Classic Wedding Toss Ideas: 5 Alternatives to Throw Instead of a Bridal Bouquet
2017.07.16 published
Wedding Ceremony Performances... Bouquet Toss ♡
When it comes to ceremonies and receptions, one classic performance that has been chosen by many brides over the years is...
That's right, it's the bouquet toss! ♡
In recent years, many wedding receptions feature a guest-participation style that includes both single and married guests, regardless of gender.
Among enthusiastic guests, there are even those who bring baseball gloves or ask for piggyback rides to actively go after the bouquet! ♩
The charm of today's bouquet toss is that it's not just a performance for single women; it has a lively atmosphere where all guests can enjoy it as part of the wedding entertainment! ♡
What's thrown doesn't have to be a bouquet ♩
As many brides may already know, the item thrown during a bouquet toss doesn't have to be a bouquet! *
While using flowers is the traditional choice, many couples feel that they want to preserve their bouquet, or would prefer to throw something more practical, or something with a big impact!
So in this article, we’ll introduce items you can throw instead of a bouquet! ♩
Alternative Item 1: Stuffed Animals
First up is the stuffed animal toss! *
The appeal of throwing a stuffed animal in place of a bouquet includes:
☑ Easy to throw and catch
☑ Super cute to hold
And more! Don’t you think it's great for photos? ♡
Alternative Item 2: Candy Bouquet
Next is the idea of tossing a candy bouquet! *
Candy bouquets are easy to DIY using treats like Chupa Chups, fake flowers, wrapping paper, and ribbons! ♩
Everyone, including men, women, and child guests, would be happy to receive this gift! ♡
Alternative Item 3: Snacks
While tossing one item toward guests might be a little different...
The popular wedding performance "candy throwing" in Nagoya is also recommended as an alternative to the bouquet toss! ♡
Because you throw lots of bags of snacks, everyone is sure to catch at least one! *
Rather than a snack toss, the term "snack shower" might be more suitable? ♩
➡ More details on candy throwing here *