Confetti lasts for seconds, but it can create one of the most joyful photographs of the wedding day. Getting it right is mostly about three things: choosing the right material, giving guests enough of it and checking the venue rules first.
Check with your venue before buying anything
Some venues allow only natural or biodegradable confetti. Others restrict where it can be used or ask that nothing be thrown indoors. Confirm the rules before ordering for 100 guests.
Natural flower-petal confetti
Dried or fresh petals are a popular option because they look soft in photographs and are available in different colours.
Cones, sachets or loose baskets?
Cones look decorative and work well in a basket. Glassine or paper sachets are tidy and easy to hand out. Loose baskets can be economical but require someone to coordinate distribution.
How much confetti do you need?
Supplier recommendations vary according to the material and how generous you want the throw to look. Work from a per-guest or per-couple quantity rather than guessing by bag size.
Who hands it out?
Assign the job. Confetti left on a table inside the venue often stays there. Ask a bridesmaid, groomsman, coordinator or venue team member to place it directly into guests' hands before the couple exits.
Think about the photograph
Throwing upwards rather than directly at the couple generally creates a more attractive cloud. Your photographer will usually organise this quickly on the day.
Personalised confetti details
Labels, cones and small signs are an easy place to carry through names, dates, colours or typography from the rest of your stationery.
The best confetti setup is simple: venue-approved material, enough for a good throw, tidy presentation and someone responsible for getting it into guests' hands at the right moment.