A modern approach to your petal toss
Never underestimate the power of small details. Case in point? The wedding petal toss. Sure, this tradition, during which guests shower the newlyweds with flower petals on their way out of the ceremony, has been around for ages, but it's been upgraded and modernised for contemporary weddings. Couples are inviting guests to toss biodegradable petals, dried herbs, or even blow bubbles however fresh petals are still the favourite for our couples. The result is a celebratory, photo-worthy exit you and your guests won't forget.
The good news is you can still make this long-standing tradition feel fresh. Rather than supplying a bundle of blooms at each ceremony seat, consider setting up a wedding petal station at your ceremony entrance. Whether you go to the interactive route (with build-your-own arrangements for guests) or display colour-coordinated packages of petals, giving guests the choice to take part in this tradition feels a little more meaningful.
Even better, wedding petal stations are totally gorgeous. Whether you choose a vintage dresser or brassy bar cart, there are lots of inventive and beautiful ways to set one up. Here, are some of our favourites to help inspire your own.
If you're not interested in letting guests pick their own array of petals, package up your preferred bloom choice in matching bags and arrange them on a table for guests to grab and go. Just because they're not picking the petals themselves doesn't mean you can't give everyone some options, though. If you love the look of an all-white petal toss, pack up different type of white blooms. Then, guests can decide if they want to shower you with rose petals or hydrangea buds.
1. A PETAL CART
Here's an idea we love: Have guests grab little cones of petals from a roving cart. Whether you have an attendant pass them around during pre-ceremony cocktails or ask your (older) flower girl to push the cart along the aisle before your entrance, making it interactive is a great way to ensure everyone gets involved.
2. BUILD YOUR OWN PETAL CONE STATION
If you love the idea of everyone choosing which petals they toss, set up baskets of different varieties of blooms on a table or vintage dresser, and provide bags or cones for guests to fill. Your photos will be colourful and lively, and you'll never forget exiting in a shower of unexpected flowers.
3. PASTEL PETAL STATION
Pre-arrange colour-coordinated cones of flower petals for guests to easily grab on their way into the ceremony. It's mess-free and makes for an incredible display. Consider offering a few different colour combos so guests can still have a choice even if they aren't building their own mix.
4. ALL WHITE PETAL STATION
You're all about the monochromatic look, and now you’re talking my language! Have guests grab a bundle of all-white petals on their way into the ceremony and you'll ensure you exit in a picture-perfect cloud of blooms.
5. PATTERNED PETAL STATION
Want to add colour to your day by way of your petal toss? Start with the bar itself. Colourful cones are fun and festive on their own, but look especially playful when paired with a ton of different hued petals.
6. LOOSE PETALS STATION
Your petal bar doesn't have to be a "bar" at all. For a more casual affair, consider arranging baskets of flower petals, either loose or pre-packaged, for guests to grab before they take their seats.
Any idea you choose will give your guests a special part in your wedding and give you those epic petal toss photos.
It’s also important to speak with your planner, celebrant and photographer so that they plan for your toss and capture all those beautiful shots.
Until next time
