Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

So I called my church and the receptionist told me that rice can't be thrown. She really didn't give me a reason as to why. If its for the birds, I know I've seen rice that is safe for birds to eat. I always wanted rice to be thrown for our wedding. I then asked her about bird seeds and she said no as she would have to personally clean it up. I think the same excuse went for the rice. I'm thinking of just bypassing her and asking the priest as I want a traditional wedding.

My friend just said to forget what the receptionist said and make the rice bags anyway. If I did that, I would give her a personal tip for the clean up. What do you ladies think, should I make believe I 'forgot' or actually do something else? What are you ladies using?

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it is for liability purposes.. someone could slip on the rice and the church could get sued. the same thing goes for flowers, which many churches (including mine) also don't allow to be thrown.

i would not do them if the church said no.. if god forbid something happens, you don't want to get in trouble. we are planning on having bubbles as we leave the church.

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

im using bubbles! lol
you really dont want rice thrown at your face, it hurts lol

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I never really thought of the liability issue... I feel stupid now. I just looked up alternatives and found biodegradable confetti, which melts in water or plantable seed confetti, which grows wildflower. I googled pictures of guests throwing it at a couple and it looks like rice being thrown.

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Posted by JennieBee

im using bubbles! lol
you really dont want rice thrown at your face, it hurts lol

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LOL I know especially if you have pissed someone off. I just like the traditional meaning of it and the way it looks in pictures.

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Posted by Sugaplum111905

I never really thought of the liability issue... I feel stupid now. I just looked up alternatives and found biodegradable confetti, which melts in water or plantable seed confetti, which grows wildflower. I googled pictures of guests throwing it at a couple and it looks like rice being thrown.

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lol def don't feel stupid! im a lawyer so i automatically think of the worst and potential lawsuits, how people can be held liable, etc.

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

Not only will it be thrown in your face, but some will get in your hair and down your dress.

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Posted by sandr325

Not only will it be thrown in your face, but some will get in your hair and down your dress.

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My hair will be loose in big curls so I could easy shake it out but my dress... I'll be dropping rice down my dress all day long.

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Posted by Sugaplum111905

I never really thought of the liability issue... I feel stupid now. I just looked up alternatives and found biodegradable confetti, which melts in water or plantable seed confetti, which grows wildflower. I googled pictures of guests throwing it at a couple and it looks like rice being thrown.

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lol def don't feel stupid! im a lawyer so i automatically think of the worst and potential lawsuits, how people can be held liable, etc.

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LOL.... I just found special heart shaped rice that is real rice but are flat so if stepped on, people don't slip. It melts in water and gets crushed when stepped on. Would they allow that? Am I shooting for the stars with this idea? If you haven't noticed I don't give up that easily. Never say never.

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Posted by Sugaplum111905

I never really thought of the liability issue... I feel stupid now. I just looked up alternatives and found biodegradable confetti, which melts in water or plantable seed confetti, which grows wildflower. I googled pictures of guests throwing it at a couple and it looks like rice being thrown.

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lol def don't feel stupid! im a lawyer so i automatically think of the worst and potential lawsuits, how people can be held liable, etc.

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LOL.... I just found special heart shaped rice that is real rice but are flat so if stepped on, people don't slip. It melts in water and gets crushed when stepped on. Would they allow that? Am I shooting for the stars with this idea? If you haven't noticed I don't give up that easily. Never say never.

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if the only reason they don't allow it is bc of liability, its worth a try! maybe they will allow it - you never know. good luck!

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

we are doing bubbles and originally i wanted to do wands

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

You should probably talk to your priest and see what he says. I remember my cousin having white heart shaped things that dissolved when wet, but someone who worked at the church was angrily sweeping them up while we lingered outside the church afterwards. I wouldn't want to ruffle any feathers at my church, so maybe see what he says. If it's a 'no' there are plenty of alternatives like bubbles or the ribbon wands like others have said.

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

I know that with my church you can't throw anything. Not only is it a liability, but it also has to do with clean-up. I know with our ceremony, there is a mass about 30 minutes later, so it wouldn't really be fair to have stuff all over the place outside and expect people to clean it up right before mass.

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

I am doing bubbles and my bridal party is going to do popping streamers kind of like the ones on NYE but silver and classy.I really wanted rice too but my church wouldnt budge :(

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

My church does not allow anything to be throw due to insurance/liability purpose's. The receptionist should have explained the reason to you. I would double check with the priest.

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

We have been told the same thing: nothing thrown at all. We are not dong anything they ask us not to do. Why would we anger the church that just married us?!?!

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Look into flower petals...very pretty! Bubbles are fun!

Wedding day Throw... What to do?!?!?!

I'm thinking of using wands with ribbons and bells (saw them on Etsy!)