Confetti

Once rice and grain, traditionally thrown over  newlyweds couple as a symbol of fertility; now Confetti is  available in all shapes, sizes and various colours and is used for all kinds of celebrations and festivals  - not just  weddings!

One of our most trusted suppliers is Shropshire Petals, supplying confetti to many of our weddings here at Wasing. This fantastic supplier can accommodate all of your wishes, providing the most beautiful confetti and holders for your big day. Shropshire Petals grow all their flowers and dry the petals to ensure the highest quality so there is no need for imports from other countries.

Not only this but they will  ensure the colours and types of petals used help reflect your theme and style to create a memorable day.

The petals are 100% natural, sustainable and eco-friendly.Here is a picture of the flowers being hand-picked ready to be turned into confetti  and thrown over one very lucky couple on their special day.

You can find out more information on Shropshire Petals here. http://www.shropshirepetals.com/

Shropshire Petals talk about how to capture the perfect confetti photo...

Getting married is one of the most exciting days of your life.  Whether you’re planning a big venue wedding or a small intimate affair, make sure you don’t forget the confetti!

When someone mentions confetti to you, what do you think?  Do you imagine horseshoe and heart shaped paper or synthetic coloured shapes?  Confetti is so much more than this.  Many churches and venues now only allow natural petal confetti.  Shropshire Petals grow and produce 100% natural petal confetti on their Shropshire farm and they would like to share their top tips for capturing that ‘wow’ factor confetti shot.

After choosing your perfect confetti mix, you will want to capture that perfect confetti moment.  The confetti shot is one of the most requested by wedding photographers and capturing that moment isn’t as easy as you may think.  Here are 6 top tips for how it should be done!

1. Choose the right confetti

There are different colours and sizes of natural petal confetti.  The best petals for throwing are small petals such as delphiniums or wild flowers as they are light and fall delicately to the ground.  Choosing small petals will ensure your photographer has plenty of time to capture the magical moment.  If you are set on a colour only available in larger petals, you can add some of these to smaller ones, which will also give a lovely textured effect to your photos.

2. Choose the right colour mix

The colour might sound simple – be sure to consider where your photographs are being taken – is the background light or dark?  Choose colours that will stand out, for example, if you are using church walls as a background, pale colours will be enhanced on a photograph and use darker colours like Cadbury purple or cerise pink on a light background for a bold colour splash.

3. Work out how much you will need

Depending on the type of shot you want – a confetti shot full of petals or a delicate confetti shot – you will need to know how much confetti you will need.  For a full shot, make sure you have plenty for your guests to throw; one or two large handfuls per guest will be perfect.  For a more delicate shot, one handful per couple will work wonderfully.  Usually only half of your guests will throw confetti (this tends to be just the ladies), so make sure you have enough depending on the number of guests you are having.  You can use the Shropshire Petals confetti calculator to help.

4. Discuss your confetti shot with your photographer

Make sure you plan your confetti shot with your photographer before the big day.  Ask to see some photos they have taken previously to give you an idea of their style.  Your photographer will probably know the wedding location, ask them where they think is the best spot to have your confetti moment.  The will be able to discuss options with you according to the time of day, light and surroundings.

5. Make sure your guests know how to throw!

This might sound simple, but you only get one chance to capture the perfect confetti moment and the key is in the throwing.  Delegate a bridesmaid or usher to organise the shot by getting them to ask your guests to stand close to each other and throw their confetti as high as they can to create a perfect flutter.  You don’t want guests throwing confetti directly at your faces!

6. Throwing high

If you want your confetti shot to capture the whole moment – you surrounded by all of your guests throwing confetti – then ask your photographer to take the shot from a ladder or somewhere high to ensure they can get everyone in.  As you will probably be looking up towards your confetti, taking the photo from a higher spot will give it an interesting angle.

And it’s as simple as that!  Remember to relax and enjoy your perfect moment and cherish the confetti shot forever.

Here at Wasing we only allow real petals to be thrown on the terrace and in the barns, this is to align with our green ethos. Petals are biodegradable so there is no paper left on the grounds and patio. We love the use of confetti and think it is a special  touch to your  day!