Is it uncommon not to throw anything outside of the church?

Is it uncommon not to throw anything outside of the church?

I realized not too long ago that I'm not allowed to have people throw anything at all outside of the church. I know that I could do bubbles, but it may be so cold outside and I don't know if that will effect them I also could do sparklers, since it may be getting dark when the service is over. But then I think about how many brides on here have said that they didn't even notice the bubbles/flower petels/etc. on their wedding day, or it didn't work out according to plan. And I also don't want people to have to stand outside in the cold for too long. Not to mention I only have 1 1/2 hours to take my pictures. I need some feedback. Should I just skip it all together? What do you do then? Do people just leave after the receiving line or do they just cheer or something when you come out????

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I have the same issue as you, except it will be light out so no sparklers (we're going to do them as we exit the reception though!)....I'm thinking of seeing if I can use these Streamer Throws....they stay attached to the capsule thing they come out of so you can just throw them in the trash afterwards (which you'd probably have to have someone coordinate).

Streamer Throws



I definitely don't want bubbles b/c I think usually you don't notice them at all....but I do want something!

ETS: My church said the reason for no throwing stuff was the mess it leaves, so I figured these would be easily cleaned up by us, so maybe it would be ok....we shall see though!

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how about ribbon wands?

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We aren't allowed most things and I don't want bubbles because I am scared of staining my dress. I think I am going to do rose pedals even though we aren't allowed

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its not allowed at my church. we are allowed the hand wands b/c nothing messes up the floor

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my church also does not allow petals or rice its fine. you could always do those little ribbon thingies that people wave. it makes for pretty pictures. i don't think i'll be doing anything though.

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we're doing ribbon wands... we got them in white with red letters.. one side says Rich & Krissy the other says February 23, 2008

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my church real strict so instead of throwing anything we are going to have everyone ring tiny bells that i enhanced with a red tulle ribbon

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