What to throw instead of rice at wedding

Throwing rice during the recessional isn't just a festive way of ending a wedding—it actually symbolizes showering the bride and groom with abundance and fertility. But these days, many couples are choosing to toss something a little less traditional and a little more creative, like confetti, glitter, or petals. Some are choosing not to toss anything at all by handing out musical bells and flags, instead.

Paper confetti, glitter, and even sprinkles became popular options, but growing environmental concerns have many couples looking for more natural and biodegradable choices for the celebratory toss.

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Solange Franklin and Brian Reed met while she was visiting Washington, D.C., over Fourth of July. “We always joke that there were fireworks—literally and figuratively,” says the bride.

While we love how nostalgic throwing rice is after you've been pronounced husband and wife, it's also fun to mix things up. Here are 10 cool send-offs for after you say "I do."

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