5 Tips On Using Confetti At Your Wedding

Using confetti at weddings has been an honoured tradition for centuries, dating back to the Middle Ages in Italy. Wedding guests threw flowers, petals, grains of rice, or paper to symbolise prosperity and fertility for the new couple. The tradition has stuck around and wedding confetti in Cronulla (and everywhere else around the world!) is still a valued part of any ceremony. I’ve been to a ton of weddings in Cronulla - as a guest since it’s my hometown and also because I’ve shot a lot of Cronulla weddings - and confetti has been used at loads of them to great effect. Whether flower girls use it as they walk down the aisle or guests throw it in the air on the newlywed couple, confetti makes for a really magical experience. Along with Cronulla and Southern Highlands’ amazing views and ocean air, confetti is just one more reason to get married in this area. Not sure how to properly use confetti at your wedding? Here are five must-know tips.

1. How to Choose the Right Confetti For Your Wedding

Your first step when going Cronulla wedding shopping is to determine what type of confetti will work the best for your particular event. There are lots of different types of confetti that you can choose from. If your wedding has a more nature-focused or floral theme, you can purchase natural florals or petals used specifically as confetti from your florist. You might even be able to include confetti petals as part of your floral arrangement package with whomever you’re working with. If you want a more bright, colourful theme, you can opt for biodegradable paper. This type of paper can often be easily purchased at your local post office. Choosing the perfect confetti for your specific wedding colours can help create the exact vibe you’re going for on your special day.

2. How to Pick the Right Environment

Another important step for wedding preparation in Cronulla is to make sure you’re selecting the right confetti for the venue you’ll be at. Unfortunately, there are some places that just won’t work with confetti. It’s absolutely essential that you check with your venue before you purchase any confetti - it’d be such a bummer if you spent money on confetti that you wouldn’t even be allowed to use on the big day. Throwing confetti will make a mess (as long as it’s done right), so pay attention to what will work in the location of your choice. If your venue allows confetti or if you’re getting married outside, take into consideration that someone will need to be able to clean up the confetti as soon as possible. Outdoor weddings should also factor in the weather forecast - it might be impossible to clean up paper confetti that has fallen on the ground that’s wet from the rain or has blown away in the wind. Just remember to think through the environment of your wedding venue and which type of confetti will both look the best and be the easiest to clean up at the end of the day.

3. How to Get Your Confetti in the Air

There are plenty of ways to get your confetti airborne, and this is often the element of using confetti that can create the most celebratory and fun atmosphere. I’ve experimented with a lot of types of confetti and have found that the best way to get it airborne is to throw it straight up in the air and wait for it to fall back down (this is also typically the best way to get killer photos of the confetti falling in action). You can also get creative by having a big fan blow some of the confetti upwards, so it looks as if it’s raining down on the couple. It’s always fun to enlist friends and family to throw handfuls of confetti at different parts of the wedding celebration. I’ve also found that it can be helpful to give any kids present the job of throwing confetti. This can keep any rambunctious kids busy and can add a more light-hearted moment to the ceremony. However, make sure to do some test runs if possible, as getting any kinks worked out ahead of time will help the confetti throwing go more smoothly during the actual wedding. (Trust me on this, it can be harder than it looks!)

4. How to Pick the Right Time to Use Confetti for Sunset Photos

Timing is absolutely crucial for when you want to use confetti. It can be tricky to know the best time of day for beach wedding photos or any other types of outdoor weddings. I’ve found that confetti is best used in low light right after the sun has set. It’s easier to capture the motion of the confetti at this time. If you want to use it during the day, try to stick to an indoor wedding venue or a shady spot outside where the confetti will still photograph well. Picking the right time for sunset photos also might influence which type of confetti you decide to use.

5. How to Buy Wedding Confetti in Cronulla

The costs of confetti can vary depending on a few different factors (the type of material, how much you need, where you’re purchasing from, etc.). Handheld confetti from Australia Post typically starts at $30. This can often be one of the cheaper options. If you decide to work with natural materials, a florist could charge up to $100. Always research several places to purchase from before you order anything - spending a little more time searching for the best deal could end up saving you a lot of money. Or you might be able to find some paper companies that are willing to sell you paper scraps that can be used for confetti. Just keep in mind that a little creativity can result in unique and fun confetti for your wedding - so call around to other wedding companies to see what types of confetti they use and see if you can find a low-priced option.

I can help you out with all of your photography needs when doing wedding preparation in Cronulla. Because of my vast experience, I can introduce you to my contacts and can provide insight that will help your wedding planning (and the big day itself) to go smoothly. If you’re thinking of using confetti and want some advice, don’t hesitate to contact me!