tell guests whats happening next, where to stand and what to expect.

If you’re reading this, then you’re probably already excited! It only takes a few minutes to think about how you can make the magic happen. But trust us, it will make everything a bit easier on the wedding day. That is to say, if you really want that perfect photograph, or if you have lots of guest to get involved: It’s worth the time to think about how best to arrange it all.

Ideal for your bridesmaids, flower girl, page boys or ushers to walk around with and make sure every guest takes a handful. You simply need a handful per person. We sell all our petals in 10 Handful Bags and can offer a range of baskets that will hold from 10 – 60 handfuls.

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Please be sure to read EACH products description to be aware of current turn around time! Not all items have the same turn around times. Standard turn around time is 3-6 weeks for made to order items!A large number of English words have Latin origins. Interestingly enough, the word “celebrate” comes from “celebrare,” meaning “to honor,” and “festive” comes from “festivus,” meaning “merry, lively, or joyous.” The Romans definitely knew how to have a good time!After the revelers go home, a team of 250 people or more work tirelessly to make Times Square look (reasonably) neat by the time the sun rises on January 1st! Now, here’s the good news: the confetti used in the celebration is made of biodegradable paper, not plastic. That means that the bulk of it can be recycled, and any stray bits that get away from the cleanup crew will not harm the environment (or any urban wildlife).Gold and silk are shiny, eye-catching, and luxurious, but for most people, these substances are prohibitively expensive to use as party décor. Fortunately, the invention of biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET; more commonly known under the brand name “Mylar”) in the mid-20th century has allowed for the creation of confetti with all of the glitz and glam of precious metals and textiles but at a fraction of the cost. Meanwhile, paper has always been a popular choice due to its accessibility and lightweight nature.

In the mid-1980s, though, more fanciful designs were introduced. So, if you’re planning to throw an 80s-themed party, don’t worry about unique confetti being anachronistic. Just make sure you get the stuff in “totally tubular” colors like neon orange, bright magenta, and electric green!

Yep, you can get confetti made out the same plastic as the pipes in your bathroom! Though industrial PVC is usually matte white in color, metallized PVC is shiny and reflective. Once again, the end result is confetti that’s reminiscent of precious metals without costing a fortune to produce.Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron novellas, which were published from 1313-1365, describe confetti as candy-like confections “made from honey and dried fruit, as well as spices and…seeds or nuts.” Seven centuries later, the sweets Boccaccio was talking about are known as “Jordan almonds” or “dragée,” while “confetti” typically means pieces of paper or reflective plastic that are thrown during celebrations. It’s worth mentioning, though, that Jordan almonds are still occasionally called “Italian Confetti.”

It’s not limited to plain geometric shapes, either. Balloons, snowflakes, color swirls, words and phrases (like “BABY” or “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”)—and that’s just in OUR product catalog! Improvements in manufacturing technology have allowed for the creation of more sophisticated and delicately cut confetti. Confetti also now comes in a plethora of colors and finishes (shiny, matte, holographic, etc.).

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