Wedding: 5 creative substitutes for rice rain

Legend has it that hundreds of years ago, a powerful Chinese mandarin commissioned a rice rain to throw at your daughter after the wedding ceremony. The idea was that the act symbolized all her wealth and her love for the young woman.

The years passed and the custom that conquered the richest families of the Chinese empire, where rice has always been a symbol of prosperity, soon gained the world. By throwing the grains at the bride and groom, the guests wish the new couple plenty and fertility. And like every tradition, the rain of rice has also been revamped, gaining new elements, colors and formats.

See some alternatives:

1. Heart shaped rice shower: A trend at weddings, these beans are ecofriendly, dissolve in water and have a pleasant vanilla scent. The effect on the photos is beautiful!

2. Soap bubbles: They are already among the favorite options of Brazilian brides. The idea allows the customization of packaging with the visual identity of the party and is always a hit with adults and children. Before joining, make sure that the space allows the use of soap bubbles and that the floor will not be slippery.

3. Petals: Throwing flowers at the bride was customary among the ancient Romans, who believed that flowers would bring luck and love to the new couple. They perfume the environment and help in the composition of beautiful clicks. The ideal is to use scented satin rose petals, which are reusable and do not pose the risk of staining the bride and groom’s clothes.

4. Pompoms: A fun option for relaxed weddings. Made of wool, pompoms are a cheap alternative to add more color to the ceremony.

5. Sky Paper: The metallic effect of the papers creates incredible photos of the couple. The downside of the material is that it sticks to the body and can stain the bride and groom’s attire.

TIP: It is not necessary to hand out treats to all guests. Ideally, only 30% of guests receive envelopes. This reduces the volume of rain and ensures more beautiful photos and less dirt in the environment. If possible, leave the bags tied to the seats. In this way they become part of the decoration. If there is no way to leave them on the chairs, ask the ceremonialist to deliver them to the guests right after the ceremony, during the greetings to the godparents and parents. Make sure the hall or church policy allows raining rice, petals, or whatever you have chosen. Some spaces do not allow any type of rain because they believe that the material on the floor can lead to accidents.

Whatever your choice, the important thing is to party!